Tag: BRAC

BRAC Bank Inaugurates Sub-Branch in Mahiganj, Rangpur

- Times Report -

BRAC Bank has opened a new sub-branch at Mahiganj in Rangpur. BRAC Bank’s most modern services will bring a new opportunity for business and individual customers of economically vibrant location at Mahiganj under Rangpur City Corporation. Syed Abdul Momen, Deputy Managing Director & Head of SME Banking, BRAC Bank, formally inaugurated the

BRAC Bank’s shareholders approve dividend

- Times Report -

The Shareholders of BRAC Bank Limited have approved a 15% dividend – 7.50% in cash and 7.50% in stock, for the year 2022, a press release said on Wednesday. The approval came at the 24th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on a virtual platform on May 31, 2023. A significant

BRAC Bank Astha users to enjoy free Hoichoi subscription

- Times Report -

BRAC Bank Limited has partnered with Hoichoi Technologies Bangladesh Limited to provide free OTT subscriptions to its digital banking app ‘Astha’ users, a press release said on Thursday. The signing ceremony took place at BRAC Bank's Head Office in Dhaka on May 22, 2023 with Mahiul Islam, Head of Retail Banking,

BRAC Bank introduce free e-books

- Times Report -

BRAC Bank has introduced a new e-book platform within its digital banking app called 'Astha', catering to its users' a press release said on Tuesday. As part of the agreement, 'Astha' users will have free access to premium subscriptions of e-books and audiobook content from the 'Boighor' platform (http://boighor.com). This

BRAC resets program aimed at empowering adolescent girls in Africa

- Naureen Hossain, IPS -

BRAC’s Empowerment and Livelihood Program (ELA) has benefitted tens of thousands of girls, and its recently released report shows an organization willing to adapt to the circumstances to continue to ensure adolescent girls and young women receive meaningful sexual and reproductive health rights support. The report titled Adolescent Empowerment at a

SCB signs deal with BRAC

- Times Report -

Standard Chartered Bangladesh (SCB) has recently inked an agreement with BRAC to enable digital collection and payment processes for 2,800 microfinance branch offices across BRAC’s footprint, a press release said Thursday. This project is a collaborative initiative between BRAC and Standard Chartered and provides BRAC with a first-of-its-kind solution suited to

SAPLING to hold regional dialogue on resilient food systems

- Times Report -

The South Asian Policy Leadership for Improved Nutrition and Growth (SAPLING), a multi-stakeholder platform, will organise regional discussions in Dhaka, Kathmandu, and New Delhi – aiming at strengthening regional collaboration and generating consensus for resilient food systems for nutrition across South Asia. The first event will happen on 1 December 2022

BRAC bank signs deal with Bogura TTC

- Times Report -

BRAC Bank has recently signed an agreement with Bogura Technical Training Center (TTC) to provide agent banking services in the area, a press release said Friday. Under this deal, the students of Bogura Technical Training Center can now pay admission and other fees through BRAC Bank's Agent Banking channel. BRAC

BRAC Bank gets ‘AAA’ from CRAB

- Times Report -

Credit Rating Agency of Bangladesh (CRAB) - has assigned ‘AAA’ to BRAC Bank with ‘Stable’ outlook. ‘AAA’ is the highest issuer credit rating assigned by CRAB, a press release said Saturday. The rating is a testament to the fact that the bank is stable and has the capacity to meet

Wander Woman to provide benefits to BRAC Bank’s TARA customers

- Times Report -

BRAC Bank has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Wander Woman to provide exclusive benefits to BRAC Bank’s TARA customers at the bank’s Head office on 4 August, 2022, a press release said Saturday. This agreement will enable TARA debit and credit cardholders to enjoy 1 free travel consultation service