Dhaka, Dec 24 – A meeting of the Board of Directors of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited was held on 24 December 2018 Monday at Islami Bank Tower.
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Indian rupee hit by central bank chief’s shock resignation
India’s currency slumped one day after the abrupt resignation of the country’s central bank governor. The Indian rupee fell 1.2% against the US dollar and stocks were also lower as investors reacted to his departure. On Monday, Urjit Patel resigned…
Workshop on Audit for IBBL Officers inaugurated
Dhaka, Dec 10 – The Islami Bank Training and Research Academy (IBTRA) inaugurated a workshop on `Effective Audit Conduction and Compliance in Banks’ on 8 December 2018, Saturday at IBTRA Hall room.
IBBL gets ICMAB best corporate award
Dhaka, Dec 9 – The Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited has achieved ICMAB Best Corporate Award. JQM Habibullah, FCS, Deputy Managing Director of the Bank received the crest from Finance Minister Abul Maal Abdul Muhith, MP at the ICMAB Best Corporate…
12 dead in bank robbery attempts, police shootout in Brazil
At least 12 people, including two children, were killed Friday when police engaged in a shootout with bank robbers, according to authorities in northeastern Brazil.
IBBL MD achieves Best Emerging CEO in Islamic Banking Award
Dhaka Dec 4 – Md. Mahbub ul Alam, Managing Director and CEO of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited achieved ‘Best Emerging CEO in Islamic Banking 2018’ award conferred by UK-based financial intelligence house Cambridge IF Analytica.
IBBL Board meeting held
A meeting of the Board of Directors of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited was held on 29 November 2018 Thursday at Islami Bank Tower.
ADB promotes climate-smart dev investments in Bangladesh
The government of Bangladesh, Asian Development Bank (ADB) and stakeholders at a dissemination forum on Wednesday discussed tools for designing climate-smart development projects.
Global debt Is at its peak
In the second quarter of 2018 global debt reached a new peak, climbing to 260 trillion dollars ($260,000 billion). At the same time, the global debt to GDP ratio crossed the 320% threshold for the first time. Of that total,…
Shipbuilding a hidden gem in Bangladesh: ADB
Country Director of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Manmohan Parkash has expressed the optimism that Bangladesh will be known as a ‘technically advanced nation’ producing large ships through development of skills.
IBBL Inaugurates 341 st Branch at Sonapur in Noakhali
Dhaka, Nov 26 – Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited inaugurated Sonapur Branch as its 341st branch on Monday, 26th November 2018 at Mujib Center, Zero Point of Noakhali. Md. Mahbub ul Alam, Managing Director and CEO of the Bank inaugurated the…
IBBL strongest retail bank 2018 in Bangladesh
Dhaka, Nov 22 – The Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited achieved ‘The Strongest Retail Bank in Bangladesh 2018’ award conferred by UK-based financial intelligence house Cambridge IF Analytica.
Sonali Bank rescheduling of ASM Firoze’s loan stayed
Dhaka, Nov 22 – The High Court on Thursday stayed a Sonali Bank decision that rescheduled a loan of TK 27 crore in favour of AL leader and chief whip of 10th parliament ASM Firoz, who was elected from the…
High growth firms create jobs: But what drives firm growth?
A new report looks at the characteristics of high-growth firms, drivers of high-growth, and what this means for policymakers. November 2018—Policies to create jobs, promote entrepreneurship and growth are key priorities for many emerging economies. Designing and implementing reforms is…
Islami Bank signs Agreement with TRADEASSETS
Dhaka, Nov 20 – The Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited has signed an agreement regarding online based Foreign Trade management with TRADEASSETS on Tuesday, 20 November 2018 at Islami Bank Tower.
IBBL awarded the highest taxpayer in banking sector
Dhaka, Nov 13 – Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited has been awarded as the highest taxpayer in the banking sector in the 2017-2018 tax year.
IBBL Noakhali Zone Business Development Conference held
Dhaka, Nov 11 – The Noakhali Zone of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited organized a Business Development Conference on 10 November 2018 Saturday at Nice Guest House, Noakhali.
IBBL Mymensingh Business Development Conference held
Dhaka, Nov – Mymensingh Zone of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited organized a Business Development Conference on 3 November 2018, Saturday at Luis Park, Jamalpur.
Seminar on Development Roadmap-Chittogong Division held
Dhaka, Nov 5 – Professor Dr Md. Salim Uddin, FCA, FCMA, Chairman, Executive Committee of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited and Chairman, Bangladesh House Building Finance Corporation presented a paper titled `Roadmap for Development : Promoting Sustainable Growth of Bangladesh –…
IBBL Jessore Zone Business Development Confce held
Dhaka, Nov 4 – The Jashore Zone of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited organized a Business Development Conference on 2 November 2018, Friday at Jashore Zonal Office. Md. Mahbub ul Alam, Managing Director and CEO of the Bank addressed the program as…
IBBL Inaugurates 340 th Branch at Rangunia in Chittogong
Dhaka, Oct 30 – Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited inaugurated Rangunia Branch as its 340th branch on Tuesday, 30 October 2018 at Hazi Alam Complex, Rangunia, Chattagram. Mohammed Monirul Moula, Additional Managing Director of the Bank inaugurated the program as the…
Central bank issues new guidelines for managing credit risk
Bangladesh Bank has issued a set of newly modified guidelines for credit risk management for the country’s scheduled banks.
ACC sues Farmers Bank ex-MD, 6 others
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on Sunday filed a case against seven people, including six high officials of Farmers Bank, for embezzling Tk 30 crore from the bank.
Banks and FIs more than needed in number: Muhith
Dhaka, Oct 24 – Finance Minister AMA Muhith on Wednesday admitted that the number of banks and financial institutions has been much higher than the need.
Dr. Salim chairs an Int’l Seminar at CU
haka, Oct 18 – Professor DrDrd. Salim Uddin, FCA, FCMA, Chairman, Executive Committee of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited and Chairman, Bangladesh House Building Finance Corporation addressed an international conference titled ‘Re-thinking Development in South Asia’ recently organized by the University…
IBBL organises School Banking Conference in Bagerhat
Dhaka, Oct 17 – A school banking conference was held at Bagerhat Zila Parishad Auditorium under auspices of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited (IBBL) as the lead bank on 13 October 2018 Saturday as part of Bangladesh Bank’s financial inclusion program.
SA Group MD held on loan forgery charge
Criminal Investigation Department (CID) arrested managing director (MD) of SA Group Md Shahbuddin Alam from the city’s Gulshan area on Wednesday on charge of loan forgery.
IBBL Dhaka East Zone Business Dev conference held
Dhaka Oct 16 – The Dhaka East Zone of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited organized a Business Development conference on Monday, 15 October 2018 at Islami Bank Tower.
People’s Global Confce vows wider movement against IMF-WB
The Peoples’ Global Conference (PGC) against the IMF-World Bank have successfully concluded their activities on October 13, 2018, despite the repressive actions of the Indonesia government of Joko Widodo in complicity with the IMF-World Bank. More than 150 individuals representing…
IBBL makes donation to Proyash School
Dhaka, Oct 14 – Md. Mahbub ul Alam, Managing Director and CEO of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited handed over a cheque of Tk. 20 lac as a donation for Proyash to Dilshad Nahar Aziz, Patron of Proyash, specialised school of…