Latest Press Releases
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Sep 15, 2021
রানার ট্রেডিং গ্রাহকদের সহজ অর্থায়ন করবে ব্র্যাক ব্যাংক -
Sep 12, 2021
BRAC Bank, Green Delta Insurance to assist livestock farmers with microinsurance -
Sep 8, 2021
Mastercard and BRAC Bank Launch ‘Mastercard TARA World’ Credit Card the First-Ever Super Premium World Credit Card Exclusively for Women -
Aug 31, 2021
BRAC Bank planted trees to observe the National Mourning Day -
Aug 28, 2021
Moody’s reaffirmed highest rating for BRAC Bank, upgrades outlook -
Aug 25, 2021
BRAC Bank employees raise 1.65 crore for Dakchhe Abar Desh -
Aug 23, 2021
Banks and MFIs should achieve financial inclusion together: speakers at a BRAC Bank webinar -
Aug 17, 2021
H1’21 Financials - BRAC Bank regains business momentum and posts strong results in the first half of 2021 - BRAC Bank registered a Net Profit after Tax (NPAT) of BDT 285 crore on a standalone basis and an NPAT of BDT 215 crore on a consolidated basis, i. e. With all its subsidiaries.
- Cost to Income ratio improves to 51 per cent;
- 3.6 per cent NPL with a credit coverage of 138 per cent;
- Improved ROE (12.15 per cent) and ROA (1.44 per cent);
- Earnings per Share (EPS) stood at BDT 2.04 on a standalone basis and BDT 1.85 on a consolidated basis;
- Net Asset Value (NAV) per share stood at BDT 33.59 on a standalone basis and BDT 34.73 on a consolidated basis;
- Consolidated CRAR is 15 per cent for H1’21, the highest Tier-1 capital ratio in the industry. The Bank’s standalone CRAR, at 14.94 per cent, is also well above the 12.5 per cent regulatory requirements.
- একক ভিত্তিতে ব্র্যাক ব্যাংকের কর-পরবর্তী মুনাফা (এনপিএটি) হয়েছে ২৮৫ কোটি টাকা এবং সমন্বিত ভিত্তিতে (সহযোগী প্রতিষ্ঠানসহ) মুনাফা হয়েছে ২১৫ কোটি টাকা;
- ব্যাংকের খরচ-উপার্জনের অনুপাত (সিআইআর) উন্নীত হয়েছে ৫১ শতাংশে;
- ৩.৬ শতাংশ ননপারফর্মেন্স লোন বা ঋণ খেলাপী (এনপিএল) সহ ক্রেডিট কাভারেজ দাড়িয়েছে ১৩৮ শতাংশে;
- উন্নত রিটার্ন অন ইক্যুইটি (আরওই) ১২.১৫ শতাংশও এবং রিটার্ন অন অ্যাসেটস (আরওএ) ১.৪৪ শতাংশ;
- শেয়ার প্রতি আয় (ইপিএস) একক ভিত্তিতে ২.০৪ টাকা এবং সমন্বিত ভিত্তিতে ১.৮৫ টাকা;
- শেয়ার প্রতি নেট সম্পদ মূল্য (এনএভি) একক ভিত্তিতে দাড়িয়েছে ৩৩.৫৯ টাকা এবং সমন্বিত ভিত্তিতে ৩৪.৭৩ টাকা;
- ২০২১ সালের প্রথমার্ধে সমন্বিত মূলধন পর্যাপ্ততার অনুপাত (সিআরএআর) দাড়িয়েছে ১৫ শতাংশ, যা ব্যাংকিং খাতের সর্বোচ্চ স্তর-১ মূলধন অনুপাত। ব্যাংকের স্বতন্ত্র মূলধন পর্যাপ্ততার অনুপাত দাড়িয়েছে ১৪.৯৪ শতাংশে, যা নিয়ন্ত্রক কর্তৃপক্ষের প্রয়োজনীয় ১২.৫ শতাংশের উর্ধ্বে।
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Aug 16, 2021
BRAC Bank to observe National Mourning Day throughout August -
Aug 16, 2021
Bangladesh Bank rates BRAC Bank as one of the top 10 sustainable banks -
Aug 8, 2021
BRAC Bank wins UNCDF's Women Enterprise Recovery Fund -
Aug 2, 2021
BRAC Bank contributes 4.54cr in emergency food support -
Jul 29, 2021
Winners of BRAC Bank ‘Uddokta 101’ named -
Jul 26, 2021
BRAC Bank achieves international data security certification -
Jul 24, 2021
BRAC Bank gets a new homegrown DMD -
Jul 17, 2021
BRAC Bank provides food support to Mehmankhana -
Jul 13, 2021
Cricketer Morshed's unwavering trust in himself -
Jul 10, 2021
BRAC Bank opens new branch at Karwan Bazar -
Jul 5, 2021
BRAC Bank CAREERtalk: inspiring students to leading the change -
Jul 1, 2021
BRAC Bank pioneers to join NBR’s online VAT payment system through API connectivity -
Jun 27, 2021
BRAC Bank to hire third gender and persons with special needs -
Jun 24, 2021
BRAC Bank welcomes Moinul as new DMD and CAMLCO -
Jun 22, 2021
BRAC Bank partners with 5 new remittance exchange companies -
Jun 20, 2021
BRAC Bank Uttara Branch moves to a new location -
Jun 15, 2021
Agent Banking - BRAC Bank launches 31 more outlets in 26 districts -
Jun 8, 2021
BRAC Bank introduces Mukti Account. 'No Interest-No Fee' -
Jun 6, 2021
BRAC Bank relocates Shyamoli Branch -
Jun 2, 2021
BRAC Bank to provide banking services dedicated to EU -
May 31, 2021
BRAC Bank launches 'Prothom Account' for the potential SMEs -
May 29, 2021
BRAC Bank shareholders approve 15% dividend at 22nd AGM -
May 27, 2021
BRAC Bank reports BDT 141 crore profit after tax in Q1’21 exhibiting 31% year on year growth despite challenges - BRAC Bank registered a Net Profit After-Tax (NPAT) of BDT 141 crore with a YoY (year on year) growth of 31 per cent on standalone basis and an NPAT of BDT 109 crore with YoY growth of 44 per cent on consolidated basis, i.e. with all its subsidiaries.
- Earnings Per Share (EPS) stood at BDT 1.06 on a standalone basis and BDT 0.93 on a consolidated basis.
- Customer Deposits grew by 4per cent YoY while the CASA mix improved from 43 per cent to 55 per cent reflecting a successful deposit mobilization and interest rate management strategy.
- BBL was very cautious in growing its customer loan portfolio in pandemic years with a 0.4 per cent YoY net growth. While SME lending grew well at 18 per cent YoY, Retail lending picking up in Q1’21 and the Bank was very selective in growing loans in the Corporate, Commercial business.
- Compression in interest margin continued throughout the entire banking industry after the introduction of lending rate cap at 9 per cent in April 2020. Despite this, BRAC Bank ended the first quarter with a spread of 4.8 per cent with better Cost of Deposit Management.
- The Bank’s Treasury Division performed very strongly and helped recover most of the interest income lost from subdued customer lending and lower lending rates. Investment income from government securities more than doubled YoY during Q1’21.
- BRAC Bank’s stand-alone Cost to Income Ratio (CIR) improved by 6 per cent YoY standing at 50 per cent as at Q1’21, while the Consolidated Entities’ CIR stood at 65 per cent, improving by 4 per cent YoY.
- In Q1’21, the Return on Equity (RoE) and Return on Assets (RoA) were :
- Standalone BRAC Bank : RoE 12.05 per cent , RoA 1.43 per cent
- Consolidated Entity : RoE 10.22 per cent, RoA 1.09 per cent
- The Bank’s Q1’21 Non-Performing Loan (NPL) ratio was 4.4 per cent, up by 0.6 per cent YoY, while the NPL coverage ratio improved to 119 per cent to build a reserves against potential bad debt challenges arising out of the pandemic. This is easily one of the highest NPL coverage ratios in the Bangladesh banking industry.
- BBL reported a consolidated Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) of 15.12 per cent for Q1’21 with 95 per cent Tier-1 Capital, the highest Tier-1 capital ratio in the industry. The Bank’s standalone CAR, at 14.65 per cent, is also well above the 12.5 per cent regulatory requirements.
- The net asset value (NAV) per share, as at March 2021, stood at BDT 36.24 on a consolidated basis and at BDT 35.04 on a standalone basis.
- GKK wfwˇZ eQi c«wZ 31 kZvsk c«e…w× wb‡q 141 ‡KvwU UvKv Ges mgwš^Z wfwˇZ eQi c«wZ 44% c«e…w× wb‡q 109 ‡KvwU UvKvi Ki cieZ©x ‡bU gybvdv (GbwcGwU) wbeÜb K‡i‡Q eª¨vK e¨vsK|
- ‡kqvi c«wZ Avq (BwcGm) wQj GKK wfwˇZ 1.06 UvKv Ges mgwš^Z wfwˇZ 0.93 UvKv|
- M«vnK AvgvbZ eQi c«wZ ‡e‡o‡Q 4 kZvsk Ges AvgvbZ wgk«Y (Kvmv) 43 kZvsk ‡_‡K 55 kZvs‡k DbœZ n‡q‡Q hv mdj AvgvbZ e¨e¯’vcbv Ges my‡`i nvi cwiPvjbvi ‡KŠkj‡K c«wZdwjZ K‡i|
- gnvgvwi PjvKvjxb ‡ek mZK©Zv Aej¤^b Kivq eQi c«wZ M«vnK FY c«e…w× n‡q‡Q 0.4 kZvsk| GmGgB FY c«e…w× wQ‡jv 18 kZvsk; c«_g c«vwš—‡K wi‡UBj FY D‡jL‡hvM¨ nv‡i e…w× ‡c‡jI K‡c©v‡iU I Kgvwk©qvj FY c«`v‡bi ‡¶‡Î mZK©Zv Ae¨vnZ iv‡L eª¨vK e¨vsK|
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- c«_g c«vwš—‡K wiUvb© Ab BK¨yBwU (AviIB) Ges wiUvb© Ab A¨v‡mUm (AviIG) wQ‡jvt
- GKK wn‡m‡et AviIB 12.05 kZvsk, AviIG 1.43 kZvsk
- mgwš^Z wfwˇZt AviIB 10.22 kZvsk, AviIG 1.09 kZvsk
- c«_g c«vwš—‡K e¨vs‡Ki bb-cvidwg©s ‡jvb (GbwcGj) AbycvZ wQ‡jv 4.4 kZvsk, hv eQi c«wZ wn‡m‡e 0.6 kZvsk ‡ewk| gnvgvwi ‡_‡K D™¢~Z m¤¢ve¨ SyuwKc~Y© FY msµvš— P¨v‡jÄ ‡gvKv‡ejvi Rb¨ e¨vs‡Ki GbwcGj Kfv‡iR AbycvZ 119 kZvs‡k DbœxZ Kiv n‡qwQj| evsjv‡`‡ki e¨vswKs wk‡í GwU Ab¨Zg D”P GbwcGj Kfv‡iR AbycvZ|
- 2021-Gi c«_g c«vwš—K ‡k‡l mgwš^Z g~jab ch©vßZvi AbycvZ (wmGAvi) wi‡cvU© Kiv n‡q‡Q 15.12 kZvsk hvi 95 kZvskB wQj wUqvi-1 g~jab, ‡`‡ki e¨vswKs Lv‡Z m‡e©v”P| e¨vs‡Ki GKK wfwˇZ g~jab ch©vßZvi AbycvZ wQ‡jv 14.56 kZvsk, hv wbqš¿K ms¯’v wb`©wkZ 12.5 kZvsk ‡_‡K ‡ek Ic‡i|
- gvP© 2021 ch©š— mgwš^Z wfwˇZ e¨vs‡Ki ‡kqvi c«wZ ‡bU A¨v‡mU f¨vjy (GbGwf) wQ‡jv 36.24 UvKv Ges GKK wfwˇZ wQ‡jv 35.04 UvKv|
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May 18, 2021
BRAC Bank to facilitate banking for Frobel Academy -
May 1, 2021
BRAC Bank contributes BDT 5 crores to PM Relief Fund -
Apr 26, 2021
Ramadan offers for BRAC Bank's cardholders -
Apr 25, 2021
'Uddokta 101' - country’s first accelerator programme in the banking sector -
Apr 21, 2021
BRAC Bank safeguards against pandemic related uncertainties with large provisions and reports BDT 454 crore profit after tax in 2020 - BRAC Bank Ltd. (BBL) registered a Net Profit After Tax (NPAT) of BDT 454 crore on a standalone basis and an NPAT of BDT 403 crore on a consolidated basis, i.e. with all its subsidiaries.
- BBL’s Earnings Per Share (EPS) stood at BDT 3.42 on a standalone basis and BDT 3.33 on a consolidated basis.
- The bank’s Board of Directors has recommended a 10 per cent cash dividend and 5 per cent stock dividend for formal adoption at the bank’s Annual General Meeting, which is scheduled to be held on May 27th, 2021.
- BBL’s customer deposits grew by 9 per cent YoY (year on year) while the CASA mix improved from 43 per cent to 55 per cent reflecting a successful deposit mobilization and interest rate management strategy.
- BBL was very cautious in growing its customer loan portfolio in 2020 with a 3 per cent YoY net growth. Customer lending started the year strongly but was then impacted by the pandemic. While SME lending grew well at 17 per cent YoY, the Bank was very selective in growing loans in corporate, commercial and retail banking.
- In 2020, the entire Bangladesh Banking Sector experienced a significant reduction in Net Interest Income from customer loans with the Central Bank imposing a 9 per cent lending rate cap with effect from April 2020. Despite this, BRAC Bank ended the year with a Net Interest Margin of 4.6 per cent.
