A.S & Associates 'stands out in Bangladesh’s legal landscape for its deep-rooted expertise in banking and finance, combined with a commercially pragmatic approach'. The team is well regarded for its strength in handling domestic and cross-border banking and finance mandates, including project finance, Islamic finance, and regulatory compliance cases. The 'pragmatic' practice head Ferdausur Rahman 'has an uncanny ability to navigate complex situations, offering clear, strategic advice that cuts through the noise'. Mohammad Hasan Habib is active in dispute resolution.

Spearheaded by A.B.M. Nasirud Doulah, who has an excellent reputation for handling prominent inbound investment transactions into Bangladesh, the group at Doulah & Doulah is very highly regarded for its expertise in advising on the full range of banking and finance matters. Cross-border transactions, syndicated financing, project finance, Islamic finance and export credit agency-backed financing are prominent in the team's workload. Amina Khatoon brings experience in advising on corporate finance.

The ‘proactive’ banking and finance team at Mahbub & Company routinely advises on traditional banking matters, with fintech work a growing area of instruction for the group. Practice head Saqeb Mahbub is a key contact for handling cryptocurrency regulatory cases. Rifat Rahman is active in the fintech space, as well as advising on disputes, foreign direct investments and cross-border corporate transactions.

At DFDL Bangladesh, the banking and finance practice is sought after for its strength in advising on cross-border transactions, project finance and regulatory compliance matters. Practice head Shahwar Nizam is 'highly commercial and experienced', with a solid track record in assisting clients in the telecoms, infrastructure and renewable energy sectors. Mahboob Aziz is a key contact for lenders, sponsors and export credit agencies, and Tarannum Tasnim has expertise in securities matters.

The nimble team at The Law Counsel is well versed in advising on a wide range of banking and finance matters. Under the collective leadership of Ehsan Siddiq and Imran Siddiq, the group has expertise in corporate finance, regulatory issues and Islamic finance; the department is well known for handling the Shariah aspects of transactions. Financial litigation is another core area of instruction for the team.