Southeast Bank PLC has joined Bangladesh Bank’s (BB) Tk 1,000 crore refinance scheme to support financing for environmentally friendly projects, including green industries and green factory buildings.

The Local Government Engineering Department (LGED) held two workshops to finalise a documentary script and factsheet layouts under the Lessons Learned and Best Practices Video Documentation initiative of the Climate Resilient Local Infrastructure Center (CReLIC), part of the Climate Resilient Infrastructure Mainstreaming Project (CRIMP).

NCC Bank PLC has signed two separate agreements with Bangladesh Bank to participate in two refinance schemes of the central bank aimed at increasing financing for environment-friendly industries and technology-driven initiatives.

Bangladesh and South Korea have significant scope to expand economic cooperation, particularly in manufacturing, technology and investment, South Korean Ambassador to Bangladesh Kim Ji-Joon said.

Banglalink has received approval from the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) to launch a limited Starlink Direct-to-Cell service, which it says makes Bangladesh the first country in South Asia to introduce the technology.

Mutual Trust Bank PLC (MTB) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Runner Motors PLC, an automobile company and a business unit of Runner Group, to facilitate auto lease financing for eligible customers purchasing commercial vehicles from the company.

IFIC Bank PLC has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Novoair, a private airline in Bangladesh, to provide discount benefits and equated monthly installment (EMI) facility to the bank’s cardholders.

DHL Express, the world’s leading international express services provider, will raise its prices in Bangladesh by an average of 4.9 percent from January 1, 2027, the company announced today.

The Westin Dhaka, in partnership with Prime Bank PLC, has organised the “International Kebab Festival 2026”, offering guests an extensive selection of kebabs inspired by culinary traditions from around the world.

Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC, in collaboration with Mastercard, has launched the ‘Hajj Agent Kafela Card’ to facilitate financial transactions for Hajj agents and support pilgrims during their Hajj journey.

The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) yesterday launched a dedicated Japan desk to help expand exports of diversified garment products to the Japanese market.

Dutch-Bangla Bank PLC has signed participation agreements with Bangladesh Bank to access low-cost credit facilities for its clients under two refinance schemes of the central bank.

Trust Bank PLC has converted its Kafrul branch into a full-fledged Islamic banking branch and renamed it Kafrul Islamic banking branch to expand access to shariah-compliant banking services.

City Bank PLC has entered into a partnership with Oxfam in Bangladesh to improve access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services for underserved tea garden communities through climate-resilient solutions.

Dhaka Bank PLC has signed a participation agreement with Bangladesh Bank under the central bank’s Tk 2,000 crore pre-finance scheme for the development and advancement of the leather and leather goods industry.

Bengal Commercial Bank has approved a 4.5 percent dividend, including a 2.5 percent cash dividend, for the year that ended on December 31, 2025.

Prime Bank PLC has entered into a tripartite cooperation framework with the Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC) and Irving Aviation Limited, a Dhaka-based travel agency, to make access to medical treatment in Malaysia more seamless for Bangladeshi citizens.

Bangladesh has around 7.16 million micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), accounting for 61.2 percent of all enterprises and providing employment to around 19 million people, but the sector faces an estimated $2.8 billion financing gap, according to a study.

Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC has promoted two of its officials to the post of deputy managing director (DMD) from senior executive vice-president.

United Aygaz LPG Limited has organised the “Retailer Meet 2026” for Dhaka division at the United Convention Centre in the capital recently.