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Trust Bank’s Q1 profit drops 8%

Trust Bank PLC reported a fall in profit for the first quarter of 2025, as rising expenses dented its earnings.
18 May 2025, 18:09 PM

Govt to form independent board to run Nagad

The government will form an independent board to run mobile financial service provider Nagad, Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed said yesterday.
18 May 2025, 18:04 PM

Taka weakens against US dollar again

The inter-bank exchange rate hit Tk 122.78 per US dollar today
18 May 2025, 14:35 PM

Consulate of Zambia in Bangladesh gets BRAC Bank’s customised banking services

BRAC Bank PLC has recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Consulate of Zambia in Bangladesh, establishing a strategic banking partnership..Under the MoU, the diplomatic office will benefit from advanced banking services through tailor-made transaction banking solutions
18 May 2025, 14:04 PM

Prime Bank leads school banking conference in Rajshahi

Prime Bank PLC, in collaboration with all scheduled banks operating in Rajshahi, recently organised “School Banking Conference-2025” at the Rajshahi Zila Parishad auditorium..The initiative aimed to foster financial literacy and instil a culture of saving among school students, in alignmen
18 May 2025, 14:01 PM

Dhaka Bank surpasses Tk 1,000cr in digital deposits

Dhaka Bank PLC has surpassed Tk 1,000 crore in customer deposits through its digital banking channels, marking a significant milestone in the bank’s continued commitment to innovation, convenience, and customer-centric digital transformation..This achievement reflects the increasing trust
18 May 2025, 13:56 PM

Must proceed with LDC graduation despite hurdles

Graduating from the least developed country (LDC) category will be a challenge for Bangladesh and there are many debates surrounding it, but the country has to graduate by 2026, Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed said yesterday.
17 May 2025, 18:10 PM

Mutual Trust Bank’s Q1 profit rises 11%

Mutual Trust Bank PLC reported higher profits in the first quarter of 2025 as its operating profit rose.
17 May 2025, 18:00 PM

Jamuna Bank’s profit goes up 9% in Q1

Jamuna Bank PLC reported higher profits in the first quarter of the 2025 financial year.
17 May 2025, 18:00 PM

Mercantile Bank, Mastercard launch new range of cards

Mercantile Bank PLC, in collaboration with Mastercard, has launched a portfolio of new cards, offering exceptional convenience, benefits, and financial flexibility to cardholders in Bangladesh..The portfolio comprises the Mastercard Titanium Credit Card, World Mastercard Credit Card, Maste
17 May 2025, 14:54 PM

NRB Bank gets new chairman of risk management committee

NRB Bank PLC has recently elected Shaikh Md Salim, former executive director of Bangladesh Bank, as the chairman of its Risk Management Committee..The appointment was confirmed during a meeting of the bank’s board of directors, according to a press release..Salim commenced his profes
17 May 2025, 14:50 PM

Revenue management at risk of coming under executive control: TIB

The Transparency International Bangladesh says about the new ordinance to abolish the NBR
17 May 2025, 14:43 PM

Citizens Bank unveils ATM in Narayanganj BSCIC

Citizens Bank PLC has recently inaugurated an ATM booth at the Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation (BSCIC) in Narayanganj, with the aim of providing enhanced banking facilities to employees of NR Group under the existing payroll agreement..Md Abdul Latif, deputy managing di
17 May 2025, 14:25 PM

Central bank caps passport endorsement fee at Tk 300

No additional service fee or charge can be collected beyond this amount
17 May 2025, 12:23 PM

Kaiser A Chowdhury made chairman of AB Bank

Kaiser A Chowdhury has been elected chairman of AB Bank PLC..The election took place during the bank’s 813th board meeting, held at its head office in Dhaka recently, according to a press release..Chowdhury is a seasoned banker with extensive experience as a chief executive officer (
15 May 2025, 15:26 PM

NRB Bank gets new chairman of audit committee

AKM Mizanur Rahman has recently been elected chairman of the audit committee of NRB Bank PLC..The election took place during a meeting of the bank’s board of directors at its head office in Dhaka, according to a press release..Rahman is an independent director at Standard Ceramic Ind
15 May 2025, 15:20 PM

Mercantile Bank opens Fultola sub-branch

Mercantile Bank PLC has opened the Fultola sub-branch at Ayesha Tower in Khulna yesterday, aiming to deliver convenient and tech-savvy banking services to its customers..This is the 47th sub-branch of the bank, according to a press release..Md Zakir Hossain, managing director (curren
15 May 2025, 15:15 PM

Eastern Bank partners with IFC to enhance climate risk management

Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has entered into a strategic partnership agreement with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to strengthen its climate risk management capabilities..EBL has become the first commercial bank within Bangladesh’s banking sector to collaborate with the IFC on the
15 May 2025, 15:11 PM

Dhaka Bank signs payroll banking deal with East Coast Group

Dhaka Bank PLC has entered into a payroll banking agreement with East Coast Group, one of the leading business conglomerates in Bangladesh..Sheikh Mohammad Maroof, managing director and CEO of the bank, and Dilruba Chowdhury, director of human resources at the business conglomerate, signed
15 May 2025, 15:06 PM

Prime Bank, City Group collaborate to launch Shariah-compliant financial product

Prime Bank PLC, in partnership with City Group, has launched a Shariah-compliant short-term investment instrument entitled “Teer Islamic Commercial Paper”..The initiative is designed to offer a new investment avenue aligned with the principles of Islamic finance, providing investors with a
15 May 2025, 14:56 PM