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BRAC Bank recognises 25 most impactful institutions in Bangladesh on its silver jubilee

BRAC Bank has marked its 25th anniversary with a landmark initiative to recognise the 25 Most Impactful Institutions in Bangladesh - celebrating institutions whose contributions have transformed lives, strengthened communities, and advanced socioeconomic progress.Widely regarded as a first-of-its-kind corporate recognition initiative in Bangladesh, the programme honours institutions that have demonstrated exceptional commitment to public welfare, and national development.The recognition forms part of BRAC Bank’s silver jubilee celebrations and reflects the bank's enduring commitment to the values of service, integrity, inclusion, and positive social impact championed by its founder, Sir Fazle Hasan Abed.The honoured institutions have made outstanding contributions across health...

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Zahidul Haque is the new DMD of National Bank

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Mr. Zahidul Haque joined National Bank PLC as Deputy Managing Director on July 2, 2026. Before joining National Bank, Mr. Haque served as Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Information and Technology Officer (CITO) at Eastern Bank PLC, where he spent 15 years building and scaling one of the most capable technology organizations in Bangladesh's banking sector.What distinguishes Mr. Haque is the breadth of his banking experience beyond technology. At EBL, he held progressive leadership roles including Head of Alternative Distribution Channels, Head of Digital Banking & Payments, and Head of Liability and Wealth Management, giving him a holistic command of retail banking business, customer strategy, and revenue generation.Mr. Haque joins National Bank with over 26 years o...

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PriyoShop Accelerates Coca-Cola Retail Distribution through Operational Excellence

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PriyoShop, Bangladesh’s leading retail infrastructure platform serving MSMEs in emerging markets, has been successfully managing Coca-Cola’s retail distribution operations in the Turag region for over a month. Leveraging its technology-driven supply chain and extensive retailer network, PriyoShop continues to enhance product availability, improve distribution efficiency, and strengthen last-mile execution across Turag, Uttara, and surrounding areas.The PriyoShop and Coca-Cola strategic collaboration brings together Coca-Cola’s trusted beverage portfolio and PriyoShop technology-enabled distribution infrastructure, with a strong focus on operational efficiency, consistent market execution and sustainable commercial growth.PriyoShop has built an extensive distribution network connect...

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BRAC Bank celebrates 25th anniversary with exclusive offers for customers

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BRAC Bank has unveiled a range of exclusive offers for the valued customers to mark its 25th anniversary, celebrating the trust and loyalty of the millions of customers who have been part of the bank's journey over years.As part of its Silver Jubilee celebrations, the bank is offering a 25% waiver on SME loan processing fees for all eligible SME loan applications submitted throughout July 2026.Selected debit and cardholders will also enjoy a premium dining campaign featuring an exclusive 'Buy 1, Get 3 Free' buffet dinner offer at leading hotels, including Crowne Plaza Dhaka Airport, InterContinental Dhaka, Radisson Blu Chattogram Bay View, Sheraton Dhaka, and The Westin Dhaka. The offer will be available from 3 July to 5 July 2026 on selected BRAC Bank cards.The anniversary ini...

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BRAC Bank Wins ‘Best Financial Inclusion and Social Impact Initiatives – SME Award’

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BRAC Bank has been honoured with the 'Best Financial Inclusion and Social Impact Initiatives – SME' award at the International Finance Awards 2026.The award was conferred to the bank in recognition of its pioneering role in expanding access to finance for small and medium enterprises and driving inclusive economic growth in Bangladesh.The prestigious accolade, conferred by International Finance Magazine of the United Kingdom, recognises financial institutions that demonstrate outstanding leadership, innovation, and measurable impact in advancing financial inclusion and sustainable economic development. The award acknowledges BRAC Bank's long-standing commitment to empowering entrepreneurs through collateral-free SME financing, customer-centric products, capacity-building programmes...

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South Asia’s Largest Discount Festival to Be Held in Dhaka This December

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For the first time in Dhaka, Dhaka Discount Fest 2026' is set to be held in participating of 250 local and international brands and businesses South Asia's largest discount festival, 'Dhaka Discount Fest 2026', is set to launch in the capital, bringing together quality products from local and international brands and businesses. For the first time in Bangladesh, this large-scale event is being organized exclusively to enable consumers to buy and sell products at attractive discounts. A total of 250 popular local and international brands, entrepreneurs, and businesses will participate. Visitors will be able to enjoy discounts of up to 75 percent, and selected products and services will also feature exciting offers, flash sales, and limited-time special discounts. The announcement is made ...

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Guardian and BelleVie join hands to expand life and health insurance access in rural Bangladesh

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In a bid to expand access to life and health insurance for underserved communities across rural Bangladesh, Guardian Life Insurance Limited and digital healthcare platform BelleVie Global Health Services have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).The partnership combines Guardian's innovative insurance solutions with BelleVie's extensive rural network and digital healthcare ecosystem to make affordable and accessible life and health insurance available to people who have traditionally remained outside the reach of formal financial protection. Through this collaboration, the two organizations aim to promote financial protection, strengthen insurance awareness, and improve access to technology-enabled insurance solutions, helping build greater financial resilience among rural commu...

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Md. Akhter Hossain Appointed as Independent Director of National Bank

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Md. Akhter Hossain has been appointed as a member of the Board of Directors of National Bank PLC as Independent Director, under the authority conferred by Sections 45 and 47(3) of the Bank Company Act, 1991. Bangladesh Bank accorded its approval to the appointment on June 24, 2026. On April 30, 2026, he participated in the 547th meeting of the Board of Directors of National Bank PLC as the newly appointed Independent Director.Md. Akhter Hossain brings over 37 years of distinguished experience in Bangladesh's banking and financial sector. He began his career in 1988 as a Senior Officer at Agrani Bank PLC and went on to hold key leadership positions at Mercantile Bank PLC, Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC, and EXIM Bank PLC. During his career, he served as Managing Director (Interim Charge) of ...

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AGM of DBH: Shareholders approved 15% Cash Dividend

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The shareholders of DBH Finance PLC. approved 15% cash dividend for the year ending December 31, 2025, as proposed by the Board of Directors, says a press release.The approval was given at the 30th annual general meeting (AGM) of the company held recently by using the digital platform with its Chairman, Syed Moinuddin Ahmed in the chair. The meeting was attended by its Vice Chairman Professor Imran Rahman, and its directors Nazir Rahim Chowdhury, KhandkarManwarul Islam, Professor Nausheen Rahman, Managing Director & CEO Nasimul Baten, Company Secretary Jashim Uddin, FCS, as well as the general shareholders.While replying to the queries of the general shareholders, MD & CEO Nasimul Baten highlighted operational performances and the achievement of DBH with the lowest level of...

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BRAC Bank inaugurates Harinal Bazar Agent Banking Outlet in Gazipur

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BRAC Bank has expanded its financial footprint with the inauguration of a new Agent Banking Outlet at Harinal Bazar in Joydebpur, Gazipur.The outlet was inaugurated on June 18, 2026. This launch underscores the bank's commitment to driving financial inclusion by bringing secure, modern banking services closer to grassroots communities. With this outlet, the bank reaches the milestone of 1,117 Agent Banking Outlets nationwide.The inaugural ceremony was attended by distinguished local community leaders, valued customers, and bank officials. Representing BRAC Bank at the event were Mobarak Hossain, Regional Coordinator, Agent Banking; Ashraful Alam, Team Lead, Agent Banking (Gazipur Region); Mahitosh Sarker Mahim, Corporate Collection, Agent Banking; Mokshed Alam, Senior Manager, Corp...