People face cash shortages, withdrawal limits at ATM booths
25 May 2026, 15:10 PM
Business
Ex-BB deputy governor, forced out post-uprising, made Islami Bank chairman
25 May 2026, 00:53 AM
Business
Islami Bank Chairman Zubaidur Rahman resigns
24 May 2026, 20:01 PM
Business
Bangladesh sees sharp decline in foreign aid commitments
24 May 2026, 19:27 PM
Business
Banks to remain open near cattle markets until 10pm: Bangladesh Bank
24 May 2026, 19:01 PM
Business
Banking vulnerabilities persist: BB report
24 May 2026, 15:59 PM
Business
NBFI depositors seek full repayment guarantee by December
23 May 2026, 20:27 PM
Business
BB announces Tk 60,000 crore stimulus package for private sector
23 May 2026, 15:31 PM
Business
Prime Bank declares 30% dividend
21 May 2026, 22:19 PM
Business
Banks instructed not to manipulate forex market
19 May 2026, 20:30 PM
Business
Walton Digi-Tech wins Global Brand Award
Walton Digi-Tech Industries Limited has been honoured with the “Global Brand Award” in 2025 by the UK-based publication Global Brands Magazine, in the category of “Most Trusted IT & Electronics Manufacturer”..Touhidur Rahman Rad, chief business officer of the company, also received the “Mo
19 June 2025, 14:54 PM
Committee to be formed to find ways for long-term fund from capital market
BB, finance ministry and BSEC representatives will be included in the committee
19 June 2025, 13:35 PM
Mashrur Arefin elected chairman of the Association of Bankers Bangladesh
Mashrur Arefin, managing director and CEO of City Bank PLC, has been elected as the chairman of the Association of Bankers Bangladesh (ABB), the apex platform of top banking professionals in the country, for the interim period until the association’s next annual general meeting..The electi
19 June 2025, 13:03 PM
Omnicare Diagnostics offers healthcare benefits to UCB Cardholders
United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) has entered into a strategic partnership with Omnicare Diagnostics Limited through the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU)..Mohammad Shafiqur Rahman, senior executive vice-president and head of retail business division at the bank, and Fida Hossa
18 June 2025, 14:52 PM
Pubali Bank announces 25% dividends
Pubali Bank PLC has declared a 25 percent dividend, including a 12.5 percent cash dividend, for the year that ended on December 31, 2024..The announcement was made during the bank’s 42nd annual general meeting (AGM), which was held virtually yesterday, according to a press release..M
18 June 2025, 14:47 PM
Bank Asia declares 20% dividends
Bank Asia PLC has announced a 20 percent dividend, including a 10 percent cash dividend, for the year 2024..The declaration was made during the bank’s 26th annual general meeting (AGM), which was held virtually on Tuesday, according to a press release..Romo Rouf Chowdhury, chairman o
18 June 2025, 14:43 PM
NCC Bank director to sell 1.11 crore shares
Sohela Hossain, a sponsor director of National Credit and Commerce Bank PLC (NCC Bank), has expressed her intention to sell 1.11 crore shares from her holding of 3.57 crore shares.
17 June 2025, 22:35 PM
Eastern Bank engages with visiting French delegation to promote FDI
A high-level delegation from the Regional Economic Department for India and South Asia, under the French Embassy in India, visited Eastern Bank PLC’s (EBL) head office in Dhaka yesterday to discuss matters concerning economic and financial cooperation between France and Bangladesh..The del
17 June 2025, 15:30 PM
Dhaka Bank signs cash management agreement with Sheba
Dhaka Bank PLC has signed an agreement with Sheba XYZ Services Limited, one of Bangladesh’s largest service platforms, to provide cash management services..Akhlaqur Rahman, deputy managing director of the bank, and Adnan Imtiaz Halim, founder and chief executive officer of the service plat
17 June 2025, 15:25 PM
NCC Bank to collect tuition fees for Dr Mahmud Hasan Academy
NCC Bank PLC has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Dr Mahmud Hasan Academy in Chattogram and the fintech company The World to facilitate the collection of students’ tuition fees through a fully digital platform..M Shamsul Arefin, managing director of the bank; Akhtaruddin Mah
17 June 2025, 15:20 PM
Mutual Trust Bank holds workshop to mark World Environment Day
Mutual Trust Bank PLC (MTB) recently organised a workshop, titled “Renewable Energy in Bangladesh: Policy Framework, Technological Innovation & Financing Opportunities”, to commemorate World Environment Day 2025..Syed Mahbubur Rahman, managing director and chief executive officer of the ba
17 June 2025, 15:16 PM
BRAC Bank, Priyoshop partner to expand digital financing for micro merchants
BRAC Bank has entered into a strategic partnership agreement with Priyoshop, a platform supporting small businesses with inventory, logistics, and digital tools, to expand access to digitally processed financing for rural and semi-urban micro merchants..Syed Abdul Momen, additional managin
16 June 2025, 15:41 PM
Amisheè offers privileges to Eastern Bank’s cardholders
Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has recently signed an agreement with Amisheè, a luxury jewellery and lifestyle brand, to offer exclusive benefits to its cardholders..M Khorshed Anowar, deputy managing director and head of retail and SME banking at the bank, and Mahmudul Hasan, head of business of
16 June 2025, 15:37 PM
Prime Bank signs deal with Suit Express by SARTO to offer benefits to customers
Prime Bank PLC has entered into a strategic partnership agreement with Suit Express by SARTO, a renowned clothing brand, to extend privileges to its priority banking clientele and cardholders..Md Nazeem A Choudhury, deputy managing director of the bank, and Shehzad Aaqib, founder and creat
16 June 2025, 15:30 PM
United Commercial Bank launches microservices-based open API banking platform
United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) has launched a microservices-based open API banking platform in Bangladesh following an upgrade to its core banking system (CBS)..The new open API infrastructure enables UCB to securely exchange data and services with third-party applications and fintech pl
15 June 2025, 15:32 PM
Mutual Trust Bank unveils ‘MTB NRB Account’ for Non-Resident Bangladeshis
Mutual Trust Bank PLC (MTB) recently unveiled a new financial solution, titled “MTB NRB Account”, designed to cater to the banking needs of Non-Resident Bangladeshis (NRBs)..Syed Mahbubur Rahman, managing director and chief executive officer of MTB, inaugurated the service at a ceremony he
15 June 2025, 15:28 PM
Bad loans hit record Tk 420,335 crore
It rose 131% year-on-year as of March of 2025
15 June 2025, 12:48 PM
BRAC Bank to issue Tk 1,000 crore bond
The social subordinated bond will enhance the bank’s Tier-II capital base
15 June 2025, 10:42 AM
Bangladesh in ‘intensive discussion’ with UK to recover laundered money: BB governor
Mansur said Bangladesh had requested mutual legal assistance from several countries, including the UK
15 June 2025, 09:55 AM
Eastern Bank launches ‘Shopno Jabe Bari’ prepaid card with Grameenphone
Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has launched a co-branded Visa prepaid card, titled “Shopno Jabe Bari” with Grameenphone Limited (GP), the country’s leading mobile phone operator..M Khorshed Anowar, deputy managing director and head of retail and SME banking at EBL, inaugurated the card at the GP h
14 June 2025, 15:02 PM