Standard Chartered Bank has been named the “Best Foreign Commercial Bank in Bangladesh 2012” by FianaceAsia, a leading financial publication in the region for the fourth consecutive year. The bank received this prestigious award as part of FinanceAsia 2012 Country Awards for Achievement, says a ...

Al-Arafah Islami Bank Limited organised its 228th board meeting at the bank premises in Dhaka Tuesday. Badiur Rahman, Chairman of board of directors of the bank, presided over the meeting, said a press release.

A day-long workshop on “Green Banking” was held for the branch managers of Prime Bank Limited. Prime Bank HR Training and Development Centre organised the workshop in Dhaka Wednesday, said a press release.

Mohammad Shamsul Islam was recently promoted to Deputy Mana-ging Dire ctor (DMD) of Agrani Bank Limited. Prior to his promotion, Shamsul was General Manager of the bank, said a press release.

Janata Bank is looking for Tk 18 billion as operating profit in 2012 after earning Tk15.72 billion in 2011, the 5th Annual General Meeting of the bank revealed the figures Tuesday.

Social Islami Bank Limited organized a workshop on ‘Remittance Payment Capabilities and Exchanging Service Standards’ at the bank’s Corporate Office in Dhaka recently.

Bangladesh Krishi Bank (BKB) organised a discussion meeting marking the 37th death anniversary and National Mourning Day of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at the bank’s head office in Dhaka recently.

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The Bangladesh Bank (BB) earned net profit worth Tk 34.8 billion in the immediate-past financial year (FY), according to the financial reports.

Standard Chartered Bank has recently been named the “Best Foreign Commercial Bank in Bangladesh 2012” by FianaceAsia, a financial publication in the region.