Premier Bank PLC yesterday organised its Half-Yearly Business Conference 2026 at Fortis Downtown Resort in Dhaka.

Prime Bank PLC recently held its month-long training, titled “Entrepreneurship Development Programme” in Natore, aimed at strengthening entrepreneurial skills, enhancing business capacity, fostering innovation and improving industry competitiveness.

Bank Asia PLC has entered into a strategic partnership agreement with Rangs Limited, the authorised distributor of Mitsubishi Motors vehicles in Bangladesh, to provide auto loan facilities to its clients.

BRAC Bank’s branch distribution network posted a record Tk 5,000 crore growth in current and savings account (CASA) deposits during the first six months of 2026, reflecting customers’ growing confidence in the bank and the network’s strong deposit mobilisation capabilities.

Mercantile Bank PLC recently opened a new ATM booth adjacent to the premises of Noakhali Club Dhaka Limited in the capital to provide round-the-clock transaction services and enhanced financial convenience to club members and the local community.

Southeast Bank PLC has approved a 10 percent dividend, including a 3 percent cash dividend, for the year that ended on December 31, 2025.

Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has provided financial support worth Tk 75 lakh to Chokher Sheba Hospital Ltd to expand access to quality eye care for underprivileged communities.

Dhaka Bank PLC has launched a new collection booth at Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Zone-2 in Khilgaon to facilitate the collection of holding tax and trade licence fees from residents and business owners under the jurisdiction of the zone.

Prime Bank PLC has signed an agreement with DHS Autos Ltd, an automotive distribution company in Bangladesh and a sister concern of the DHS Group, to provide service offers to its priority banking customers, further enhancing the value-added benefits available through the bank’s premium banking segment.

Singer Bangladesh Limited returned to profitability in the second quarter of 2026, driven by improved operational efficiency and continued investment in local manufacturing despite a challenging business environment.

Bangladesh Bank eased foreign exchange transaction rules for freelancers and individual service exporters, aiming to support the country’s growing digital services sector.

Trust Bank PLC has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Multibrand Workshop Ltd, a Dhaka-based vehicle repair and maintenance company, to offer automotive service benefits to the bank’s clients.

US hyperscalers are starting to show returns on their artificial intelligence investments, but the rising cost of the ​buildout is taking a bite out of their free cash flow, and investors are noticing.

The Bangladesh Monitor, the country’s leading travel and aviation publication, has opened online voting for the 12th edition of the Monitor Airline of the Year Awards.

Modhumoti Bank PLC has signed an agreement with Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) to avail credit guarantee services under the Credit Enhancement Scheme (CES).

IFIC Bank PLC has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Astra Airways Limited to offer discounts to the bank’s cardholders.

The Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (Bida) has launched a nationwide industry survey to build the country’s first comprehensive investment database, aiming to improve investment promotion and support evidence-based policymaking.

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.

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.