BB tightens bank notes refund policy
Bangladesh Bank has tightened rules for replacing damaged bank notes, introducing new restrictions on refunding banknotes.
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Uttara Bank holds AML conference
Uttara Bank PLC held its 鈥楢nti Money Laundering Conference-2025鈥� at Radisson Blu, Dhaka Water Garden recently, said a press release.
Modhumoti Bank donates Tk 3 lakh to Amader Pathshala
Modhumoti Bank PLC has recently donated Tk 3 lakh to Amader Pathshala under its CSR programme for conducting social welfare and educational programmes for underprivileged children, said a press release.
NPA to get $100m ADB loan
The Asian Development Bank proposed $100 million loan for supporting the National Pension Authority that has been limping since its inception in August 2023.
Depositors, staff, shareholders stare at fate
Depositors, shareholders and employees of five crisis-hit Shariah-based banks are facing considerable uncertainty about their future as the government proceeds with the merger of the banks.
Businesses urge BB to cut interest rate to single digit
Business leaders have urged Bangladesh Bank to bring down lending rates to single digits, describing the current high-interest environment as detrimental to business growth and competitiveness...
BB buys $2.08b from banks since July 13
Bangladesh Bank has so far purchased total 2.08 billion from the banks since July in a bid to prevent further depreciation of the US dollar against the taka...
Prime Bank clients to get discounts thru Asianet
Prime Bank PLC entered into a strategic partnership with Asianet Limited to provide exclusive travel and hospitality benefits for its valued customers...
SJIB holds 904th EC meeting
Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC鈥檚 executive committee on Wednesday held its 904th meeting, said a press release...
BRAC Bank clients to enjoy privileges at 2 restaurants
BRAC Bank entered into a partnership with two fine dining destinations, Thai Express and Saffron Dine, to offer exclusive privileges to its cardholders, said a press release...
Banking sector won鈥檛 recover unless default culture ends
The fragility of the banking sector stands exposed like never before. According to the latest central bank figures, nearly one in every five borrowers has defaulted on loans. This is not merely a statistic. It is a grim reflection of years of systemic failure in governance, regulation and borrower accountability. With 14.09 lakh defaulters out of 76.05 lakh borrowers..
Cabinet okays merger of 5 Islamic banks
The advisory council of the interim government on Thursday approved the plan to merge five troubled Shariah-based banks into a single state-owned Islamic bank to restore financial discipline and stability in the country鈥檚 banking sector.
Bangladesh taps ADB, WB to boost FTA negotiation capacity
The government is set to collaborate with the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank to bolster its capacity in negotiating free trade agreements with multiple countries, a key step in ensuring Bangladesh鈥檚 smooth and sustainable graduation from the least developed country status in November 2026...
One in every five borrowers now loan defaulters
Bangladesh Bank has disclosed that nearly one in every five borrowers in the country鈥檚 financial sector has defaulted, which underscored the depth of the banking crisis and the erosion of credit discipline...
City Bank ESG report highlights green funding, financial inclusion efforts
City Bank PLC has published its inaugural environmental, social and governance (ESG) report titled 鈥楤ank on Solidity, Banking on Sustainability,鈥� said a press release...
Trust Bank, BARVIDA host knowledge sharing event
Trust Bank PLC, in collaboration with the Bangladesh Reconditioned Vehicles Importers and Dealers Association, its members and several brand-new car importers and assemblers, recently organised a knowledge sharing and recognition event...
PBPLC launches 鈥楤anking Products Campaign鈥� at National University
A 鈥楤anking Products Campaign,鈥� under the initiative of the Boardbazar branch of Pubali Bank PLC, was held National University campus recently, said a press release...
BKB holds business conference for Mymensingh
A daylong business review meeting on achieving targets and business expansion operations for Mymensingh division of Bangladesh Krishi Bank was held on Wednesday, said a press release...
Premier Bank launches revamped website
Premier Bank on Wednesday launched its revamped website, aimed at enhancing customer experience and meeting evolving needs of clients in the digital age, said a press release...
Rupali Bank holds business review meeting in Sylhet
Rupali Bank PLC on Wednesday held a business review meeting based on August 2025 was held with participation of branch managers under its Sylhet divisional office, said a press release...
Momtazul Karim appointed as DMD of Meghna Bank
Momtazul Karim N Ahmed has been appointed as deputy managing director of Meghna Bank, said a press release...
HSBC wins Best Cash Management Bank award
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited Bangladesh has been voted as the 鈥楤est Cash Management Bank鈥� in Bangladesh for the 16th time and 鈥楤est Cash Management Bank for Client Service鈥� in Bangladesh for the 8th time in a row...
Poverty increases as economic recovery remains fragile
THE latest World Bank report showing that poverty in Bangladesh increased to 21.2 per cent in the 2024鈥�25 fiscal year, up from 20.5 per cent a year ago, is a troubling reminder that the economic recovery remains fragile. The World Bank attributes the poverty rate to a combination of factors, including slow growth, stubbornly high inflation and a weakening labour market...
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...
ADB likely to come up with around $2.5b project financing in 2026
The Asian Development Bank is likely to come up with a hefty support of around $2.5 billion in the next calendar year (2026) against a good number of projects in its continued efforts to strengthen further its relationship with Bangladesh...
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...
PBPLC plants trees at National University
Pubali Bank PLC inaugurated a tree plantation programme at National University Campus as part of the bank鈥檚 social responsibility, said a press release...
Trust Bank achieves Tk 50,000cr deposit milestone
Trust Bank PLC achieved milestone of reaching Tk 50,000 crore in deposits, said a press release...
30 women entrepreneurs receive training thru 鈥楢mrai TARA鈥� initiative
BRAC Bank, in collaboration with the Bangladesh Open Source Network, organised a three-day training programme titled 鈥楢mrai TARA鈥� to empower 30 promising women entrepreneurs with knowledge, skills and networks needed to expand their businesses...
Entrepreneurs receive training, loans thru NCC Bank
Entrepreneurs received development training and loans through a month-long programme in Mymensingh organised by the Bangladesh Bank in collaboration with NCC Bank PLC, said a press release...
