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Lending rate still high, deposit rate comes down
Posted by on Sun, Apr 13 2014 01:58 pm
The banks are still charging high interest on credit, although most of them have reduced the deposit rates, ending the rat race for accumulating funds.
BB eyes new project to back large, traditional export industries
Posted by on Sun, Apr 13 2014 12:51 pm
Bangladesh Bank plans to lend low-cost loans from its ‘Export Development Fund’ to big exporting industries,
BKB distributes Tk 4509cr loan
Posted by on Sun, Apr 13 2014 12:34 pm
Bangladesh Krishi Bank (BKB) has disbursed Tk 4509 crore as rural and agriculture loans to boost up agriculture production during nine months (July 2013 to March 2014) of the fiscal 2013-2014.
Prime Bank signs MoU with Bangkok Hospital
Posted by on Sun, Apr 13 2014 12:14 pm
Prime Bank Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bangkok Hospital and My Health at the bank’s head office in Dhaka recently.
The 14th Meeting of Trust Bank Shariah Supervisory Committee held
Posted by on Sat, Apr 12 2014 11:37 am
The 14th meeting of Shariah Supervisory Committee of Trust Bank Limited was held recently at Head Office of the Bank, reports by the authority.
Grameen Bank moves closer to govt's grip
Posted by on Sat, Apr 12 2014 11:05 am
The government has issued a rule that transfers the power to appoint members of Grameen Bank board from the microlender itself to Bangladesh Bank,
City Bank signs deal with Radisson Blu
Posted by on Sat, Apr 12 2014 10:58 am
City Bank signed a strategic partnership agreement with Radisson Blu Water Garden Hotel Dhaka at City Bank Centre in Dhaka recently.
World Bank projects 5.7pc growth for India in Fy 2014
Posted by on Sat, Apr 12 2014 10:43 am
The World Bank yesterday projected an economic growth rate of 5.7 per cent in fiscal year 2014 for India on the back of a more competitive exchange rate and many large investments going forward.
MTB okays 10pc dividend
Posted by on Sat, Apr 12 2014 10:36 am
Mutual Trust Bank Limited (MTB) has approved 10 percent stock dividend for its shareholders for the year 2013.
BRAC Bank declares cash, stock dividend
Posted by on Sat, Apr 12 2014 10:27 am
BRAC Bank Limited has announced 10 percent cash and 10 percent stock dividends (bonus shares) for its shareholders for the year 2013.