City Bank's Q1 profit surges 162%

The bank made Tk 241 crore in the January–March quarter
30 April 2026, 16:21 PM

Rules eased for banks to give incentive bonuses to staff

Bonuses will be allowed only if the institution records an operating profit
28 April 2026, 18:04 PM

Bangladesh Bank appoints administrator to Aviva Finance

Hasan Tarek Khan, a director at the Financial Institutions and Markets Department, has been temporarily assigned as the administrator
26 April 2026, 20:30 PM

BB removes International Leasing MD over irregularities

The central bank sent a letter in this regard to the chairman of the board of directors of the leasing company on Monday
21 April 2026, 19:55 PM

Rashid made MD of Eastern Bank

Hassan O Rashid has been appointed as the managing director of Eastern Bank PLC (EBL).
20 April 2026, 22:13 PM

Sacked staff of six Islamic banks rally in Motijheel, demand reinstatement

Most of the dismissed employees are reportedly from Patiya in Chattogram
19 April 2026, 13:12 PM

Eastern Bank made Tk 901 crore profit in 2025

The bank’s profit rose 20% year-on-year, riding on strong growth in deposits and investments.
15 April 2026, 18:17 PM

A dangerous turn in banking reform

A new law allows the architects of Bangladesh’s banking crisis to buy their way back in
15 April 2026, 02:34 AM

Transaction-based reference rate introduced in money market

From now on, interest rates will no longer be determined solely based on banks’ quoted rates
13 April 2026, 18:53 PM

Banks to face action for refusing torn, soiled notes: BB

It said such non-compliance is disrupting smooth cash transactions in the market
13 April 2026, 10:25 AM

Islami Bank MD sent on leave for over 1.5 months

Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC has placed its Managing Director Md Omar Faruk Khan on leave for more than one and a half months.
12 April 2026, 20:54 PM

Bank Resolution Act, 2026: Doors open for ex‑owners to reclaim banks

The newly enacted Bank Resolution Act, 2026, paves the way for former owners to regain control of merging banks under relatively easy terms, a move seen as a reversal of the interim government’s banking reform.
12 April 2026, 03:21 AM

Pre-shipment credit refinance scheme extended until 2030: BB

The aim is to ensure continued financing support for export-oriented industries amid persistent global economic uncertainty
9 April 2026, 17:52 PM

Forex market stable, no pressure on taka: BB

Usable reserves stood at $29.81 billion on April 2
8 April 2026, 11:24 AM

Governor asks shariah scholars to work independently, promises full protection

The BB governor recently met with leading shariah scholars to discuss the current state, challenges, and future reforms of Islamic banking in Bangladesh
7 April 2026, 20:52 PM

Governor assures raising export development fund to $5b: FBCCI

The Bangladesh Bank chief gave the assurance in a meeting with business leaders
6 April 2026, 16:25 PM

New bank transaction hours 10am-3pm from tomorrow

However, bank branches, sub-branches, and booths located in sea, land, and airport port areas will continue to operate 24/7 as per existing directives
4 April 2026, 15:23 PM

What is Bangla QR?

Bangla QR is Bangladesh’s interoperable national quick response (QR) payment standard introduced by Bangladesh Bank.
2 April 2026, 21:01 PM

Banks, MFS providers asked to adopt Bangla QR by June or face penalties

Non-compliant institutions may face fines of up to Tk 30 lakh, imprisonment for up to three years, or both
2 April 2026, 10:34 AM
1 April 2026, 20:51 PM