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List of Commercial Banks in Bangladesh

Published by Gbaf News

Posted on April 19, 2013

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· Last updated: September 24, 2024

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1 AB Bank Limited

Overview of Commercial Banks in Bangladesh

2 Agrani Bank Limited

List of Islamic Banking Institutions

3 Al-Arafah Islami Bank Limited

Foreign Commercial Banks Operating in Bangladesh

4 Al-Falah Bank in Bangladesh

Complete List of Domestic Banks

5 Bangladesh Commerce Bank Limited
6 Bangladesh Development Bank Limited
7 Bangladesh Krishi Bank
8 Bangladesh Shilpa Bank
9 Bangladesh Shilpa Rin Sangstha
10 Bank Asia Limited
11 BASIC Bank Limited
12 BRAC Bank Limited
13 Citibank N.A
14 Commercial Bank of Ceylon Limited
15 Dhaka Bank Limited
16 Dutch-Bangla Bank Limited
17 Eastern Bank Limited
18 EXIM Bank Limited
19 First Security Islami Bank Limited
20 Habib Bank Ltd.
21 ICB Islamic Bank Ltd.
22 IFIC Bank Limited
23 Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd
24 Jamuna Bank Ltd
25 Janata Bank Limited
26 Mercantile Bank Limited
27 Mutual Trust Bank Limited
28 National Bank Limited
29 National Bank of Pakistan
30 National Credit & Commerce Bank Ltd
31 One Bank Limited
32 Premier Bank Limited
33 Prime Bank Ltd
34 Pubali Bank Limited
35 Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank
36 Rupali Bank Limited
37 Shahjalal Bank Limited
38 Social Islami Bank Ltd
39 Sonali Bank Limited
40 Southeast Bank Limited
41 Standard Bank Limited
42 Standard Chartered Bank
43 State Bank of India
44 The City Bank Ltd.
45 The HSBC Bank
46 Trust Bank Limited
47 United Commercial Bank Limited -UCBL
48 Uttara Bank Limited
49 Woori Bank

Key Takeaways

  • Bangladesh’s banking sector includes state‑owned, private local, and foreign commercial banks.
  • As of 2025–2026, there are approximately 59 commercial banks: around 41 private, 8 state‑owned, and 9 foreign.
  • Bangladesh Bank regulates all commercial banks under the Bank Company Act and maintains sector stability.
  • Prominent institutions include Sonali Bank among state‑owned and BRAC Bank among private banks, with Citibank and HSBC among foreign players.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many commercial banks operate in Bangladesh?
As of 2025, there are approximately 59 commercial banks, including around 41 private, 8 state‑owned, and 9 foreign banks.
Who regulates commercial banks in Bangladesh?
Bangladesh Bank, the central bank, regulates all commercial banks under the Bank Company Act.
Which are some major state‑owned and private commercial banks?
Sonali Bank is the largest state‑owned commercial bank; among private banks, BRAC Bank and Islami Bank Bangladesh are prominent.
Are there foreign bank branches operating in Bangladesh?
Yes, nine foreign commercial banks operate branches in Bangladesh, including Citibank, HSBC, and Commercial Bank of Ceylon.

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