Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has launched a new Visa virtual prepaid card portfolio, offering customers a fully digital, eco-friendly payment solution..Ali Reza Iftekhar, managing director and CEO of the bank, inaugurated the virtual prepaid card at the bank’s head office in Dhaka yesterday, acc

Meghna Bank PLC has announced plans to raise Tk 400 crore through the issuance of its second subordinated bond, aimed at further strengthening its capital base..In this regard, the bank has entered into an agreement with BRAC EPL Investment Limited, an investment bank, which will act as th

Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC has introduced three new deposit schemes as part of its continued commitment to broadening the reach and sophistication of modern banking services..The newly launched products include the Al-Wadiah Current Plus Account, Mudaraba Savings Plus Deposit, and Mudaraba

NCC Bank PLC has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the National Pension Authority (NPA) in support of the implementation of the Universal Pension Scheme..M Shamsul Arefin, managing director of the bank, and Md Mahiuddin Khan, executive chairman of the NPA, signed the ag

Bangladeshi businesses have, thus far, experienced lower-than-average cost increases from tariffs and anticipate milder cost escalations in both the short and long term, according to HSBC’s 2025 Global Trade Pulse Survey..The survey, which gathered insights from over 5,700 international fi

Selim RF Hussain has resigned from the posts of managing director and chief executive officer (CEO) of BRAC Bank, effective from yesterday, according to a statement from the private lender. 

Prime Bank PLC has entered into a strategic partnership agreement with Niloy Motors Limited, an automotive enterprise under the Nitol-Niloy Group..Mamur Ahmed, senior executive vice-president and head of distribution of the bank, and Tanim Quraishi, head of corporate sales of the automobil

The fee was reduced to Tk 450 from Tk 500 in 2016

The fee was reduced to Tk 450 from Tk 500 in 2016

He assured depositors their funds would remain safe during the transition, as the government would take over the merged banks

BB recently sent letters to these institutions, asking them to explain why their licences should not be cancelled

Evidence-based policymaking and timely impact evaluations are essential to ensure development efforts lead to real progress, Nobel laureate economist Abhijit Banerjee said yesterday..“Evidence is not costly. Relative to the scale of many government programmes, it's actually quite cheap,” s

Structural Engineers Limited (SEL), a leading commercial real estate agency in Bangladesh, recently organised a three-day event titled “Experience SEL” at the SEL Orchard Convention Hall, located at the Orchard Point Shopping Complex in the capital’s Dhanmondi..The event drew prominent arc

BRAC Bank PLC has entered into a strategic partnership with Green Delta Insurance PLC, with the objective of providing life and health insurance coverage to 50,000 women remittance beneficiaries by 2025..Md Shaheen Iqbal, deputy managing director and head of treasury and financial institut

AB Bank PLC has unveiled three new Shariah-compliant deposit schemes for its customers: AB Maahir, AB Islamic DPS, and the AB Hajj Deposit Scheme..Syed Mizanur Rahman, managing director and CEO of the bank, inaugurated the schemes at a function held at the bank’s head office in the capital

ONE Bank PLC has recently signed an agreement with the National Pension Authority (NPA), marking a significant step towards enhancing pension-related services in Bangladesh..Md Mahiuddin Khan, executive chairman of the NPA, and Shabbir Ahmed, managing director (current charge) of the bank,

Prime Bank PLC, in collaboration with Monash University Australia and Team Inclusion Bangladesh, organised a three-day training programme titled “Breaking Attitudinal Barriers: Inclusive Banking for Persons with Disabilities” at Lakeshore Heights in Dhaka recently..Employees from various d

Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) organised a “School Banking Conference 2025” as the lead bank at the Rangpur Zilla Parishad Community Centre on Saturday, with the objective of promoting financial inclusion and literacy among students..The conference brought together around 300 students and teachers

United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) recently convened a daylong capacity-building training session for agricultural entrepreneurs at the Bandarban Hill District Council (BHDC) auditorium..This initiative forms part of its agro-corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme, entitled “Bhorosh

Meghna Bank PLC has celebrated its 12th founding anniversary with a commemorative event at its head office in Dhaka recently..Uzma Chowdhury, chairperson of the bank, inaugurated the celebratory programme, according to a press release issued by the bank..Mohammad Mamunul Hoque, chair