Banks
BB officials demonstrate seeking removal of two deputy governors
They sought removal of Nurun Nahar and Habibur Rahman
Al Arafah Islami Bank holds ‘School Banking Campaign’ in Cumilla
Al-Arafah Islami Bank recently organised a “School Banking Campaign” with the theme of “One School, One Branch, One Bank, All Banking Services” at Ibn Taymiyya School and College in Cumilla, aiming to instill the spirit of saving among students..Husne Ara Shikha, executive director of the
National Bank arranges ‘Strategic Review Meeting’
National Bank recently arranged a “Strategic Review Meeting” at its training institute in the capital, focusing on current and future action plans..Md Touhidul Alam Khan, managing director and CEO of the bank, attended the meeting as chief guest, according to a press release..Khan pr
Bank accounts of Shuchona Foundation frozen
Saima Wazed Putul, daughter of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, is the founder of the foundation
NCC Bank organises training on financial literacy for entrepreneurs
NCC Bank PLC, in collaboration with the Department of Youth Development (DYD), recently organised a three-day training programme on “Financial Literacy & Technical Skill Development for Women Empowerment”..A total of 100 entrepreneurs participated in the training, conducted at the Gram Unn
Jalalabad Gas logs Tk 7,331cr revenue
Jalalabad Gas Transmission and Distribution System Ltd announced that they chalked up a total revenue of Tk 7,331.37 crore from the sales of 3917.819 million cubic metres (MMCM) of gas for the fiscal year 2023-24..The company deposited Tk 185.82 crore into the government exchequer in the f
Panel of advisers formed to solve Beximco Industrial Park’s labour unrest
Labour Adviser Brig Gen (retd) M Sakhawat Hussain will lead the six-member panel
BB’s leniency to blame for ailing banking sector
Banking rules and regulations stipulate a single borrower exposure limit but the banking regulator itself disregarded the rule routinely in the last 16 years.
Southeast Bank provides Tk 20 lakh to Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
Southeast Bank PLC has provided a financial support of Tk 20 lakh to the Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University to facilitate the university’s research activities under the bank’s special corporate social responsibility (CSR) fund..Nuruddin Md Sadeque Hossain, managing direct
Up to Tk 50 fee imposed on online tax payments
The fee will be Tk 20 for payments of up to Tk 25,000 and Tk 50 for up to Tk 50,000
Reserves drop below $20b after ACU payment
After remaining above the $20 billion mark for just three days, Bangladesh's foreign currency reserves dropped to $18.46 billion after the country paid its regional import bills on October 9.
AB Bank holds anti-money laundering training
AB Bank PLC recently organised a daylong training programme on “Prevention of Trade-Based Money Laundering” for its officials of authorised dealer branches and head office..Mohammad Mokter Hossain, additional director of Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU), attended the training
Midland Bank wins award at Visa Leadership Conclave
Midland Bank PLC has won the “Excellence in Consumer Cards – Prepaid” award in the prepaid card category at the “Visa Leadership Conclave Bangladesh 2024”..Md Ahsan-uz Zaman, managing director and CEO of the bank, received the award from Sandeep Ghosh, group country manager for India and S
Janata Bank gets new MD
Md Mazibur Rahman has recently been appointed as managing director of Janata Bank PLC..Prior to his new appointment, Rahman had been serving Probashi Kallyan Bank as managing director, said a press release..He started his career in Rupali Bank Limited as a senior officer in 1998..
Dhaka Bank wins award at Visa Leadership Conclave
Dhaka Bank PLC recently won an award in the category of “Excellence in Product Innovation” at the Visa Leadership Conclave Bangladesh 2024..The digital payment solution provider awarded the bank for creating a milestone towards the digitalisation of financial services for farmers in Bangla
Prime Bank signs deal with Sheba.xyz
Prime Bank PLC recently signed a partnership agreement with Sheba.xyz, the largest service marketplace and one-stop solution for home services in Bangladesh, aiming to bring added value and enhanced shopping experiences to customers..Md Nazeem A Choudhury, deputy managing director of the b
Mercantile Bank holds business review meeting
Mercantile Bank PLC recently organised its “Business Review Meeting-2024” for Barisal and Khulna regions at Hotel Grand Park Barisal..Heads of 17 branches of Barisal and Khulna zones, including sub-branches of the bank, participated in the conference..Md Quamrul Islam Chowdhury, mana
First Security Islami Bank holds business conference in Ctg
First Security Islami Bank recently organised the “Business Development Conference-2024” for Chattogram North and South zones at the Navy Convention Centre in the port city..Mohammad Abdul Mannan, chairman of the bank, attended the conference as the chief guest, the bank said in a press re