At 10:40 am today, Mohammad Mostak­ur Rahman formally arrived at Bangladesh Bank to assume office as the country’s new governor. He was received by the bank’s three deputy governors and senior officials in a brief welcoming ceremony. Following his appointment yesterday, Mohammad Mostak­ur Rahman reported for duty immediately. Upon entering the bank, he told waiting journalists […]

Pragati Insurance Private Limited convened its 340th Board of Directors meeting on 24 February 2026 at the company’s headquarters. The meeting was presided over by the Chairman, Syed M. Altaf Hussain, who guided the proceedings and presented the agenda for deliberation. The session witnessed the full attendance of all board members, encompassing both executive and […]

In a landmark move aimed at enhancing customer benefits across the banking and housing sectors, Prime Bank PLC and Akter Properties Limited have announced a strategic partnership designed to offer special incentives to prospective homebuyers. This collaboration integrates bank-supported financial solutions with exclusive property discounts, marking a significant step towards customer-centric services in Bangladesh. The […]

The Governor of the country’s central bank has resigned unexpectedly, following a period of internal unrest that has been described as one of the most turbulent episodes in the institution’s recent history. After a day of mounting tensions at the bank’s headquarters, his contract-based appointment was terminated, triggering widespread debate among economists, policymakers, and financial […]

Fresh concerns over the true financial health of the country’s banking industry have emerged following a high-level workshop organised by the Bangladesh Institute of Bank Management in the capital, Dhaka. Titled “Monetary Policy Statement: Relevance for Banks”, the event brought together policymakers, economists and senior banking executives, many of whom warned that concealed non-performing loans, […]

The tenure of Ahsan H. Mansur as the Governor of Bangladesh Bank reached a turbulent conclusion today, following a week of escalating internal strife and staff demonstrations. In a move that has sent ripples through the financial sector, the government has revoked Dr Mansur’s appointment and named Md. Mostakur Rahman, a prominent businessman and chartered […]