- The bank’s Treasury Division performed very strongly and helped recover most of the interest income lost from subdued customer lending and lower lending rates. Investment income from government securities grew 53 per cent YoY.
- Despite incurring costs of BDT 24 Crore in COVID-19 related Health and Safety measures and Central Bank prescribed allowances for staff working during the pandemic, the bank managed to keep a tight rein on Operating Costs. BRAC Bank’s standalone Cost to Income Ratio (CIR) ended in 2020 at 58 per cent, while the Consolidated Entities’ CIR ratio stood at 71 per cent.
- In 2020, the Return on Equity (RoE) and Return on Assets (RoA) were :
- Standalone BRAC Bank: RoE - 10.58 per cent, RoA – 1.18 per cent
- Consolidated Entitiy: RoE - 9.9 per cent, RoA – 1.01 per cent
- The bank’s 2020 Non-Performing Loan (NPL) ratio dropped to 2.9 per cent, reflecting regulatory forbearance, while the NPL coverage ratio was enhanced to 171 per cent to build reserves against potential bad debt challenges arising out of the pandemic. It is one of the highest NPL coverage ratios in the Bangladesh banking industry.
- BBL reported a consolidated Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) of 15.13 per cent for 2020 with 92 per cent Tier-1 Capital, the highest Tier-1 capital ratio in the industry. The Bank’s standalone CAR, at 14.55 per cent, is also well above the 12.5 per cent regulatory requirements.
- The net asset value (NAV) per share, as of December 2020, stood at BDT 36.63 on a consolidated basis and at BDT 35.41 on a standalone basis.
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- ‡kqvi c«wZ Avq (BwcGm) `vuwq‡q‡Q GKK wfwˇZ 3.42 UvKvq I mgwš^Z wfwˇZ 3.33 UvKvq|
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- 2020 mv‡j e¨vs‡Ki wiUvb© Ab BK¨yBwU (AviIB) Ges wiUvb© Ab A¨v‡mUm (AviIG) wQjt
- GKK wfwˇZt AviIB 10.58 kZvsk; AviIG 1.18 kZvsk
- mgwš^Z wfwˇZt AviIB 9.9 kZvsk; AviIG 1.01 kZvsk
- 2020 mv‡j e¨vs‡Ki bb-cvidwg©s ‡jvb (GbwcGj) AbycvZ n«vm ‡c‡q 2.9 kZvs‡k `vuwo‡q‡Q, hv wbqš¿K ms¯’vi mwnòy bxwZi c«wZdjb| gnvgvwi ‡_‡K D™¢~Z m¤¢ve¨ SyuwKc~Y© FY msµvš— P¨v‡jÄ ‡gvKv‡ejvi Rb¨ e¨vs‡Ki GbwcGj Kfv‡iR AbycvZ 171 kZvs‡k DbœxZ Kiv n‡qwQj| evsjv‡`‡ki e¨vswKs wk‡í GwU Ab¨Zg D”P GbwcGj Kfv‡iR AbycvZ|
- 2020 mv‡j mgwš^Z g~jab ch©vßZvi AbycvZ (wmGAvi) wi‡cvU© Kiv n‡q‡Q 15.13 kZvskI hvi 92 kZvskB wQ‡jv wUqvi-1 g~jab hv ‡`‡ki e¨vswKs Lv‡Z m‡e©v”P wUqvi-1 g~jab AbycvZ| e¨vs‡Ki GKK wmGAvi wQ‡jv 14.55 kZvsk, hv wbqš¿K ms¯’v wb‡`©wkZ 12.5 kZvs‡ki ‡ek Ic‡i|
- wW‡m¤^i 2020 ch©š— mgwš^Z wfwˇZ e¨vs‡Ki ‡kqvi c«wZ ‡bU A¨v‡mU f¨vjy (GbGwf) wQ‡jv 36.63 UvKv, hv GKK wfwˇZ wQ‡jv 35.41 UvKv|
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Apr 6, 2021
BRAC Bank sensitizes its people on gender prejudices -
Mar 28, 2021
BRAC Bank contributes to PM's Ashrayan Project -
Mar 22, 2021
BRAC Bank introduces 'Swipe Load' for POS merchants -
Mar 15, 2021
BRAC Bank inspires women with ‘Amrao’ -
Mar 13, 2021
BRAC Bank to provide custodial services to CWT Asset Management Company -
Mar 10, 2021
BRAC Bank, DU to launch Entrepreneur Accelerator Programme 'Uddokta 101' -
Mar 8, 2021
BRAC Bank organizes training on ‘Prevention of Trade-based Money Laundering -
Mar 6, 2021
BRAC Bank offers exclusive Auto Loan with 25 renowned car vendors -
Mar 2, 2021
BRAC Bank to facilitate BB's Tk. 1,000 crore Technology Development and Upgradation Refinance Fund -
Feb 27, 2021
BRAC Bank wins ICMAB Best Corporate Award -
Feb 25, 2021
BRAC Bank offers exclusive home loan with 37 renowned developers -
Feb 22, 2021
BRAC Bank to facilitate overseas study with Total Student Care -
Feb 19, 2021
BRAC Bank offers discounts on February book purchase -
Feb 18, 2021
Moody’s upgrades BRAC Bank's Rating – Highest in Bangladesh -
Feb 10, 2021
BRAC Bank recognizes its COVID-19 heroes -
Feb 8, 2021
BRAC Bank to collect sales proceeds of Asian Paints -
Feb 4, 2021
BRAC Bank credit cardholders to get discount at Star Cineplex and Sayeman Beach Resort -
Jan 27, 2021
Milestone: 500 Agent Banking Outlets -
Jan 26, 2021
BRAC Bank Agent Banking introduces ‘Uthan Boithok’ -
Jan 24, 2021
BRAC Bank Best in Corporate Governance: ICSB -
Jan 19, 2021
CMP hosts cybersecurity webinar for female bankers of BRAC Bank -
Jan 13, 2021
BRAC Bank becomes banking partner of Saimon Global -
Jan 11, 2021
Bangladesh Bank, BRAC Bank organize workshop on SME financing -
Jan 10, 2021
BRAC Bank celebrates CACT 'T-40' 2020-21 championship: defeats City Bank by 4 runs -
Jan 4, 2021
BRAC Bank to provide multiple digital banking services to ChaldalPay -
Jan 2, 2021
BRAC Bank appoints Akhteruddin Mahmood as the new Head of HR -
Dec 31, 2020
BRAC Bank launches 'Khamari' to support the cattle farmers -
Dec 29, 2020
BRAC Bank, Mir Ceramic sign Employee Banking agreement -
Dec 27, 2020
BRAC Bank excels in disbursing the stimulus package to CMSMEs -
Dec 24, 2020
BRAC Bank contributes 50,000 blankets to PM’s Relief Fund -
Dec 20, 2020
BRAC Bank to provide services to investors at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Industrial City -
Dec 13, 2020
BRAC Bank to increase access to digital financial channels for migrants and their families in Bangladesh -
Dec 10, 2020
BRAC Bank retains B+ long-term insurer rating with stable outlook from S&P -
Dec 8, 2020
BRAC Bank inks agreement with Asian Consumer Care (Pvt) Ltd. -
Dec 6, 2020
BRAC Bank holds annual fire drill -
Dec 2, 2020
BRAC Bank wins three awards from ICAB for its 2019 annual report -
Nov 30, 2020
BRAC Bank signs agreement with Uttara Motors -
Nov 29, 2020
BRAC Bank wins Excellence in POS Acquiring award from Mastercard -
Nov 26, 2020
BRAC Bank organizes workshop on “Revised Regulations for Airlines Remittance” -
Nov 18, 2020
Digital Healthcare Solutions to provide exclusive discounts for BRAC Bank TARA Customers -
Nov 16, 2020
BRAC Bank launches TARA Uddokta for women entrepreneurs -
Nov 15, 2020
PROBAHO: BRAC Bank’s exclusive financial package for BACCO members -
Nov 12, 2020
BRAC Bank introduces Golden Fixed Deposit for senior citizens -
Nov 9, 2020
BRAC Bank wins PMI Project Excellence Award -
Nov 4, 2020
BRAC Bank launches study-abroad solution "Agami" -
Nov 2, 2020
BRAC Bank and ITC SheTrades organized a webinar for women entrepreneurs -
Nov 1, 2020
BRAC Bank named 'SME Bank of the Year - Asia' in the 2020 Global SME Finance Awards -
Oct 28, 2020
BRAC Bank, RRF to provide credit facility to farmers -
Oct 25, 2020
BRAC Bank offers 'Uddom' solution for BCS members
ঢাকা, বুধবার, ১৫ই সেপ্টেম্বর ২০২১ঃ রানার গ্রুপের সহযোগী প্রতিষ্ঠান, রানার ট্রেডিং লিমিটেডের গ্রাহকদের সহজ অর্থায়নের জন্য চুক্তিবদ্ধ হয়েছে ব্র্যাক ব্যাংক।
এর ফলে ব্র্যাক ব্যাংক রানার ট্রেডিংয়ের বর্তমান ও সম্ভাব্য গ্রাহকদের ঋণ ও আমানত সুবিধা প্রদান করতে পারবে। অপরদিকে রানার ট্রেডিং ব্র্যাক ব্যাংকের গ্রাহকদের ৫ শতাংশ ছাড় অফার করবে।
প্রতিষ্ঠান দুটি গত মঙ্গলবার, ১৪ই সেপ্টেম্বর ২০২১, ঢাকায় ব্র্যাক ব্যাংকের প্রধান কার্যালয়ে একটি সমঝোতা স্মারক স্বাক্ষর করেছে।
ব্র্যাক ব্যাংকের ডিএমডি ও হেড অফ এসএমই সৈয়দ আবদুল মোমেন এবং রানার ট্রেডিং-এর চিফ অপারেটিং অফিসার হাফিজ আকবর আহমেদ নিজ নিজ প্রতিষ্ঠানের পক্ষে সমঝোতা স্মারকে স্বাক্ষর করেন।
Swisscontact to play the catalytic role in improving livestock
Dhaka, Saturday, September 11, 2021: BRAC Bank has gained more capability as it teamed up with Green Delta Insurance to offer microinsurance services for the livestock farmers in the rural areas.
This came as BRAC Bank and Green Delta Insurance Company Limited with support from the Embassy of Switzerland through its Microinsurance Market Development Programme (BMMDP/Surokkha) managed by Swisscontact have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on 8 September, 2021, at BRAC Bank HQ.
Syed Moinuddin Ahmed, AMD and Company Secretary of Green Delta; and Syed Abdul Momen, Deputy Managing Director and Head of SME Banking of BRAC Bank, signed the MoU for their respective organizations.
While BRAC Bank is to mobilize at least BDT 15 crore (CHF 1.8 million) to the livestock sector farmers with tailor-made loan products, Green Delta will provide the microinsurance services. The microinsurance will cover for both the asset (livestock) and liability (outstanding loan amount) in case of death or permanent disability of the insured cattle.
The project will facilitate financing worth 1.8 million Swiss Francs for approximately 600 farmers with unique cattle outreach of 1,600. The project is also expected to reduce the vulnerability for 6,000 farmers through complementing livestock extension services.
Selim R. F Husain, Managing Director and CEO, BRAC Bank; Corinne Henchoz Pignani, Deputy Head of Cooperation, The Embassy of Switzerland; Syeda Zinia Rashid, Senior Programme Officer, The Embassy of Switzerland; and Mujibul Hasan, Country Director, Swisscontact, were also present at the signing ceremony to encourage all stakeholders. Farzanah Chowdhury, Managing Director and CEO of Green Delta Insurance Company Limited, joined the session virtually.
গবাদিপশু খামারিদের জন্য ব্র্যাক ব্যাংক ও গ্রীন ডেল্টা ইন্স্যুরেন্স-এর ক্ষুদ্র-বীমা
প্রাণিসম্পদ উন্নয়নে ভূমিকা রাখবে সুইসকন্ট্যাক্ট
ঢাকা, শনিবার, ১১ই সেপ্টেম্বর, ২০২১: গ্রীন ডেল্টা ইন্স্যুরেন্স কোম্পানী লিমিটেডের সাথে যৌথ ভাবে গ্রামীণ গবাদিপশু চাষীদের জন্য ক্ষুদ্র-বীমা সেবা প্রদান করবে ব্র্যাক ব্যাংক।
সুইজারল্যান্ডের দূতাবাসের সহায়তায় সুইসকন্ট্যাক্ট পরিচালিত মাইক্রোইনস্যুরেন্স মার্কেট ডেভেলপমেন্ট প্রোগ্রাম (বিএমএমডিপি/সুরুক্ষা) এর আওতায় যৌথভাবে এ বিষয়ে এক চুক্তি স্বাক্ষর করেছে ব্র্যাক ব্যাংক এবং গ্রীন ডেল্টা ইন্স্যুরেন্স কোম্পানি লিমিটেড। গত ৮ই সেপ্টেম্বর, ২০২১, বুধবার, ব্র্যাক ব্যাংকের প্রধান কার্যালয়ে এই চুক্তি স্বাক্ষর অনুষ্ঠান অনুষ্ঠিত হয়।
গ্রীন ডেল্টা ইন্স্যুরেন্সের এডিশনাল ম্যানেজিং ডিরেক্টর ও কোম্পানি সেক্রেটারি সৈয়দ মঈনুদ্দিন আহমেদ এবং ব্র্যাক ব্যাংকের ডেপুটি ম্যানেজিং ডিরেক্টর অ্যান্ড হেড অফ এসএমই ব্যাংকিং সৈয়দ আবদুল মোমেন, নিজ নিজ প্রতিষ্ঠানের জন্য সমঝোতা স্মারকে স্বাক্ষর করেন।
চুক্তি অনুযায়ী ব্র্যাক ব্যাংক পশুপালন খাতের কৃষকদের চাহিদা অনুযায়ী কমপক্ষে ১৫ কোটি টাকার (১.৮ মিলিয়ন সুইস ফ্রাংক) ঋণ সুবিধা প্রদান করবে এবং গ্রীন ডেল্টা তাদের ক্ষুদ্র-বীমা সেবা প্রদান করবে। বীমাকৃত গবাদি পশুর মৃত্যু বা স্থায়ী অক্ষমতার ক্ষেত্রে এই ক্ষুদ্র বীমা সেবা প্রাণিসম্পদ এবং বকেয়া ঋণের উভয়ের জন্যই কার্যকর হবে।
এই প্রকল্পে ৬০০ কৃষকের প্রায় ১,৬০০টি গবাদি পশুর জন্য ১.৮ মিলিয়ন সুইস ফ্রাঙ্ক এর সমপরিমাণ অর্থায়ন করা হবে। এর বাইরেও প্রকল্পটির মাধ্যমে গবাদি পশুর চিকিৎসা-সম্বন্ধীয় সেবার মাধ্যমে প্রায় ৬,০০০ কৃষকের উপকার হবে বলে আশা করা হচ্ছে।
ব্র্যাক ব্যাংকের ম্যানেজিং ডিরেক্টর অ্যান্ড সিইও, সেলিম রেজা ফরহাদ হোসেন; সুইস ডেপুটি হেড অব মিশন, কোরিন হেনকোজ পিগন্যানি; সুইজারল্যান্ড দূতাবাসের সিনিয়র প্রোগ্রাম অফিসার, সৈয়দা জিনিয়া রশিদ; এবং সুইসকন্ট্যাক্টের কান্ট্রি ডিরেক্টর মুজিবুল হাসান অনুষ্ঠানে উপস্থিত ছিলেন। গ্রীন ডেল্টা ইন্স্যুরেন্স কোম্পানি লিমিটেডের ম্যানেজিং ডিরেক্টর অ্যান্ড সিইও ফারজানা চৌধুরী অনলাইনের মাধ্যমে অনুষ্ঠানে যোগ দেন।
Dhaka, Bangladesh-September 8, 2021: Mastercard and BRAC Bank today announced the launch of the Super Premium ‘Mastercard TARA World’ Credit Card in Bangladesh.
