BRAC Bank PLC has recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Consulate of Zambia in Bangladesh, establishing a strategic banking partnership..Under the MoU, the diplomatic office will benefit from advanced banking services through tailor-made transaction banking solutions

Prime Bank PLC, in collaboration with all scheduled banks operating in Rajshahi, recently organised “School Banking Conference-2025” at the Rajshahi Zila Parishad auditorium..The initiative aimed to foster financial literacy and instil a culture of saving among school students, in alignmen

Dhaka Bank PLC has surpassed Tk 1,000 crore in customer deposits through its digital banking channels, marking a significant milestone in the bank’s continued commitment to innovation, convenience, and customer-centric digital transformation..This achievement reflects the increasing trust

Graduating from the least developed country (LDC) category will be a challenge for Bangladesh and there are many debates surrounding it, but the country has to graduate by 2026, Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed said yesterday.

Mutual Trust Bank PLC reported higher profits in the first quarter of 2025 as its operating profit rose.

Jamuna Bank PLC reported higher profits in the first quarter of the 2025 financial year.

Mercantile Bank PLC, in collaboration with Mastercard, has launched a portfolio of new cards, offering exceptional convenience, benefits, and financial flexibility to cardholders in Bangladesh..The portfolio comprises the Mastercard Titanium Credit Card, World Mastercard Credit Card, Maste

NRB Bank PLC has recently elected Shaikh Md Salim, former executive director of Bangladesh Bank, as the chairman of its Risk Management Committee..The appointment was confirmed during a meeting of the bank’s board of directors, according to a press release..Salim commenced his profes

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Citizens Bank PLC has recently inaugurated an ATM booth at the Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation (BSCIC) in Narayanganj, with the aim of providing enhanced banking facilities to employees of NR Group under the existing payroll agreement..Md Abdul Latif, deputy managing di

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Kaiser A Chowdhury has been elected chairman of AB Bank PLC..The election took place during the bank’s 813th board meeting, held at its head office in Dhaka recently, according to a press release..Chowdhury is a seasoned banker with extensive experience as a chief executive officer (

AKM Mizanur Rahman has recently been elected chairman of the audit committee of NRB Bank PLC..The election took place during a meeting of the bank’s board of directors at its head office in Dhaka, according to a press release..Rahman is an independent director at Standard Ceramic Ind

Mercantile Bank PLC has opened the Fultola sub-branch at Ayesha Tower in Khulna yesterday, aiming to deliver convenient and tech-savvy banking services to its customers..This is the 47th sub-branch of the bank, according to a press release..Md Zakir Hossain, managing director (curren

Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has entered into a strategic partnership agreement with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to strengthen its climate risk management capabilities..EBL has become the first commercial bank within Bangladesh’s banking sector to collaborate with the IFC on the

Dhaka Bank PLC has entered into a payroll banking agreement with East Coast Group, one of the leading business conglomerates in Bangladesh..Sheikh Mohammad Maroof, managing director and CEO of the bank, and Dilruba Chowdhury, director of human resources at the business conglomerate, signed

Prime Bank PLC, in partnership with City Group, has launched a Shariah-compliant short-term investment instrument entitled “Teer Islamic Commercial Paper”..The initiative is designed to offer a new investment avenue aligned with the principles of Islamic finance, providing investors with a

Bank Asia Agent Banking has launched a market-focused customer service initiative titled “Wet Market Collection”, an effort aimed at simplifying, securing, and digitising cash handling for traders of all scales operating in local markets, thereby enhancing the efficiency and reliability of daily

ONE Bank PLC has recently opened a new branch at Chinishpur in Narsingdi..This is the 114th branch of the bank..KH Rashed Akhtar Zaman, senior executive vice-president and head of branch distribution at the bank, inaugurated the new branch as the chief guest, according to a press rel

NCC Bank recently launched four new Islamic banking windows at four different branches in Dhaka as part of its initiative to expand services in accordance with Islamic Shariah..The branches are Gulshan, Baridhara, Dhanmondi, and Shyamoli. .M Shamsul Arefin, managing director of the b