12 firms seek digital bank licence
Twelve entities have applied to Bangladesh Bank for licences to establish digital banks, as the central bank moves ahead with plans to introduce fully branchless banking in the country...
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Highest FDI comes from Netherlands in FY25
Netherlands has become Bangladesh鈥檚 largest foreign investor in the financial year 2024-25, contributing $453.65 million in net foreign direct investment (FDI), which accounts for 26.9 per cent of total inflows, according to Bangladesh Bank鈥檚 latest Foreign Exchange and FDI report...
Exporters allowed to swap forex holdings for taka
Bangladesh Bank has allowed exporters to swap foreign currency holdings for local currency to ease short-term liquidity stress without converting export proceeds...
MMBPLC relocates Gopalganj branch
Modhumoti Bank PLC on Monday relocated its Gopalganj branch and opened Gopalganj Eye Hospital sub-branch under the branch, said a press release...
AB Bank opens booth at Mirpur BCIC College
AB Bank PLC has recently inaugurated a dedicated collection booth at Mirpur BCIC College to provide comprehensive and modern banking services, said a press release...
Pragati Life, BRAC Bank settle bancassurance claim
Pragati Life Insurance PLC, in partnership with BRAC Bank PLC, has settled its first insurance claim under bancassurance platform, said a press release...
Rupali Bank closes Customer Service Fortnight prog
Rupali Bank PLC on Sunday concluded its 鈥楥ustomer Service Fortnight鈥� programme, which began on October 19, in celebration of Youth Festival 2025, said a press release...
UCB opens 232nd branch
United Commercial Bank PLC on Monday opened its 232nd branch at Hajiganj in Chandpur, said a press release...
Rehana re-elected SEB vice-chair
Rehana Rahman has been re-elected vice chairperson of Southeast Bank PLC鈥檚 board of directors, said a press release.
Jamuna Bank signs deal with United Health Care Services
Jamuna Bank PLC and United Health Care Services Limited signed a corporate health agreement, said a press release.
Premier Bank holds Q3 business review meet
The Premier Bank PLC on Saturday conducted its Q3 Business Review Meeting 2025 for Chattogram region, said a press release.
NCC Bank holds 548th board meeting
NCC Bank PLC has recently held its 548th board meeting at its Head office, said a press release.
Rupali Bank board, SMT hold meeting
A meeting between the board of directors of Rupali Bank PLC and the bank鈥檚 senior management team on Sunday, a press release said.
IFIC Bank promotes 74 officials
IFIC Bank PLC promoted 74 employees in recognition of professional competence, dedication and efforts to advance the institution, said a press release.
IMF urges BB to curb lending from reserve
The International Monetary Fund has recommended limiting loans and quasi-financial activities provided to various institutions from the foreign exchange reserves.
BB鈥檚 interoperability system starts without bKash, Nagad
Bangladesh Bank鈥檚 long-awaited interoperable digital payment system failed to launch fully on November 1, as the country鈥檚 two largest mobile financial service providers, bKash and Nagad, remained outside the network.
BB proposes full ministerial rank for governor
Bangladesh Bank has proposed a significant elevation in the rank of its governor, seeking to grant the position the full status and privileges of a cabinet minister...
Experts fear Tk 2,000cr waste in wb transparency, accountability聽project
Experts and stakeholders of the country鈥檚 information technology sector have expressed concern about a possible waste of Tk2,000 crore in a Tk3,000 crore project聽 proposed by the World Bank.
Prime Bank signs payroll deal with SQ Lights
Prime Bank PLC, one of the leading private commercial banks in Bangladesh, renowned for its innovative and customer-centric financial solutions, signed a Payroll Agreement with SQ Lights Ltd, said a press release.
Community Bank holds AML-CFT Conference
Community Bank Bangladesh PLC organised its Annual AML and CFT Conference 2025 on Saturday, with the active participation of officials from across the bank.
BRAC Bank awards remittance collectors
BRAC Bank has recognised its top performers for their outstanding contribution to driving inward remittance growth and promoting innovative products exclusively tailored for remittance beneficiaries.聽聽
Standard Bank holds its 419th board meeting
Standard Bank PLC, Shari`ah based bank, held its 419th Board Meeting on Thursday, said a press release.
Agrani Bank鈥檚 Managers鈥� Confce held
A Managers鈥� Conference was held with the regional heads and branch heads of Agrani Bank鈥檚 Chittagong Circle at Chittagong city on Saturday.
Mercantile Bank partners with Esquire EL
Mercantile Bank PLC signed a cash management agreement with Esquire Electronics Limited at the Bank鈥檚 Head Office on Thursday, said a press release.
UCB donates 10 computers to edn institution
United Commercial Bank has recently donated 10 computers to the nearly century-old Madhabpasha Chandradwip High School and College in Babuganj upazila of Barishal under its Corporate Social Responsibility programme.
Swiss central bank profits boosted by gold price surge
Switzerland鈥檚 central bank on Friday reported a profit of 12.6 billion Swiss francs ($15.7 billion) for the first nine months of 2025, boosted by soaring gold prices and rising stock markets.
World Bank forecasts 鈥�26 commodity price drop
Global commodity prices are expected to decline by about 7 per cent this year, driven by weak global economic activity, trade tensions, policy uncertainty, and an ample global oil supply, according to the World Bank Group report.
Banks green financing drops in April-June
Green financing by banks dropped in the January-March quarter compared with that in the previous quarter.
IFIC Bank hosts awareness prog on AML, CFT
IFIC Bank PLC on Thursday organised an awareness programme on 鈥楶revention of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing鈥� for senior officials of the bank, said a press release.
Islami Bank holds board meeting
Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC on Wednesday held its board meeting, said a press release.
