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Robi's Q2 profit edges up as revenue tops Tk 27b

Despite a challenging business environment, Robi Axiata reported a modest increase in second-quarter (Q2) profit, driven by strong data revenue growth, an expanding subscriber base and disciplined cost management.The country's second-largest mobile operator reported a profit after tax of Tk 2.63 billion for the April-June quarter of 2026, up 2.1...

Anis Ahmed elected EBL Chairman

The Board of Directors of Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has unanimously elected Anis Ahmed as the Chairman of the Bank, effective Monday. Prior to his election as chairman, he served as a member of the Board's Executive Committee (EC) and earlier as the chairman of the Risk Management Committee (RMC)...

Islami Bank doubles down on Bangla QR use

Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC has taken extensive preparations to support the nationwide roll-out of Bangla QR, positioning itself as one of the leading participants in Bangladesh's evolving digital payments ecosystem, the bank's top executive has said. "We've already completed the required system integration and enabled Bangla QR transactions through our...

Berger Paints' Q1 profit more than doubles on higher sales

Berger Paints Bangladesh more than doubled its profit in the first quarter (April-June) of 2026, driven by higher sales, strategic price adjustments and lower finance costs.Berger, the market leader in the paints industry in Bangladesh, posted a consolidated profit of Tk 1.81 billion for the April-June quarter, up from Tk...

MTB named 'Best Digital Bank' at Euromoney Awards

Mutual Trust Bank PLC (MTB) has been named 'Bangladesh's Best Digital Bank' at the prestigious Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026. This recognition highlights the bank's clear digital strategy, successful market execution, and commitment to expanding access to digital financial services.This award is a testament to MTB's continuous investments in modern...

UCB Investment signs deal with Confidence Infrastructure for proposed IPO

UCB Investment Limited (UCBIL) has recently signed an issue management agreement with Confidence Infrastructure PLC (CIPLC) at the corporate office of Confidence Infrastructure in Dhaka, to act as the issue manager for the company's proposed Initial Public Offer (IPO), says a press statement.Tanzim Alamgir, Managing Director & CEO of UCB...

Al-Arafah Islami Bank launches tree plantation programme

As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC has launched a month-long tree plantation programme at leading universities in the country. The programme was recently inaugurated at the University of Chittagong premises with the slogan "Let's Beautify the Country Through Tree Plantation; Bangladesh Comes First", says...

TRUST BANK AGM APPROVES 13PC DIVIDEND

The 27th annual general meeting (AGM) of Trust Bank PLC was held on Tuesday on a digital platform. Maj General Mohd Hossain Al Morshed, Vice Chairman of the bank, presided over the meeting. Members of the board Brig Gen Md Shahadat Sikder, Brig Gen Shams Mohammad Mamun, Brig Gen Md...

Hossain Sadat appointed BSEC commissioner

Hossain Sadat has been appointed as a commissioner of the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) for a four-year term, completing the five-member commission headed by Chairman Masud Khan.A government notification issued on Tuesday said Mr Sadat was appointed under Section 5 of the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission Act,...

BSEC seeks explanation from DSE over Monarch Holdings registration renewal

Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has sought a formal explanation from the Dhaka Stock Exchange PLC (DSE) regarding its failure to provide a definitive regulatory recommendation for the registration renewal of Monarch Holdings Limited.The decision was reached during the 1022nd commission meeting held on Tuesday, presided over by BSEC...