What the World Bank Says About Bangladesh’s Industrialization
Employment and industrial growth in Bangladesh are increasingly concentrated around the capital Dhaka and the port city Chattogram. Recently, Rangpur …
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Over Half of Banks in Bangladesh Lack AI Policies for Cybersecurity
A recent study on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in Bangladesh’s banking sector has revealed that 60 percent of …
Donations Over 50,000 Taka Must Be Made Through Banks
Any donation, contribution, or financial support of 50,000 Taka or more to a political party must be made through formal …
A New Milestone in Carbon Accounting for the Banking Sector
United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) has become the first bank in Bangladesh to publish its “Sustainability Report 2024”, officially disclosing …
Bangladesh Bank Issues Cybersecurity Alert over Possible Major Attack
Bangladesh Bank has issued a cybersecurity alert warning of a possible major attack targeting banks, financial institutions, and digital payment …
Weak Banks Will Not Be Merged All at Once: Bangladesh Bank Governor
Dhaka, 27 May 2025 – Following the recent mass student and public uprising, several media outlets reported on the freezing …
Meghna Bank Partners with Akij Fair Value for Cashless Grocery Payments
Meghna Bank PLC has entered into a merchant pay service agreement with Akij Fair Value, the retail grocery chain of …
Capital to Risk-Weighted Asset Ratio Hits 15-Year Low as 16 Banks Fail to Meet Requirement
In the September quarter of 2024, at least 16 banks – an increase of five from the previous quarter – …
Shady Firm Secures Tk 950 Crore from Islami Bank in Two Days
In a shocking financial scandal, a company that existed only on paper managed to obtain Tk 950 crore from Islami …
First Security Islami Bank Holds 291st Board Meeting
The 291st Board of Directors meeting of First Security Islami Bank PLC was recently convened at the bank’s Head Office …