Digital bank

Nagad Digital Bank becomes country’s first scheduled digital bank

Bangladesh Bank gave digital bank licence to Nagad today

Bangladesh plans more licences for digital banks in push to go cashless

BB plans to offer more permissions for digital banks in order to pave the way for full-fledged financial services based on a 100 percent branchless banking system

Nine building blocks for a future-proof digital bank

To be successful, digital banks must address the needs of these untapped low-moderate-income segments by capturing the alternate sources of data

Two digital banks given go-ahead

The two are: Nagad Digital Bank Plc, Kori Digital Bank Plc

BB nod likely today for setting up digital banks

Bangladesh Bank is likely to give primary approval today for the formation of digital banks in the country.

Why digital banks may be more successful

Bangladesh Bank issued comprehensive guidelines for establishing digital banks in mid-June. This important decision has generated a lot of excitement among different groups, including major banks, non-banking financial institutions (NBFIs) and innovative startups.

BB allows Nagad to surrender NBFI licence

Nagad wants to establish a digital bank

Genex Infosys, Navana Pharma, Aramit to invest in UPAY Digital Bank

Genex Infosys Ltd, Navana Pharmaceuticals Ltd and Aramit Ltd have decided to invest in the proposed digital bank named UPAY Digital Bank PLC.

52 digital bank licences sought

Fifty-two applications have been filed by companies such as banks, fintec firms and mobile financial service providers to roll out digital banks, Bangladesh Bank Spokesperson Md Mezbaul Haque confirmed today.

August 16, 2023
August 16, 2023

Prime Bank to set up 2 subsidiaries, invest in digital bank

Prime Bank has decided to set up two subsidiaries to provide financial and asset management services.

August 16, 2023
August 16, 2023

Dutch-Bangla Bank to invest in digital bank, open merchant bank

Dutch-Bangla Bank Ltd (DBBL) is going to invest in a digital bank and form two subsidiaries in order to expand business in capital market, the bank said today.

August 11, 2023
August 11, 2023

A fifth of banks jump on digital bandwagon to power growth

Nearly a fifth of conventional banks in Bangladesh are preparing to establish digital banks to expand their reach to every nook and cranny of the country, win and retain tech-savvy customers without physical presence.

July 30, 2023
July 30, 2023

Digital bank’s application deadline extended until Aug 17

Entrepreneurs will get more time to prepare quality applications: BB

July 20, 2023
July 20, 2023

Crystal Insurance to invest Tk 12.5 crore for digital bank

The company is yet to finalise the name of the bank

June 15, 2023
June 15, 2023

BB frames rules for setting up digital banks

The Bangladesh Bank yesterday approved the guideline on digital banks, paving the way for establishing branchless banking operations, a development that is expected to accelerate cashless transactions and digital transformation.

June 14, 2023
June 14, 2023

Digital bank guideline approved

Interested investors should have a paid-up capital of Tk 125 crore

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