‘Mastercard TARA World’ Credit Card is the first-ever Super Premium World Credit Card designed exclusively for women. It will cater to women’s needs at all stages of their lives with premium payment solutions and benefits to uplift their payment and shopping experiences.
The card has welcome benefits such as cashback, welcome vouchers, 50 per cent waiver on the annual fee for the first year, and bonus reward points on transactions. It has exclusive benefits in terms of health packages, six times reward points every Saturday on grocery purchases, yearly parlor transactions, and for travel purposes, including for family members.
In addition, it will also come with a range of benefits and special services such as exclusive BOGO (Buy-One-Get-One) hotel-stay offers and dining and lifestyle offers at over 5,000 partner outlets in Bangladesh.
The cardholders can unlock exclusive discounts from beauty salons, jewelry shops, e-commerce portals, grocery, clothing shops on the welcome onboard pack. The offers also include exclusive cashback offers, double reward points opportunities, complimentary access at BALAKA Lounge, seven complimentary visits including companion at Priority Pass Lounges, and up to two free supplementary cards.
A virtual event was organized to launch the ‘Mastercard TARA World’ Credit Card on September 8, 2021.
Speaking on the occasion, Selim RF Hussain, the managing director and CEO of BRAC Bank, said “BRAC bank is delighted to jointly announce the launch of the first-ever ‘Mastercard TARA World’ Credit Card for women, who are constantly paving their way in their personal and professional careers in Bangladesh. As a member of the Financial Alliance for Women, BRAC Bank promotes independence, self-reliance, and most importantly, the confidence a woman needs to step up and meet the next challenge, which is why we believe in empowering women everywhere to walk tall today.”
Syed Mohammad Kamal, Country Manager, Mastercard said, “Mastercard is committed to reshaping the way our world is designed, coded, and constructed. With its programs and partnerships, Mastercard supports initiatives to unlock powerful ideas that open the world’s possibilities to women. The launch of the ‘Mastercard TARA World’ Credit Card’ with BRAC Bank is yet another step in that direction. The card comes with exclusive offers designed especially for women cardholders. By catering to women’s needs at all stages of their lives Mastercard aims to become the preferred card in the market for its customers.”
মাস্টারকার্ড এবং ব্র্যাক ব্যাংক নারীদের জন্য প্রথমবারের মতো নিয়ে এলো সুপার প্রিমিয়াম ক্রেডিট কার্ড ‘মাস্টারকার্ড তারা ওয়ার্ল্ড’ ক্রেডিট কার্ড
ঢাকা, বাংলাদেশ, ৮ সেপ্টেম্বর, ২০২১: আজ থেকে সুপার প্রিমিয়াম `মাস্টারকার্ড তারা ওয়ার্ল্ড ক্রেডিট কার্ড’ চালু করছে মাস্টারকার্ড এবং ব্র্যাক ব্যাংক।
‘মাস্টারকার্ড তারা ওয়ার্ল্ড’ ক্রেডিট কার্ড হলো বাংলাদেশের প্রথম সুপার প্রিমিয়াম ওয়ার্ল্ড ক্রেডিট কার্ড যা শুধুমাত্র নারীদের কথা মাথায় রেখে তৈরি করা হয়েছে। এই কার্ড আরও উন্নত পেমেন্ট সমাধান দিয়ে নারীদের চাহিদা পূরণের পাশাপাশি পেমেন্ট ও শপিংয়ের অভিজ্ঞতাকেও উন্নত করবে।
এই কার্ডের সুবিধাগুলির মধ্যে রয়েছে ক্যাশব্যাক, ওয়েলকাম ভাউচার, প্রথম বছর বার্ষিক ফি’র ৫০ শতাংশ মওকুফের সুবিধা এবং লেনদেনের ক্ষেত্রে বোনাস রিওয়ার্ড পয়েন্টস। বিভিন্ন হেলথ প্যাকেজের আকর্ষণীয় সুবিধা ছাড়াও থাকছে প্রতি শনিবার গ্রোসারি কেনাকাটায় ছয় গুণ রিওয়ার্ড পয়েন্টস, পার্লারে লেনদেন সুবিধা এবং ভ্রমণের ক্ষেত্রে পরিবারের সদস্যদের জন্যও বিশেষ সুবিধা।
এর বাইরেও থাকছে এক্সক্লুসিভ বোগো (বাই-ওয়ান-গেট-ওয়ান) হোটেল-স্টে অফার, এবং দেশ জুড়ে ৫,০০০ এরও বেশি পার্টনার আউটলেটে ডাইনিং ও লাইফস্টাইল অফার।
‘মাস্টারকার্ড তারা ওয়ার্ল্ড’ কার্ডহোল্ডাররা ওয়েলকাম অন-বোর্ড প্যাকেজে পাবেন বিউটি সেলুন, জুয়েলারী শপ, ই-কমার্স পোর্টাল, গ্রোসারি, পোশাকের দোকান ইত্যাদিতে এক্সক্লুসিভ সুবিধা। সুবিধাগুলির মধ্যে আরো থাকছে বিশেষ ক্যাশব্যাক অফার, দ্বিগুণ রিওয়ার্ড পয়েন্ট পাবার সুযোগ, বলাকা লাউঞ্জে প্রবেশের সুবিধা, প্রায়োরিটি পাস লাউঞ্জে সঙ্গীসহ সাতটি ভিজিট সুবিধা এবং বিনামূল্যে দুটি সাপ্লিমেন্টারি কার্ড।
৮ই সেপ্টেম্বর একটি ভার্চুয়াল অনুষ্ঠানে `মাস্টারকার্ড তারা ওয়ার্ল্ড ক্রেডিট কার্ড’ চালুর করার ঘোষণা দেয়া হয়।
অনুষ্ঠানে ব্র্যাক ব্যাংকের ম্যানেজিং ডিরেক্টর অ্যান্ড সিইও সেলিম রেজা ফরহাদ হোসেন বলেন, “নারীদের জন্য, বিশেষ করে যারা তাদের ব্যক্তিগত ও পেশাগত ক্যারিয়ারে সাফল্যের সাথে এগিয়ে চলেছেন, তাদের জন্য যৌথ উদ্যোগে প্রথমবারের মতো ‘মাস্টারকার্ড তারা ওয়ার্ল্ড ক্রেডিট কার্ড’ চালু করতে পেরে ব্র্যাক ব্যাংক গর্বিত। ফিন্যান্সিয়াল অ্যালায়েন্স ফর উইমেনের সদস্য হিসেবে ব্র্যাক ব্যাংক নারীর স্বাধীনতা, আত্মনির্ভরশীলতা, সবচেয়ে গুরুত্বপূর্ণভাবে চ্যালেঞ্জ মোকাবেলা করে এগিয়ে যাবার জন্য আত্মবিশ্বাস তৈরিতে অনুপ্রেরণা দেয়। এ কারণেই আমরা সকল ক্ষেত্রে নারীদের ক্ষমতায়নে বিশ্বাস করি।”
“মাস্টারকার্ড-এর কান্ট্রি ম্যানেজার সৈয়দ মোহাম্মদ কামাল বলেন,“বৈশ্বিক চিন্তাধারায় নতুনত্ব আনতে মাস্টারকার্ড প্রতিশ্রুতিবদ্ধ। তাই কর্মসূচী ও পার্টনারশীপের মধ্য দিয়ে মাস্টারকার্ড নারীর সম্ভাবনা উন্মুক্ত করতে নিত্যনতুন চিন্তাভাবনা নিয়ে কাজ করে। ব্র্যাক ব্যাংকের সাথে মাস্টারকার্ড তারা ওয়ার্ল্ড ক্রেডিট কার্ড চালু করা সে রকমই একটি পদক্ষেপ। কার্ডটি নারীদের জন্য বিশেষভাবে ডিজাইন করা। তাদের জীবনের সকল চাহিদা পূরণের মাধ্যমে মাস্টারকার্ড গ্রাহকের কাছে সবচেয়ে পছন্দের কার্ড হবার লক্ষ্য নিয়ে এগিয়ে চলেছে।”
Dhaka, Monday, August 30, 2021: BRAC Bank has planted trees to observe the National Mourning Day and pay tribute to the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on his 46th death anniversary. The bank planted 200 saplings on its land in Gazipur district yesterday, 29 August.
জাতীয় শোক দিবসে ব্র্যাক ব্যাংকের বৃক্ষরোপণ
ঢাকা, সোমবার, ৩০শে আগস্ট ২০২১: জাতীয় শোক দিবস পালন ও জাতির পিতা বঙ্গবন্ধু শেখ মুজিবুর রহমানের ৪৬তম শাহাদত বার্ষিকীতে শ্রদ্ধা জানাতে বৃক্ষরোপণ করেছে ব্র্যাক ব্যাংক। গতকাল ২৯শে আগস্ট গাজীপুরে ব্যাংকের নিজস্ব জমিতে ২০০টি চারা রোপণ করা হয়।
Dhaka, Saturday, August 27, 2021: BRAC Bank has maintained a steady rating from Moody’s Investors Service Ba3, even amid the ongoing turmoil from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Moody's, one of the Big Three credit rating agencies, has changed the outlook from 'negative' to 'stable' for BRAC Bank. They have also affirmed the long-term local and foreign currency deposit and issuer ratings of BRAC Bank at Ba3, for the fifth consecutive year, said a press release.
The stable outlook on BRAC Bank reflects Moody’s expectation that Bangladesh’s robust economic growth and the pandemic-related forbearance measures that eased the debt repayment burden of affected borrowers, will limit the bank’s asset quality deterioration, and support its solvency over the next 12 to 18 months.
The affirmation of BRAC Bank’s ratings reflects its above-peer average capital position and asset quality, which offsets its moderate profitability. The funding structure is strong and has improved, backed by its established domestic franchise, Moody's reported.
“We are pleased to receive this news, especially given the abundance of financial challenges resulted due to Covid-19,” said Selim RF Hussain, Managing Director and CEO of BRAC Bank.
“BRAC Bank has a solid ground, records of financial stability and prudent financial management, and we are committed to continuing that legacy – even under difficult circumstances”, he added.
According to Moody's, BRAC Bank’s capital will remain stronger than rated peers’ over the next 12 to 18 months, as internal capital generation keeps pace with loan growth. Its tangible common equity is the highest among rated local peers. BRAC Bank's asset quality will remain superior because of the less-risky nature of its granular small and medium enterprise (SME)-oriented portfolio. Stressed assets (nonperforming loans, rescheduled, and stay order loans) as per cent of gross loans (stressed assets ratio) as of the end of June 2021 is the lowest among rated peers and comparable with the bank’s pre-pandemic levels.
It is mentionable that BRAC Bank is the only Bangladeshi bank having a Sovereign equivalent rating of Ba3.
