Dhaka, Bangladesh: Visa has signed a strategic partnership with MetLife Bangladesh to provide comprehensive insurance benefits to its employees and their dependent family members. This agreement ensures that Visa staff receive financial protection in the event of accidents, disability, or death, while dependents are covered for in-patient, out-patient, and maternity healthcare services. The agreement was […]

Dhaka, 1 March: National Insurance Day, once marked by elaborate state-sponsored ceremonies and nationwide outreach campaigns, has passed this year without any formal observance. Since 2020, the day has been celebrated annually on 1 March with considerable prominence, aimed at strengthening the insurance industry and raising public awareness about risk protection and financial security. However, […]

On Sunday, the first working day of the week, trading in Bangladesh’s foreign exchange market continued steadily, with minor fluctuations observed across major currencies. After a slight uptick in the dollar rate last Thursday, the exchange rate eased marginally today. According to data released by Bangladesh Bank, the US dollar is trading at a uniform […]

When the Awami League government was ousted amid student and public uprisings, Bangladesh’s banking sector was in severe crisis. A shortage of dollars left businesses struggling, fuelling inflation, while several banks controlled by the S Alam Group were reportedly being funded through unchecked money creation. Alongside the currency crisis, the overall discipline of the banking […]

In a pioneering development for Bangladesh, Prime Bank in partnership with Mastercard has introduced the country’s first numberless debit card. Integrated with Prime Bank’s Prime Now digital platform, this card conceals critical details such as the CVV, card number, and expiry date, making it virtually invisible to potential fraudsters. The innovation significantly reduces the risk […]

Eastern Bank PLC has launched a significant initiative aimed at fostering a more inclusive educational environment for children with special needs. Under its flagship corporate social responsibility programme, Project Progotir, the bank has entered into a strategic partnership with Footsteps Bangladesh to establish specialised libraries tailored to children who are frequently marginalised within mainstream education. […]

The Bankers Club of Bangladesh Limited (BCBL), the premier registered social and professional hub for the nation’s financial fraternity, has concluded its executive elections for the 2026–2028 term. In a spirited democratic exercise held on Friday, 28 February 2026, Md. Rashed Akhtar was elected as the President, while Rashid-un-Nabi secured the vital position of General […]