The indices of stock market in Bangladesh gained yesterday despite jitters over the political climate, centred on the verdict in a case against deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina and two of her aides over crimes against humanity.

The Bangladesh Bank (BB) will discontinue five services, including the sale of national savings certificates and prize bonds, as part of a move to limit public access and refocus on its core regulatory duties..Other services the central bank will discontinue include the exchange of damaged

Shimanto Bank PLC has organised an “Annual Risk Conference 2025” at its head office in Dhaka recently..ANM Moinul Kabir, director of the Department of Off-site Supervision at Bangladesh Bank, inaugurated the conference as the chief guest, according to a press release..Mohammad Azizul

Prime Bank PLC has entered into a new partnership agreement with Jonaki by Nasreen Zamir to offer discounts on premium fragrances for its customers..Joarder Tanvir Faisal, executive vice-president and head of cards and retail assets of Prime Bank PLC, and Nasreen Zamir, founder and CEO of

Modhumoti Bank PLC recently organised the “Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism Conference 2025” at the International Conference Centre of the Police Staff College in Mirpur, Dhaka..Md Mofizur Rahman Khan Chowdhury, executive director and head (current charge) of

Trust Bank PLC, in collaboration with the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU), recently organised a regional workshop titled “Proactive Transaction Monitoring – Finding Key Indicators for Detecting Money Laundering” at City Hotel in Cox’s Bazar..AKM Golam Mahmud, director of BFIU

Prime Bank PLC, in collaboration with the Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP), recently organised a seminar, titled “Financial Inclusion: Engaging & Inspiring Youth in Banking” under its flagship PrimeAcademia initiative at the university campus in Dhaka..Lieutenant Colonel SM Zob

The Ministry of Finance has issued a public advisory urging citizens to remain vigilant against misleading content circulating on social media, particularly a fake video featuring the image and voice of Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed..According to the ministry, a vested group recently di

Standard Bank is mired in internal conflict as its bad loans rise to nearly a third of total lending, exposing governance problems at the shariah based lender already under scrutiny by the central bank, show documents. 

Citizens Bank PLC has recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the National Pension Authority to support the implementation of the government’s Universal Pension Scheme..Alamgir Hossain, managing director of Citizens Bank PLC, and Md Mohiuddin Khan, executive chairman of th

Mercantile Bank PLC has organised the “Risk Conference 2025” at its head office in Dhaka today. Md Sirajul Islam, executive director of Bangladesh Bank, inaugurated the conference as the chief guest, according to a press release..Md Anwarul Haq, chairman of Mercantile Bank PLC, and M

City Bank PLC has published its “Climate Report 2024” in alignment with the International Sustainability Standards Board’s (ISSB) IFRS S1 (General Requirements for Disclosure of Sustainability-related Financial Information) and IFRS S2 (Climate-related Disclosures)..According to a press re

BRAC Bank, in collaboration with the Bangladesh Business and Disability Network (BBDN), organised a seminar titled “EmpowerAbility 2025: Powering Every Ability” to accelerate Bangladesh’s transition toward disability-inclusive growth..Brig Gen (retd) M Sakhawat Hussain, adviser to the Mini

Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the National Pension Authority to facilitate the smooth implementation of registration, subscription collection, and API activities under the Universal Pension Scheme..Under the agreement, Shahjalal Islami Bank,

Midland Bank PLC, in collaboration with Communic-IBA of Jahangirnagar University, organised a seminar on “Financial Literacy” aimed at enhancing financial awareness among students and future professionals, equipping them with essential knowledge to make informed financial decisions..This i

Robi Elite, the loyalty programme of Robi Axiata PLC, has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Berger Paints Bangladesh Limited, the country’s leading paint and coating solutions brand..The collaboration aims to redefine the home makeover experience for Robi Elite members by offer

NCC Bank PLC has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Department of Youth Development (DYD) with the aim of empowering the country’s young generation and promoting sustainable economic growth.

The facility will remain valid until March 31, 2026

They were involved in money laundering and illegal fund transfers by the bank’s former chairman and family members

Prime Bank PLC has signed a cash management services agreement with SMC Enterprise Limited..Hassan O Rashid, chief executive officer of Prime Bank PLC, and Sayef Nasir, managing director of SMC Enterprise Limited, signed the agreement at the bank’s corporate office in Dhaka recently, accor