আবারও মুডি'স-এর সর্বোচ্চ রেটিং পেলো ব্র্যাক ব্যাংক, উন্নীত হয়েছে দৃষ্টিভঙ্গিও
ঢাকা, শনিবার, ২৮শে আগস্ট ২০২১: কোভিড -১৯-এর চলমান অস্থিরতার মধ্যেও ব্র্যাক ব্যাংক মুডি'স ইনভেস্টরস সার্ভিস থেকে স্থিতিশীল রেটিং বজায় রেখেছে।
বিশ্বের বিগ থ্রি ক্রেডিট রেটিং এজেন্সিগুলোর একটি, মুডি'স, ব্র্যাক ব্যাংকের ভবিষ্যত দৃষ্টিভঙ্গির যে আভাস সেটি 'নেতিবাচক' থেকে 'স্থিতিশীল' মূল্যায়ন করেছে। এছাড়া মুডি'স এই নিয়ে পঞ্চমবারের মতো ব্র্যাক ব্যাংকের দীর্ঘমেয়াদী স্থানীয় ও বৈদেশিক মুদ্রা আমানত এবং ইস্যুকারী 'বিএ৩' রেটিং নিশ্চিত করেছে, এক সংবাদ বিজ্ঞপ্তিতে জানানো হয়।
ব্র্যাক ব্যাংকের স্থিতিশীল দৃষ্টিভঙ্গি মুডি'স এর এই প্রত্যাশা প্রতিফলিত করে যে, বাংলাদেশের শক্তিশালী অর্থনৈতিক প্রবৃদ্ধি এবং মহামারী-সম্পর্কিত সহনশীল ব্যবস্থা গ্রহণের ফলে ক্ষতিগ্রস্ত ঋণগ্রহীতাদের ঋণ পরিশোধের ভার লাঘব হবে, ব্যাংকের সম্পদের গুণগত মান স্থির রাখতে সহায়তা করবে এবং আগামী ১২ থেকে ১৮ মাসের মধ্যে তারা আর্থিক সক্ষমতা অর্জন করবে।
মুডি'স-এর প্রতিবেদনে আরও উল্লেখ করা হয় যে, ব্র্যাক ব্যাংকের রেটিং একই খাতের অন্যান্য প্রতিষ্ঠানের তুলনায় শক্তিশালী মূলধন অবস্থান এবং সম্পদের গুণমানের প্রতিফলন, যা ব্যাংকটির মাঝারি লাভজনক অবস্থানের তুলনায় অত্যন্ত গুরূত্বপূর্ণ। মুডি'স জানিয়েছে যে ব্র্যাক ব্যাংকের তহবিল কাঠামো বেশ শক্তিশালী এবং ব্যাংকটির সহযোগী প্রতিষ্ঠানগুলোর শক্ত অবস্থান দ্বারা সমর্থিত।
ব্র্যাক ব্যাংকের ম্যানেজিং ডিরেক্টর অ্যান্ড সিইও সেলিম রেজা ফরহাদ হোসেন বলেন, "কোভিড-১৯-এর কঠিন কঠিন সমস্যার মোকাবেলা করে এই অর্জনে আমরা আনন্দিত।" তিনি বলেন, "ব্র্যাক ব্যাংকের একটি শক্ত ভিত্তি, আর্থিক স্থিতিশীলতা এবং বিচক্ষণ আর্থিক ব্যবস্থাপনার রেকর্ড রয়েছে এবং আমরা সেই ধারা, এমনকি কঠিন পরিস্থিতির মধ্যেও, অব্যাহত রাখতে প্রতিশ্রুতিবদ্ধ।"
মুডি'স-এর মতে, আগামী ১২ থেকে ১৮ মাসে ব্র্যাক ব্যাংকের মূলধন একই খাতের রেটিং-এর আওতাভুক্ত অন্যান্য প্রতিষ্ঠানের তুলনায় বেশ শক্তিশালী থাকবে, কারণ এর অভ্যন্তরীণ মূলধন উৎপাদন ঋণ বৃদ্ধির সাথে তাল মিলিয়ে চলেছে। রেটিং-এর আওতায় থাকা অন্যান্য প্রতিষ্ঠানের তুলনায় এর বাস্তব সম্পদ সর্বোচ্চ। ক্ষুদ্র ও মাঝারি উদ্যোগের (এসএমই) ভিত্তিক পোর্টফোলিওর কারণে ব্র্যাক ব্যাংকের সম্পদের গুণমান কম ঝুঁকিপূর্ণ প্রকৃতির। স্ট্রেসড সম্পদ (যেমনঃ ঝুঁকিপূর্ণ ঋণ, ঋণ পুনঃতফসিল এবং স্থগিতাদেশপ্রাপ্ত ঋণ) মোট ঋণের শতাংশ হিসাবে (স্ট্রেসড সম্পদের অনুপাত) জুন ২০২১ পর্যন্ত রেটিং-এর আওতায় আসা অন্যান্য প্রতিষ্ঠনগুলোর মধ্যে সর্বনিম্ন এবং ব্যাংকের মহামারী-পূর্ব অবস্থার সাথে সামঞ্জস্যপূর্ণ।
এখানে উল্লেখযোগ্য যে ব্র্যাক ব্যাংক একমাত্র বাংলাদেশি ব্যাংক যা বিএ৩-এর সার্বভৌম রেটিং মান বজায় রাখতে পেরেছে।
Dhaka, Wednesday, August 25, 2021: BRAC Bank employees have once again contributed an amount of 1.65 crore taka from their monthly pay to 'Dakchhe Abar Desh', a Covid response initiative by BRAC, said a press release.
The fund will facilitate more than 11,000 families with necessary food and other needs for at least two weeks.
This came after their institution BRAC Bank’s contribution of 4.54 crore taka to the cause 'Dakchhe Abar Desh'. Around 30,267 families have been benefited from BRAC Bank's contribution during the first two weeks of August.
"I am delighted that our employees can be an active and valuable part of our values-based banking agenda. It is for the second time in two years of the pandemic, our people have come forward to support the underprivileged on top of their endowments", said M. Masud Rana, Deputy Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer of the bank.
Last year, the employees of the bank had contributed 1.73 crore taka to BRAC’s ‘COVID-19: Emergency food assistance” fund. This year, BRAC Bank had also contributed BDT 5 crore from its corporate social responsibility budget to the Prime Minister’s Relief and Welfare Fund to help the poor affected by the Covid-19 fallout.
‘ডাকছে আবার দেশ’-এর জন্য ব্র্যাক ব্যাংক কর্মীদের ১.৬৫ কোটি টাকার তহবিল
ঢাকা, বুধবার, ২৫ আগস্ট, ২০২১: আরও একবার করোনা মহামারির কারণে কর্মহীন হয়ে পড়া অসহায় ও দুস্থ মানুষের পাশে দাঁড়িয়েছে দেশের অন্যতম বেসরকারি আর্থিক প্রতিষ্ঠান ব্র্যাক ব্যাংক-এর কর্মীরা।
ব্যাংকটির কর্মীরা তাদের মাসের বেতন থেকে এই অর্থ সহায়তা প্রদান করেছে। তাদের উদ্যোগে প্রায় ১ কোটি ৬৫ লক্ষ টাকা ব্র্যাকের ‘ডাকছে আবার দেশ’ তহবিলে প্রদান করা হয়েছে বলে এক সংবাদ বিজ্ঞপ্তিতে জানানো হয়।
কর্মীদের এই সহায়তার মাধ্যমে ১১,০০০ দুস্থ পরিবার কমপক্ষে দুই সপ্তাহের জন্য তাদের খাবার ও অন্যান্য প্রয়োজনীয়তা মেটাতে সক্ষম হবেন।
এর আগে ব্র্যাকের ‘ডাকছে আবার দেশ’ তহবিলে করোনায় ক্ষতিগ্রস্ত পরিবারকে সহায়তার জন্য সামাজিক দায়বদ্ধতা (সিএসআর) তহবিল থেকে ৪ কোটি ৫৪ লক্ষ টাকা বরাদ্দ করেছিলো ব্র্যাক ব্যাংক। আগস্ট মাসের প্রথম দুই সপ্তাহে এই তহবিল থেকে দেশের প্রায় ৩০,২৬৭ পরিবারকে সহায়তা প্রদান করা হয়।
ব্র্যাক ব্যাংকের ডেপুটি ম্যানেজিং ডিরেক্টর ও চিফ ফিন্যান্সিয়াল অফিসার এম মাসুদ রানা বলেন, “আমাদের কর্মীরা যে ব্র্যাক ব্যাংকের মূল্যবোধ-ভিত্তিক ব্যাংকিং পরিচালনার মূলমন্ত্রে উদ্বুদ্ধ হয়ে এ ধরণের উদ্যোগে সক্রিয় অংশ নিচ্ছেন, তাতে আমরা সত্যিই আনন্দিত। মহামারীর দ্বিতীয় বছরে এই নিয়ে দ্বিতীয়বারের মতো অসহায় মানুষদের সহায়তায় আমাদের সহকর্মীরা এগিয়ে এসেছেন।”
ব্যাংকের কর্মীরা গত বছরও ব্র্যাকের ‘‘কোভিড-১৯: খাদ্য সংকট মোকাবিলা’ তহবিলে ১ কোটি ৭৩ লক্ষ টাকার সহায়তা প্রদান করেছিলো। এ বছরের শুরুতে সিএসআর তহবিল থেকে কোভিড-১৯-এ ক্ষতিগ্রস্ত দরিদ্রদের সহায়তার জন্য প্রধানমন্ত্রীর ত্রাণ ও কল্যাণ তহবিলে ৫ কোটি টাকা অনুদান দিয়েছিল ব্র্যাক ব্যাংক।
Dhaka, Monday, August 23, 2021: Financial sector experts have suggested that banks and MFIs together would pave a better way to achieve the goal of financial inclusion in Bangladesh.
This came at a BRAC Bank-organized webinar on the “impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the microfinance industry” recently. The webinar titled “Microfinance Institution Sector: Impact of Pandemic Challenges and Way Forward” brought together some of the top stakeholders of the MFI sector on a virtual platform on Wednesday, August 18, 2021.
Dr. Qazi Kholiquzzaman Ahmad, Chairman of Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation(PKSF), and Md. Fashiullah, Executive Vice Chairman of the Microcredit Regulatory Authority (MRA), joined the discussion as honorable guests.
Murshed Alam Sarker, Executive Director of People's Oriented Program Implementation (POPI) and Chairman of CDF; Dr. Humaira Islam, PhD, Executive Director of Shakti Foundation for Disadvantage Women; Selim RF Hussain, Managing Director and CEO of BRAC Bank; and Syed Abdul Momen, Deputy Managing Director and Head of SME Banking of BRAC Bank; also participated in the webinar as panel speakers.
The speakers discussed the effect of COVID on the MFI industry, and also shaded lights on the challenges, and ways forward to ensure the sustainability of this sector. They all recommended that banks and MFIs should aim for more collaborations to elevate financial inclusion.
Humaira Islam, said, "Banks, as one of the prime sources of financing, should also consider the bottom of the pyramid of the MFI sector and create partnerships to help them recover from this situation". She also said, "Regulatory authorities should redesign the pre-pandemic parameters to evaluate the MFIs, and guide them to maintain an efficient balance sheet."
Murshed Alam Sarker said, "MFI ensures financial access for those whom banks can't reach. MFIs are the bank of the extremely poor; hence they should be included under emergency services during challenging times such as a lockdown."
Md. Fashiullah appreciated that BRAC Bank arranged the dialog as he believes that the MFI sector players will need more such dialogues to overcome the temporary loss they faced due to COVID. He said, "The MFI sector is a major player in the country's economy, with a transaction volume of around 150,000 crore taka a year. Banks contribute around 20 per cent in this sector, and I must say that it is enormous! However, we must also focus on digitization as it will be a key solution to MFI financing issues." He added, "Our job is to stand by the marginalized people at any time. If we can work with the interests of MFIs, then the interests of our people will be protected."
Selim RF Hussain said, "We would also emphasize a partnership between the banking and MFI sector. I'm happy to inform you that BRAC Bank is the largest collateral-free financier in the country, and around 52 per cent of our customers belong to the small and medium sector. We are already working with some MFIs of various sizes and we will be happy to extend our collaborations. We look forward to bridging the gap between the two most prominent sectors."
Dr. Qazi Kholiquzzaman Ahmad emphasized that SMEs and CMEs should be differentiated and not grouped under CMSME as their needs and models are different. He said, "Our regulatory authorities have to be realistic to be able to move in the right direction in policymaking. MFIs are the only institutions that can reach the small family economies. Development does not refer to economic development only; capacity development is also a big part of development. It requires adequate education, healthcare support, and training for people. Social development and economic progress must go in hand. We must have unity, strengthen our partnerships so that we can all reach our goals of financial inclusion."
The webinar was broadcast live on the BRAC Bank Facebook page.
