Separate Bank for Government Employees in Bangladesh
There is no precedent worldwide for establishing a bank exclusively for government employees. Yet, such a proposal is now under …
Bank Shares Trigger Stock Market Decline
The country’s stock markets closed lower yesterday, marking a downturn on the first trading day of the week. Both the …
BRAC Bank to Provide Customised Banking Services to East West University
BRAC Bank will offer customised employee banking services to the officials of East West University (EWU), one of the country’s …
Bangladesh Banking Sector Faces Crisis as 24 Banks Show Tk 1.55 Trillion Capital Shortfall
Bangladesh’s banking sector is grappling with a deepening crisis, with the latest independent audit for the June quarter revealing a …
Global Investors Target Indian Banks: Opportunities, Risks, and Regulatory Oversight
In the past two years, major international financial players—including Blackstone, Emirates NBD, SMBC, Zurich Insurance, and Abu Dhabi’s IHC—have invested …
Bangladesh Considers Exclusive Bank for Civil Servants — A Global First
Bangladesh is considering an unprecedented move — creating a dedicated bank solely for government employees. The proposed institution, tentatively titled …
150,000 Apply for Two Entry-Level Positions at Islami Bank
Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC has attracted an extraordinary level of interest in its latest recruitment drive, with nearly 150,000 applicants …
Private Sector Strained by Government’s Excessive Bank Borrowing
The private sector is facing significant constraints due to the government’s heavy reliance on banks to cover revenue shortfalls. As …
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 …
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 …