Bank Asia arranges training on prevention of money laundering

Bank Asia PLC recently organised a daylong training programme on “Prevention of Money Laundering & Combating the Financing of Terrorism” at the Bank Asia Institute for Training and Development, located in the capital’s Lalmatia..Ziaul Hasan, deputy managing director, CAMLCO and head of cha
20 May 2025, 13:57 PM

Prime Bank signs payroll banking deal with BHL Group

Prime Bank PLC has signed a payroll banking agreement with BHL Group, one of the country’s emerging business conglomerates..M Nazeem A Choudhury, deputy managing director of the bank, and Swapan Kumar Ghosh, finance director of the group, signed the agreement at the bank’s corporate office
19 May 2025, 15:16 PM

Pubali Bank launches co-branded card with Buet

Pubali Bank PLC, in collaboration with the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (Buet), has launched a co-branded card for its clients..Prof Abu Borhan Mohammad Badruzzaman, vice-chancellor of the Buet, inaugurated the card, at the BUET Council Bhaban auditorium in the capit
19 May 2025, 15:10 PM

NCC Bank celebrates 32nd anniversary

NCC Bank PLC has celebrated its 32nd anniversary, reaffirming its dedication to remaining a beacon of trust and reliability for its clients..Md Nurun Newaz Salim, chairman of the bank, inaugurated the celebratory programme at the bank’s head office in Dhaka, according to a press release.</
19 May 2025, 14:51 PM

Consulate of Zambia in Bangladesh gets BRAC Bank’s customised banking services

BRAC Bank PLC has recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Consulate of Zambia in Bangladesh, establishing a strategic banking partnership..Under the MoU, the diplomatic office will benefit from advanced banking services through tailor-made transaction banking solutions
18 May 2025, 14:04 PM

Prime Bank leads school banking conference in Rajshahi

Prime Bank PLC, in collaboration with all scheduled banks operating in Rajshahi, recently organised “School Banking Conference-2025” at the Rajshahi Zila Parishad auditorium..The initiative aimed to foster financial literacy and instil a culture of saving among school students, in alignmen
18 May 2025, 14:01 PM

Dhaka Bank surpasses Tk 1,000cr in digital deposits

Dhaka Bank PLC has surpassed Tk 1,000 crore in customer deposits through its digital banking channels, marking a significant milestone in the bank’s continued commitment to innovation, convenience, and customer-centric digital transformation..This achievement reflects the increasing trust
18 May 2025, 13:56 PM

Mercantile Bank, Mastercard launch new range of cards

Mercantile Bank PLC, in collaboration with Mastercard, has launched a portfolio of new cards, offering exceptional convenience, benefits, and financial flexibility to cardholders in Bangladesh..The portfolio comprises the Mastercard Titanium Credit Card, World Mastercard Credit Card, Maste
17 May 2025, 14:54 PM

NRB Bank gets new chairman of risk management committee

NRB Bank PLC has recently elected Shaikh Md Salim, former executive director of Bangladesh Bank, as the chairman of its Risk Management Committee..The appointment was confirmed during a meeting of the bank’s board of directors, according to a press release..Salim commenced his profes
17 May 2025, 14:50 PM

Citizens Bank unveils ATM in Narayanganj BSCIC

Citizens Bank PLC has recently inaugurated an ATM booth at the Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation (BSCIC) in Narayanganj, with the aim of providing enhanced banking facilities to employees of NR Group under the existing payroll agreement..Md Abdul Latif, deputy managing di
17 May 2025, 14:25 PM

Kaiser A Chowdhury made chairman of AB Bank

Kaiser A Chowdhury has been elected chairman of AB Bank PLC..The election took place during the bank’s 813th board meeting, held at its head office in Dhaka recently, according to a press release..Chowdhury is a seasoned banker with extensive experience as a chief executive officer (
15 May 2025, 15:26 PM

NRB Bank gets new chairman of audit committee

AKM Mizanur Rahman has recently been elected chairman of the audit committee of NRB Bank PLC..The election took place during a meeting of the bank’s board of directors at its head office in Dhaka, according to a press release..Rahman is an independent director at Standard Ceramic Ind
15 May 2025, 15:20 PM

Mercantile Bank opens Fultola sub-branch

Mercantile Bank PLC has opened the Fultola sub-branch at Ayesha Tower in Khulna yesterday, aiming to deliver convenient and tech-savvy banking services to its customers..This is the 47th sub-branch of the bank, according to a press release..Md Zakir Hossain, managing director (curren
15 May 2025, 15:15 PM

Eastern Bank partners with IFC to enhance climate risk management

Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has entered into a strategic partnership agreement with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to strengthen its climate risk management capabilities..EBL has become the first commercial bank within Bangladesh’s banking sector to collaborate with the IFC on the
15 May 2025, 15:11 PM

Dhaka Bank signs payroll banking deal with East Coast Group

Dhaka Bank PLC has entered into a payroll banking agreement with East Coast Group, one of the leading business conglomerates in Bangladesh..Sheikh Mohammad Maroof, managing director and CEO of the bank, and Dilruba Chowdhury, director of human resources at the business conglomerate, signed
15 May 2025, 15:06 PM

Prime Bank, City Group collaborate to launch Shariah-compliant financial product

Prime Bank PLC, in partnership with City Group, has launched a Shariah-compliant short-term investment instrument entitled “Teer Islamic Commercial Paper”..The initiative is designed to offer a new investment avenue aligned with the principles of Islamic finance, providing investors with a
15 May 2025, 14:56 PM

Bank Asia Agent Banking launches ‘Wet Market Collection’ service

Bank Asia Agent Banking has launched a market-focused customer service initiative titled “Wet Market Collection”, an effort aimed at simplifying, securing, and digitising cash handling for traders of all scales operating in local markets, thereby enhancing the efficiency and reliability of daily
15 May 2025, 14:44 PM

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