NCC Bank honoured at ICC banking conclave
NCC Bank PLC received the honour of runner-up in risk management category at the 鈥�3rd ICC Emerging Asia Banking Conclave & Awards 2025鈥� organised by the Indian Chamber of Commerce, said a press release...
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Lending-deposit rate gap above 5.8pc for 15 months
The weighted average interest rate spread in Bangladesh鈥檚 banking sector has remained above 5.8 per cent for 15 consecutive months through to July 2025, highlighting a prolonged imbalance that continues to deprive depositors of fair returns.
Pragati Ins, BRAC Bank sign deal
Pragati Insurance Limited recently signed an agreement with BRAC Bank PLC for providing exclusive agent banking outlet insurance, said a press release...
PBPLC wins 5 accolades at ICC banking conclave
Pubali Bank PLC has recently earned top recognition at the 3rd ICC Emerging Asia Banking Conclave & Awards 2025 held at Le Meridien, New Delhi...
High NPLs, weak capital push banks into losses: BB
The country鈥檚 banking sector has been facing deepening crisis, as bad loans continue to soar, capital buffers shrink, and profitability slips into negative territory, according to Bangladesh Bank鈥檚 latest quarterly report for January鈥揗arch 2025...
Modhumoti Bank organises workshop on Islamic banking fundamentals
Modhumoti Bank PLC organised a workshop on Islamic Banking Fundamentals: Concept and Operational Methodology of Islamic Banking on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at the Bank鈥檚 Head Office in Gulshan, said a press release on Sunday...
Pubali Bank opens Islamic sub-branch
Pubali Bank PLC has recently opened its Green Road Islamic banking sub-branch at Panthapath in the capital, said a press release...
Govt borrows Tk7,438cr from Bangladesh Bank
The government borrowed Tk 7,438 crore from the banking system in July, the first month of the 2025鈥�26 financial year, to meet budgetary expenditure, according to Bangladesh Bank data...
Internet banking penetration surges
Internet banking adoption in Bangladesh reached nearly 44 per cent of the total population by March 2025, marking a sharp rise from just over 25 per cent in December 2019, according to the Bangladesh Bank鈥檚 data...
Agrani Bank begins 5-day training on Islamic wing
A 5-day training course on Islamic Banking Operations organised by Agrani Bank Training Institute (ABTI) began on Sunday...
Bangladesh鈥檚 banking sector pulled back from the brink: BB governor
Bangladesh鈥檚 banking sector has managed to pull back from the brink over the past year, Bangladesh Bank governor Ahsan H Mansur said on Sunday, crediting a series of measures taken since he assumed office...
Islami Bank wins Excellence in Islamic Banking Card Award
Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC achieved the award in the 鈥楨xcellence in Islamic Banking Cards鈥� category for issuing the highest number of VISA branded debit cards among Islamic banks in the country...
Al-Arafah bank reaffirms pledge to protect deposits
Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC is moving forward under the guidance of regulatory authorities as part of reforms in the banking sector...
FinExcel hosts training programme on project management for banking professionals
Financial Excellence Limited, an organisation for professional training, skill development and advisory services for the financial sector, had organised a two-day training programme on project management on August 2 and August 3 at Hotel Lake Castle of Gulshan-2 in Dhaka, said a press release on Saturday...
SEB opens 11 agent outlets
Southeast Bank PLC has recently launched eleven agent banking outlets, said a press release...
Challenges still remain in banking sector in Bangladesh
Bangladesh鈥檚 banking sector has seen some tangible reforms over the past one year under the interim government, but a sustainable recovery of the sector damaged badly during the past government is constrained by some knotty challenges such as rising non-performing loans, outdated regulations and weak institutional capacity, economists said...
PBIL wins three accolades
Prime Bank Investment, investment banking arm and wholly-owned subsidiary of Prime Bank, has earned three accolades at the Asian Banking & Finance Corporate & Investment Banking Awards 2025, said a press release...
Cash outside banks surges in May
Cash held outside the banking system in Bangladesh rose significantly in May, driven by Eid-related spending and deepening distrust in banks...
Prime Bank hosts dialogue with corporate banking customers
Prime Bank has recently organised an engagement session with its corporate banking customers, bringing together prominent clients for a day of interaction, dialogue and shared perspectives on the evolving business landscape...
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...
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...
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...
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...
MBPLC hosts school banking confce in Netrokona聽
Mercantile Bank PLC hosted 鈥楽chool Banking Conference-2025鈥� in Netrokona on June 28, said a press release...
Many sound businesses suffer as loan rescheduling stalls
Many businesses with proven track records in Bangladesh are now facing growing financial distress as a rapid surge in non-performing loans in the banking sector, coupled with stricter loan rescheduling policies, has deepened their woes...
Why bank boards must lead, not rubber-stamp
CORPORATE governance is the framework by which corporations are directed and controlled. In essence, it seeks to ensure that management acts in the best interests of the real owners and shareholders while maintaining a balance between economic and social goals. In the banking sector, this balance becomes particularly critical due to the systemic importance...
Soaring NPLs impede credit flow, investment: DCCI
The banking sector鈥檚 worsening crisis, driven by a sharp rise in non-performing loans is choking credit flow and weakening the business environment in the country...
Non-residents to get more offshore banking services
Bangladesh Bank has expanded the operational scope of Offshore Banking Units (OBUs) to allow them to serve a broader category of non-resident customers...
School banking conference held by central bank
A conference on school banking was held in Barishal city on Saturday to encourage savings habits and promote financial inclusion among school students.
ADB to provide $900m loan
The Asian Development Bank on Thursday approved a $900 million loan to Bangladesh for reforming its banking sector and strengthening its resilience to impacts of climate change...