Cross-platform MFS transfers from Nov

Sending Tk 1,000 from an MFS account to another to cost Tk 8.50
13 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Southeast Bank unveils nine agent banking outlets

Southeast Bank PLC recently launched nine agent banking outlets, branded “Shagotom”, in rural and semi-urban areas across six districts -- Feni, Tangail, Cumilla, Noakhali, Dhaka and Manikganj -- to provide banking access to people outside the formal financial system..The initiative aims t
13 October 2025, 15:04 PM

Pubali Bank donates two buses to Buet

Pubali Bank PLC has donated two buses to the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (Buet) as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives..Mohammad Ali, managing director and CEO of Pubali Bank PLC, handed over the keys to Prof Abu Borhan Mohammad Badruzzaman
13 October 2025, 15:00 PM

ACI Godrej Agrovet to collect sales proceeds through Al-Arafah Islami Bank

Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with ACI Godrej Agrovet Private Limited..Md Abdullah Al Mamun, deputy managing director of Al-Arafah Islami Bank, and Md Mohiuddin, chief financial officer of ACI Godrej Agrovet Private Limited, signed the MoU at the
13 October 2025, 14:55 PM

Premier Bank holds 26th annual general meeting

Premier Bank PLC yesterday organised its 26th annual general meeting (AGM)..Arifur Rahman, chairman of Premier Bank PLC, presided over the meeting, which was held virtually, according to a press release..In his address, Rahman expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the bank’s customers
13 October 2025, 14:49 PM

Anwar Landmark offers discounts to Prime Bank clients

Prime Bank PLC has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Anwar Landmark Limited, one of the leading real estate developers in Bangladesh, to offer exclusive discounts on flat purchases for its customers..Under the agreement, Prime Bank customers will enjoy special price benefits fr
13 October 2025, 14:42 PM

5 key changes in new deposit law for bank, NBFI depositors

The changes will affect millions of depositors
13 October 2025, 07:08 AM

Midland Bank signs deal with Shamadhan Services to facilitate money transfers

Midland Bank PLC has signed an agreement with Shamadhan Services Limited, an emerging digital financial service provider, to facilitate seamless money transfers between Shamadhan and Midland Bank accounts..Md Zahid Hossain, deputy managing director of Midland Bank PLC, and Mohammad Anwar H
12 October 2025, 14:35 PM

AB Bank unveils collection booth at NIDCH

AB Bank PLC has opened a collection booth at the National Institute of Diseases of the Chest & Hospital (NIDCH), offering comprehensive modern banking services..The booth, under the bank’s Mohakhali branch, will facilitate all collections of the NIDCH and provide payroll services to doctor
12 October 2025, 14:27 PM

Social Islami Bank founder director Rezaul Haque resigns, blaming merger move

He claimed that he was forced to resign from his position as chairman on October 30, 2017
12 October 2025, 08:56 AM

Bank mergers and NBFI windups: What’s in store for shareholders?

Taxpayers to recapitalise new bank; private shareholders get no recovery
11 October 2025, 15:59 PM

BRAC Bank, DBL Group partner to offer enhanced digital cash management solutions

BRAC Bank PLC has entered into a partnership agreement with DBL Group, one of the leading conglomerates in Bangladesh, to deliver advanced cash management solutions aimed at optimising payment operations and enhancing financial efficiency..Tareq Refat Ullah Khan, managing director and CEO
11 October 2025, 14:37 PM

Eastern Bank hosts conference to boost AML, CFT compliance

Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has organised a day-long “BAMLCO Conference” aimed at enhancing knowledge, awareness, and capabilities in anti-money laundering (AML) and combating the financing of terrorism (CFT) among its officials..The conference featured in-depth discussions on key issues,
11 October 2025, 14:32 PM

IFIC Bank charts growth strategies at Khulna managers’ meet

IFIC Bank PLC recently organised a day-long business meeting titled “Managers’ Meet” at a local auditorium in Khulna Sadar..Md Mehmood Husain, chairman of IFIC Bank PLC, attended the event as chief guest, according to a press release..During the event, Husain discussed the progress ac
11 October 2025, 14:28 PM

Prime Bank holds entrepreneur development programme with Bangladesh Bank

Prime Bank PLC has organised a month-long “Entrepreneur Development Training Programme” in collaboration with the Bangladesh Bank..The programme was conducted under the “Skills for Industry Competitiveness and Innovation Program (SICIP)”, financed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and im
11 October 2025, 14:24 PM

No refund for notes bearing religious or political slogans: Bangladesh Bank

The banking regulator introduced the Bangladesh Bank Note Refund Regulations, 2025
11 October 2025, 12:45 PM

BRAC Bank, VeloxPays team up for app-based remittance transfer from Australia

BRAC Bank PLC has signed a partnership agreement with VeloxPays Pty Limited, a remittance service provider in Australia, to offer a convenient app-based remittance experience for Bangladeshi wage earners living in Australia..Regulated by the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Cent
9 October 2025, 14:31 PM

Eastern Bank, bKash join hands to launch 24/7 automated cash management service

Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has signed a partnership agreement with bKash Limited to launch 24/7 automated cash management services for bKash agents, distributors and partners across the country..Under this partnership, bKash’s extensive network of agents and distributors maintaining accounts w
9 October 2025, 14:27 PM

Prime Bank partners with Asianet to offer discounts on hotel, air ticket bookings

Prime Bank PLC has entered into a strategic partnership agreement with Asianet Limited to provide travel and hospitality benefits for its customers..Under this collaboration, Prime Bank Priority customers will enjoy a three-month offer of complimentary one-night stays at Taj Hotels. .<p
9 October 2025, 14:21 PM

Proposal to merge five Islamic banks gets go-ahead

The five are: First Security, Union, Global Islami, Social Islami, and Exim
9 October 2025, 12:52 PM