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

United Commercial Bank holds nationwide townhalls across 16 regions

United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) organised townhalls simultaneously across 16 regions of the country..Sharif Zahir, chairman of United Commercial Bank PLC, attended the inaugural ceremony of the programme as the chief guest..This month, the bank crossed a milestone of more than Tk 11
14 December 2025, 15:05 PM

Pubali Bank opens 515th branch in Teknaf

Pubali Bank PLC opened a new branch in Teknaf, Cox’s Bazar today..This is the bank’s 515th branch, according to a press release..Mohammad Ali, managing director and CEO of Pubali Bank PLC, inaugurated the branch as the chief guest..In his speech, Ali said the expansion of b
14 December 2025, 15:01 PM

NCC Bank, Ichiiba partner to ease CMSME financing

NCC Bank PLC has recently signed an agreement with Ichiiba Limited to ensure faster and easier access to bank loans for entrepreneurs in the country’s CMSME (cottage, micro, small and medium enterprises) sector..Md Habibur Rahman, deputy managing director of NCC Bank PLC, and Nargish Fatem
14 December 2025, 14:43 PM

BRAC Bank branch network posts Tk 15,000 crore net deposit growth in 11 months

BRAC Bank’s branch network achieved a net deposit growth of Tk 15,000 crore during the first eleven months of 2025, marking one of the strongest deposit mobilisation performances in the bank’s history..The milestone continues the bank’s consistent upward trajectory in deposits over recent
14 December 2025, 14:40 PM

HSBC facilitates sustainable finance arrangement for Grameenphone

The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC) recently signed an agreement with Grameenphone to structure the first-ever sustainability-linked loan (SLL) in Bangladesh’s telecom industry..HSBC was the sole arranger, according to a press release..Yasir Azman, chief exec
14 December 2025, 14:35 PM

SEL marks 42 years of journey in construction sector

The Structural Engineering Limited (SEL) has completed 42 years in the construction and housing industry..The company recently organised a programme at Orchard Convention Hall in Dhanmondi, Dhaka to celebrate its 42nd anniversary, according to a press release..Prof Abdullah Abu Sayee
13 December 2025, 14:57 PM

PBIL signs MoU with Bluenergy, Gtech Infrastructure to accelerate renewable energy

Prime Bank Investment PLC (PBIL) recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the consortium of Bluenergy Solutions Ltd and Gtech Infrastructure Ltd, two pioneers in solar engineering and industrial clean energy development in Bangladesh..Under the agreement, PBIL will provide
11 December 2025, 15:13 PM

Bangladesh Lamps declares 10% dividend

Bangladesh Lamps PLC, the authorised manufacturer and distributor of Transtec lighting products, including smart LED bulbs, tube lights and other lighting accessories, yesterday declared a 10 percent cash dividend for the year that ended on June 30, 2025..The declaration was made at the co
11 December 2025, 14:03 PM

Fuel shortages, weak transmission put energy security at risk: AmCham

Energy security has become “critically important” for Bangladesh as the country grapples with fuel shortages, outdated transmission systems and declining gas reserves, said Syed Ershad Ahmed, president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (AmCham)..He made the comment at a foc
10 December 2025, 15:35 PM

Riad Mahmud elected BAPLC president

Riad Mahmud, managing director of National Polymer Industries PLC, has been elected president of the Bangladesh Association of Publicly Listed Companies (BAPLC) for a two-year term (2026-2027)..The BAPLC, the top body representing companies listed on Bangladesh’s stock exchanges, also elec
10 December 2025, 15:33 PM

Fahmida Khatun appointed to UN expert panel

The 15-member panel, comprising global experts serving in their personal capacities, will guide the future development and application of the MVI
10 December 2025, 10:11 AM

NCC Bank Securities signs loan deal with ICB

NCC Bank Securities and Financial Services Limited (NCCB Securities), a subsidiary of NCC Bank PLC, has recently signed a loan agreement with the Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB)..Under the agreement, ICB has approved a loan of Tk 2,500 crore for NCCB Securities to invest in its
9 December 2025, 13:54 PM

bKash redefines ‘Amar bKash’ icon based on customer needs

The country’s leading mobile financial service (MFS) provider, bKash, recently redefined its app to make it simpler and more efficient, tailoring its features to each customer’s usage patterns and needs..The new presentation of the ‘My bKash (Amar bKash)’ icon now gives users an instant sn
9 December 2025, 13:42 PM

Shaathi Foundation holds digital violence awareness session at JAAGO School

Over 40 students attended 40‑minute session on legal steps and reporting mechanisms for online abuse
8 December 2025, 17:18 PM