Union Bank PLC held the 17th meeting of the board of directors at its head office in the capital’s Gulshan yesterday..Md Fariduddin Ahmed, chairman of the bank, presided over the meeting, the bank said in a press release..Md Humayun Kabir, chairman of the risk management committee; S

Southeast Bank PLC recently launched a Visa signature credit card, designed to offer privileges and financial flexibility to high-net-worth individuals, corporate professionals, and frequent travellers in Bangladesh..Nuruddin Md Sadeque Hossain, managing director of the bank, and Sabbir Ah

Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC organised the “Annual Business Conference-2025” at the Ocean Paradise Hotel & Resort in Cox’s Bazar yesterday..AK Azad, chairman of the bank, attended the conference as the chief guest, the bank said in a press release..Mosleh Uddin Ahmed, managing director

Pubali Bank PLC recently launched a co-branded card with the Diabetic Association of Bangladesh (BADAS)..AK Azad Khan, national professor and president of BADAS, and Mohammad Anisuzzaman, deputy managing director of the bank, attended the launch of the new card at the former’s office in Dh

Prime Bank PLC recently signed an agreement with Dabur Bangladesh Private Limited, an ayurvedic and natural health care company, to provide a comprehensive cash management solution..Sajid Rahman, senior executive vice-president of the bank, and Rakesh Hamirwasia, finance controller of the

BRAC Bank has secured a ‘B+’ credit rating with a stable outlook, as affirmed by the world’s leading credit rating agency, S&P Global Ratings..Despite challenges in the banking sector, the US-based credit rating agency has expressed confidence in BRAC Bank, maintaining a solid ‘B+’ rating

Mercantile Bank PLC recently organised a daylong workshop, titled “Knowledge Sharing on Shariah Banking: An Interactive Session”, at Fars Hotel and Resort in the capital’s Purana Paltan..The top management and senior executives of the bank, divisional, regional, and branch heads, in-charge

Southeast Bank PLC recently organised a daylong workshop on “Money and Banking Data (SBS-1, SBS-2, and SBS-3) Reporting and Recent Changes.”.A total of 62 officials from various branches of the bank participated in the event..Nuruddin Md Sadeque Hossain, managing director of the bank

As Bangladesh strives toward a more sustainable future, renewable energy stands out as the key driver of progress, Ahsan H Mansur, governor of Bangladesh Bank, said at a roundtable..However, achieving true sustainability in this sector requires more than just ambition—it necessitates finan

Meghna Bank PLC recently held a corporate banking conference titled “Driving Excellence - Corporate Banking Performance 2024 and Future Strategies,” aiming to provide a comprehensive outlook on the current landscape of corporate banking and outline the strategies that will drive future success.<

Bank Asia PLC and Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) have signed separate agreements with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group focused on the private sector in developing countries, to avail themselves of a total of $70 million in loans.

Prime Bank PLC recently signed an agreement with Assure Group, a real estate development company in Bangladesh..Md Nazeem A Choudhury, deputy managing director of the bank, and Jinatul Kabir, chief executive officer of the realtor, signed the deal at the bank’s corporate office in the capi

Ahsan H Mansur says at a national workshop of the Microcredit Regulatory Authority

Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed yesterday said that increasing the efficiency of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) is essential for the growth of trade and commerce in the country.

EXIM Bank PLC recently appointed Abdul Aziz (Zumma) as the additional managing director (AMD)..Prior to his appointment, Aziz had been working in the same position at Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC, the bank said in a press release..With an illustrious banking career spanning over 38 year

NCC Bank PLC organised the “Annual Business Conference-2025” at the Palace Luxury Resort in Habiganj yesterday..The primary focus of this gathering was to enhance the bank’s business by delivering exemplary customer service..Md Nurun Newaz Salim, chairman of the bank, inaugurated the

Trust Bank PLC won the “Top Ten Remittance Award 2025” at the “World Conference Series 2025” organised by the non-profit research organisation, Center for Non-Resident Bangladeshi, for its remittance collections..Ahsan H Mansur, governor of Bangladesh Bank, presented the award to Akhlasur

Southeast Bank PLC recently entered into a strategic partnership agreement with Visa, aiming to introduce innovative products and services that will significantly enhance the digital payment experience for customers..Under this agreement, Visa will play a pivotal role in supporting Southea

Pubali Bank PLC recently organised the “1st Managers’ Conference-2025” for managers of Rajshahi region in the western metropolitan city of the country to motivate them to increase the bank’s business by rendering better services for the customers..Mohammad Ali, managing director and CEO of

FBCCI administrator urges Bangladesh Bank