Prime Bank PLC has been honoured as the “Best Bank for ESG in Bangladesh” at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026, marking the fourth consecutive year it has received the recognition.

NRB Bank PLC has entered into a strategic partnership with upay, the mobile financial service (MFS) of UCB Fintech Company Limited, a subsidiary of United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB), to expand access to digital financial services and enhance customer convenience across Bangladesh.

NRBC Bank PLC, in collaboration with Bangladesh Bank, organised the “Bangla QR Fair 2026” in Chattogram to promote cashless transactions and raise public awareness about the Bangla QR payment system.

Trust Bank PLC has entered into a credit guarantee agreement with the Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) for the fiscal year 2026-27 under the Credit Enhancement Scheme (CES).

Electro Mart Ltd, which manufactures Konka, Gree and Haiko electronics products in Bangladesh, has won two awards at the SDG Brand Champion Awards 2026.

The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has allowed National Bank to lease out its under-construction Twin Tower building in Dhaka’s Panthapath area, which was originally planned to become the private lender’s headquarters.

Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka, in collaboration with the Commercial Wing of the Royal Thai Embassy in Bangladesh, will host the third edition of its signature culinary festival, “Thai Gourmet Gala”, at Café Bazar Restaurant in the capital.

Akij Insaf Group has launched The Grandeur and Playfinity, two lifestyle destinations aimed at offering premium dining and entertainment experiences in Dhaka.

Rupali Bank PLC on Sunday held its 40th annual general meeting (AGM) at its head office in Dilkusha, Dhaka.

Urmi Group has won awards in two categories at the SDG Brand Champion Awards 2026 in recognition of its commitment to sustainable development, responsible business practices, and fostering an inclusive workplace culture.

Meghna Bank PLC recently organised a training programme, titled “SME & Agri Banking Masterclass: Enhancing Capacity on PPG-Based Lending (Batch-3)” at the BRAC Learning Centre in Jashore.

Midland Bank PLC (MDB) recently organised its Half-Yearly Strategic Conference 2026 at Fortis Downtown Resort in Dhaka.

Bank Asia PLC has signed a partnership agreement with Sylhet-based Nazimgarh Resorts Limited to offer privileges to its cardholders.

Md Mosharaf Hossain, proprietor of M/s Mosharaf & Brothers in Dhaka, has been elected chairman of the Bangladesh Fertiliser Association for a two-year term (2026-2028).

The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) has won the Best Bank for Sustainable Finance and the Best Bank for Large Corporates in Bangladesh at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026, in recognition of its performance in the country.

Quazi M Ahmed, one of the pioneers of Bangladesh’s modern learning and development profession, has been honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award (Learning & Development) at the International Trainers Conference 2026 in recognition of his more than three decades of contributions to leadership development, facilitation, organisational learning, and human capital development.

Liakat Ali Chowdhury has been elected as the vice-chairman of Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC.

Eastern Bank PLC (EBL), in partnership with global digital payment service provider Visa, yesterday launched the Visa Payment Passkey (VPP) in Bangladesh at a ceremony held at the bank’s head office in Gulshan, Dhaka.

IFIC Bank PLC has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with United Healthcare Services Limited, one of the country’s leading healthcare service providers, to offer enhanced healthcare facilities to the bank’s customers and employees.

Unilever Bangladesh Limited (UBL) has won the “Most Sustainable Company of the Year” and “Most Sustainable FMCG Company of the Year” awards at the SDG Brand Champion Awards 2026 in Dhaka.