On Thursday, depositors of five merged banks gathered outside the main gate of the central bank to protest, demanding the full repayment of their deposits along with accrued interest. The demonstration began at approximately 11 a.m., and the participants briefly obstructed the main road at Shapla Square. Police intervened and used water cannons to disperse […]

Bangladesh’s Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has initiated a new case of financial misconduct against Fareast Islamic Life Insurance Company Limited, highlighting ongoing concerns over corporate governance in the country’s insurance sector. The case was filed on Monday, 2 March, at the ACC’s Dhaka-1 consolidated district office, based on a complaint submitted by Deputy Director Md. Sajib […]

City Bank PLC, recognised as one of Bangladesh’s leading sustainable banks, has formally announced its membership of the United Nations Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB) and its affiliation with the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI). This milestone underscores the bank’s steadfast commitment to aligning its sustainable finance practices and responsible banking strategies […]

In anticipation of the holy month of Ramadan and the forthcoming Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations, IFIC Bank has launched a comprehensive suite of exclusive offers for its credit and debit cardholders. This initiative aims to strengthen customer engagement while promoting digital financial transactions during the festive period. According to the bank, the campaign provides a range of […]

United Commercial Bank Private Limited (UCB) marked the first Monday of March with a comprehensive Financial Literacy Day initiative across Bangladesh. According to an official press release, the programme aims to enhance public awareness of financial matters while promoting the safe and responsible use of modern banking services. The 2026 edition of the event carried […]