City Bank, CEAB unite to promote trade and investment

City Bank PLC has recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Chinese Enterprises Association in Bangladesh (CEAB) to foster joint investment and trade cooperation across key sectors in Bangladesh..Mashrur Arefin, managing director and chief executive officer of the bank,
4 June 2025, 14:52 PM

Bank Asia’s agent banking deposits surpass Tk 6,000cr

Bank Asia PLC, a pioneer of agent banking in Bangladesh, has recently reached a significant milestone, accumulating deposits exceeding Tk 6,000 crore through its agent banking network..To commemorate this achievement, the bank organised a celebratory event at the Bank Asia Tower in the cap
4 June 2025, 14:47 PM

Mercantile Bank celebrates 26th anniversary

Mercantile Bank PLC celebrated its 26th founding anniversary on Monday in an event held at its head office in Dhaka..Md Anwarul Haque, chairman of the bank, inaugurated the programme as the chief guest, according to a press release issued by the bank..In his remarks, Haque noted, “Me
3 June 2025, 15:35 PM

Prime Bank, DX New Energy team up to empower women

Prime Bank PLC has recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with DX New Energy Industries Limited, with the objective of providing complimentary training on riding motorcycle to the bank’s "Neera" customers at the latter’s training centres across the country..Md Nazeem A Choudhu
3 June 2025, 15:19 PM

Pubali Bank, ACI ink deal for cashless solutions

Pubali Bank PLC has entered into a strategic partnership agreement with Advanced Chemical Industries (ACI) PLC and ACI Logistics Limited (Shwapno), offering its digital banking services..Mohammad Esha, deputy managing director of the bank, and Md Abu Hasan Zaman, director of treasury at AC
3 June 2025, 15:05 PM

FY26 budget offers no new move to restore public confidence in banks

Around a dozen banks are currently struggling to repay depositors, eroding public trust
3 June 2025, 05:24 AM

Grameen Telecom entity gets digital wallet licence

The Bangladesh Bank issued the licence on June 2
3 June 2025, 03:46 AM

Rupali Bank’s profit slumped 82% in 2024

Rupali Bank PLC's profit plummeted in 2024 due to declining operating income.
1 June 2025, 18:55 PM

Central bank at odds with BPO over Nagad’s future

The discord became apparent after Faiz Ahmed Taiyeb, special assistant to the chief adviser with authority over the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and IT, sent a letter to the BB governor on May 12 and posted the letter to his Facebook account recently
1 June 2025, 17:45 PM

IFIC Bank organises workshop on anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing

IFIC Bank PLC, in collaboration with the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU), recently organised a daylong workshop titled “Prevention of Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism” in Bogura..A total of 81 officials representing 47 banks operating within the Bogur
1 June 2025, 15:11 PM

Eastern Bank unveils ‘Mastercard Virtual Prepaid Cards’

Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has recently launched “Mastercard Virtual Prepaid Cards”, offering a fully digital, environmentally responsible payment solution..Ali Reza Iftekhar, managing director and CEO of EBL, inaugurated the cards as the chief guest at a ceremony held at the bank’s head offic
1 June 2025, 15:07 PM

United Commercial Bank convenes 513th board meeting

United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) has recently convened “513th Board Meeting”, marking a milestone in the institution’s ongoing transformation journey..According to a press release, the board reviewed and approved the audited financial statements for the year ending 2024, alongside the unau
1 June 2025, 15:00 PM

BRAC Bank logs 73% year-on-year profit growth

BRAC Bank has reported a remarkable 73 percent year-on-year growth in consolidated net profit after tax (NPAT) for 2024, despite prevailing challenges in the market environment..According to a press release, the bank’s consolidated financial statements which include its subsidiaries, refle
1 June 2025, 14:50 PM

BRAC Bank partners with DEG Impulse to launch SME innovation lab

BRAC Bank has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Germany-based DEG Impulse to establish an SME Innovation Lab in Bangladesh’s banking sector, with a particular focus on women-led enterprises..The initiative will be implemented with the support of DEG Impulse gGmbH, a wholly owne
31 May 2025, 15:14 PM

Eastern Bank gets AAA credit rating

Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has secured the highest possible credit rating of AAA from the Credit Rating Agency of Bangladesh Limited (CRAB), alongside a short-term rating of ST-1 and a stable outlook, marking the third consecutive year the bank has achieved this distinction..According to a pre
31 May 2025, 15:12 PM

NRBC Bank arranges strategic business conference

NRBC Bank PLC convened a “Strategic Business Conference 2025” yesterday under the theme “Together Towards Excellence” at a hotel in Dhaka..The conference brought together senior leadership from across the organisation..Md Ali Hossain Prodhania, chairman of the bank, inaugurated the d
31 May 2025, 15:06 PM

Midland Bank organises workshop on capacity building for textile and apparel businesses

Midland Bank PLC recently organised a capacity-building workshop entitled “Capacity Building of Textile and Apparel Businesses in Bangladesh under the Green Supply Chain Transition Programme”, held at Hotel Bengal Blueberry in Gulshan-2, Dhaka..Supported by the Global Supply Chain Support
31 May 2025, 15:02 PM

Prime Bank signs deal with Farazy Hospital to enhance service benefits

Prime Bank PLC has recently signed a strategic agreement with Farazy Hospital Limited, aimed at improving access to quality healthcare while delivering enhanced value to the bank’s stakeholders..MM Rabiul Hasan, executive vice-president and chief bancassurance officer of the bank; and M Mo
31 May 2025, 14:58 PM

Bank Asia to acquire Bank Alfalah’s local operations

Bank Asia signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Bank Alfalah to acquire the latter's operations in Bangladesh, subject to regulatory approval and the completion of legal formalities.
29 May 2025, 21:45 PM

BB orders extended banking for cattle market money transactions

Order also given to run banking activities until 10 pm in the branches
29 May 2025, 15:00 PM