Grameen Bank Branch Set on Fire in Eastern Bangladesh
DHAKA, 12 November — Tensions have escalated in Bangladesh following yet another attack targeting Grameen Bank, the microfinance institution founded …
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Bangladesh Bank Expands Offshore Banking Unit Trade Finance Flexibility
Bangladesh’s central bank has revised key provisions in its Offshore Banking Unit (OBU) guidelines to streamline trade finance and boost …
Banks Face $170 Billion Loss if AI Adoption Falls Behind, McKinsey Warns
Banks could face a massive $170 billion drop in profits if they fail to adapt their business models to compete …
Bangladesh Bank Eases Import Rules for Ramadan Essentials to Curb Price Hikes
In a move aimed at ensuring stable prices and adequate supply of essential commodities during the upcoming Ramadan, Bangladesh Bank …
Expatriates Transfer Over $1bn in Just 10 Days – Remittances Surge 35%
Expatriates have sent more than $1 billion in remittances to Bangladesh during the first 10 days of November, marking a …
City Bank and UNICEF Join Forces to Equip Marginalised Youth with Green Skills
City Bank PLC has entered into a partnership with UNICEF to empower marginalised adolescents and young people, particularly girls, with …
Pubali Bank Champions Cashless Revolution in Rangpur
Pubali Bank PLC, in partnership with Bangladesh Bank, recently hosted a seminar on the “Cashless Bangladesh Initiative” at the Rangpur …
Bangladesh Set to Launch Open Banking Nationwide
In a major move to enhance transparency, innovation, and competition within the financial sector, Bangladesh is set to roll out …
Bangladesh Bank Governor Rated ‘C’ in Global Performance Review
The Governor of Bangladesh Bank, Ahsan H. Mansur, has received a ‘C’ grade in the 2025 assessment by Global Finance, …
Bank Manager Jailed for Embezzling Over Tk 26 Crore from Clients
A former bank manager and two accomplices have been sentenced to prison for embezzling a staggering Tk 26.5 million from …