Islami Bank Chairman Zubaidur Rahman resigns
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24 May 2026, 20:01 PM Business
Bangladesh sees sharp decline in foreign aid commitments
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24 May 2026, 19:27 PM Business
Banks to remain open near cattle markets until 10pm: Bangladesh Bank
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24 May 2026, 19:01 PM Business
Banking vulnerabilities persist: BB report
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24 May 2026, 15:59 PM Business
NBFI depositors seek full repayment guarantee by December
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23 May 2026, 20:27 PM Business
BB announces Tk 60,000 crore stimulus package for private sector
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23 May 2026, 15:31 PM Business
Prime Bank declares 30% dividend
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21 May 2026, 22:19 PM Business
Banks instructed not to manipulate forex market
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19 May 2026, 20:30 PM Business

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

Sonali Bank holds 18th AGM

Sonali Bank PLC has convened its 18th annual general meeting (AGM)..Mohammad Muslim Chowdhury, chairman of the bank, presided over the meeting held at the bank’s head office in Dhaka on Wednesday, the bank said in a press release..Muhammed Mahbubur Rahman; Mohammad Abu Yusuf; Md Azim
29 May 2025, 14:45 PM

Community Bank organises 6th AGM

Community Bank Bangladesh PLC has declared a cash dividend for the financial year ending on December 31, 2024..The announcement was made during the bank’s sixth annual general meeting (AGM), held on Wednesday at the Police Headquarters in Dhaka, according to a press release..Inspecto
29 May 2025, 14:40 PM

Bengal Commercial Bank organises national sales convention

Bengal Commercial Bank PLC (BGCB) recently convened its “National Sales Convention 2025” at the BGCB Training Centre, located in Dilkusha, Motijheel in Dhaka. The event was held under the theme “Leading Business, Inspiring Growth.”.Tarik Morshed, managing director and chief executive offic
29 May 2025, 14:35 PM

Eastern Bank gives awards to winners of Skybanking Ramadan Campaign

Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has recognised the winners of its promotional initiative, styled “EBL Skybanking Ramadan Campaign 2024”..Winners were selected based on the highest cumulative transaction values recorded during the campaign period..Conducted throughout the holy month of Ramadan
29 May 2025, 14:26 PM

Visa launches ‘Visa Flexible Credential’ with Eastern Bank

Visa, the global leader in digital payment solutions, has entered into a partnership agreement with Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) to launch "Visa Flexible Credential (VFC)", also known as Flex, with the aim of offering cardholders greater financial flexibility and convenience..Visa Flex enables a
29 May 2025, 14:15 PM

NCC Bank opens Islamic banking branch in Muradpur

NCC Bank PLC has opened a new Shariah-compliant banking branch in Muradpur, Chattogram..Md Nurun Newaz Salim, chairman of the bank, inaugurated the branch yesterday as the chief guest, according to a press release..In his address, Salim remarked: “Recognising the socio-economic impor
29 May 2025, 14:10 PM

Banks asked to ensure smooth ATM operations amid Eid vacation

Bangladesh Bank issued a notice in this regard today
29 May 2025, 13:09 PM