Bank deposits slow in Feb, yet stay higher YoY at 10.43%
Bangladesh’s banking sector experienced a slight drop in deposit growth in February this year, yet it continues to maintain year-on-year growth driven by rising interest rates and remittance inflows. According to data from the central bank, total deposits reached a staggering Tk16.61 lakh crore in February, reflecting year-on-year growth of 10.43%, which is lower than the 10.57% growth rate in January but significantly higher than the 6.86% growth rate in the same month last year. Experts attribute this surge in deposits to a confluence of factors. A key driver is the recent increase in deposit rates. This makes saving more attractive, encouraging individuals and businesses to park their funds in banks. Bangladeshi expatriates sent remittances of more than $15 billion between July and February of the current fiscal year, which is 7.61% higher than the same period a year ago.
Source: https://www.tbsnews.net/economy/banking/bank-deposits-slow-feb-yet-stay-higher-yoy-1043-828886
Unimart offers special benefits to EBL cardholders
Eastern Bank cardholders will enjoy special benefits at Unimart Limited, one of the premium super shops of Bangladesh. M. Khorshed Anowar, deputy managing director and head of retail and SME banking, EBL, and Shahin Mahmud, chief operating officer, Unimart Ltd, signed a deal to this effect in the capital recently. Farzana Qader, senior manager, retail alliance of EBL, and H U M Mehedi Sajjad, head of brand and communication of Unimart Limited, were present among others.
Source: https://today.thefinancialexpress.com.bd/stock-corporate/unimart-offers-special-benefits-to-ebl-cardholders-1713285967
Mr. Shamim Uddin Ahmed new DMD of Agrani Bank
Mr. Shamim Uddin Ahmed has been promoted to Deputy Managing Director of Agrani Bank PLC as per a notification dated April 9 of the finance ministry’s Financial Institutions Division. Prior to the promotion, he served as general manager of the bank. Mr Ahmed started his career as a banker by joining Agrani Bank as a senior officer in 1993. He has served as head of various branches and corporate branches of Agrani Bank. He completed his Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree in statistics from Jahangirnagar University. Later, he obtained his MBA from Dhaka University. He has participated in seminars and workshops on banking at home and abroad.
Source: https://today.thefinancialexpress.com.bd/trade-market/shamim-new-dmd-of-agrani-bank-1713288809
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