আর্থিক অন্তর্ভুক্তি অর্জনে ব্যাংক ও এমএফআইকে অংশীদারিত্বের ভিত্তিতে কাজ করতে হবেঃ ব্র্যাক ব্যাংকের ওয়েবিনারে বিশেষজ্ঞদের অভিমত
ঢাকা, সোমবার, ২৩শে আগস্ট ২০২১: বাংলাদেশে আর্থিক অন্তর্ভুক্তির লক্ষ্য অর্জনের জন্য ব্যাংক এবং মাইক্রোফাইন্যান্স ইনস্টিটিউশন-এর একসঙ্গে আরও ভালো ভাবে কাজ করার পরামর্শ দিয়েছেন আর্থিক খাতের বিশেষজ্ঞরা। সম্প্রতি ব্র্যাক ব্যাংকের আয়োজনে ‘মাইক্রোফাইন্যান্স খাতে কোভিড-১৯-এর প্রভাব’ নিয়ে একটি ওয়েবিনারে তারা এই অভিমত ব্যক্ত করেন।
মাইক্রোফাইন্যান্স সেক্টরের শীর্ষস্থানীয় কয়েকজন নীতিনির্ধারক ও সংশ্লিষ্ট অভিজ্ঞদের অংশগ্রহণে “মাইক্রোফাইন্যান্স ইনস্টিটিউশন সেক্টর: প্যানডেমিক চ্যালেঞ্জেস অ্যান্ড ওয়ে ফরওয়ার্ড” শিরোনামের ওয়েবিনারটি গত ১৮ই আগস্ট, বুধবার, একটি ভার্চুয়াল প্ল্যাটফর্মে অনুষ্ঠিত হয়।
ভার্চুয়াল এই সেমিনারে সম্মানিত অতিথি হিসেবে আলোচনায় যোগ দেন পল্লী কর্ম-সহায়ক ফাউন্ডেশনের (পিকেএসএফ) চেয়ারম্যান ড. কাজী খলীকুজ্জমান আহমদ এবং মাইক্রোক্রেডিট রেগুলেটরি অথরিটির (এমআরএ) এক্সিকিউটিভ ভাইস চেয়ারম্যান মো. ফসিউল্লাহ।
পিপলস্ ওরিয়েন্টেড প্রোগ্রাম ইমপ্লিমেন্টেশন (পপি) এর নির্বাহী পরিচালক ও সিডিএফ-এর চেয়ারম্যান মোরশেদ আলম সরকার, শক্তি ফাউন্ডেশনের প্রতিষ্ঠাতা ও নির্বাহী পরিচালক ডা. হুমায়রা ইসলাম পিএইচডি, ব্র্যাক ব্যাংকের ম্যানেজিং ডিরেক্টর অ্যান্ড সিইও সেলিম রেজা ফরহাদ হোসেন, এবং ব্র্যাক ব্যাংকের ডিএমডি ও হেড অফ এসএমই ব্যাংকিং সৈয়দ আবদুল মোমেন প্যানেল স্পিকার হিসেবে আলোচনায় অংশ নেন।
সেমিনারে মাইক্রোফাইন্যান্স শিল্পে কোভিডের প্রভাব এবং এর প্রতিবন্ধকতা ও চ্যালেঞ্জ নিয়ে আলোচনা করা হয়। কিভাবে এই খাতকে টেকসই উন্নয়নের মাধ্যমে এগিয়ে নিয়ে যাওয়া যায় তা নিয়ে কথা বলেন বক্তারা। তাদের সকলেই অভিমত দেন যে আর্থিক অন্তর্ভুক্তি বাস্তবায়নের জন্য ব্যাংক এবং এমএফআই-কে অংশীদারিত্বের ভিত্তিতে এবং একসাথে কাজ করা উচিত।
ডা. হুমায়রা ইসলাম বলেন, “অর্থায়নের অন্যতম প্রধান উৎস হিসেবে ব্যাংকের উচিৎ এমএফআই খাতের প্রান্তিক প্রতিষ্ঠানগুলোর সাথে অংশীদারিত্ব তৈরি করে বর্তমান অবস্থা থেকে তাদেরকে পুনরুদ্ধারের জন্য চেষ্টা করা।” তিনি আরও বলেন, “রেগুলেটরি অথরিটির উচিত এমএফআইদের মূল্যায়ন করার জন্য প্রাক-মহামারী মানদন্ডগুলো পুনর্বিবেচনা করে তাদেরকে একটি কার্যকর আর্থিক স্থিতাবস্থা বজায় রাখার জন্য প্রয়োজনীয় দিকনির্দেশনা দেয়া।”
মোরশেদ আলম সরকার বলেন, "মাইক্রোফাইন্যান্স প্রতিষ্ঠানগুলো সেখানেই আর্থিক নিশ্চয়তা প্রদান করে যেখানে ব্যাংক পৌঁছাতে পারে না। এমএফআই হলো অতিদরিদ্র মানুষের ব্যাংক। তাই লকডাউনের মতো কঠিন সময়ে তাদেরকেও জরুরি পরিষেবার আওতায় বিবেচনা করা উচিত।"
মো. ফসিউল্লাহ ব্র্যাক ব্যাংকের এই আয়োজনের প্রশংসা করে বলেন, “কোভিডের কারণে সাময়িক ক্ষতির সম্মুখীন হওয়ার জন্য এমএফআইদের নিয়ে এই ধরনের আরও সংলাপের প্রয়োজন হবে।" তিনি বলেন, "এমএফআই সেক্টর দেশের অর্থনীতির অন্যতম শক্তি, যেখানে বছরে প্রায় এক লক্ষ পঞ্চাশ হাজার কোটি টাকার লেনদন হয়। এর মধ্যে ব্যাংকিং খাতের অবদান প্রায় ২০ শতাংশ। এটা কিন্তু কম কথা নয়! এছাড়া আমাদের ডিজিটাইজেশনের দিকেও মনযোগী হতে হবে কারণ এমএফআই অর্থায়নের সমস্যা নিরসনে এটি প্রধান নিয়ামকের ভূমিকা নিবে।” তিনি আরও বলেন, “আমাদের কাজ হল যে কোন সময়ে প্রান্তিক মানুষের পাশে দাঁড়ানো। আমরা যদি এমএফআইয়ের স্বার্থ নিয়ে কাজ করতে পারি, তাহলে আমাদের জনগণের স্বার্থও সুরক্ষিত হবে।”
সেলিম রেজা ফরহাদ হোসেন বলেন, “আমরা ব্যাংকিং এবং এমএফআই সেক্টরের মধ্যে অংশীদারিত্বের উপর আরও জোর দেব। আপনারা জেনে খুশি হবেন যে, ব্র্যাক ব্যাংক দেশের সবচেয়ে বড় জামানতবিহীন ঋণ প্রদানকারী আর্থিক প্রতিষ্ঠান এবং আমাদের প্রায় ৫২ শতাংশ গ্রাহকই ক্ষুদ্র ও মাঝারি গোত্রের। আমরা ইতোমধ্যে বেশি কিছু মাইক্রোফিয়ান্যান্স প্রতিষ্ঠানের সাথে কাজ করছি এবং এই সংখ্যা বাড়াতে পারলে আমরা খুশিই হবো। আমরা চাই দেশের এই প্রধান দুটি খাতের মধ্যে ব্যবধান দূর করতে।”
ড. কাজী খলীকুজ্জমান আহমদ এসএমই এবং সিএমই-দের পৃথকীকরণের উপর জোর দেন। তিনি জানান যে কেবল সিএমএসএমই-এর অধীনে এই দুটি খাতকে এক করা উচিত নয় কারণ তাদের চাহিদা এবং কাজের ধরণ অনেকখানিই ভিন্ন। তিনি বলেন, “আমাদের নীতিনির্ধারকদের যেকোন সিদ্ধান্ত নেয়ার আগে বাস্তবসম্মত চিন্তাধারায় এগোতে হবে। এমএফআই প্রতিষ্ঠানগুলোই কিন্তু অতি ক্ষুদ্র ও ক্ষুদ্র সমাজের মানুষদের কাছে পৌছাতে পারে। উন্নয়ন বলতে কিন্তু কেবল অর্থনৈতিক উন্নয়নকে বোঝায় না, সক্ষমতা বৃদ্ধিও উন্নয়নের একটা বড় অংশ। আর এর জন্য প্রয়োজন পর্যাপ্ত শিক্ষা, স্বাস্থ্যসেবা এবং প্রশিক্ষণ। সামাজিক উন্নয়ন এবং অর্থনৈতিক অগ্রগতি অবশ্যই একসাথে হতে হবে। আমাদের মধ্যে ঐক্যবোধ আরও দৃঢ় করতে হবে, অংশীদারিত্বকে আরও শক্তিশালী করতে হবে যেন আমরা সবাই আর্থিক অন্তর্ভুক্তির অভীষ্ট লক্ষ্যে পৌঁছাতে পারি।”
ওয়েবিনারটি ব্র্যাক ব্যাংকের ফেসবুক পেজ থেকে সরাসরি সম্প্রচার করা হয়।
Dhaka, Tuesday, August 17, 2021: Regaining its business momentum in the ongoing pandemic environment, BRAC Bank has posted a profit after taxes of Taka 285 crore on a standalone basis and Taka 215 crore on a consolidated basis in the January-June period of 2021.
The June 2021 profit after-tax figure is 87 per cent higher on a solo and 127 per cent higher on a consolidated basis than 2020. The growth is mainly driven by efficient balance sheet management, improved net interest margin, outstanding CASA growth, strong treasury performance, technology-driven cost management, and a very conservative loan provisioning, says a press release.
BRAC Bank held its earnings disclosure for the first half of 2021 on a virtual platform on Monday, August 16. Shareholders, local and foreign investment analysts, and capital market experts participated in the virtual program.
Highlights of BRAC Bank’s H1’21 performance are:
BRAC Bank Managing Director and CEO Selim R.F. Hussain said, “The Bank is pleased to offer the stakeholders a strong performance for the half-year. We have recovered the pre-pandemic business momentum and are poised to continue our growth into the remainder of the year and beyond. All our strategic initiatives, people, business, and technology, are in full throttle, and we are excited about the opportunities ahead.”
Apart from Selim R. F. Hussain, M. Masud Rana, DMD and Chief Financial Officer; Sabbir Hossain, DMD and Chief Operating Officer; Tareq Refat Ullah Khan, DMD and Head of the Corporate Banking; Syed Abdul Momen, DMD and Head of SME Banking; and other senior business heads presented the financial results, outlined strategy and conducted a Q&A session.
A minute of silence was observed at the beginning of the event to pay homage to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on his 46th death anniversary.
ষান্মাসিক আর্থিক প্রতিবেদনঃ ব্যবসার গতি ফিরে পেয়ে ব্র্যাক ব্যাংকের শক্তিশালী ফল প্রকাশ
ঢাকা, মঙ্গলবার, ১৭ই আগস্ট ২০২১: চলমান মহামারীর মধ্যেও ব্যবসায়িক গতি ফিরে পেয়েছে ব্র্যাক ব্যাংক। চলতি বছরের প্রথম ছয় মাসে (জানুয়ারী থেকে জুন) একক ভিত্তিতে কর-পরবর্তী ২৮৫ কোটি টাকা এবং সমন্বিত ভিত্তিতে কর-পরবর্তী ২১৫ কোটি টাকার মুনাফা ঘোষণা করেছে শেয়ারবাজারে তালিকাভুক্ত বেসরকারি খাতের এই ব্যাংকটি।
২০২১ সালের জুনে কর-পরবর্তী মুনাফা ২০২০ সালের একই সময়ের তুলনায় একক ভিত্তিতে ৮৭ শতাংশ এবং সমন্বিত ভিত্তিতে ১২৭ শতাংশ বেশি।
এক প্রেস বিজ্ঞপ্তিতে বলা হয়, ব্র্যাক ব্যাংকের প্রবৃদ্ধির মূলে রয়েছে দক্ষ ব্যালেন্সশিট ব্যবস্থাপনা, নিট সুদের মার্জিন উন্নতিকরণ, আমানত (কারেন্ট অ্যাকাউন্ট সেভিংস অ্যাকাউন্টে) বৃদ্ধি, শক্তিশালী ট্রেজারি পারদর্শিতা, প্রযুক্তি-চালিত খরচ ব্যবস্থাপনা এবং ব্যাংকের রক্ষণশীল ঋণ বিধান।
গত সোমবার, ১৬ই আগস্ট, একটি ভার্চুয়াল প্ল্যাটফর্মে ব্র্যাক ব্যাংক চলতি বছরের প্রথমার্ধে ব্যাংকের আর্থিক প্রতিবেদন প্রকাশ করে। ব্যাংকটির শেয়ারহোল্ডারসহ স্থানীয় ও আন্তর্জাতিক বিনিয়োগ বিশ্লেষক এবং পুঁজিবাজার বিশেষজ্ঞ এই অনুষ্ঠানে অংশ নেন।
ব্র্যাক ব্যাংকের চলতি বছরের আর্থিক প্রতিবেদনের বিশেষ অংশ হলোঃ
ব্র্যাক ব্যাংকের ম্যানেজিং ডিরেক্টর অ্যান্ড সিইও সেলিম রেজা ফরহাদ হোসেন বলেন, “বছরের প্রথমার্ধে স্টেকহোল্ডারদের একটি শক্তিশালী ব্যবসায়িক পারফরম্যান্স দেখাতে পেরে ব্র্যাক ব্যাংক আনন্দিত। আমরা মহামারী-পূর্ব ব্যবসার গতি পুনরুদ্ধার করেছি এবং বছরের বাকি সময়, এমনকি তার পরেও আমরা আমাদের প্রবৃদ্ধি অব্যাহত রাখতে প্রস্তুত। আমাদের সকল কৌশলগত উদ্যোগ, সহকর্মী, ব্যবসা এবং প্রযুক্তি পূর্ণ উদ্যমে চলছে এবং আগামী দিনের সম্ভাবনা নিয়ে নিয়ে আমরা ভীষণ উচ্ছ্বসিত।”
সেলিম রেজা ফরহাদ হোসেন ছাড়াও ব্র্যাক ব্যাংকের ডিএমডি অ্যান্ড চীফ ফাইন্যান্সিয়াল অফিসার এম মাসুদ রানা; ডিএমডি অ্যান্ড চিফ অপারেটিং অফিসার সাব্বির হোসেন; ডিএমডি অ্যান্ড হেড অফ কর্পোরেট ব্যাংকিং তারেক রেফাত উল্লাহ খান; ডিএমডি অ্যান্ড হেড অফ এসএমই ব্যাংকিং সৈয়দ আব্দুল মোমেন; এবং অন্যান্য উর্ধ্বতন ব্যবসা প্রধানরা আর্থিক ফলাফল, রূপরেখা কৌশল উপস্থাপন করেন এবং প্রশ্নোত্তর সেশন পরিচালনা করেন।
অনুষ্ঠানের শুরুতে বঙ্গবন্ধু শেখ মুজিবুর রহমানের ৪৬তম শাহাদতবার্ষিকীতে শ্রদ্ধা জানাতে এক মিনিট নীরবতা পালন করা হয়।
Dhaka, Monday, August 16, 2021: Recalling the contributions of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, BRAC Bank has planned to observe the National Mourning Day throughout the month of August, a press release said.
As Bangladesh observed the 46th death anniversary of its Founder, Bangabandhu, BRAC Bank placed banners in his memory in all its 187 branches and its Head Office in the Tejgaon district in Dhaka. The banners are to remain throughout the month.
The national flag was kept half-mast on August 15 at the bank's head office.
