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Md. Akhter Hossain Appointed as Independent Director of National Bank

Md. Akhter Hossain has been appointed as a member of the Board of Directors of National Bank PLC as Independent Director, under the authority conferre......

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Mohammad Shafiqur Rahman and Md. Ridwanul Hoque Promoted to DMD of UCB

Two senior officials of United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB), one of the country's leading private commercial banks, Mohammad Shafiqur Rahman and Md. Ridw......

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WB approves $1.1b emergency support to safeguard food security, livelihoods

The World Bank has approved $1.1 billion for two projects to help Bangladesh mitigate the price and supply volatility in the global fertilizer and fue......

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CIKITSA International Partners with SBAC Bank to Expand Healthcare Access for Clients and Employees

CIKITSA International has entered a strategic partnership with SBAC Bank PLC. to make quality healthcare services more accessible to the Bank’s card......

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Upay-foodpanda partnership to simplify transactions

UCB Fintech Company Ltd. upay, the fast growing mobile financial service of United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB), and foodpanda Bangladesh, the country's ......

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MetLife Bangladesh Settles Highest Claims in Q1 2026 Among All Life Insurers

MetLife Bangladesh has settled over BDT 669 crore in insurance claims during the first quarter (January to March) of 2026, the highest among all life ......

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BB provides TK 2,500cr liquidity support to Islami Bank

Bangladesh Bank (BB) today provided TK  2,500 crore in special liquidity support to Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC to help the country's largest Shariah-......

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BB issues banking schedule for Eid-ul-Azha

Bangladesh Bank (BB) today issued a comprehensive set of instructions for scheduled banks regarding operational hours and holiday schedules for the up......

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Axentec Powers Sonali Bank with Secure Connectivity for Farmer’s Card Initiative

Axentec PLC is providing technological support to Sonali Bank PLC in implementing the government’s “Farmer Card” initiative. The pilot programme......

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Premier Bank deposit milestone: Tk 1,144 Cr in 26 working days

As part of the “Deposit & Recovery Campaign 2026,” The Premier Bank PLC has achieved a significant milestone. Within only 26 working days sinc......

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Premier Bank hosts workplace culture awareness prog

The Premier Bank has organised an awareness workshop titled “Respectful Workplace Culture” to promote a safe, inclusive, and positive working env......

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Premier Bank holds recovery town halls

The Premier Bank has organised a series of town hall meetings in Jessore and Rajshahi to strengthen its recovery initiatives under the “Deposit and......

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DCCI urges BB to address private sector credit growth

The Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) today urged the central bank to address a 22-year low in private sector credit growth, as Banglade......

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National Bank celebrates 43rd anniv

National Bank celebrated its 43rd anniversary at its Head office on Thursday.   The event was attended by the Chairman of the Bank, Professor Dr. M......

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BB sets new banking hours effective from tomorrow

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has set new timings for office and transaction hours for all scheduled banks, effective from tomorrow, in order to conserve fuel ......

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BB sets new office hours for finance companies effective from tomorrow

The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has set new timings for office hours for all finance companies effective from tomorrow, in order to conserve fuel and electri......

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Bank pushes recovery drive for stability

The Premier Bank has launched its ‘Recovery Month – April 2026’ initiative, aiming to strengthen financial discipline and enhance customer enga......

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Top World Bank official 'extremely concerned' by fallout of Iran war

The World Bank is "extremely concerned" about the effect the war on Iran will have on inflation, jobs and food security, and is in talks with member s......

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BB enlists 7 CMA firms for export subsidy audits

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has enlisted seven Cost and Management Accountant (CMA) firms to conduct audits of applications for export subsidies and cash inc......

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UNDP, City Bank partner to advance Green Bond championing climate finance

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and City Bank PLC signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) yesterday to accelerate climate finance i......