Bad news for shareholders of to-be-merged banks

They will not get any share in the new bank
5 November 2025, 12:06 PM

Five bank mergers: BB notifies lenders of merger decision

The Daily Star has obtained a copy of the letters
5 November 2025, 09:35 AM

Govt to raise Tk 2,500 crore through sukuk

The fund will be used for the development of rural roads in 20 upazilas
4 November 2025, 15:36 PM

Pubali Bank launches co-branded credit card with CMC, CMCH

Pubali Bank PLC, in collaboration with Chittagong Medical College (CMC) and Chittagong Medical College Hospital (CMCH), has recently launched a co-branded credit card on the hospital premises..Through this special initiative, doctors, students, and hospital staff will now be able to enjoy
4 November 2025, 15:13 PM

Prime Bank, Rangs partner to offer discounts on Mitsubishi vehicles to clients

Prime Bank PLC recently signed an agreement with Rangs Limited, an automobile company under the Rangs Group and the authorised distributor of Mitsubishi vehicles in Bangladesh..Mamur Ahmed, senior executive vice-president and head of branch distribution at Prime Bank PLC, and Mohammad Hamd
4 November 2025, 15:10 PM

AB Bank opens collection booth at Mirpur BCIC College

AB Bank PLC has inaugurated a dedicated collection booth at Mirpur BCIC College in Dhaka recently to provide comprehensive and modern banking services for the college’s students and employees..Syed Mizanur Rahman, managing director and CEO of AB Bank PLC, and Colonel Md Tauhidul Islam, pri
4 November 2025, 15:00 PM

Pragati Life, BRAC Bank settle first bancassurance claim in 48 hours

Pragati Life Insurance PLC, in partnership with BRAC Bank PLC, has settled its first insurance claim under the bancassurance platform, marking a milestone in Bangladesh’s growing bancassurance sector..Md Jalalul Azim, managing director and CEO of Pragati Life Insurance PLC, and Tareq Refat
4 November 2025, 13:59 PM

Former IFIC Bank MD fined Tk 5 crore for Aamar Bond scam

For the same scam, Salman F Rahman was fined Tk 100 crore and his son Tk 50 crore
4 November 2025, 13:42 PM

United Commercial Bank opens new branch in Hajiganj

United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) has opened a new branch in Hajiganj, Chandpur today..This is the bank’s 232nd branch, according to a press release..Mohammad Mamdudur Rashid, managing director and CEO of United Commercial Bank PLC, inaugurated the branch as the chief guest..In
3 November 2025, 15:31 PM

Dhaka Bank unveils collection booth at DSCC Zone

Dhaka Bank PLC has opened a booth to collect holding tax and trade licence fees from residents and business owners under the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) at its zonal office in Dhaka..Sheikh Abdul Bakir, deputy managing director of Dhaka Bank PLC, and Akther Unnisa Shiuly, zonal exe
3 November 2025, 15:23 PM

Credit growth slowdown: a chance to regain momentum

Credit growth reflects business confidence and investment appetite
3 November 2025, 12:57 PM

Credit growth slowdown: a chance to regain momentum

Credit growth reflects business confidence and investment appetite
3 November 2025, 12:57 PM

bKash, telcos, banks and conglomerates line up for digital bank

The central bank approved the guidelines on digital banks in 2023
3 November 2025, 10:29 AM

Rehana Rahman re-elected vice-chairperson of Southeast Bank

Rehana Rahman has recently been re-elected vice-chairperson of Southeast Bank PLC at its 777th board meeting..She is also a director of the bank, according to a press release..A prominent female entrepreneur in Bangladesh, Rehana serves as the managing director of Bengal Tradeways Li
2 November 2025, 15:27 PM

Jamuna Bank signs corporate health deal with United Healthcare Services

Jamuna Bank PLC has entered into a partnership agreement with United Healthcare Services Limited..Noor Mohammed, deputy managing director and chief business officer of Jamuna Bank PLC, and Mohammad Faizur Rahman, chief executive officer of United Healthcare Services Limited, signed the agr
2 November 2025, 15:23 PM

Bengal Commercial Bank opens new branch in Barishal

Bengal Commercial Bank PLC has opened a new “Barishal Branch” at Fatima Centre in the Bibi Pukur Par area of the city..This is the bank’s 33rd branch, according to a press release..Md Jashim Uddin, chairman of Bengal Commercial Bank PLC and president of the SAARC Chamber of Commerce
2 November 2025, 15:19 PM

Pubali Bank holds workshop on cybersecurity awareness

Pubali Bank PLC recently organised a virtual workshop on “Cybersecurity Awareness”. .Mohammad Ali, managing director and chief executive officer of Pubali Bank PLC, inaugurated the workshop as the chief guest and delivered a speech highlighting the bank’s security roadmap, according to a p
2 November 2025, 15:12 PM

Bank Asia, Guardian Life partner to offer privileges for account holders

Bank Asia PLC has signed a partnership agreement with Guardian Life Insurance Limited to provide special benefits and privileges for its account holders..Syed Zulker Nayen, deputy managing director and head of retail banking at Bank Asia PLC, and Sheikh Rakibul Karim, acting chief executiv
2 November 2025, 15:07 PM

Most operators still in testing phase to launch interoperability service

Only Islami Bank, MTB and Premier activated both incoming, outgoing transactions
2 November 2025, 14:42 PM

Remittance rises 7% in October

Expatriates sent home $2.56 billion in October
2 November 2025, 12:54 PM