The bank also organized three separate prayer sessions (doa mahfils) on a virtual platform with its SME network - the biggest among Bangladeshi banks, and the branch network, and senior managers, to pay homage to Bangabandhu and his family members who were brutally killed on August 15, 1975.
BRAC Bank will also organize a virtual discussion session for its employees on Tuesday, August 17. The CEO and Animation Chief of Prolancer Studio, Sohel Mohammad Rana, who is also the director of the country's first feature-length animated film, ‘Mujib Amar Pita’ (Mujib, My Father), will shed light on the life of Bangabandhu from his extensive research while making the film.
The bank also observed a one-minute silence before the start of its 301st Board Meeting in the morning, and the H1'21 Earnings Disclosure event in the evening held on August 16. The Board also discussed the heroic life of Bangabandhu at their 301st meeting.
BRAC Bank is to plant 200 trees in August on its own land in Gazipur to honour of Bangabandhu's dream of a green Bangladesh. It also sent SMS to its cardholders encouraging them to plant trees.
আগস্ট জুড়ে জাতীয় শোক দিবস পালন করবে ব্র্যাক ব্যাংক
ঢাকা, সোমবার, ১৬ই আগস্ট ২০২১: জাতির পিতা বঙ্গবন্ধু শেখ মুজিবুর রহমানের অবদানের কথা স্মরণ করে ব্র্যাক ব্যাংক আগস্ট মাস জুড়ে জাতীয় শোক দিবস পালনের পরিকল্পনা করেছে।
বাংলাদেশ এ বছর তার স্বাধীনতার স্থপতি বঙ্গবন্ধুর ৪৬তম শাহাদতবার্ষিকী পালন করেছে। তাঁর স্মরণে ব্র্যাক ব্যাংক তার ১৮৭টি ব্রাঞ্চেই এবং ঢাকার তেজগাঁও-এ প্রধান কার্যালয়ে শোক ব্যানার লাগিয়েছে। ব্যানারগুলি পুরো আগস্ট মাস জুড়েই থাকবে।
এছাড়া ১৫ই আগস্ট ব্যাংকের প্রধান কার্যালয়ে জাতীয় পতাকা অর্ধনমিত রাখা হয়।
বঙ্গবন্ধু ও ১৫ই আগস্ট ১৯৭৫-এ নিহত তাঁর পরিবারের সদস্যদের প্রতি শ্রদ্ধা জানিয়ে ব্র্যাক ব্যাংক তিনটি পৃথক দোয়া মাহফিলের আয়োজন করে। দেশের সর্ববৃহৎ এসএমই নেটওয়ার্ক, ব্রাঞ্চ নেটওয়ার্ক এবং ব্যাংকের উর্ধ্বতন কর্মকর্তাদের নিয়ে ভার্চুয়াল প্ল্যাটফর্মে এই তিনটি দোয়া মাহফিলের আয়োজন করা হয়।
এছাড়াও কর্মীদের জন্য মঙ্গলবার, ১৭ই আগস্ট, একটি ভার্চুয়াল আলোচনা সভা আয়োজন করবে ব্র্যাক ব্যাংক। প্রোল্যান্সার স্টুডিওর প্রধান নির্বাহী কর্মকর্তা এবং অ্যানিমেশন প্রধান সোহেল মোহাম্মদ রানা। রানা দেশের প্রথম ফিচার-দৈর্ঘ্যের অ্যানিমেটেড চলচ্চিত্র 'মুজিব আমার পিতা'-এর পরিচালক। ছবিটি তৈরির সময় বঙ্গবন্ধুর ওপর তার করা ব্যাপক গবেষণা থেকে লব্ধ জ্ঞান এই অনুষ্ঠানে আলোকপাত করবেন রানা।
এর আগে ১৬ই আগস্ট সকালে ব্যাংকটির ৩০১তম পরিচালনা পর্ষদ সভা এবং সন্ধ্যায় অনুষ্ঠিত ২০২১ সালে বছরের প্রথমার্ধ্বের আর্নিংস ডিস্ক্লোজার অনুষ্ঠান শুরুর আগে এক মিনিট নীরবতা পালন করা হয়। পর্ষদ সভায় বঙ্গবন্ধুর বীরত্বপূর্ণ জীবন নিয়েও আলোচনা করেন ব্যাংকটির পরিচালনা পর্ষদের সদস্যরা।
এছাড়া বঙ্গবন্ধুর সবুজ বাংলাদেশ গড়ার স্বপ্নের প্রতি সম্মান জানাতে ব্র্যাক ব্যাংক গাজীপুরে তার নিজস্ব জমিতে আগস্ট মাসে ২০০ গাছের চারা রোপণ করবে। ব্যাংকের কার্ডহোল্ডারদেরও ক্ষুদেবার্তা পাঠিয়ে গাছ লাগাতে উৎসাহিত করেছে ব্র্যাক ব্যাংক।
Dhaka, Saturday, August 14, 2021: BRAC Bank, the pioneer of SME Banking in Bangladesh, has earned a place among the top 10 sustainable banks based on their performance in the year 2020.
The Sustainable Finance Department of Bangladesh Bank published the top-ten sustainable banks’ list and top-five NBFIs on its website, based on a rating.
It is the first time that Bangladesh Bank has published such a rating, a press release said.
Selim RF Hussain, the Managing Director and CEO of BRAC Bank, said, "It is indeed an honor that we made it to the country's top ten sustainable banks list. It has been possible because of the constant support of our regulator, board, and management in promoting sustainability agenda in our organization".
"The key to becoming sustainable is to ensure that a bank strategically contributes to green and sustainable financing, on top of its CSR programs. Apart from that, transparency has to be ensured by flawless submission of regulatory reporting, effective environmental and social management system for risk mitigation, and appropriate implementation of regulatory directives throughout the year", he added.
BRAC Bank has a well-defined policy and governance structure with a dedicated sustainable finance unit to oversee its sustainability. With the highest credit rating among private commercial banks in Bangladesh from the world's top rating agencies, BRAC Bank has also been recognized several times for its good governance.
Hussain also said, "We shall continue to explore and expand our avenues in Green Climate Fund, bankable climate adaptation projects, Green Bonds, and the bank's contribution to SDGs in the future. Our diversified business model has laid a strong foundation for BRAC Bank to become the number one sustainable bank in the country".
বাংলাদেশ ব্যাংকের শীর্ষ দশ টেকসই ব্যাংকের তালিকায় ব্র্যাক ব্যাংক
ঢাকা, শনিবার, ১৪ই আগস্ট, ২০২১: ২০২০ সালে বাংলাদেশী ব্যাংকগুলোর কর্মক্ষমতার ভিত্তিতে শীর্ষ ১০টি টেকসই ব্যাংকের মধ্যে স্থান অর্জন করেছে বাংলাদেশে এসএমই ব্যাংকিং-এর অগ্রদূত ব্র্যাক ব্যাংক।
বাংলাদেশ ব্যাংকের সাস্টেইনেবল ফাইন্যান্স বিভাগ একটি রেটিং-এর ভিত্তিতে বাংলাদেশ ব্যাংকের ওয়েবসাইটে শীর্ষ দশটি টেকসই ব্যাংক এবং শীর্ষ পাঁচটি এনবিএফআই (ব্যাংক-বহির্ভূত আর্থিক প্রতিষ্ঠান)-এর তালিকা প্রকাশ করেছে।
এই প্রথমবারের মতো বাংলাদেশ ব্যাংক সাস্টেইনেবল রেটিং প্রকাশ করেছে, এক সংবাদ বিজ্ঞপ্তিতে জানানো হয়।
ব্র্যাক ব্যাংকের ম্যানেজিং ডিরেক্টর অ্যান্ড সিইও, সেলিম রেজা ফরহাদ হোসেন বলেন, "এটা সত্যিই গর্বের বিষয় যে আমরা দেশের শীর্ষ দশটি টেকসই ব্যাংকের তালিকায় স্থান করে নিয়েছি। এই অর্জন সম্ভব হয়েছে আমাদের নিয়ন্ত্রক কর্তৃপক্ষ, পরিচালনা পর্ষদ এবং ম্যানেজমেন্টের সার্বক্ষণিক দিক-নির্দেশনা ও প্রতিষ্ঠানে টেকসই কর্মসূচী ব্যবস্থাপনায় সহযোগিতার কারণে।"
"ব্যাংকের জন্য টেকসই হওয়ার মূল চাবিকাঠি হল তার সিএসআর (সামাজিক দায়বদ্ধতা) কর্মসূচির বাইরেও কৌশলগতভাবে গ্রীণ এবং টেকসই অর্থায়নে অবদান রাখা। এর বাইরে, প্রাতিষ্ঠানিক স্বচ্ছতা নিশ্চিত করার জন্য নিয়ন্ত্রক কর্তৃপক্ষের কাছে সময় মতো প্রতিবেদন দাখিল, পরিবেশগত ও সামাজিক ব্যবস্থাপনা ব্যবস্থার কার্যকারিতার মাধ্যমে ঝুঁকি প্রশমন এবং নিয়ন্ত্রক কর্তৃপক্ষের নির্দেশাবলীর যথাযথ বাস্তবায়ন করতে হবে"।
ব্র্যাক ব্যাংকের একটি সুসংহত নীতি এবং শাসন কাঠামো রয়েছে যার মাধ্যমে ব্যাংকের সাস্টেইনেবল ফিন্যান্স ইউনিট টেকসই কার্যক্রম তত্ত্বাবধান ও পরিচালনা করে। বিশ্বের শীর্ষ রেটিং এজেন্সি দ্বারা বাংলাদেশের বেসরকারি বাণিজ্যিক ব্যাংকগুলোর মধ্যে সর্বোচ্চ ক্রেডিট রেটিং পাওয়া ব্র্যাক ব্যাংক, তার সুশাসনের জন্য বেশ কয়েকবার স্বীকৃতি পেয়েছে।
হোসেন আরও বলেন, "আমরা গ্রীণ ক্লাইমেট ফান্ড, ব্যাংকযোগ্য জলবায়ু অভিযোজন প্রকল্প, গ্রীণ বন্ড এবং এসডিজিতে ব্যাংকের অবদানে আমাদের পথ অনুসন্ধান এবং কার্যক্রম সম্প্রসারণ অব্যাহত রাখব। ব্র্যাক ব্যাংকের বৈচিত্র্যময় ব্যবসায়িক মডেল আমাদের জন্য একটি শক্তিশালী ভিত্তি স্থাপন করেছে যা মাধ্যমে আমরা আচিরেই দেশের এক নম্বর টেকসই ব্যাংক হিসেবে পরিচিতি পাবো। "
Dhaka, Sunday, August 8, 2021: The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) with partners FMO, Visa, and the Government of Canada have recently announced the winners of the Women Enterprise Recovery Fund.
BRAC Bank was named a winner among the 10 recipients of the fund in the Asia-Pacific region.
The winners include technology providers, FinTechs, and commercial banks and will receive financial and technical support over the next 12 months to pilot and test their innovations.
BRAC Bank proposed its SME Bondhu product for funding. SME Bondhu will pilot a one-stop digital solution for MSMEs in Bangladesh for the seamless set-up of online stores, including access to digital tools for their businesses, such as an integrated logistics facility and payment gateway solutions.
"We want to provide solutions that will support women entrepreneurs to access and use digital solutions and finance technologies that support business recovery and growth," said Syed Abdul Momen, Deputy Managing Director and Head of SME Banking, BRAC Bank.
"The economic fallout due to COVID-19 has been extremely unfavorable for the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), and women entrepreneurs have been disproportionately impacted. With the support of the Women Enterprise Recovery Fund, we aim to bridge the digital and financial divides that women MSMEs face", he added.
To support the economic recovery and digitalization of these enterprises, ESCAP and UNCDF launched the Women Enterprise Recovery Fund earlier this year.
The fund looks to partner with private sector innovators to design and launch digital solutions that support women enterprises economically impacted by COVID-19 and address their financial and other business requirements. It also seeks to support the development and expansion of digital business models to alleviate financial and other constraints impacting women enterprises in South and South-East Asia.
Of the 83 applications received, 17 were shortlisted to move to the final round of decision-making. Shortlisted applicants were provided mentoring and pitch preparation assistance to strengthen their business models for potential funding.
