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Agent banking network shrinks following Agrani Bank’s exit

Bangladesh's agent banking network contracted in terms of agents and outlets in the October-December quarter of 2025, mainly due to the closure of all agent banking activities of Agrani Bank PLC. However, deposits, loans and transaction values continued to record healthy growth, according to the latest data from Bangladesh Bank...

Nagad privatisation depends on new govt

Privatising Nagad, the provider of mobile financial services (MFS) under the postal department, largely depends on the decision and policy of the new government, Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Ahsan H Mansur has told the local coordinator of potential overseas investors. Once the policy is finalised, the process of bringing in...

Direct Dhaka-Malé-Dhaka flights of Maldivian Airlines resume Mar 12

Direct Dhaka- Malé-Dhaka flights of Maldivian Airlines will resume on March 12 this year, reinforcing air connectivity between the two friendly South Asian countries, according to a press release issued on Tuesday. Maldivian Airlines has already signed an agreement with its Bangladeshi General Sales Agent (GSA), Galaxy Aviation Services, to...

Walton unveils Argentina fan jersey

Walton has unveiled the fan jersey of the Argentina football team ahead of the upcoming 2026 FIFA Football World Cup. On the occasion, an event titled "Argentina Fan Jersey Unveiling Ceremony" was held at Walton Corporate Office in the capital on Monday, says a press release.Argentina's Ambassador to Dhaka Marcelo...

Trust Bank, Grameenphone join hands to accelerate digital transformation

Trust Bank PLC and Grameenphone have agreed to collaborate on digital transformation initiatives aimed at strengthening technological infrastructure and enhancing value-added customer experiences. The collaboration was formalised during a meeting held recently at Trust Bank's head office, where Ahsan Zaman Chowdhury, Managing Director & CEO of Trust Bank PLC, and...

EBL, POJF launch Sundarbans mangrove restoration initiative

Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has partnered with Prokriti O Jibon Foundation (POJF) to support Mangrove Restoration for Climate Resilience Project (MRCP) in the Sundarbans coastal belt, including Satkhira and nearby areas. To this end, EBL Managing Director Ali Reza Iftekhar handed over a cheque to POJF Chairman Muqeed Majumdar Babu...

Al-Arafah Islami Bank arranges training workshop on investment management

A three-day training course titled "Investment Management" began at the training institute (AIBTI) of Al-Arafah Islami Bank on Tuesday. Managing Director and CEO of the bank Mohd. Rafat Ullah Khan inaugurated the event as the chief guest. The programme was presided over by AIBTI Principal Md. Abdur Rahim Duary. The...