Govt bank borrowing decreases in FY25
The government鈥檚 net borrowing from commercial banks decreased in the 2024鈥�25 financial year compared with the previous fiscal year, driven largely by a surge in foreign loan inflows...
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Prime Bank partners with Excel Telecom
Prime Bank PLC has recently signed a memorandum of understanding with Excel Telecom Pvt Limited, manufacturing partner and authorized national distributor of Samsung Bangladesh, said a press release...
NBL holds 526th board meeting
National Bank PLC on Wednesday held its 526th board meeting, said a press release...
MTB approves 10pc stock dividend
Mutual Trust Bank PLC on Wednesday approved 10 per cent stock dividend during its 26th annual general meeting, said a press release...
JBL 1st in e-credit management system action plan execution
Janata Bank PLC has recently secured first place in implementation of E-Credit Management System Innovation Action Plan 2025, said a press release...
BRAC Bank unveils IFRS S1, S2 reports in accordance with ISSB
BRAC Bank has recently published independent IFRS S1 and S2 reports, a globally aligned framework for climate and sustainability risk disclosure developed by the International Sustainability Standards Board, said a press release....
Bangladesh Bank introduces startup financing rules
The Bangladesh Bank on Wednesday issued a new master circular on startup financing, allowing banks to support startups through equity investments only from their own startup funds...
PBPLC opens collection booth at DMCH
Pubali Bank PLC has recently opened a collection booth at Dhaka Medical College Hospital premises in the capital, said a press release...
Meghna Bank, Sheba Fintech ink corporate deal
Meghna Bank PLC has recently signed a corporate agreement with Sheba Fintech Limited, said a press release...
AIB launches general banking management workshop
Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC on Tuesday launched a 3-day training workshop titled 鈥楪eneral Banking Management鈥� at the bank鈥檚 training institute, said a press release...
Marginal customers get open loans thru Bank Asia
Bank Asia PLC has recently disbursed open loans among marginal customers in Chapainawabganj, said a press release...
Forex reserves fall to $29b after ACU payment
Bangladesh Bank has paid over US$2.19 billion to the Asian Clearing Union (ACU) to settle import bills for the months of May and June, resulting in a drop in the country鈥檚 foreign exchange reserves to $29.53 billion...
8th batch officers join ONE Bank
54 Special Cadre Officers and Cadre Officers (8th Batch) of ONE Bank PLC joined the bank recently...
Citizens Bank celebrates 3rd anniversary
Citizens Bank PLC has befittingly celebrated 3rd anniversary of its rolling out of commercial operations recently...
Banking system must be able to head off political interference
THE statement of the Bangladesh Bank governor that no efforts for reforms in the banking sector will be effective unless political interference is completely eliminated entails a couple of points to ponder. Although the statement is something that many experts have repeatedly made, still the statement coming from the governor once again, especially in the changed...
ACC asked to freeze bank accounts of ex-DGFI chief Hamidul
The Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Court on Monday allowed the Anti-Corruption Commission to freeze four bank accounts of former director general of the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence Major General (retired) Hamidul Hoque over allegations of corruption...
Banking reforms to fail if political influence persists, says governor
Bangladesh Bank governor Ahsan H Mansur on Monday said that no reform effort in the banking sector will be effective unless political interference is fully eliminated...
Adil takes charge as National Bank MD
Adil Chowdhury has joined National Bank PLC as managing director on Monday, said a press release...
Alamgir joins Citizens Bank as MD
Alamgir Hossain has recently joined Citizens Bank PLC as managing director, said a press release...
MDB relocates Banani branch
Midland Bank PLC on Monday relocated its Banani branch from its previous location to Nilufar Heights, holding no B52, Kemal Ataturk Avenue, Banani in the capital Dhaka, said a press release...
SEBPLC, KU launch credit, prepaid cards
Southeast Bank PLC and Khulna University have partnered to launch co-branded credit cards and prepaid cards, said a press release...
AIB holds 430th board meeting
Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC on Monday held its 430th board meeting, said a press release...
Time for govt to act now
THE banking sector has for decades been grappling with persistent challenges that have left it teetering on the edge of credibility. Despite being a vital pillar of the economic growth, the sector remains marred by corruption, poor governance, political interference, and a weak regulatory framework. As a result, public trust has eroded significantly and urgent reform is necessary to prevent a deepening crisis...
City Bank, IBA partner for executive leadership training programme
City Bank and Institute of Business Administration of Dhaka University recently signed an agreement on strategic partnership to launch an executive Leadership development programme designed to bolster the leadership capabilities of City Bank鈥檚 emerging and senior leaders on the IBA premises, says a press release.
Winners of BRAC Bank-Samakal Literary Award 2023 announced
The BRAC Bank-Samakal Literary Award 2023 was announced at a ceremony at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel in Dhaka on Friday.
Agrani Bank reviews business of Narayanganj, Munshiganj zones
The Narayanganj and Munshiganj zones under Dhaka Circle-2 of Agrani Bank PLC organised a business review meeting at the Narayanganj regional office on Saturday.
My BKB App adjudged best innovative initiative
The mobile application 鈥楳y BKB App鈥� by Bangladesh Krishi Bank has been recognised as the Best Innovative Initiative under the State-Owned Specialized Bank category in the 鈥業nnovation Showcasing鈥� segment of the e-Governance and Innovation Action Plan 2024鈥�2025.
Community Bank credit cardholders to get facilities at hotel Sarina
Community Bank Bangladesh PLC has entered into a strategic business agreement with Hotel Sarina to provide exclusive benefits to its credit cardholders.
Strengthening AML practices for safer financial future stressed
City Bank organised its Branch Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officers (BAMLCO) Conference 2025 at a local in Dhaka focusing the theme 鈥楽trengthening AML Practices for a Safer Financial Future鈥� recently.
City Bank Holds BAMLCO Conference 2025
City Bank had recently organised its Branch Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officers Conference 2025 at a local Hotel in Dhaka with the theme Strengthening AML Practices for a Safer Financial Future, said a press release on Saturday...