United Commercial Bank signs deal with Trade International Industries

United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) has signed an agreement with Trade International Industries Ltd, a concern of Electro Mart Ltd and the sole distributor in Bangladesh of Gree, Konka and Haiko..Nurul Afser, deputy managing director of Trade International Industries Ltd, and Shahbaj Talat, s
18 December 2025, 14:42 PM

Dhaka Bank honoured with Remittance Award 2026

Dhaka Bank PLC has been honoured with the Remittance Award 2026 by the Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment for its outstanding contribution to remittance collection and disbursement in the fiscal year 2024-25..The bank was recognised as one of the top 10 remittance-dis
18 December 2025, 14:36 PM

BDCOM Online declares 10% dividends

BDCOM Online Ltd, one of the leading ICT solutions providers in Dhaka, has declared a 10 percent dividend, including a 5 percent cash dividend, for the year that ended on June 30, 2025..The declaration was made at the ICT solutions provider’s 29th annual general meeting (AGM), which was he
18 December 2025, 14:30 PM

Mainul Kabir appointed MD of SBAC Bank

SM Mainul Kabir has been appointed as the managing director (MD) and chief executive officer of SBAC Bank PLC..Before joining SBAC Bank, Kabir served as a deputy managing director at United Commercial Bank PLC, according to a press release..He brings over 30 years of distinguished ex
17 December 2025, 15:23 PM

NRBC Bank holds business review meeting in Cox’s Bazar

NRBC Bank PLC recently held its “Business Review Meeting 2025” in Cox’s Bazar..Md Touhidul Alam Khan, managing director and CEO of NRBC Bank PLC, attended the meeting as the chief guest, according to a press release..In his speech, Khan said, “We are committed to ensuring the highest
17 December 2025, 15:20 PM

Islami Bank grabs top spot in remittance award

Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC has secured first position in the “Remittance Award 2026”, conferred by the Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment, for collecting the highest amount of remittance in the fiscal year 2024-25..Asif Nazrul, adviser to the Ministry of Expatriates’
17 December 2025, 15:10 PM

Bank Asia partners with Incepta Pharma for integrated cash management solution

Bank Asia PLC has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Incepta Pharmaceuticals Limited to introduce an integrated cash management solution and strengthen the partnership between the two organisations..Nurullah Chaudhury, additional managing director and chief wholesale banking off
17 December 2025, 15:06 PM

Prime Bank signs payroll banking deal with Selise Bangladesh

Prime Bank PLC has signed a payroll banking agreement with Selise Bangladesh Limited, a leading software development company in Bangladesh..Md Asif Bin Idrish, senior executive vice-president and head of emerging market of Prime Bank PLC, and Julian Andrin Weber, managing director of Selis
17 December 2025, 15:03 PM

Shahjalal Islami Bank receives gold at 12th ICSB National Award-2024

Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC won the gold award in the Islamic Banking category at the 12th ICSB National Award-2024, conferred by the Institute of Chartered Secretaries of Bangladesh (ICSB), in recognition of its excellence in corporate governance and its commitment to transparency and accountabil
17 December 2025, 14:54 PM

BRAC Bank honoured with gold at ICSB National Award

BRAC Bank PLC won the gold award at the “12th ICSB National Award for Corporate Governance Excellence 2024” in the General Banking category, conferred by the Institute of Chartered Secretaries of Bangladesh (ICSB)..Lutfey Siddiqi, special envoy on international affairs to the chief adviser
17 December 2025, 14:12 PM

Eastern Bank wins ‘ICSB National Award’ for corporate governance excellence

Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has been honoured with the silver award in the General Banking category at the 12th ICSB National Award for its excellence in corporate governance..Lutfey Siddiqi, special envoy on international affairs to the chief adviser, handed over the award to Ali Reza Iftekhar
17 December 2025, 13:25 PM

ICMAB honours excellence in accounting and finance research

Quality research in accounting and finance is key to strengthening governance, transparency and accountability, said Hossain Zillur Rahman, chairperson and senior trustee of BRAC..He made the remarks while speaking as the chief guest at an award-giving ceremony, titled “ICMAB Research Exce
16 December 2025, 14:02 PM

Eastern Bank signs payroll banking deal with LZ Group

Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has signed a payroll banking agreement with LZ Group, one of Bangladesh’s leading and rapidly expanding industrial conglomerates with a strong presence in the apparel and textile sector..Nurul Haque, chief executive officer of LZ Group, and Ahmed Shaheen, additional
16 December 2025, 13:50 PM

Nagad enables online metro rail card recharge for commuters

Nagad has made it easier for metro rail users to recharge their cards instantly from home using the Nagad wallet..The system allows recharges of a minimum of Tk 100 and a maximum of Tk 5,000 at a time..Passengers can access the recharge link through the Dhaka Transport Coordination A
15 December 2025, 14:48 PM

Banglalink's Buse named ‘CEO of the Year’ at Fast Mode Awards 2025

Mobile operator Banglalink has recently won two awards at The Fast Mode Awards 2025..Of these, the company received the “Customer Experience (CX) Champion” award in recognition of its continued progress in enhancing customer experience..Johan Buse, chief executive officer of Banglali
15 December 2025, 14:39 PM

Midland Bank family donates Tk 10 lakh to Bengal Institute

The Midland Bank family has provided Tk 10 lakh in financial assistance to the Bengal Institute for a comprehensive publication on the life and work of renowned architect Muzharul Islam..Of the total amount, Tk 5 lakh was contributed from the bank’s Islamic banking fund as part of its corp
15 December 2025, 14:33 PM

Investment Corporation of Bangladesh holds 49th AGM

The Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB) recently held its 49th annual general meeting (AGM) virtually, according to a press release..Prof Abu Ahmed, chairman of the Investment Corporation of Bangladesh, presided over the meeting, according to a press release..At the AGM, share
15 December 2025, 14:30 PM

Prime Bank disburses agri loans among 288 farmers in Lalmonirhat

Prime Bank PLC recently organised an “Open Agri Credit Disbursement Programme” at Hatibandha Upazila Dakbangla Field in Lalmonirhat..Rantu Poddar, upazila nirbahi officer (UNO) of Hatibandha, attended the programme and distributed cheques among 288 farmers..The programme highlighted
15 December 2025, 14:25 PM

Bangladesh Bank, Bank Asia hold customer awareness week, Chattogram

Bangladesh Bank, in association with Bank Asia PLC, recently organised “Customer Awareness Week, Chattogram-2025” in Cox’s Bazar to enhance banking awareness among customers..More than 120 officials from banks and financial institutions across the Chattogram division attended the event.</p
15 December 2025, 14:20 PM

Monzur Mofiz appointed AMD of Premier Bank

Md Monzur Mofiz has been appointed additional managing director (AMD) of Premier Bank PLC..He has also been entrusted with the responsibility of managing director (current charge), effective from December 14 this year, according to a press release..A veteran banker with nearly 32 yea
14 December 2025, 15:14 PM