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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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