BGCB unveils its official logo in Dhaka on Wednesday

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11 November, 2020, 11:50 pm
Last modified: 12 November, 2020, 05:04 pm
Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi and Member of Parliament (MP) Morshed Alam officially unveiled the bank’s logo during the ceremony

The newly launched Bengal Commercial Bank (BGCB) unveiled its official logo at its unveiling ceremony on Wednesday evening at Hotel Radisson Blu in Dhaka.

Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi and Member of Parliament (MP) Morshed Alam officially unveiled the bank's logo during the ceremony, said a press release issued by Bengal Commercial Bank.

FBCCI President Sheikh Fazle Fahim, Chairman of BGCB Md Jasim Uddin, Vice Chairmen of the bank Mahbubul Alam and Engr. Ghulam Mohammed Alomgir, Managing Director & CEO of the bank Tarik Morshed along with members of the Board of Directors were present during the logo unveiling ceremony.

During his welcome address, BGCB's Managing Director and CEO Tariq Morshed informed that around 50 to 55% of the people in Bangladesh are out of the banking service till now.

In addition to corporate banking, the main goal of Bengal Commercial Bank is to provide specialized banking services to micro and small business enterprises and entrepreneurs across the country, the release said

Moreover, BGCB aims to uphold the interest of the account holders and depositors by ensuring that the deposits are channelled in meaningful investment project with viable returns.

In his address, the chairman of Bengal Commercial Bank Md. Jashim Uddin highlighted that as a sixth-generation bank and the youngest banking institution in the country, Bengal Commercial Bank main goal is to establish its position as a customer-friendly digital bank, the release said.

The chairman mentioned that the bank will ensure that the banking service is delivered to the customer's doorstep, reducing the need for the customer to come to the bank.

He further emphasizes on the essential financial support required in the beginning of a business's journey as a start-up towards growth. in this purview, Bengal Commercial Bank wants to stand in support to such enterprises.

In view of the challenges of the banking sector and diminishing public confidence, the bank will strongly look to rebuild and gain back that confidence, the release added.

Furthermore, based on the good reputation of the entrepreneurs of the bank, besides large and corporate organizations, the bank will also work with micro, small and medium enterprises.

At the closing of the event, the vote of thanks was made by the Vice Chairman of the Bank Mahbubul Alam, CIP.

Bengal Commercial Bank Limited is a newly approved commercial bank in Bangladesh. It is about to launch its operations as the 60th bank of the country.

On February 09, 2020 – Bangladesh Bank gave its final approval to the bank at its 402nd Board meeting. The total number of entrepreneurs in the bank is 24.

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