Weak Profitability to Persist for Bangladeshi Banks in 2025, Says Analyst
Bangladeshi banks are set to face continued weak profitability into 2025, despite an anticipated slowdown in credit growth that may …
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Bangladesh Bank Proposes Ministerial Rank for Governor
Bangladesh Bank has proposed granting its governor the full status and privileges of a cabinet minister, a move that would …
Prime Bank Signs Payroll Agreement with SQ Lights
Prime Bank PLC, one of Bangladesh’s leading private commercial banks, has signed a Payroll Agreement with SQ Lights Ltd., offering …
Agrani Bank Hosts Managers’ Conference in Chittagong
A Managers’ Conference was held in Chittagong on Saturday, bringing together the regional and branch heads of Agrani Bank’s Chittagong …
Southeast Bank Re-elects Rehana Rahman as Vice Chairperson
Rehana Rahman has been re-elected as Vice Chairperson of Southeast Bank PLC, following a unanimous decision during the bank’s 777th …
City Bank Unveils ‘Amex Member Week’ with 20% Cashback for Credit Cardholders
City Bank is launching the country’s first-ever ‘Amex Member Week’, a week-long celebration running from 1 to 7 November, offering …
US Calls for World Bank to Shift Focus Back to Poverty Alleviation, Not Climate Finance.
The United States has urged the World Bank to refocus on its core mission of eradicating poverty, rather than dedicating …
Sacked Islami Bank Officers Protest in Chattogram, Demand Reinstatement and Halt to Recruitment.
Hundreds of dismissed employees of Islami Bank Bangladesh gathered in Chattogram on 31 October to form a human chain, demanding …
Banks’ Profits Now Rely on Government Bonds, but for How Long?
As Bangladesh’s banking sector entered 2025, it faced a challenging environment marked by rising deposit costs, persistent inflation, sluggish credit …
BB Launches Interoperable Payment System Without bKash and Nagad.
On 1 November, Bangladesh Bank (BB) launched the long-awaited interoperable payment system, enabling instant transfers between mobile wallets, bank accounts, …