BRAC Bank PLC has secured a $50 million senior unsecured working capital solutions (WCS) facility from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to expand access to finance for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Bangladesh, particularly women-led businesses and those operating in the agricultural sector.

Prime Bank PLC has entered into an agreement with Square Toiletries Limited to provide a customised receivables management solution aimed at improving collection efficiency, reconciliation and transparency across the fast-moving consumer goods company’s nationwide distribution network.

Pubali Bank PLC recently organised an awareness programme, titled “Cashless Dhaka Medical College Hospital”, aimed at expanding digital transactions nationwide and making financial transactions easier, safer and more modern for patients and their relatives at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH).

Jatri, a mobility and travel technology company in Bangladesh, has been named to the “Forbes Asia 100 To Watch 2026”, a list recognising 100 small companies and startups across the Asia-Pacific region with strong potential for growth and impact.

The University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with UN Women to prevent and respond to sexual and gender-based violence in tertiary education institutions across Bangladesh.

US-Bangla Airlines will resume flights on the Dhaka-Jashore route from September 9, operating six flights a week, the private carrier said in a press statement yesterday.

SBAC Bank PLC has launched “Bangla QR”, a safe, simple and interoperable digital payment platform introduced by Bangladesh Bank, aimed at building a cashless economy.

NRBC Bank PLC has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with bKash Limited to facilitate the easy, fast, secure and instant distribution of remittances sent by Bangladeshi expatriates working across different countries.

Bank Asia PLC has organised the annual “AML & CFT Conference 2026” to enhance knowledge of anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism and raise awareness among the bank’s employees.

Global technology brand TECNO has named Hamza Choudhury, a prominent member of the Bangladesh national football team, as its brand ambassador in Bangladesh.

Praava Health, an integrated outpatient healthcare network in Bangladesh, celebrated its 9th anniversary, marking nine years of providing accessible, patient-centric and quality healthcare through trust, innovation, clinical excellence and compassion.

Mercantile Bank PLC has launched its foundation training course for the 15th batch of newly recruited management trainee officers (MTOs) at its training institute (MBTI) in Dhaka.

Southeast Bank PLC recently organised the “Regional Conference 2026” for the Chattogram region to review business performance, address operational challenges and set a roadmap for sustainable growth.

Prime Bank PLC yesterday organised a seminar, titled “Financial Inclusion: Engaging & Inspiring Youth in Banking”, under its PrimeAcademia initiative at Central Women’s University (CWU) to raise awareness among students about financial inclusion, financial literacy, responsible money management, career development and women’s financial empowerment.

Southeast Asia’s budget carriers are hoping the worst of the Middle East-driven fuel shock is behind them but face a difficult second half as margins remain under pressure and strained household budgets threaten demand, airline executives and analysts said.

Southeast Bank PLC, in collaboration with Mastercard, CCI Bangladesh and SSLCOMMERZ, has launched a co-branded SME credit card for distributors of CCI Bangladesh, part of Coca-Cola İçecek.

Bata Bangladesh, the leading global footwear brand in the country, has opened two new stores in Baridhara and Dhanmondi on Satmasjid Road in Dhaka, strengthening its retail presence in the capital.

Dhaka Bank PLC launched a Hemayetpur sub-branch under its Amin Bazar branch in Savar, Dhaka on Sunday.

Midland Bank PLC (MDB) recently signed an agreement with SahajMobile BD Limited, a Bangladesh-based fintech company, to enable customers to purchase mobile devices from designated SahajMobile merchant points through the bank’s e-loan facility.

Pubali Bank PLC recently held its “3rd Business Conference-2026” for regional and corporate branch managers at its head office in Dhaka.