Eastern Bank launches ‘Freelancer Ambassador Program’

Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has launched an innovative event, styled “EBL Freelancer Ambassador Program” in a bid to empower and inspire Bangladesh’s growing freelancing community. .Md Zakir Hossain Chowdhury, deputy governor of the Bangladesh Bank, Mitchel Lee, chargé d'affaires of Singapore
23 December 2024, 15:00 PM

Bank Asia signs agreement with Chaldal.com

Bank Asia PLC has signed an agreement with Chaldal.com, one of the largest online grocery platforms in Bangladesh..Zishan Ahammad, head of cards, ADC and internet banking at the bank, and Iftekharul Alam Ayan, chief operating officer of Chaldal Pay, penned the deal at Bank Asia's cards dep
23 December 2024, 14:59 PM

Local banks can review health via global consulting firms

The international consulting firm will suggest appropriate remedial measures necessary in public interest
22 December 2024, 15:53 PM

Krishi Bank wins remittance award

Bangladesh Krishi Bank has been awarded the “Remittance Award 2024” by the Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment for the commercial lender’s significant contribution to remittance inflows into the country in fiscal year 2023-24..Asif Nazrul, adviser to the Ministry of Ex
22 December 2024, 15:06 PM

Bangladesh, WB sign two deals worth $900 million for environment sustainability

These two financial agreements will help Bangladesh achieve green growth: WB country director
22 December 2024, 14:55 PM

Explanations sought from 13 banks for higher dollar rate

BB issued letters on Dec 19 and the deadline for explanation ends today
22 December 2024, 13:43 PM

Stocks break two-day rising streak

The prime index of the Dhaka bourse fell 0.48% to 5,196 points
22 December 2024, 11:24 AM

Meghna Bank organises annual risk conference

Meghna Bank PLC has organised the “Annual Risk Conference-2024” at its head office in the capital’s Gulshan area recently..ANM Moinul Kabir, director of the Department of Off-Site Supervision (DOS) of the Bangladesh bank, was the chief guest at the conference, said a press release..M
21 December 2024, 15:16 PM

Eastern Bank arranges ‘student agency night’ in Chattogram

Eastern Bank PLC recently organised a programme, styled “Student Agency Night”, at Hotel Agrabad in Chattogram..The event brought together leading education agencies that provide guidance to students seeking higher education opportunities abroad, the bank said in a press release..Dur
21 December 2024, 15:15 PM

National Bank holds regional business conference in Dhaka

National Bank organised its regional business conference for Dhaka at Anchor Tower in the capital’s Banglamotor yesterday..Abdul Awal Mintoo, chairman of the bank, was the chief guest at the conference, according to a press release..Mintoo said National Bank continues to play a vital
21 December 2024, 15:11 PM

Social Islami Bank wins remittance award

Social Islami Bank PLC has been honoured with the “Remittance Award 2024” by the Ministry of Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment for securing second place in bringing remittances to the country for fiscal year 2023-2024..The award recognises the bank’s significant contribution to
21 December 2024, 15:09 PM

AB Bank partners with Axentec for cloud integration

AB Bank PLC has entered into a strategic agreement with Axentec PLC, a subsidiary of Robi Axiata PLC, to enhance its data centre management through the adoption of cloud technology..The agreement was formalised at the bank’s head office in the capital’s Gulshan area, according to a press r
21 December 2024, 15:08 PM

Shawkat Ali Khan appointed as Padma Bank chairman

Md Shawkat Ali Khan, chief executive officer and managing director of Sonali Bank PLC, was appointed as the chairman of Padma Bank PLC..Khan recently chaired the 120th board meeting at Padma Bank's head office in the capital’s Gulshan, according to a press release from the bank..Befo
21 December 2024, 13:24 PM

Presence of oligarchic market power still a major challenge: Hossain Zillur Rahman

The sixth edition of the Banking Almanac launched today
21 December 2024, 11:56 AM

Panel formed to make tax expenditure policy

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) yesterday formed a nine-member committee to make a policy framework for tax expenditure.
19 December 2024, 18:57 PM

First Security Islami Bank: Almost 90pc of Tk 2,254cr loan to Sikder Group sours

As much as 89.3 percent of the credit extended by First Security Islami Bank, when controlled by the major Awami League beneficiary S Alam Group, to AL-affiliated Sikder Group by violating banking rules and regulations has become defaulted.
19 December 2024, 18:01 PM

Agrani Bank receives 'Remittance Award 2024'

Agrani Bank PLC has received the “Remittance Award 2024” for collecting a significant amount of foreign remittances in the banking sector for the fiscal year 2023-2024..Asif Nazrul, adviser to the Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment, handed over the award to Md Anwarul
19 December 2024, 14:48 PM

Uttara Bank arranges business development conference

Uttara Bank PLC has organised a programme titled “Business Development Conference & Future Planning for 2025” at Jol Torongo, an army welfare trust resthouse, in Cox’s Bazar recently..Azharul Islam, chairman of the bank, attended the conference as the chief guest, the bank said in a press
19 December 2024, 14:46 PM

Al-Arafah Islami Bank gets new AMD

Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC has appointed Mohd Rafat Ullah Khan as its additional managing director (AMD)..Khan will also serve the bank as the chief risk officer concurrently, the bank said in a press release..He has more than 30 years of experience in the banking industry..Prio
19 December 2024, 14:46 PM

Islami Bank wins remittance award

Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC has received the “Remittance Award 2024” for collecting the highest remittances in the fiscal year 2023-2024..Asif Nazrul, adviser to the Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment, handed over the award to Mohammed Monirul Moula, managing director
19 December 2024, 14:45 PM