ইউএনসিডিএফ-এর উইমেন এন্টারপ্রাইজ রিকভারি ফান্ড বিজয়ী ব্র্যাক ব্যাংক
ঢাকা, রবিবার, ৮ই আগস্ট, ২০২১: জাতিসংঘের ইকোনমিক অ্যান্ড সোশ্যাল কমিশন ফর এশিয়া অ্যান্ড দ্য প্যাসিফিক (এসক্যাপ) এবং জাতিসংঘের মূলধন উন্নয়ন তহবিল (ইউএনসিডিএফ) এবং অংশীদার এফএমও, ভিসা এবং কানাডা সরকার সম্প্রতি 'উইমেন এন্টারপ্রাইজ রিকভারি ফান্ড'-এর বিজয়ীদের নাম ঘোষণা করেছে।
এশিয়া-প্রশান্ত মহাসাগরীয় অঞ্চলে এই তহবিলের ১০ বিজয়ীর মধ্যে একটি প্রতিষ্ঠান হিসেবে এসেছে ব্র্যাক ব্যাংকের নাম।
বিজয়ীদের মধ্যে রয়েছে প্রযুক্তি প্রদানকারী, ফিনটেক এবং বাণিজ্যিক ব্যাংক। আগামী ১২ মাস এই প্রতিষ্ঠানগুলি তাদের উদ্ভাবন পরীক্ষা ও পাইলট করার জন্য এই তহবিল থেকে আর্থিক ও প্রযুক্তিগত সহায়তা পাবে।
ব্র্যাক ব্যাংক তার 'এসএমই বন্ধু' সেবার জন্য এই তহবিলে বিজয়ী হয়েছে। 'এসএমই বন্ধু' বাংলাদেশে অতি ক্ষুদ্র, ক্ষুদ্র ও মাঝারি পর্যায়ের শিল্প খাতে (এমএসএমই) একটি ওয়ান-স্টপ ডিজিটাল সলিউশন-এর পরীক্ষা চালাবে, যাতে করে অনলাইন স্টোরের সহজ সেট-আপ করা যায়। পরীক্ষা করা হবে ব্যবসার জন্য বিভিন্ন টুলসের সক্ষমতা, যেমন একটি সমন্বিত লজিস্টিক সুবিধা এবং পেমেন্ট গেটওয়ে সমাধান।
ব্র্যাক ব্যাংকের ডেপুটি ম্যানেজিং ডিরেক্টর অ্যান্ড হেড অফ এসএমই ব্যাংকিং, সৈয়দ আবদুল মোমেন, বলেন, "আমরা এমন সমাধান দিতে চাই যা নারী উদ্যোক্তাদের ডিজিটাল সলিউশন এবং ফাইন্যান্স টেকনোলজি অ্যাক্সেস করতে এবং ব্যবহার করতে সাহায্য করবে। এর ফলে তাদের ব্যবসার পুনরুদ্ধার এবং বৃদ্ধি সহজ হবে।"
তিনি আরও বলেন, "কোভিড-১৯-এর কারণে এমএসএমই শিল্প বেশ আর্থিক ক্ষতির সম্মুখীন হয়েছে এবং বিশেষ করে এর প্রভাবে নারী উদ্যোক্তারা অনেকগুণ ক্ষতিগ্রস্ত হয়েছেন। উইমেন এন্টারপ্রাইজ রিকভারি ফান্ডের সহায়তায় আমরা নারী উদ্যোক্তাদের জন্য ডিজিটাল এবং ফাইন্যান্সিয়াল বিভক্তি দূর করতে কাজ করবো।"
এসক্যাপ এবং ইউএনসিডিএফ এ বছরের শুরুতে এ ধরণের প্রতিষ্ঠানের অর্থনৈতিক পুনরুদ্ধার এবং ডিজিটালাইজেশনকে সমর্থন করার জন্য 'উইমেন এন্টারপ্রাইজ রিকভারি ফান্ড' নামক এক তহবিল চালু করে।
এই তহবিলের মূল উদ্দেশ্য হলো বেসরকারি খাতের উদ্ভাবকদের সাথে অংশীদারিত্বের ভিত্তিতে ডিজিটাল সমাধান ডিজাইন এবং চালু করা যা কোভিড-১৯ এর ফলে অর্থনৈতিকভাবে প্রভাবিত নারী-পরিচালিত উদ্যোগগুলিকে তাদের আর্থিক এবং অন্যান্য ব্যবসায়িক প্রয়োজনীয়তা মোকাবেলায় সহায়তা করবে। এছাড়া দক্ষিণ ও দক্ষিণ-পূর্ব এশিয়ার নারী উদ্যোক্তাদের আর্থিক ও অন্যান্য সীমাবদ্ধতা দূর করে ডিজিটাল ব্যবসায়িক মডেল-এর বিকাশ ও সম্প্রসারণেও ব্যয় হবে এই তহবিল।
এই তহবিলের জন্য প্রায় ৮৩টি আবেদনের মধ্যে ১৭টিকে চূড়ান্ত রাউন্ডে যাওয়ার জন্য সংক্ষিপ্ত তালিকাভুক্ত করা হয়েছিল। সংক্ষিপ্ত তালিকাভুক্ত আবেদনকারীদের সবাইকেই তহবিলে তাদের প্রস্তাবিত ব্যবসায়িক মডেল শক্তিশালী করার জন্য পরামর্শ এবং পিচ প্রস্তুতিতে সহায়তা প্রদান করা হয়েছিল।
Dhaka, Monday, August 02, 2021: BRAC Bank has initiated a special CSR programme to stand by the families affected due to COVID-19.
The bank has recently signed an agreement with BRAC, the world’s largest NGO, to implement the project, a press release said.
In April 2021, Bangladesh Bank, through BRPD Circular Letter No. 09, requested all the scheduled banks to allocate a special CSR fund equivalent to one per cent of the banks' 2020 profits. The fund is necessitated to support with essential food or equivalent support in cash, or health and hygiene materials, or medicare of suspected COVID patients, or financial support to those who have lost their livelihood and are affected by COVID-19.
BRAC Bank, accordingly, has allocated a fund of BDT 4.54 crore to support the affected families.
BRAC will be transferring the fund, on behalf of BRAC Bank, through mobile wallet bKash. About 30,267 families across the country will receive emergency food support.
Each family will receive BDT 1,500 which will enable them to buy essential food and other emergency necessities for two weeks.
The initiative was announced on Sunday (August 01, 2021) mentioning that the distribution of money will be completed by the second week of August 2021.
Ten districts exposed to high risk of COVID transmission and under strict lockdown will be prioritized in this initiative. The districts are: Khulna, Satkhira, Bogura, Magura, Dinajpur, Natore, Joypurhat, Bagerhat, Chuadanga, and Chattogram.
As per a subsequent circular, BRPD Circular No. 29, 50 per cent of the total fund has to be spent in Khulna and Rajshahi Division and the rest 50 per cent in other Divisions as per BRPD Circular No. 09. Of the total disbursed amount, 50 per cent has to be spent in the rural areas for destitute people and marginalized people and 50 per cent in the urban areas for slum dwellers, destitute people, and marginalized people.
The families to receive the assistance are being identified by the skilled field staff of BRAC following a rigorous process. Families with elderly members, pregnant and lactating mothers, persons with disabilities, families dependent on women’s earning, ultra-poor households, and those who have not received assistance from other sources will have the priority in this initiative.
Asif Saleh, Executive Director, BRAC, said, "We greatly appreciate this timely support from BRAC Bank. It will contribute to our initiative, Dakche Abar Desh, to bring food to the vulnerable households for whom the lockdown continues to prove particularly harsh. I hope more private actors will come forward to collaborate, so we can leverage each other's strengths to help the most vulnerable families during this pandemic who are not receiving support from other sources."
Selim RF Hussain, the Managing Director and CEO of BRAC Bank said, “We are thankful to Bangladesh Bank for their thoughts and guidance on supporting the COVID-affected families. We would also thank BRAC for helping us in executing this enormous task, following the regulatory guidelines, to reaching out to the actual needy families. As BRAC Bank believes in ‘leaving no one behind’, we are firmly committed to standing by the people of our country in any challenging time."
Last year, BRAC Bank employees contributed BDT 1.73 crore from their August salary as emergency food support to BRAC's 'Dakche Amar Desh' initiative.
ব্র্যাক ব্যাংকের ৪.৫৪ কোটি টাকার জরুরি খাদ্য সহায়তা
ঢাকা, সোমবার, ২রা আগস্ট ২০২১: কোভিড-১৯ এর কারণে ক্ষতিগ্রস্ত মানুষের পাশে দাঁড়ানোর জন্য একটি বিশেষ সিএসআর (সামাজিক দায়বদ্ধতা) উদ্যোগ শুরু করছে ব্র্যাক ব্যাংক। উদ্যোগ বাস্তবায়নে সম্প্রতি ব্র্যাকের সাথে একটি চুক্তি স্বাক্ষর করেছে ব্র্যাক ব্যাংক; আজ এক সংবাদ বিজ্ঞপ্তিতে এ বিষয়ে জানানো হয়।
গত এপ্রিল মাসে বাংলাদেশ ব্যাংক, বিআরপিডি সার্কুলার লেটার নং ০৯ এর মাধ্যমে, সকল তফসিলি ব্যাংকদের তাদের ২০২০ সালের মুনাফার এক শতাংশের সমান অর্থ একটি বিশেষ সিএসআর তহবিলে বরাদ্দ করার অনুরোধ জানায়। তহবিল গঠনের উদ্দেশ্য হলো অসহায় মানুষদের প্রয়োজনীয় খাদ্য বা নগদ অর্থ, বা স্বাস্থ্য ও স্বাস্থ্যবিধি সামগ্রী, অথবা সন্দেহভাজন কোভিড রোগীদের চিকিৎসা, অথবা যারা তাদের জীবিকা হারিয়েছে এবং কোভিড-১৯ দ্বারা প্রভাবিত হয়েছে তাদের আর্থিক সহায়তা দেয়া।
ব্র্যাক ব্যাংক, সেই অনুযায়ী, ক্ষতিগ্রস্ত পরিবারগুলিকে সহায়তা করার জন্য ৪.৫৪ কোটি টাকার একটি তহবিল বরাদ্দ করেছে।
মোবাইল ওয়ালেট বিকাশের মাধ্যমে ব্র্যাক ব্যাংকের পক্ষ থেকে ব্র্যাক ক্ষতিগ্রস্থ পরিবারগুলিকে অর্থ প্রদান করবে। সারা দেশে প্রায় ৩০,২৬৭ পরিবার এই জরুরি সহায়তা পাবে।
প্রতিটি পরিবার ১,৫০০ টাকা করে পাবে যা তাদের দুই সপ্তাহের জন্য প্রয়োজনীয় খাদ্য এবং অন্যান্য জরুরি প্রয়োজনীয় জিনিস কিনতে সহায়তা করবে।
গত রবিবার, ১লা আগস্ট ২০২১, শুরু হওয়া এই প্রকল্পের অর্থ বিতরণ আগস্টের দ্বিতীয় সপ্তাহের মধ্যে সম্পন্ন হবে বলে সংবাদ বিজ্ঞপ্তিতে জানানো হয়।
কোভিড সংক্রমণের উচ্চ ঝুঁকিতে থাকা এবং কঠোর লকডাউনের অধীনে থাকা দশটি জেলাকে এই উদ্যোগে অগ্রাধিকার দেওয়া হবে। জেলাগুলো হলোঃ খুলনা, সাতক্ষীরা, বগুড়া, মাগুরা, দিনাজপুর, নাটোর, জয়পুরহাট, বাগেরহাট, চুয়াডাঙ্গা এবং চট্টগ্রাম।
বাংলাদেশ ব্যাংকের বিআরপিডি সার্কুলার নং ২৯ অনুযায়ী, মোট তহবিলের ৫০ শতাংশ খুলনা ও রাজশাহী বিভাগের জেলাগুলোতে এবং বাকি ৫০ শতাংশ অন্যান্য বিভাগের জেলাগুলোয় বরাদ্দ করতে হবে। বিআরপিডি সার্কুলার লেটার নং ০৯ অনুযায়ী বিভাগ-ওয়ারী বরাদ্দকৃত অর্থের ৫০ শতাংশ সিটি কর্পোরেশন এলাকাসমূহের বস্তিবাসী, ছিন্নমূল এবং করোনাভাইরাস সংক্রমণের কারণে সাময়িকভাবে বেকার হয়ে পড়া ব্যক্তিদের পরিবারের জন্য এবং অবশিষ্ট ৫০ শতাংশ জেলা/উপজেলা/ইউনিয়ন পর্যায়ে বিভিন্ন জেলার হতদরিদ্র, সাময়িক কর্মহীন এবং প্রান্তিক জনগোষ্ঠী যারা করোনাভাইরাসজনিত রোগ বিস্তারের কারণে স্বাভাবিক জীবন-জীবিকা নির্বাহে অসমর্থ বা ক্ষতিগ্রস্ত হচ্ছেন তাদের জন্য ব্যয় করতে হবে।
ব্র্যাকের দক্ষ মাঠকর্মীরা কঠোর প্রক্রিয়া অনুসরণ করে সহায়তাগ্রহণকারী পরিবারগুলো চিহ্নিত করেছেন। প্রবীণ সদস্য সহ পরিবার, গর্ভবতী এবং স্তন্যদানকারী মা, বিশেষ চাহিদাসম্পন্ন ব্যক্তি, নারীদের উপার্জনের উপর নির্ভরশীল পরিবার, অতি দরিদ্র পরিবার এবং যারা অন্যান্য উৎস থেকে সহায়তা পাননি তাদেরকে এই উদ্যোগে অগ্রাধিকার দেয়া হবে।
ব্র্যাকের এক্সিকিউটিভ ডিরেক্টর আসিফ সালেহ বলেন, “ব্র্যাক ব্যাংকের এই সময়োপযোগী সহায়তা অবশ্যই প্রশংসার দাবীদার। এর ফলে ব্র্যাকের ‘ডাকছে আবার দেশ’ উদ্যোগে সেই সকল অবহেলিত পরিবারের জন্য খাদ্য সহায়তা প্রদান সম্ভব হবে যাদের জন্য চলমান লকডাউন খুব কঠিন প্রমাণিত হচ্ছে। আমি আশা করছি যে আরও বেসরকারি প্রতিষ্ঠান সহযোগিতার জন্য এগিয়ে আসবে, যেন এই মহামারীর সময় অসহায় ও দুস্থ পরিবারগুলিকে আমরা একে অপরের শক্তি কাজে লাগিয়ে সাহায্য করতে পারি।”
ব্র্যাক ব্যাংকের ম্যানেজিং ডিরেক্টর অ্যান্ড সিইও সেলিম রেজা ফরহাদ হোসেন বলেন, “আমরা কোভিড-আক্রান্ত পরিবারদের সহায়তা করার বিষয়ে বাংলাদেশ ব্যাংকের সুচিন্তিত পরিকল্পনা ও নির্দেশনার জন্য ধন্যবাদ জানাই। তাদের দিক-নির্দেশনা অনুসরণ করে, প্রকৃত অভাবগ্রস্ত পরিবারের কাছে পৌঁছানোর এই বিশাল কাজ সম্পাদনে সহায়তা করার জন্য ব্র্যাক-কেও ধন্যবাদ জানাই। ব্র্যাক ব্যাংকের লক্ষ্য সমাজের কেউ যেন পিছিয়ে না থাকে, আর তাই যেকোনো কঠিন সময়ে দেশের মানুষের পাশে দাঁড়াতে আমরা দৃঢ় প্রতিজ্ঞাবদ্ধ।"
গত বছর, ব্র্যাক ব্যাংকের কর্মীরা তাদের আগস্ট মাসের বেতন থেকে ১.৭৩ কোটি টাকা অবদান রেখেছিল ব্র্যাকের 'ডাক আমার দেশ' উদ্যোগে জরুরি খাদ্য সহায়তা হিসেবে।
Dhaka, Thursday, July 29, 2021: BRAC Bank has announced three winners from the first batch of students of the country's first SME accelerator programme, Uddokta 101.
