BRAC Bank PLC has formalised a strategic partnership with the Bangladesh Infrastructure Finance Fund Limited (BIFFL) to significantly broaden access to affordable financing for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). This collaborative effort specifically targets the enhancement of the country’s food value chain, a sector critical to national food security and economic stability. By aligning their […]

Citizens Bank PLC, one of the burgeoning players in the Bangladeshi private banking sector, achieved a significant milestone in its territorial expansion by inaugurating its latest branch in Bogura. The opening ceremony, held on 24 December 2025, took place in the Borogola area, a vital commercial hub within the northern district. This move is part […]

Pubali Bank PLC reached a significant historic milestone on 24 December 2025, as it convened its 1,500th meeting of the Board of Directors. This landmark occasion serves as a testament to the institution’s enduring legacy of robust corporate governance, stringent regulatory compliance, and a tradition of strategic leadership that has spanned several decades. The meeting […]

In a decisive move to bolster its institutional resilience, NRBC Bank PLC convened its Annual Risk Management Conference 2025 on 27 December in Dhaka. The day-long event, held at a premier city hotel, adopted a hybrid format to ensure nationwide participation from the bank’s extensive network. The summit focused on the critical pillars of risk […]

National Life Insurance PLC, the pre-eminent titan of Bangladesh’s insurance landscape, underscored its commitment to policyholder welfare by settling insurance claims totalling 1.75 Crore BDT. The significant payout took place on 27 December 2025 during a grand Year-End Review Meeting held at the Dream Holiday Park in Narsingdi. The company’s Chairman, Tofazzal Hossain, attended as […]

National Life Insurance PLC, the largest insurance provider in Bangladesh, successfully convened its annual year-end review meeting on 27 December 2025. The high-profile event took place at the Dream Holiday Park in Narsingdi, drawing an immense crowd of approximately 6,000 development officers from the greater Brahmanbaria, Sylhet, and Narsingdi regions. The meeting was chaired by […]

The Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA) has issued a rigorous set of eight directives aimed at non-life insurance companies regarding the approval of Fire Package Rates. In a formal communication released on Wednesday, 24 December, the regulator expressed concerns that the submission of applications lacking necessary documentation or failing to adhere to established guidelines […]