StanChart Bangladesh fills CEO post after three months
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Building better retail products key to attracting young customers
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Sammilito Islami Bank’s depositors can withdraw money from Sep 7
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Bangladesh Bank made over Tk 26,000 crore profit in FY26
30 August 2026
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Bangladesh repaid 3 times more in foreign loans than it received in July
30 August 2026
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Tk 2,000 crore pre-financing fund formed for frozen food exporters
30 August 2026
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HSBC announces Tk 10 crore aid for Ctg flood-hit families
30 August 2026
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Nazneen new ED of CPD, Fahmida distinguished fellow
27 August 2026
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New guarantee window opened for local partners of foreign firms
27 August 2026
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Dutch-Bangla Bank to raise authorised capital to Tk 3,500 crore
27 August 2026
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NCC Bank launches four banking products for women
NCC Bank PLC recently unveiled four new banking products at the Palace Luxury Resort in Habiganj, aimed at empowering women and advancing financial inclusion within the national economy.
15 March 2025
BB gives two Islamic banks Tk 2,500cr more in emergency support
The Bangladesh Bank (BB) yesterday extended an additional Tk 2,500 crore in emergency liquidity support to Social Islami Bank and First Security Islami Bank without any security to help them address financial crises.
13 March 2025
Female banker ratio edges up after post-pandemic decline
In 2020, females accounted for over 18 percent of the sector’s workforce, according to the Bangladesh Bank’s (BB) “Gender Equality Report of Banks and Financial Institutions”
13 March 2025
Prime Bank declares 20% dividends for 2024
Prime Bank PLC announced 20 percent dividends, including a 17.50 cash dividend, for the year 2024.
13 March 2025
UCB strikes digital cash management deal with Pran-RFL Group
United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) signed a digital cash management agreement with Pran-RFL Group, an industrial conglomerate in Bangladesh, aiming to transform the digital financial landscape in the country.
13 March 2025
Many banks likely unable to pay dividend as BB tighten rules
A majority of banks in the country will likely be unable to pay dividends after the Bangladesh Bank tightened the relevant rules through a notice today
13 March 2025
Moody’s cuts banking outlook to negative
Moody’s Ratings has downgraded Bangladesh’s banking system outlook from “stable” to “negative”, citing rising asset risks and worsening economic conditions.
12 March 2025
National Bank signs MoU with Asgar Ali Hospital for discount, benefits
National Bank Limited recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Asgar Ali Hospital.
12 March 2025
Southeast Bank organises capacity development programme
Southeast Bank PLC recently organised a training programme titled “Capacity Development Programme to Enhance Marketing Expertise on Retail Banking Loan and Credit Card.”
12 March 2025
Global Islami Bank strikes deal with Chattogram Wasa
Global Islami Bank PLC today signed an agreement with Chattogram Wasa, enhancing their collaborative efforts.
12 March 2025
BB reconstitutes board of three private banks
The Bangladesh Bank (BB) today reconstituted the board of directors of three private commercial banks.
12 March 2025
Syed Manzur Elahi: a visionary entrepreneur and nation-builder
Syed Manzur Elahi was one of Bangladesh’s most distinguished industrialists and entrepreneurs.
12 March 2025
Prime Bank launches blockchain-powered LC on local platform
Prime Bank PLC recently launched the proof of concept (PoC) for Green LC, Bangladesh’s first-ever letter of credit (LC) executed on a locally developed blockchain platform.
11 March 2025
Trust Bank organises annual risk conference
Trust Bank PLC recently organised an “Annual Risk Conference 2025” at the Baywatch Hotel, Inani in Cox’s Bazar.
11 March 2025
NBR to go tough on tax return non-filers
The tax administrator organises a pre-budget discussion
11 March 2025
India withdraws export ban on 100% broken rice
The world’s largest rice exporter has revoked the ban to reduce its domestic stockpile
11 March 2025
No new notes this Eid
The Bangladesh Bank has suspended the exchange of fresh notes for the public ahead of the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr.
10 March 2025
BB relaxes loan exit policy for troubled businesses
Bangladesh Bank (BB) today relaxed the down payment requirements for exit facilities on defaulted loans of closed or loss-incurring companies.
10 March 2025
BRAC Bank branches achieve Tk 2,000cr net deposit growth in Feb 2025
BRAC Bank’s branch network recorded a remarkable net deposit growth of Tk 2,000 crore in February this year.
10 March 2025
UCB signs deal with DMTCL to install CRM, ATM in metro rail stations
United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) signed an agreement with Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) to install CRM and ATM machines at the metro rail stations of MRT Line-6 to facilitate financial transactions for passengers.
10 March 2025