Bangladesh Requests Additional $350 Million Loan Guarantee From World Bank
Bangladesh has formally requested an additional US$350 million loan guarantee from the World Bank to bolster its liquefied natural gas …
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Prime Bank Backs Export Growth Initiative
In a significant move to bolster Bangladesh’s export landscape, Prime Bank PLC has entered into a strategic partnership with Export …
Banks Operate Limited Hours in Garment Areas
In line with directives from the central bank, certain commercial bank branches located in garment industry zones are operating today …
Banks to Operate Limited Hours for RMG Workers
In preparation for the Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations, selected bank branches across Bangladesh will operate on a limited basis on Thursday, 19 …
Selected Bank Branches Open for RMG Workers
Ahead of the holy festival of Eid-ul-Fitr, a limited number of bank branches across Bangladesh will operate on Thursday, 19 …
SM Abdul Hamid Appointed Islami Bank Director
Dhaka, 18 March 2026: Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited has welcomed the distinguished accountant and seasoned banker S M Abdul Hamid …
Central Bank Doubles Credit Card Borrowing Limits
Bangladesh Bank has nearly doubled the borrowing limits for credit card holders, setting the maximum allowable limit at BDT 4,000,000. …
Soaring Non-Performing Loans Threaten Growth
Non-performing loans (NPLs), long regarded as a chronic weakness in the country’s banking system, have surged to alarming levels in …
Prime Bank FinTech Secures MFS Licence
Prime Bank FinTech Limited, a subsidiary of Prime Bank PLC, has received formal approval from the central bank to operate …
SM Abdul Hamid Appointed Independent Director
S.M. Abdul Hamid, a veteran banker and professional chartered accountant, has been appointed as an independent director of Islami Bank …