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BB so far bought $5.38 billion in FY26
22 February 2026, 16:31 PM
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Premier Bank gets Tk 5,000 crore in liquidity support from BB
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18 February 2026, 15:43 PM
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Govt consents MD appointment of Sammilito Islami Bank
17 February 2026, 13:40 PM
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Prime Bank signs payroll banking, cash management deals with Quality Feeds
Prime Bank PLC recently signed two agreements with Quality Feeds Limited, a leading Bangladeshi animal feed manufacturer, to provide comprehensive payroll banking and cash management services..M Nazeem A Choudhury, deputy managing director of Prime Bank PLC; Md Basir Rahman, director of fi
1 December 2025, 14:53 PM
A scammer dies, but the rot in Bangladesh’s banks lives on
The Hallmark scam was the largest loan scam involving Sonali Bank at that time
1 December 2025, 13:53 PM
Pubali Bank, Mastercard partner to launch credit card portfolio for consumers, businesses
Pubali Bank PLC has partnered with Mastercard to introduce a portfolio of credit cards designed to offer enhanced convenience, secure payment solutions, and premium lifestyle benefits..This collaboration marks Pubali Bank’s first-ever alliance with Mastercard, bringing two innovative consu
30 November 2025, 15:28 PM
Commercial Bank of Ceylon inks MoU with Firsttrip
Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Firsttrip Limited, an online travel agency in Dhaka launched by US-Bangla Airlines..Haily Algewatte, deputy chief executive officer and chief operating officer of Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC, and Mir T
30 November 2025, 15:24 PM
Mercantile Bank opens relocated Motijheel branch
Mercantile Bank PLC has opened a relocated Motijheel branch at the Dhaka Chamber Building in the capital's Motijheel today to provide timely and superior banking services..Taskeen Ahmed, president of the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI), inaugurated the branch as the chief gue
30 November 2025, 15:20 PM
Sammilito Islami Bank gets final licence
The bank was created through the merger of five troubled Islamic banks
30 November 2025, 15:19 PM
Bank Asia installs solar-powered irrigation system for farmers in Rangpur
Bank Asia PLC, in collaboration with the Bangladesh Academy for Rural Development (RDA), Bogura, has implemented a two-tier solar-powered irrigation project in Pirgacha upazila of Rangpur as part of its corporate social responsibility initiatives..The initiative aims to support marginal fa
30 November 2025, 15:00 PM
Tanjil Chowdhury re-elected chairman of Prime Bank
Tanjil Chowdhury has been re-elected as the chairman of Prime Bank PLC at the bank’s 585th board of directors meeting..Chowdhury first assumed the role in 2020 and has since led Prime Bank through a transformative period of growth and innovation, according to a press release..Under h
29 November 2025, 14:37 PM
NRBC Bank gets ‘Silver Rank’ in Asia Sustainability Reporting Rating-2025
NRBC Bank PLC has achieved the ‘Silver Rank’ in the Asia Sustainability Reporting Rating-2025 by the National Centre for Corporate Reporting (NCCR), Indonesia, in collaboration with the Institute of Certified Sustainability Practitioners (ICSP)..Md Touhidul Alam Khan, managing director and
29 November 2025, 14:34 PM
Dhaka Bank launches youth-focused dual currency prepaid card ‘Spark’ with Mastercard
Dhaka Bank PLC, in collaboration with Mastercard, recently launched Bangladesh’s first youth-centric dual currency prepaid card, branded as “Spark”, at an event held at a hotel in Gulshan, Dhaka..Designed exclusively to empower the country’s young and digitally active generation, the card
29 November 2025, 14:24 PM
New merged bank to be launched next week: BB Governor
The bank will begin operations with Tk 35,000 crore of capital, highest in Bangladesh
29 November 2025, 08:15 AM
Banking sector needs 5–10 years to recover from NPL crisis: BB governor
A default rate exceeding one-third of total loans poses a severe challenge, he said
29 November 2025, 07:26 AM
Khalid Mahmood Khan made MD of Southeast Bank
Md Khalid Mahmood Khan has been appointed managing director and chief executive officer (CEO) of Southeast Bank PLC, effective today..Prior to his appointment, Khan served at Mutual Trust Bank PLC as an additional managing director and chief business officer, according to a press relea
27 November 2025, 15:25 PM
Pubali Bank launches co-branded credit card with Dhaka University
Pubali Bank PLC has recently launched a co-branded credit card with the University of Dhaka at the Nawab Ali Chowdhury Senate Bhaban on the university campus..Prof Niaz Ahmed Khan, vice-chancellor of the University of Dhaka, inaugurated the card as the chief guest, according to a press rel
27 November 2025, 15:07 PM
IFIC Bank gets new DMD
IFIC Bank PLC has appointed Sheikh Akhter Uddin Ahmed as a deputy managing director (DMD), effective from November 25, 2025..Ahmed began his professional banking career at National Bank PLC as a probationary officer in 1998, according to a press release. .He developed strong foundati
26 November 2025, 15:57 PM
Al-Arafah Islami Bank signs MoU with Sunlife Insurance for digital premium services
Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Sunlife Insurance Company Limited, enabling seamless premium collection, enhanced data security, real-time reporting, and efficient financial reconciliation across Sunlife’s operational network..This partnership
26 November 2025, 15:53 PM
Uttara Bank launches Contact Centre in Dhaka
Uttara Bank PLC has launched a Contact Centre in Dhaka today. Md Abul Hashem, managing director and chief executive officer of Uttara Bank PLC, inaugurated the centre as the chief guest, according to a press release..Equipped with modern and advanced technology, the centre will provi
26 November 2025, 15:50 PM
Bank merger: employees to face salary, benefit cuts
Today, fresh Tk 350 crore liquidity support approved for the to-be-merged banks, taking the total to Tk 35,300 crore
26 November 2025, 15:42 PM
National Bank launches ‘Remittance Cash Payment Automation’ system
National Bank PLC has launched the “Remittance Cash Payment Automation” system, marking a bold step forward in the bank’s digital transformation..Adil Chowdhury, managing director of National Bank PLC, inaugurated the new system at the bank’s head office in Dhaka on Tuesday, according to a
26 November 2025, 15:40 PM
Pubali Bank holds CLS agent conference
Pubali Bank PLC recently organised the “CLS Agent Conference-2025” at its head office in Motijheel, Dhaka..Mohammad Ali, managing director and CEO of Pubali Bank PLC, attended the conference as the chief guest, according to a press release..Ali emphasised increasing the efficiency of
26 November 2025, 15:20 PM