bank merger

Sammilito Islami Bank gets final licence

The bank was created through the merger of five troubled Islamic banks

Shareholders lose around Tk 4,500cr

Shareholders of five shariah-based troubled lenders, which are being merged into a large Islamic bank, lost hundreds of crores as the central bank announced that the shares now carry no value.

Govt may consider compensating small shareholders: BB

The central bank governor says about the to-be-merged banks

Bad news for shareholders of to-be-merged banks

They will not get any share in the new bank

Proposal to merge five Islamic banks gets go-ahead

The five are: First Security, Union, Global Islami, Social Islami, and Exim

Shariah bank merger gains momentum

Merged lenders to be named United Islami Bank; ordinances on bank merger and depositor insurance to be placed at advisory council meeting today

Opinion / The promises and perils of a bank merger

Optimism regarding the merger of five struggling banks must be weighed against significant challenges.

Merger plan for five Islamic banks gets clearance

BB to appoint administrative teams

Working committee formed for bank merger

The interim government has formed an eight-member working committee to implement the merger of five Shariah-based banks.

September 30, 2025
September 30, 2025

The promises and perils of a bank merger

Optimism regarding the merger of five struggling banks must be weighed against significant challenges.

September 17, 2025
September 17, 2025

Merger plan for five Islamic banks gets clearance

BB to appoint administrative teams

September 10, 2025
September 10, 2025

Working committee formed for bank merger

The interim government has formed an eight-member working committee to implement the merger of five Shariah-based banks.

September 8, 2025
September 8, 2025

Largest Islamic bank in the making

The five banks slated for consolidation are First Security Islami Bank, Union Bank, Global Islami Bank, Social Islami Bank and Exim Bank.

April 23, 2024
April 23, 2024

Depositors’ money in merged banks will remain completely safe: BB

Accountholders of merged banks will be able to maintain their respective accounts as before

April 21, 2024
April 21, 2024

Bank mergers: All dimensions must be considered

In general, five issues need to be borne in mind when it comes to bank mergers in Bangladesh.

April 17, 2024
April 17, 2024

Hurried mergers may prove counterproductive

Has the process of planning bank mergers been truly voluntary?

April 7, 2024
April 7, 2024

Will bank mergers help?

The most recent bank merger proposal in Bangladesh reflects a pressing need for action due to Bangladesh Bank's determination to instill essential discipline and oversight in the financial sector, which is plagued by widespread irregularities.

March 12, 2024
March 12, 2024

Banks can voluntarily merge until December: Bangladesh Bank

After December, the central bank will take decision on merger, acquisition

February 14, 2024
February 14, 2024

Union Capital to merge with Prime Bank

Union Capital is going to merge with the Prime Bank as the central bank has approved the bid, according to BB officials.