Banking in Bangladesh has entered a new phase of inclusion, expanding far beyond its traditional urban footprint to serve communities in some of the country’s most remote and difficult terrains. What was once a service largely confined to city-based branches has now evolved into a decentralised system that reaches forest settlements, river islands, hill regions, […]

Shimanto Bank has entered into a strategic partnership with Astha Life Insurance Company Ltd through a formal memorandum of understanding (MoU), aimed at enhancing financial protection for its credit cardholders. The agreement was signed at the bank’s head office, marking a significant step towards integrating banking services with comprehensive insurance coverage. Under this arrangement, credit […]

Shimanto Bank has entered into a strategic partnership with Astha Life Insurance Company Ltd through a formal memorandum of understanding (MoU), aimed at enhancing financial protection for its credit cardholders. The agreement was signed at the bank’s head office, marking a significant step towards integrating banking services with comprehensive insurance coverage. Under this arrangement, credit […]

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called upon Bangladesh to formulate a clear, time-bound roadmap aimed at strengthening transparency, improving loan management, and advancing structural reforms within the country’s banking sector. The global financial institution has formally requested Bangladesh Bank to submit a written plan outlining these reform measures, signalling the importance it places on […]

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called upon Bangladesh to formulate a clear, time-bound roadmap aimed at strengthening transparency, improving loan management, and advancing structural reforms within the country’s banking sector. The global financial institution has formally requested Bangladesh Bank to submit a written plan outlining these reform measures, signalling the importance it places on […]

Bangladesh has witnessed a notable surge in remittance inflows during the first 24 days of March, reflecting sustained financial contributions from expatriate workers across the globe. According to data released by the central bank, a total of 305 million US dollars was received during this period, marking a robust and positive trend in foreign currency […]

Bangladesh has witnessed a notable surge in remittance inflows during the first 24 days of March, reflecting sustained financial contributions from expatriate workers across the globe. According to data released by the central bank, a total of 305 million US dollars was received during this period, marking a robust and positive trend in foreign currency […]

India’s President, Droupadi Murmu, has extended warm greetings to Bangladesh on the occasion of its Independence and National Day, underscoring the deep-rooted friendship and enduring partnership between the two neighbouring countries. In a formal message conveyed on Wednesday, 25 March, through the Indian High Commission in Dhaka, she conveyed her best wishes to the President […]

India’s President, Droupadi Murmu, has extended warm greetings to Bangladesh on the occasion of its Independence and National Day, underscoring the deep-rooted friendship and enduring partnership between the two neighbouring countries. In a formal message conveyed on Wednesday, 25 March, through the Indian High Commission in Dhaka, she conveyed her best wishes to the President […]