A seminar on ‘Islamic Economics and Banking’ organised by Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd (IBBL) was held here on Tuesday marking the opening of its new branch in Kamal Tower at Sachar Bazar in the district.
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Condolence meeting on banker Lutfar Rahman held
A condolence meeting was held in the capital on Tuesday in memory of former Bangladesh Bank governor Lutfar Rahman Sarkar.
Atiur at unconventional monetary policy meet
Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr. Atiur Rahman participated in a Banking and Monetary Policy related Governors’ panel discussion this morning (23 June, 2013) on the occasion of Annual General Meeting of Bank of International Settlements (BIS) at Basel.
BB asks banks to strictly maintain age limit in recruitment
The Bangladesh Bank on Sunday issued a circular directing the concerned banks to fix the highest age limit (30) while recruiting officials and employees to the banks following the government rules.
6 IBBL officials promoted to Ex-VP
Six senior officials of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited (IBBL) were promoted to Executive Vice President (EVP) post on Saturday.
Agrani Bank’s 889th branch opens in Shibpur
Agrani Bank has opened a new branch at Shibpur bazar in Narsingdi district on Saturday .. With this new branch the number of branches of Agrani bank stands at 889th. Local Parliament Member (MP) Johirul Hoque Mohan attended the function…
Failure to ensure safety standards can affect export: WB
World Bank (WB) country director for Bangladesh Johannes Zutt on Sunday said the failure of the government and the RMG factory owners in ensuring the safety standards in factories can largely affect the country’s overall export in the days to…
‘Bigger dev projects in transport, energy sectors needed’
Bigger development projects in the transport and energy sectors need to be prioritised by the government to have better results in the Annual Development Programmes (ADP) implementation, said World Bank (WB) senior economist Zahid Hussain on Sunday.
BB Governor bats for sustainable development
Bangladesh Bank governor Dr Atiur Rahman on Saturday said success in fast-tracking poverty eradication and accelerating sustainable development will hinge on strong broad-based civil society engagement at country level and on heightened international support and cooperation at regional and global…
IBBL’s Shari’ah supervisory body meeting held
A meeting of the Shari’ah Supervisory Committee of Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd (IBBL) was held at Islami Bank Tower in the city’s Motijheel on Thursday.
9 banks failed to launch mobile banking service
Country’s banking sector touched new milestone in mobile banking services. Almost 53 lakhs subscribers are enjoying such type of facilities.
Provide money after rescheduling classified loan: CCCI
President of the Chittagong Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) Mahbubul Alam on Tuesday urged the Chairman of the Association of Bankers Bangladesh (ABB) to provide money after rescheduling classified loan to assist parties so that they can overcome their…
DHL-NRB Commercial Bank sign deal
DHL, world’s leading express and logistics company, has recently signed an agreement with NRB Commercial Bank Limited to provide international express delivery to the bank and its customers.
IBBL orientation for RDS officers held in city
A daylong orientation programme for Rural Development Scheme (RDS) field officers of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited (IBBL) was held in the city on Monday.
WB launches Bangladesh Enterprise Survey 2013
The World Bank has launched the Enterprise Survey in Bangladesh to assess the business environment and investment climate barriers that limit economic growth.
RAKUB marks success in developing agriculture
The Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank (RAKUB) has become successful in developing lot of the farmers by assisting them in enhancing agricultural output, speakers said here on Thursday. They were addressing a views-exchange meeting organised by Rangpur Zonal Office of RAKUB…
BB governor appreciates banks’ CSR activities
Appreciating the CSR activities of banks, Bangladesh Bank governor Dr Atiur Rahamn on Saturday said banks and financial sector institutions in the country are maintaining generally benign and safe working environment.
Fc credit cardholders can spend more
Bangladesh Bank on Thursday decided to allow foreign currency credit cardholders to spend unused travel allowance and US$1,000 more for online purchase of goods and services annually.
Islami Bank’s SME client gets loan
Saifuddin Ahmed Chowdhury, proprietor of M/s SH Traders and one of the investment clients of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited, Andarkilla branch here, received Tk 50 lakh as loan from the bank’s branch.
Prof Nasser re-elected chairman Islami Bank
Prof Abu Nasser Muhammad Abduz Zaher, Representative of Ibn Sina Trust, has been re-elected Chairman of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited.
25% Dividend for Shareholders: Islami Bank
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited approved 25% dividend for the shareholders for the year 2012.
Islami Bank approves 25pc dividend
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited approved 25% dividend for the shareholders for the year 2012.
3 Jamuna Bank officials among 4 to be sued
The Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) is set to file a case against four people, including three officials of Jamuna Bank, on charge of misappropriating about Tk 8.01 crore.
MA Mannan takes over as MD of Islami Bank
Managing director of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited Mohammad Abdul Mannan, who has been reappointed to the post for another three years, took over the charge on Sunday.
Atiur reminds bank chief executives of irregularities
Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Atiur Rahman on Thursday warned the chief executives of all the operating banks about irregularities, and said the relevant banks must say first why the irregularities are taking place despite repeated warnings.
StanChart donates Tk 29 lakh for Savar victims
Standard Chartered Bank has donated Tk 2,900,000 for the victims of Savar building collapse tragedy through the Association of Bankers Bangladesh (ABB).
Bankers for credit scoring for SMEs
Senior bank officials at a seminar here on Monday stressed introducing a credit scoring for small and medium enterprise (SME) sector in a bid to improve its operational efficiency.
Atiur urges Indian entrepreneurs to invest here
Bangladesh Bank governor Dr Atiur Rahman on Friday urged the Indian entrepreneurs to invest in Bangladesh availing themselves of the investment opportunities here, and emphasised working together for the optimum realisation of the sub-region’s growth potentials.
Johannes Zutt WB’s new Country Director
Johannes Zutt, appointed by the World Bank as its new Country Director for Bangladesh and Nepal, joined his Dhaka office on Thursday. Johannes Zutt, a Dutch national, joined the World Bank in 2000 and held managerial positions of increasing responsibility, said…
Muhith to attend ADB meet in New Delhi
Finance Minister AMA Muhith leaves here for New Delhi on Thursday to attend the 46th annual meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asian Development Bank (ADB)