What is net NPL and why does it matter?

BB adds that net NPL is a more reliable measure for boards, shareholders, and foreign investors
26 November 2025, 11:13 AM

Defaulted loans double to a record Tk 6.44 lakh crore in a year

This is the highest bad loan ratio since 2000
26 November 2025, 09:31 AM

BB restricts foreign travel of bankers ahead of national polls

It did not clarify what would constitute essential travel
26 November 2025, 06:34 AM

Mahtab Osmani becomes DMD of Bank Asia

Mahtab Osmani has been appointed as the deputy managing director (DMD) and head of corporate business, international banking, and export finance at Bank Asia PLC, effective from November 25, 2025..Osmani brings 24 years of distinguished experience from Standard Chartered Bank, where he pro
25 November 2025, 15:50 PM

Moody’s reaffirms Eastern Bank’s credit strength with B2 rating

Moody’s Investors Service, recently rebranded as Moody’s Ratings, has reaffirmed Eastern Bank PLC’s (EBL) B2 rating, which remains capped by Bangladesh’s sovereign rating..The reaffirmation reflects EBL’s solid capital base, consistent profitability, strong asset quality, and adequate liqu
25 November 2025, 15:25 PM

Pragati Insurance, Midland Bank mark first motor claim settlement under bancassurance

Pragati Insurance Limited, a non-life insurer and the bancassurance partner of Midland Bank PLC, has successfully settled its first non-life motor car insurance claim..The bank organised a function at its Gulshan branch recently to mark the occasion, according to a press release..Md Rashed Ak
25 November 2025, 15:20 PM

Prime Bank launches AI-powered digital LC platform ‘Prime Banijjo’

Prime Bank PLC has launched “Prime Banijjo”, the country’s first AI-powered digital LC management platform, marking a major milestone in Bangladesh’s trade digitisation journey..The event featured an interactive experience session where corporate clients and trade partners explored the pla
25 November 2025, 15:12 PM

NCC Bank unveils premium card portfolio with Mastercard to elevate digital payments

NCC Bank PLC has recently launched an exclusive portfolio of premium cards with global digital payment solutions provider Mastercard under a strategic collaboration agreement..The portfolio includes three premium cards -- the Multicurrency Business Debit Card, the Multicurrency Platinum De
25 November 2025, 15:07 PM

BRAC Bank launches platinum multicurrency debit card with Mastercard

BRAC Bank PLC Sunday launched a new Platinum Multicurrency Debit Card on the Mastercard network, offering customers a convenient and secure way to manage both local and international transactions..Tareq Refat Ullah Khan, managing director and CEO of BRAC Bank PLC, and Syed Mohammad Kamal,
24 November 2025, 14:55 PM

Meghna Bank arranges AML & CFT training for Khulna region

Meghna Bank PLC recently arranged a daylong training programme on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) for branch officials of the Khulna zone..Mohammad Mokter Hossain, additional director of the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU), and Shaha
24 November 2025, 14:47 PM

City Bank unveils 'World Elite Credit Card' with Mastercard

City Bank PLC, in partnership with Mastercard, has launched the first-ever credit card under the Mastercard network in Bangladesh, named the “City Bank Mastercard World Elite Credit Card”..Designed for affluent and high-net-worth customers, the card provides a wide range of exclusive lifes
24 November 2025, 14:39 PM

Bangladesh Bank targets fully digital transactions by July 2027

BB governor says at the signing of a deal with the Gates Foundation’s Mojaloop
24 November 2025, 09:05 AM

Modhumoti Bank opens relocated branch and new sub-branch in Faridpur

Modhumoti Bank PLC today launched a relocated Faridpur branch at Sharifunnesa Peace Tower on Thana Road in the Jhiltuli area of the district, and a new Kanaipur sub-branch at the Kanaipur Union Bohumukhi Somobay Somiti Market under the supervision of the Faridpur branch..Mohammad Ismai
23 November 2025, 15:50 PM

EXIM Bank holds business development meeting for Chattogram region

EXIM Bank PLC held a “Business Development Meeting” for the Chattogram region at the bank’s regional office in Chattogram on Saturday..Md Sawkatul Alam, administrator of EXIM Bank PLC and executive director of Bangladesh Bank, inaugurated the meeting as the chief guest, according to a pres
23 November 2025, 15:47 PM

Midland Bank, IUB partner to promote financial literacy

Midland Bank PLC, in collaboration with the Career Guidance Placement and Alumni Relations (CGP & AR) office of Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), recently organised a seminar on financial literacy on the university campus..Md Ahsan-uz Zaman, managing director and CEO of Midland Ban
23 November 2025, 15:42 PM

Bangladesh Bank stops all direct customer services across its offices

Directs commercial banks to ensure smooth and uninterrupted delivery of these services
23 November 2025, 07:03 AM

United Commercial Bank launches bancassurance service

United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) has launched its bancassurance services, enabling customers to access insurance directly through the bank..Customers can now obtain both life and general insurance services from any UCB branch across the country..Mahbubur Rahman, chairman of Eastland
22 November 2025, 15:55 PM

Prime Bank hosts seminar on youth empowerment at BAU

Prime Bank PLC, in collaboration with Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU), recently organised a seminar, titled “Financial Inclusion: Engaging & Inspiring Youth in Banking”, under its flagship PrimeAcademia initiative..The event drew enthusiastic participation from faculty members, se
22 November 2025, 15:50 PM

Governance failure stalls financial sector progress: BB governor

The governor speaks at Mastercard Excellence Awards 2025
22 November 2025, 15:36 PM

All BB branches stop selling savings certificates, prize bonds

The central bank said its branches in Dhaka, Chattogram, Khulna, Bogura, Rajshahi, Sylhet, Barishal, and Rangpur will not provide the services anymore from November 20
20 November 2025, 15:48 PM