69 news articles tagged with "Banking Sector Reform"
Prime Bank PLC has signed an agreement with Dominant Group to offer special discounts on apartment purchases to the bank's customers and employees, expanding its retail banking value proposition.
Prof Md Maksudur Rahman Sarker, an independent director and head of accounting at Dhaka University, has been elected chairman of SBAC Bank PLC as the lender navigates sector-wide reforms.
Citizens Bank PLC has signed a participation agreement with Bangladesh Bank under the Tk 5,000 crore revolving refinance fund, extending 9% interest working capital to CMSME borrowers.
Al-Arafah Islami Bank has signed an agreement with Bangladesh Bank to participate in the Tk 5,000 crore CMSME refinance scheme, extending 9% profit-rate working capital to small businesses.
Bangladesh has introduced automated Account Verification System for savings certificates and bonds, with 9 of 11 national savings schemes now processed automatically for 39 lakh+ customers.
BKMEA has urged the government to form a high-level committee to coordinate garment industry policymaking, including ministers of finance, commerce and industries, plus NBR and industry associations.
Dozens were injured in a clash between sacked Islami Bank employees and the Sachetan Grahak Forum outside the bank's head office in Dhaka, highlighting the bank's ongoing governance crisis.
Bangladesh's Aus paddy farmers are facing heavy losses despite a good harvest, with prices falling Tk 300-400 per maund from a year ago amid large stocks and import-driven weak demand.
Bangladesh has issued its first dedicated Air Navigation Order on aviation security ahead of an ICAO audit scheduled for October 26, formalising existing security protocols under legal framework.
Bangladesh's commerce ministry has removed REHAB President Ali Afzal over loan default, citing Bangladesh Bank CIB report under Section 23(1)(b) of the relevant law.
Bangladesh's IDRA has paid Tk 37.54 crore in insurance claims to 8,417 policyholders of seven troubled life insurers in two phases, with the initiative continuing to address remaining unpaid claims.
Bangladesh Bank data shows accounts holding over Tk 1 crore rose by 5,077 with deposits up Tk 16,000 crore in June quarter, but CPD warns tax concerns and capital flight are distorting the picture.