Iran Watches Closely as Iraq Prepares for Critical Parliamentary Elections
BAGHDAD, Nov 3, 2025 (AFP) – Iraq will hold parliamentary elections on November 11, with analysts suggesting that Iran is …
Red Hat APAC 2025 Recognises VPBank’s “Unlocking the Future” Technology
VPBank is the only bank from Vietnam to be honoured with the Red Hat APAC Innovation Award 2025 in the …
Canara Bank Shares Surge 10% in Three Sessions Amid Market Downturn
Investors in Canara Bank are thrilled with the recent performance of the bank’s shares, which have seen a notable uptick …
Akij Resources Applies for Digital Bank License in Bangladesh
Akij Resources Limited has officially applied to Bangladesh Bank to establish a digital bank under the name Munafa Islamic Digital …
IMF Expresses Concern Over Weak Banks and 52,000 Crore Loan Practices
In a meeting with Bangladesh’s central bank governor, Dr. Ahsan H. Mansur, the IMF raised serious concerns about the country’s …
Private Sector Loan Growth Slows, But Letter of Credit Openings Surge
Recent data for the July-September quarter indicates positive changes in the country’s economy, with a noticeable increase in the number …
Bank Profits Soar Amid Bond Dependency, But for How Long?
In early 2025, Bangladesh’s banking sector seemed grim with rising deposit interest rates, persistent inflation, sluggish loan demand, squeezed margins, …
Dutch-Bangla Agent Banking Scandal: Over Tk 60 Lakh Missing, Customers Demand Return
A complaint has been filed against an agent banking outlet of Dutch-Bangla Bank, Messrs Rahat Enterprise, for allegedly absconding with …
Struggling NBFIs Seek Tk 3,100 Crore to Recover from Crisis
A group of 15 struggling non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs), including nine on the verge of liquidation, has approached the Bangladesh …
The Future of Retail Banking in Bangladesh: Evolving or Fading?
Retail banking in Bangladesh stands at a critical juncture. With the Bangladesh Bank (BB) set to issue digital banking licences, …