Banks Shift Profitability to Government Bonds Amid Weak Lending
Several private banks in Bangladesh have sustained or even grown profits in a challenging financial environment, not through traditional lending, …
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ONE Bank Secures ISO Certification for Information Security
ONE Bank PLC has been awarded an internationally recognised ISO certification by the France-based certification authority Bureau Veritas (Bangladesh) Pvt …
Bank Asia Reports 71% Rise in Q3 2025 Profit.
Bank Asia PLC has reported a net profit of Tk 351 crore for the first nine months of 2025, up …
Standard Bank Holds 419th Board Meeting
The 419th board meeting of Shariah-based Standard Bank PLC was held on 30 October at the bank’s boardroom in its …
Mercantile Bank Signs Cash Management Deal with Esquire Electronics.
Mercantile Bank PLC has signed a cash management agreement with Esquire Electronics Limited at the bank’s Head Office on Thursday. …
S Alam Group Defaults on Tk 10,629 Crore Loan at Chattogram Branch
Controversial S Alam Group has defaulted on loans totalling Tk 10,629 crore obtained from a single branch of Janata Bank …
IFIC Bank Holds Awareness Programme on AML and CFT
IFIC Bank PLC organised an awareness programme on ‘Prevention of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing’ for its senior officials on …
Islami Bank Bangladesh Holds Board Meeting
Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC held its board meeting on Wednesday, according to a press release. The meeting was chaired by …
Asian Families Focus on Financial Security in Legacy Planning.
A recent study by Sun Life Asia has found that financial security is the primary concern for families across the …
Bangladesh Banks Face Persistent Structural Challenges
Bangladesh’s banking sector is expected to face ongoing pressures through 2026 due to structural weaknesses, high credit risks, and governance …