Standard Chartered Bank has announced an extensive suite of seasonal privileges for its customers in Bangladesh ahead of the holy month of Ramadan and the forthcoming Eid festivities. In an official statement, the bank noted that consumer expenditure typically rises sharply during Ramadan, particularly across groceries, apparel, hospitality, travel and charitable giving. The initiative, it […]

Standard Bank PLC has officially inaugurated a comprehensive, month-long initiative aimed at revolutionising its digital footprint and enhancing the flow of foreign remittances into Bangladesh. Operating under the evocative slogan, “Sincere Service Bridging Shari’ah and Modernity,” the campaign represents a strategic pivot for the lender as it seeks to harmonise traditional Islamic values with the […]

Sheikh Kabir Hossain, the longstanding former President of the Bangladesh Insurance Association (BIA) and a prominent figure in the nation’s financial and social sectors, passed away on Saturday morning. He was 84. Sources within the insurance industry confirmed that Mr Hossain breathed his last at approximately 10:30 AM on 14 February while undergoing treatment at […]

Digital banking operations across Bangladesh have returned to full capacity following the withdrawal of special regulatory restrictions imposed during the Thirteenth National Parliamentary Election. The temporary controls, introduced as a precautionary measure during a politically sensitive period, formally expired at midnight on Thursday, allowing customers to resume normal transaction limits from Friday morning. The measures […]