BB allows local insurers to cover open account exports
Bangladesh Bank has allowed exporters to use insurance coverage from local companies for shipments under open account credit terms...
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Prime Bank launches SME card with remittance facility
Prime Bank PLC on Tuesday launched Bangladesh鈥檚 first-ever SME debit card with international remittance facility, enabling small and medium enterprises to make seamless international online payments for business purposes...
Community Bank gets 9 directors
Bangladesh Bank has approved the appointment of six directors and three independent directors for a Community Bank Bangladesh PLC, following recent board meetings and regulatory requirements...
Banks asked to hire global firms to bring back laundered money
Bangladesh Bank has instructed commercial banks to enter into contracts with 12 international asset recovery and law firms to help bring back money laundered abroad allegedly by ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, her family members, and 10 business groups...
BRAC Bank concludes month-long training for CMSMEs
BRAC Bank, with support from the Finance Division and the Bangladesh Bank, has recently completed a month-long intensive training programme for entrepreneurs in the cottage, micro, small and medium enterprises sector, said a press release.聽
IFIC Bank promotes 136 officials in October
In recognition of professional competence, dedication and relentless efforts in advancing the institution, 136 officers of IFIC Bank PLC were promoted to various positions in the month of October, said a press release.
Islami Bank holds workshop on auditing
Islami Bank Training and Research Academy on Sunday organised a workshop on 鈥楨ffective Auditing: Tools and Techniques,鈥� said a press release.
AIB holds meeting with Hajj agency reps in Ctg
Al-Arafah Islami Bank and representatives of Hajj Agencies, also called Hub, in Chittagong held a 鈥楬ajj Management Discussion Meeting鈥� on Saturday, said a press release.
Bitcoin hits record high above $1,25,000
Bitcoin reached a new record high on Sunday, rising above the $1,25,000 mark.
15-day training for Janata Bank officials begins
Janata Bank Staff College, Dhaka on Sunday began a 15-day training course on 鈥楩oreign Exchange and International Trade Finance鈥� for officials of batch 02/25, said a press release.
MMBPLC inks deal with BB to avail refinance facility
Modhumoti Bank PLC and the Bangladesh Bank signed a bilateral agreement, said a press release.
IBBL clients protest against S Alam era appointments
The Islami Bank Customer Forum staged a human chain demonstration today (Sunday) demanding the cancellation of 鈥榠llegal appointments鈥� made when it was controlled by the S. Alam Group, and protesting the 鈥榤onopolistic control鈥� exercised by the group...
Banks鈥� farm loan disbursement rises in July
Farm loan disbursement by banks increased by 20.3 per cent in July, the first month of the financial year 2025-26, compared with the same month in the previous year, according to Bangladesh Bank data...
Islami Bank鈥檚 official Facebook page hacked
The official Facebook page of Islami Bank Bangladesh was hacked early Friday, with the attackers posting a threatening message and changing the page鈥檚 profile and cover photos.
BRAC Bank gets approval to issue country鈥檚 first social bond
BRAC Bank has secured approval from the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission and Bangladesh Bank to issue the country鈥檚 first-ever Social Subordinated Bond, valued at Tk1,000 crore...
