Bangladesh news and trends

Bangladesh’s The Social Loan Company Expands to Nigeria
Fintech Investments // October 31, 2022

The Social Loan Company (TSLC), a digital-first lender founded in Bangladesh, announced Monday (Oct. 31) that it is launching its platform in Africa for the first time thanks to two partnerships in Nigeria. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

FinTech Think Big Solutions Offers TREDX Digital Factoring Platform
B2B Payments // July 31, 2022

Bangladesh-based FinTech Think Big Solutions now offers a digital factoring platform to provide financing solutions for smaller businesses, a news report said Sunday (July 31). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Bangladesh’s BRAC Bank Offers Real-Time Cash Deposits
Cash // May 08, 2022

BRAC Bank has debuted its Real-Time Cash Deposit Machine to let customers deposit cash any time, a company press release says. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Bangladesh’s Jarafa Launches eCommerce Marketplace
eCommerce // April 18, 2022

Jarafa has launched its reseller and wholesaler marketplace, the Bangladesh eCommerce company said in a news release Monday (April 18). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Interviews & Exclusives
SWIFT On Cybercrime’s Evolution Post-Bangladesh Bank Heist

April 11, 2019
Three years after fraudsters made off with $101 million from a Bangladesh bank, cyber threats have evolved, according to a new report by SWIFT.  The bad guys wait quietly for weeks and months and then strike. They're also trying to sneak under the radar with lower-value transactions, according to the findings

SWIFT Too Slow On Security Risks?

August 18, 2016
Small banks may have proven to be a security risk for SWIFT, but a new report quotes current and former executives who say too little was done too late, despite...

Quick Reads
ShopUp Raises $30M to Streamline B2B Commerce in Bangladesh

February 02, 2023
ShopUp has raised $30 million to expand its B2B commerce platform in Bangladesh. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications […]

Bangladesh’s The Social Loan Company Expands to Nigeria

October 31, 2022
The Social Loan Company (TSLC), a digital-first lender founded in Bangladesh, announced Monday (Oct. 31) that it is launching its platform in Africa for the first time thanks to two...

Bangladesh’s BRAC Bank Offers Real-Time Cash Deposits

May 08, 2022
BRAC Bank has debuted its Real-Time Cash Deposit Machine to let customers deposit cash any time, a company press release says. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

MoneyGram, bKash to Enable Real-Time Payments for 55M Users

November 18, 2021
Digital P2P payments provider MoneyGram International, Inc. has integrated with Bangladesh mobile financial service bKash to enable more than 55 million bKash users to receive funds in real-time from around...