Banking

ONE Bank opens 114th branch in Narsingdi

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
14 May 2025, 15:19 PM

NCC Bank launches four Islamic banking windows

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
14 May 2025, 15:07 PM

Emirates Holidays offers perks to EBL cardholders

Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has signed an agreement with Emirates Holidays, the tour operating arm of Emirates, one of the two flag carriers of the United Arab Emirates..M Khorshed Anowar, deputy managing director and head of retail and SME banking at the bank, and Md Yousuf Shohel, general man
14 May 2025, 15:04 PM

Mutual Trust Bank launches AI-powered voice contact centre agent

Mutual Trust Bank PLC (MTB) has unveiled an AI-driven, voice-based Contact Centre Agent..This solution is poised to transform MTB’s customer service landscape by delivering a faster, more intelligent, and seamless banking experience..Syed Mahbubur Rahman, managing director and CEO of
14 May 2025, 14:42 PM

HSBC organises trade, FX strategy event in Chattogram

The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC) Bangladesh recently organised a programme, styled “HSBC Trade Transformation & FX Trends Update” in Chattogram..The event brought together senior leaders from the export and trade ecosystem, along with esteemed clients, for an in
14 May 2025, 13:42 PM

Midland Bank launches sub-branch in Karatia

Midland Bank PLC has recently launched a new sub-branch at Ishak Tower on Tin Potti Road in Karatia upazila of Tangail..Md Ahsan-uz Zaman, managing director and CEO of the bank, inaugurated the sub-branch as the chief guest, the bank stated in a press release..In his speech, Zaman ex
13 May 2025, 14:20 PM

Sonali Bank opens 1,234th branch at Ranirbandar

Sonali Bank PLC has recently inaugurated a new branch at Ranirbandar in Chirirbandar upazila of Dinajpur..This is the 1,234th branch of the bank, according to a press release..Md Shawkat Ali Khan, managing director and CEO of the bank, inaugurated the branch as the chief guest..<p
13 May 2025, 14:15 PM

Uttara Bank declares 35% dividends

Uttara Bank PLC has announced a 35 percent dividend, comprising a 17.50 percent cash dividend, for the financial year 2024..The announcement was made during the bank’s 42nd annual general meeting (AGM), which was held virtually on Monday, according to a press release issued by the bank.</p
13 May 2025, 14:10 PM

BRAC Bank's Astha sets new benchmark in digital banking with over 9 lakh users

Astha, the digital banking app of BRAC Bank PLC, now serves over nine lakh customers, an achievement that underscores the growing confidence of a digitally empowered clientele. Launched in 2021, the app was developed to cater to the evolving lifestyles and diverse financial needs of Bangla
13 May 2025, 12:43 PM

Prime Bank holds training programme for farmers in Birol

Prime Bank PLC organised an open agricultural credit disbursement and training programme in Birol upazila of Dinajpur yesterday..A total of 150 farmers, including both existing borrowers and prospective clients from surrounding areas, participated in the event, according to a press release
12 May 2025, 15:36 PM

NRB Bank gets new chairman of executive committee

Md Quamrul Islam Chowdhury has recently been elected chairman of the executive committee of NRB Bank PLC..The appointment was confirmed during a meeting of the bank’s board of directors, held at its head office in Dhaka, said a press release..He was serving Mercantile Bank PLC as man
12 May 2025, 14:36 PM

EXIM Bank convenes 220th board meeting

The Export Import Bank of Bangladesh, widely recognised as EXIM Bank PLC, recently convened its 220th board meeting at the bank’s head office in the capital’s Gulshan..According to a press release, the meeting was presided over by Md Nazrul Islam Swapan, chairman of the bank..Md Nuru
12 May 2025, 14:31 PM

Shahjalal Islami Bank celebrates 24th anniversary

Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC celebrated its 24th anniversary yesterday with a commemorative event held at its corporate head office in Dhaka..Mohammed Younus, vice-chairman of the bank, inaugurated the programme as the chief guest, according to a press release..In his address, Younus re
12 May 2025, 14:25 PM

BRAC Bank, JP Morgan launch ‘Wire 365’ to facilitate cross-border settlements

BRAC Bank PLC has entered into a strategic partnership with JP Morgan Payments to introduce “Wire 365”, a cutting-edge solution that facilitates near real-time cross-border settlements 365 days a year, regardless of weekends or public holidays..This collaboration represents a significant m
11 May 2025, 14:40 PM

Citizens Bank organises annual business review meeting

Citizens Bank PLC has recently organised “Annual Business Review and Way Forward Strategy Meeting” at its head office in the capital’s Motijheel..Md Mostafizur Rahman, managing director (current charge) of the bank, presided over the meeting as the chief guest, the bank stated in a press r
11 May 2025, 14:35 PM

Dhaka Bank Training Institute organises 83rd foundation training course

Dhaka Bank Training Institute (DBTI) has conducted its 83rd foundation training course, signifying another significant milestone in the bank’s ongoing commitment to professional excellence and capacity building..The 15-working-day programme was meticulously designed to equip participants w
11 May 2025, 14:23 PM

Agrani Bank launches remittance app

Agrani Bank PLC has unveiled the “Agrani Remit App” with the objective of facilitating fast, convenient, secure, and lawful remittance transfers from Malaysia to Bangladesh..Although officially inaugurated, the app is scheduled to be made available to valued customers during the first week
11 May 2025, 14:14 PM

Eastern Bank opens sub-branch in Palashbari

Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has inaugurated a new sub-branch in Palashbari upazila of Gaibandha district..M Khorshed Anowar, deputy managing director and head of retail and SME banking at the bank, inaugurated the sub-branch in Palashbari recently, according to a press release..Abu Rasel
11 May 2025, 14:10 PM

Volumezero to design school campus in Purbachal for Prime Bank Foundation

Prime Bank Foundation has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Volumezero Limited, a Dhaka-based architectural firm, to design an international school campus in Purbachal..Azam J Chowdhury, chairman of the foundation, joined the event as the chief guest at the event held at the Ma
11 May 2025, 14:04 PM

Eastern Bank, KBCCI organise seminar to boost Korean investment

Eastern Bank PLC (EBL), in collaboration with the Korea-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KBCCI), convened a seminar, styled “Accelerating Korean Investment in Bangladesh: Opportunities, Challenges, and Policy Reforms” at the bank’s head office in the capital’s Gulshan on Wednesday.</
8 May 2025, 15:11 PM