BRAC Bank launches multicurrency SME business debit, credit cards
23 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Pubali Bank raises Tk 500cr thru fifth subordinated bond
23 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Meghna Bank holds annual business conference
23 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Eastern Bank, icddr,b renew deal for biohazardous waste management initiative
23 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Bengal Commercial Bank holds annual business conference
23 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Telenor sells its stake in Thailand’s True Corporation for $3.9 billion
22 January 2026, 17:55 PM
Business
Policy dialogue on trade-based money laundering held in Ctg
22 January 2026, 00:00 AM
2,496 graduates receive degrees at IUB’s 26th convocation
21 January 2026, 21:36 PM
Drinkwell CEO Minhaj recognised at Davos for safe water mission
21 January 2026, 20:43 PM
Aviation and Aerospace University gets new VC
21 January 2026, 16:25 PM
Press Releases
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
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
Kohinoor Chemical announces 75% dividends
Kohinoor Chemical Company (BD) Limited today announced 75 percent dividends, including a 65 percent cash dividend, for the financial year that ended on June 30, 2025..The announcement was made at the company’s 38th annual general meeting (AGM), which was held virtually, according to a
7 December 2025, 15:15 PM
Envoy Textiles declares 30% dividend
Envoy Textiles Limited, the world’s first LEED Platinum-certified denim manufacturer, has declared a 30 percent dividend for the year that ended on June 30, 2025..The declaration was made at the company’s 30th annual general meeting (AGM) on Saturday at the Gulshan Shooting Club in Dhaka r
7 December 2025, 15:02 PM
Nestlé hosts workshop on gut microbiome science
Nestlé Bangladesh recently organised a two-day workshop on the science of the gut microbiome, titled “The Gut Nexus”..The event brought together scientific experts and research professionals from home and abroad, according to a press release..It blended expert talks with interactive
4 December 2025, 14:55 PM
Akij Cement launches ‘Cement a Lohar Shakti’ campaign to mark 24th year
Akij Cement, one of the country’s leading brands in the construction industry, has launched a new campaign, titled “Cement a Lohar Shakti”, marking its 24th year of commercial operations..The cement manufacturer organised a programme at the Radisson Blu Water Garden Hotel in Dhaka on Wedne
4 December 2025, 14:46 PM
Mastercard launches ‘Safari Spirit’ winter campaign
Mastercard has launched its 2025-26 winter spend-and-win campaign, titled “Safari Spirit”, offering Bangladeshi Mastercard debit, credit, and prepaid cardholders the chance to win exciting rewards.
4 December 2025, 02:00 AM
Moin Ullah Chowdhury made MD of Coca-Cola Bangladesh
Coca-Cola, one of the country’s leading beverage companies, has appointed Moin Ullah Chowdhury as the managing director (MD) of Coca-Cola Bangladesh Limited..Chowdhury brings over 15 years of extensive experience in marketing, distribution, and business leadership across diverse industries
3 December 2025, 15:05 PM
Berger Paints launches ‘Color Carnival’ campaign
Berger Paints Bangladesh Limited has launched a campaign, titled “Color Carnival” on Tuesday at the Berger Experience Zone in Bashundhara, Dhaka..The campaign offers special discounted rates on painting services and exclusive gift vouchers, making it an ideal opportunity for homeowners to
3 December 2025, 14:55 PM
bKash sees 50 lakh remittance transfers through Pubali Bank in 10 months
Bangladeshi expatriates have sent remittances to their bKash accounts more than 50 lakh times in the last 10 months through Pubali Bank..This hassle-free and secure service, provided by two of the country’s leading financial institutions, has earned the trust of expatriates and their famil
3 December 2025, 14:52 PM