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BRAC Bank launches ‘SME Means BRAC Bank’ campaign

BRAC Bank PLC has unveiled a new brand positioning campaign, titled “SME Means BRAC Bank”, introducing the lowest-ever lending rate for unsecured loans to cottage, micro, small, and medium enterprise (CMSME) entrepreneurs..As part of the campaign, the bank has reduced its lending rate to a

14h ago

Bank Asia holds 49th meeting of Shariah supervisory committee

Bank Asia PLC has recently held the 49th meeting of its Shariah supervisory committee at Bank Asia Tower in the capital’s Karwan Bazar..Shahed Rahmani, chairman of the Shariah supervisory committee, presided over the meeting, according to a press release..During the meeting, the chai

14h ago

Prime Bank strikes deal with Neeshorgo Hotel & Resort

Prime Bank PLC has entered into a strategic partnership agreement with Neeshorgo Hotel & Resort, offering the bank’s cardholders discounts and enhanced payment convenience at one of the country’s leading hospitality destinations..Joarder Tanvir Faisal, executive vice-president and head of

14h ago

Dhaka Bank signs payroll banking deal with Purbani Group

Dhaka Bank PLC has recently signed a payroll banking agreement with Purbani Group, covering its concerns Karim Textiles Limited, Purbani Fabrics Limited, and Purbani Yarn Dyeing Limited..Sheikh Mohammad Maroof, managing director and CEO of Dhaka Bank PLC, and Shafiqul Islam Sarkar, managin

14h ago

Trust Bank posts Tk 106 crore profit in Q2

Its profit declined 2% year-on-year

18h ago

BB move toward flexible FX regime signals right policy shift: BRAC EPL

The move aims at better aligning the taka with market fundamentals, the brokerage house says

19h ago

Shahjalal Islami Bank holds half-yearly business conference

Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC yesterday organised a “Half-Yearly Business Conference 2025” at the Radisson Blu Water Garden Hotel in the capital..AK Azad, chairman of the bank, inaugurated the conference as chief guest, according to a press release..Mosleh Uddin Ahmed, managing director

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Midland Bank, TallyKhata join forces to support small businesses

Midland Bank PLC has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with TallyKhata, a pioneering digital bookkeeping and payment platform in Bangladesh, with the aim of digitally empowering millions of small businesses across the country..Under the terms of the MoU, TallyKhata will utilise Mi

1d ago

HSBC crowned ‘Best Bank for Sustainable Finance’ by Euromoney

The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC) has been honoured with the awards of “Best Bank for Sustainable Finance” and “Best Bank for Large Corporates in Bangladesh” at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025, according to a press release..The Best Bank for Large Corpor

2w ago

Bangladesh Development Bank holds performance review meeting

Bangladesh Development Bank PLC organised a “Performance Review Meeting 2025” at the bank’s head office in the capital on Saturday..Ahmed Ismet, chairman of the bank, attended the meeting as the chief guest, according to a press release..Md Jashim Uddin, managing director and CEO of

2w ago

Southeast Bank, NSU launch co-branded credit, prepaid cards

Southeast Bank PLC and North South University (NSU) have jointly launched Visa co-branded credit and prepaid cards on the university campus in Bashundhara, Dhaka..The initiative includes co-branded credit cards for NSU faculty and staff, and co-branded prepaid cards for students..Pro

2w ago

BRAC Bank opens ‘Digital First’ branch in Gulshan

BRAC Bank PLC yesterday lanunched a new “Digital First” branch on North Gulshan Avenue in the capital’s Gulshan area..Designed to provide unparalleled convenience and cutting-edge services, the branch redefines a customer-centric approach by combining personalised service with modern techn

2w ago

NRB Bank signs MoU with National Pension Authority

NRB Bank PLC has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the National Pension Authority (NPA) to facilitate and accelerate the implementation of various schemes under the Universal Pension Scheme (UPS)..Md Mohiuddin Khan, executive chairman of the NPA, and Tarek Reaz Khan, managing

2w ago

Eastern Bank brings social currency card for youth

Eastern Bank PLC (EBL), in strategic collaboration with The Yours Truly Limited and global digital payment solutions provider Visa, has launched “SkyFlex Visa Prepaid Card”, a product tailored specifically for digitally savvy youth..Linked to the Flex app, this prepaid card offers dual-cur

2w ago

Standard Bank signs MoU with National Pension Authority

Standard Bank PLC has recently entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the National Pension Authority (NPA)..Md Habibur Rahman, managing director and chief executive officer of the bank, and Md Mohiuddin Khan, executive chairman of the NPA, signed the MoU at the conference ro

2w ago

Mastercard launches ‘Dine. Delight. Depart for Thailand' campaign

Mastercard, a global digital payment solutions provider, has recently launched a campaign, titled “Dine. Delight. Depart for Thailand Campaign 2025”, in collaboration with Chef’s Table, a prominent multi-cuisine dining destination and food court in Bangladesh..Under this campaign, Masterca

2w ago

Mercantile Bank inks deal with National Pension Authority

Mercantile Bank PLC has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the National Pension Authority (NPA) to facilitate and accelerate the implementation of various schemes under the Universal Pension Scheme (UPS)..Matiul Hasan, managing director of the bank, and Md Mohiuddin Khan

2w ago

Janata Bank officials slam draft promotion policy

The new policy could damage morale and lead to long-term instability in the institution, they say

2w ago