BRAC Bank launches digital banking super-app

  Times Report BRAC Bank has launched Digital Banking Super App - Astha Lifestyle - For the first time in the Bangladesh banking industry, a press release said Thursday. With these features launched, the All Rounder Astha App will have its lifestyle solution for BRAC Bank customers for all day-in and day-out from

BRAC Bank launches ‘Borenno’ for SME customers

BRAC Bank has launched ‘Borenno’ for SME customers to provide comprehensive banking products and services designed specifically for SMEs, a press release said Tuesday. The proposition will bring SME customers under the umbrella of premium banking services, giving high-value customers unrestricted privileges and exclusive perks. Selim R. F. Hussain, MD

DOUR : Bangladeshi bankers run for a cause

Banking is all about serving the people. Bankers always strive to find ways to contribute to the economy, keep people’s savings safe, help them prosper and include them in the nation's development. However, they also have another role to play, the social role. They go beyond their banking duties, come

BRAC Bank donates to Ashrayan project

BRAC Bank has contributed fund to Ashrayan-2 Project of the government for construction of houses for homeless people, a press release said Tuesday. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina received Tk 4 crore from the bank director, Fahima Choudhury, at a ceremony at the Prime Minister’s Office in Dhaka on January 15,

BRAC Bank Agent Partner stands beside cold-stricken people

Inspired by the social welfare activities of BRAC Bank, an Agent Banking partner of the bank has come forward to give back to society at a time when people badly need help. BRAC Bank Agent Partner Wajed Ali in Keshabpur of Jashore district has distributed blankets among the disadvantaged people

BB, BRAC Bank to provide loans to farmers

Bangladesh Bank and BRAC Bank have signed an agreement to provide loans under refinancing facilities to the farmers, a press release said Saturday. BB has set up a fund titled ‘Refinance Scheme to ensure Food Security’ amounting to Tk 5,000 crore to be disbursed through the participating banks. Abdur Rouf

BRAC Bank gets maiden private sector financing from Jica

Japan International Cooperation Agency (Jica) on Thursday confirmed its first ever private sector financing in Bangladesh to Brac Bank. To honour its commitment to 3P Philosophy -- People, Planet and Prosperity -- and aiming, Brac Bank signed an agreement with Jica and another with Citibank NA for long-term loan facility totalling

BRAC Bank signs $50m loan deal with DEG

BRAC Bank Limited has signed a USD 50 million loan agreement with DEG (Deutsche Investitions-und EntwicklungsgesellschaftmbH) to support SMEs, a press release said Wednesday. DEG is a German development finance institution supporting private enterprises operating in developing and emerging-market countries. BRAC Bank will use these funds to provide loans to local micro,

BRAC Bank launches Astha Music

Astha, BRAC Bank’s banking app, is set to launch a music platform, Astha Music, a press release said Sunday. The new Astha Music feature will provide the Astha app users with more comprehensive lifestyle options. Shadhin Music and BRAC Bank have signed an agreement to provide music for Astha app

BRAC Bank holds meeting with remittance customers

BRAC Bank's Belkuchi Branch has recently organized a dialogue with customers who receive foreign remittances, a press release said Wednesday. The meeting was held at the Belkuchi branch premises. Sheikh Mohammad Zakir Hossain, Manager of the Belkuchi Branch, briefed the customers about the bank's Probashi products, savings and investment prospects,