NCC Bank PLC has recently unveiled an exclusive portfolio of premium cards in collaboration with global digital payment provider Mastercard, signalling a significant step forward in Bangladesh’s digital banking ecosystem. The newly launched portfolio includes three premium cards: the Multicurrency Business Debit Card, the Multicurrency Platinum Debit Card, and the Titanium Credit Card. Each card […]

Bangladesh is preparing to introduce Shariah-based short-term government bills at the beginning of 2026, marking a significant milestone in the country’s financial landscape. Bangladesh Bank is now working through the technical frameworks required to issue these instruments, which are expected to create a new, confidence-boosting investment channel for a wide variety of market participants. A […]

Shimanto Bank has recently entered into a significant partnership with the Force Support Wing of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed at Pilkhana, Dhaka. According to an official press release, this collaboration aims to expand financial convenience and exclusive privileges for BGB personnel, reinforcing the long-standing relationship between the […]

Bank Asia PLC has announced a significant leadership addition with the appointment of Mr Mahtab Osmani as the new Deputy Managing Director and Head of Corporate Business, International Banking, and Export Finance. His appointment became effective on 25 November 2025 and is being seen within the banking industry as a strategic step to reinforce the […]

Prime Bank PLC has taken a pioneering step in Bangladesh’s financial and trade sector by unveiling Prime Banijjo, the nation’s first artificial-intelligence-powered digital Letter of Credit (LC) management platform. The landmark launch represents a significant leap forward in the country’s journey towards comprehensive trade digitisation, signalling a future where traditional banking processes become faster, smarter […]

Pragati Insurance Limited, the official Bancassurance partner of Midland Bank PLC, has successfully completed the settlement of its first non-life motor insurance claim under their recently launched collaborative framework. The milestone reflects the growing confidence in Bancassurance services in Bangladesh and marks an important step towards enhancing customer experiences in the insurance and financial services […]