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BB governor for quality customer service
Posted by Wed, Sep 25 2013 12:08 pm
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DHAKA, SEPT 24: Bangladesh Bank governor Dr. Atiur Rahman on Tuesday called upon all banks to provide quality services of the customer aiming to enhance the clients’ interest protection.
Both customer and banks can attain a win-win situation through providing standard services to the clients, sa...
A year on, but no headway in ACC’s probe into BASIC Bank
Posted by Wed, Sep 25 2013 11:49 am
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The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) is yet to make any progress in its investigation into the alleged Tk 3,500 crore-scam at state-run BASIC Bank, launched in October last year.
“The inquiry into the scams of Bismillah Towels Group has been given priority. After completion of this investigation...
BB cuts cost of credit for onion import
Posted by Wed, Sep 25 2013 11:38 am
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The central bank yesterday asked all banks not to charge more than 12 percent on credit for onion import in an effort to ensure adequate supply and keep the prices of the cooking item stable.
Banks, in some cases, were charging more than 14 percent for such imports, Bangladesh Bank officials sai...
RAKUB launches school banking in Dinajpur
Posted by Wed, Sep 25 2013 11:13 am
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Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank (RAKUB) launched the school banking account for the students at a function at Dinajpur Zilla School Auditorium in Dinajpur on Monday.Md Mofazzal Husain, Managing Director of RAKUB, inaugurated the school banking account as chief guest, said a press release.
Islami Bank opens ‘Mudaraba Mohor Savings Account’
Posted by Wed, Sep 25 2013 11:03 am
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Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited (IBBL) has introduced a deposit scheme titled ‘Mudaraba Mohor Savings Account’ in a bid to creating awareness among the Muslims for complying with the fundamental rights as per the guidance of Islamic Shariah.
Bangladesh Bank Governor gets ‘C’
Posted by Tue, Sep 24 2013 11:43 am
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Global Finance’s latest report rates three central bank chiefs “A”
Global Finance magazine has named the heads of the central banks of Malaysia, the Philippines and Taiwan as the World’s Best Central Bankers over the past year.
Jamuna Bank opens Khulna branch
Posted by Tue, Sep 24 2013 11:30 am
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Jamuna Bank Limited has recently inaugurated its 84th branch in Khulna.
Country receives $2.25b remittance in two months
Posted by Tue, Sep 24 2013 11:10 am
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DHAKA, SEPt 23: Bangladeshis living and working abroad sent home $2.25 billion in the first two months of the current fiscal, the country's central bank data showed Monday.
Bankers urged to remain cautious about financing
Posted by Tue, Sep 24 2013 10:29 am
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Bangladesh Bank governor Dr. Atiur Rahman called upon the country’s banking sector to remain cautious in financing different stakeholders as reckless steps in financing would promote terrorism and militancy.
DBBL to launch agent banking services soon
Posted by Tue, Sep 24 2013 10:01 am
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Dutch-Bangla Bank (DBBL) will soon launch “Agent Banking Services” using an Agent Banking System (ABS) for providing banking services to another segment of customers who cannot write and sign, and does not possess any mobile phone.