Citizens Bank PLC has signed participation agreements with Bangladesh Bank under the central bank’s three refinancing schemes to promote export diversification and support sustainable and environmentally responsible industrial development.

SBAC Bank Investment Limited, a subsidiary of SBAC Bank PLC, signed an agreement with Investit Asset Management Company Limited to provide panel brokerage services and invest in the Investit Growth Fund.

NRB Bank PLC has signed three participation agreements with the Sustainable Finance Department of Bangladesh Bank under the central bank’s refinance schemes to support green factory buildings, green industries and ICT-sector initiatives.

Jamuna Bank PLC has signed participation agreements with Bangladesh Bank under the central bank’s refinance schemes for the development of the ICT sector, export diversification, and establishment of green industry and green factory buildings, aimed at facilitating financing support for its customers.

Mercantile Bank PLC has signed participation agreements with Bangladesh Bank under three major refinance schemes totalling Tk 5,000 crore to promote sustainable economic growth, export diversification and technological advancement.

GEEKY Social, a Bangladesh-based digital advertising agency, has launched an artificial intelligence (AI) brand monitoring platform to track how companies appear in responses generated by AI tools.

YADEA, a globally renowned electric scooter brand, has launched its largest showroom in Bangladesh, EYD Motions Limited, on Kuril Bishwa Road in Dhaka recently.

Pubali Bank PLC has signed participation agreements with Bangladesh Bank under the central bank’s two refinance schemes aimed at expanding financing for green industries and the information and communication technology (ICT) sector.

Prime Bank PLC has signed an agreement with Muse+Vues, a designer brand and bespoke tailor in Dhaka, to offer benefits to the bank’s priority debit cardholders.

BRAC Bank has extended financing support to Eskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd, also known as SK+F, to expand its insulin production capacity, supporting greater availability of this essential medicine in Bangladesh and international markets.

Arinjoy Dhar has been appointed deputy executive director of BRAC, overseeing microfinance, technology, education, skills development, the migration programme and operations.

Rupali Bank PLC has signed an agreement with Visa, a global leader in digital payments, aimed at expanding the bank’s Visa card business and further developing digital payment services in Bangladesh.

Dutch-Bangla Bank PLC has organised a programme titled “Strategic Conclave” for the branches in the Dhaka and Mymensingh regions at a local hotel, aimed at formulating business strategies and strengthening customer service excellence.

Pragati Life Insurance PLC has launched a dedicated call centre to provide policyholders with information and assistance related to their insurance policies.

Amir Humayun Mahmud Chowdhury, former president of the Chittagong Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI), has been selected as the chairman of the Chattogram Port Users Forum.

Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka is organising a special promotion titled “BON VOYAGE – A Taste of the World at Café Bazar” to celebrate World Tourism Day 2026.

ROSA, a popular sanitaryware and bathware brand of AkijBashir Group, on Saturday launched a new showroom, “M/S Alam Store”, at Nurpur Chowmuhani in Chawkbazar, Cumilla.

MetLife Bangladesh has launched a health savings plan that combines critical illness protection with savings that policyholders can access for eligible healthcare expenses during the policy term.

BRAC Bank PLC has won the ‘Women in Business Champion Award’ at the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) 12th Trade and Supply Chain Finance Program Awards, held in Singapore recently.

Mutual Trust Bank PLC (MTB) has signed an agreement with Central Depository Bangladesh PLC (CDBL) for cash management services.