The winners are Farhana Rahman (Owner, Diva's World), Misha Mahjabeen (CEO, Healthy Bengal), and Khaleda Sultana (CEO, Jutemart).
'Uddokta 101' is the country's first accelerator programme for SMEs that BRAC Bank launched jointly with the University of Dhaka.
Batch one of 'Uddokta 101' started their course in April 2021 with 31 entrepreneurs, out of which 21 were female.
After completing the course, the participants submitted their business expansion plans where 12 of them made it to the final pitch round.
Farhana Rahman, who secured the top position at the final pitch round, started her enterprise with only BDT 5,000 BDT in hand. About 6 years ago, she launched Diva's world, an online-based platform where women can get everything under one umbrella to become a Diva.
The first runner-up, Misha Mahjabeen, is the founder of 'Healthy Bengal'. It is a startup that encourages people with its motto of investing in preventive health. Healthy Bengal creates awareness and also offers products and services related to mental health and physical fitness.
Khaleda Sultana, Founder and CEO, Jutemart & Craft, obtained the second runner-up position. Khaleda holds an Honours and Masters in Botany from Dhaka University and pursued molecular genetics for a while. In 2010, she started exporting jute-based products to Australia and Europe (Denmark and Norway) through her friends, family, and relatives. Apart from export, she produces jute-based products for local retailers, corporate events, and export agents.
Syed Abdul Momen, Deputy Managing Director and Head of SME Banking, BRAC Bank, said, “We are proud to create further synergies between BRAC Bank and the young entrepreneurs who dream of leading the change in the country. We, along with our partner – the University of Dhaka, will continue our journey to become the top accelerator of SMEs, especially women entrepreneurs in Bangladesh".
Registration of the second batch of 'Uddokta 101' is closing on Friday (30th of July, 2021). Applicants can register themselves by visiting the following link: https://www.bracbank.com/uddokta_101/.
ব্র্যাক ব্যাংক ‘উদ্যোক্তা ১০১’-এর বিজয়ীদের নাম ঘোষণা
ঢাকা, বৃহস্পতিবার, ২৯শে জুলাই, ২০২১: দেশের প্রথম এসএমই এক্সিলারেটর প্রোগ্রাম, ‘উদ্যোক্তা ১০১-এর প্রথম ব্যাচের তিন বিজয়ীর নাম ঘোষণা করেছে ব্র্যাক ব্যাংক।
বিজয়ীরা হলেন ফারহানা রহমান (স্বত্বাধিকারী, ডিভা'স ওয়ার্ল্ড), মিশা মাহজাবীন (সিইও, হেলদি বেঙ্গল) এবং খালেদা সুলতানা (সিইও, জুটমার্ট)।
‘উদ্যোক্তা ১০১’ ব্যাংকিং খাতে দেশের প্রথম এসএমই এক্সিলিটার প্রোগ্রাম। ঢাকা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের সঙ্গে যৌথ উদ্যোগে গত এপ্রিল মাসে চালু হয় এই প্রোগ্রাম।
‘উদ্যোক্তা ১০১’-এর প্রথম ব্যাচের প্রশিক্ষণ শুরু হয় ২১ জন নারী উদ্যোক্তা সহ ৩১ জন অংশগ্রহণকারী নিয়ে।
কোর্স সম্পন্ন করার পরে, অংশগ্রহণকারীরা তাদের ব্যবসা সম্প্রসারণের পরিকল্পনা জমা দেয় আয়োজক ব্র্যাক ব্যাংক ও ঢাকা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের কাছে যেখান থেকে ১২ জন একটি চূড়ান্ত পিচ রাউন্ডে উত্তীর্ণ হন।
চূড়ান্ত পিচ রাউন্ডে শীর্ষস্থান অর্জনকারী ফারহানা রহমান প্রায় ৬ বছর আগে মাত্র ৫,০০০ টাকা হাতে শুরু করেছিলেন ‘ডিভা'স ওয়ার্ল্ড’ প্রতিষ্ঠানটি। এটি নারীদের সকল ধরণের পণ্য ও আনুষাঙ্গিক প্রসাধনীর একটি অনলাইন-ভিত্তিক প্ল্যাটফর্ম।
প্রথম রানার আপ, মিশা মাহজাবীন, 'হেলদি বেঙ্গল'-এর প্রতিষ্ঠাতা। এটি একটি স্টার্টআপ যা ‘প্রতিরোধমূলক স্বাস্থ্য’ বিষয়ে মানুষকে উত্সাহ দেয়। সচেতনতা তৈরির পাশাপাশি ‘হেলদি বেঙ্গল’ প্রতিষ্ঠানটি মানসিক স্বাস্থ্য এবং শারীরিক সুস্থতা সম্পর্কিত পণ্য ও সেবাও সরবরাহ করে।
দ্বিতীয় রানার আপ, খালেদা সুলতানা, ‘জুটমার্ট অ্যান্ড ক্রাফট’-এর প্রতিষ্ঠাতা ও প্রধান নির্বাহী কর্মকর্তা। ঢাকা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় থেকে উদ্ভিদবিজ্ঞানে অনার্স এবং মাস্টার্স শেষ করে খালেদা কিছুদিন ‘মলেক্যুলার জেনেটিক্স’ বিষয়ে পড়াশোনা করেছেন। ২০১০ সালে তিনি তার বন্ধু, পরিবার এবং আত্মীয়দের মাধ্যমে পাট-ভিত্তিক পণ্য অস্ট্রেলিয়া এবং ইউরোপে (ডেনমার্ক এবং নরওয়ে) পাঠানো শুরু করেন। রফতানি ছাড়াও তার প্রতিষ্ঠান বর্তমানে স্থানীয় খুচরা ব্যবসায়ী, কর্পোরেট অনুষ্ঠান এবং রফতানি এজেন্টদের জন্য পাট-ভিত্তিক পণ্য উত্পাদন করে।
ব্র্যাক ব্যাংকের ডেপুটি ম্যানেজিং ডিরেক্টর অ্যান্ড হেড অফ এসএমই ব্যাংকিং, সৈয়দ আবদুল মোমেন বলেন, “দেশে পরিবর্তনের নেতৃত্ব দেওয়ার স্বপ্ন দেখা তরুণদের সাথে ব্র্যাক ব্যাংকের আরও সমন্বয় তৈরি করতে পেরে আমরা গর্বিত। ঢাকা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের সাথে একত্রে আমরা বাংলাদেশের এসএমই, বিশেষ করে নারী উদ্যোক্তাদের উন্নয়নের শীর্ষ অংশীদার হওয়ার প্রত্যাশা রাখি।”
‘উদ্যোক্তা ১০১’ এর দ্বিতীয় ব্যাচের নিবন্ধকরণ শেষ হবে শুক্রবার, ৩০শে জুলাই। আবেদনকারীরা এই লিঙ্ক ভিজিট করে ৩০শে জুলাই পর্যন্ত নিজেদের নিবন্ধন করতে পারবেন: https://www.bracbank.com/uddokta_101/।
Dhaka, Monday, July 26, 2021: BRAC Bank, the pioneer of SME Banking in Bangladesh, has achieved a distinct benchmark of compliance for maintaining a high level of data security of the customers.
The bank has recently achieved compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS) to obtain the certification.
PCI-DSS Certificate is regarded as the most rigorous and globally recognized payment-card security standard in the industry, a statement said.
The compliance assessment was done by renowned Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) SISA InfoSec. BRAC Bank has received the PCI-DSS Certificate by complying with all its requirements.
The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS) is a set of security standards developed for organizations that store, process, or transmit cardholder's data.
Governed by the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI-SSC), the compliance certification aims to secure card transactions against data theft and fraud.
BRAC Bank is among very few banks in Bangladesh that have complied with the PCI-DSS requirement that has been set by the regulatory body and mandatory by payment partners (e.g., Visa, Master Card, JCB).
Sabbir Hossain, DMD and Chief Operating Officer of BRAC Bank, said, "It was a journey of 4 years that has enabled us to be PCI-DSS certified. We had to upgrade multiple major solutions, including in-house applications to ensure compliance with the rigorous standard".
In this process, BRAC Bank has upgraded its eCommerce Platform, credit card solution, payment switch system, CORPnet, internet banking system and core banking system. It also deployed multiple security technologies and conducted several security assessments and multiple pieces of training.
Hossain added, "BRAC Bank strives to achieve the utmost compliance standards in the industry and continuously improve to protect valuable business information assets. We are happy to offer complete data protection to our customers."
Earlier, BRAC Bank achieved the ISO 27001:2013 certification for Information security management function in 2017 and the ISO 18788 certification for Security Operations and Cyber Fusion Centre in 2020.
আন্তর্জাতিক তথ্য সুরক্ষা সার্টিফিকেট পেলো ব্র্যাক ব্যাংক
ঢাকা, সোমবার, ২৬শে জুলাই, ২০২১: গ্রাহকদের সর্বোচ্চ ডেটা সিকিউরিটি বা তথ্য সুরক্ষা বজায় রাখার জন্য একটি আন্তর্জাতিক মানের স্বীকৃতি অর্জন করেছে বাংলাদেশে এসএমই ব্যাংকিংয়ের প্রবর্তক ব্র্যাক ব্যাংক।
সম্প্রতি ‘পেমেন্ট কার্ড ইন্ডাস্ট্রি ডেটা সিকিউরিটি স্ট্যান্ডার্ড' (পিসিআই-ডিএসএস)-এর নীতিমালা অনুযায়ী শক্তিশালী সিস্টেম, উন্নত নেটওয়ার্ক সিকিউরিটি ব্যবস্থা, নিয়মিত পর্যবেক্ষণ ও রক্ষণাবেক্ষণ নিশ্চিত করার মাধ্যমে এই সনদ অর্জন করেছে ব্র্যাক ব্যাংক, এক সংবাদ বিজ্ঞপ্তিতে জানানো হয়।
পিসিআই-ডিএসএস কমপ্লায়েন্স স্ট্যান্ডার্ডকে গ্রাহকমুখী প্রতিষ্ঠানগুলোর জন্য সবচেয়ে কঠোর এবং বিশ্বব্যাপী স্বীকৃত পেমেন্ট-কার্ড সুরক্ষা মান হিসাবে বিবেচনা করা হয়।
সুরক্ষা মূল্যায়নকারী প্রতিষ্ঠান (কিউএসএ) এসআইএসএ ইনফেসেক-এর মাধ্যমে পিসিআই-ডিএসএস কমপ্লায়েন্স স্ট্যান্ডার্ড এর সকল প্রয়োজনীয়তা মেনে সনদটি পেয়েছে ব্র্যাক ব্যাংক।
পিসিআই-ডিএসএস হলো কার্ডহোল্ডারের ডেটা সঞ্চয়, প্রক্রিয়াজাত ও প্রেরণকারী প্রতিষ্ঠানগুলোর জন্য সুরক্ষিত মানদন্ডের একটি স্ট্যান্ডার্ড।
পেমেন্ট কার্ড ইন্ডাস্ট্রি সিকিউরিটি স্ট্যান্ডার্ড কাউন্সিল (পিসিআই-এসএসসি) নিয়ন্ত্রিত এই কমপ্লায়েন্স সনদের লক্ষ্য হলো ডেটা চুরি এবং জালিয়াতির বিরুদ্ধে কার্ডের লেনদেনকে সুরক্ষিত করা।
ব্র্যাক ব্যাংক বাংলাদেশের খুব অল্প সংখ্যক প্রতিষ্ঠানগুলোর একটি যারা পিসিআই-ডিএসএসের প্রয়োজনীয়তা মেনে চলেছে। এটি ইতোমধ্যে নিরন্ত্রক সংস্থা এবং বিভিন্ন পেমেন্ট পার্টনার, যেমনঃ ভিসা, মাস্টার কার্ড, জেসিবি দ্বারা বাধ্যতামূলক করা হয়েছে।
ব্র্যাক ব্যাংকের ডিএমডি অ্যান্ড চিফ অপারেটিং অফিসার সাব্বির হোসেন বলেন, "প্রায় ৪ বছরের কঠিন পরিশ্রমের মাধ্যমে আমরা পিসিআই-ডিএসএস সার্টিফিকেট অর্জন করতে সক্ষম হয়েছি। এই কঠিন স্ট্যান্ডার্ডের মান বজায় রাখার জন্য আমাদের অভ্যন্তরীণ অ্যাপ্লিকেশন সহ একাধিক বড় বড় সলিউশন আপগ্রেড করতে হয়েছে"।
এই প্রক্রিয়াতে, ব্র্যাক ব্যাংক তার ইকমার্স প্ল্যাটফর্ম, ক্রেডিট কার্ড সলিউশন, পেমেন্ট সুইচ সিস্টেম, কর্পনেট, ইন্টারনেট ব্যাংকিং সিস্টেম এবং কোর ব্যাংকিং সিস্টেমকে উন্নত করেছে। পাশাপাশি একাধিক সুরক্ষা প্রযুক্তি মোতায়েন করে বিভিন্ন সুরক্ষা মূল্যায়ন ও একাধিক প্রশিক্ষণের ব্যবস্থা করেছে।
হোসেন আরও বলেন, "ব্যাংকিং খাতে সর্বোচ্চ মান অর্জনে ব্র্যাক ব্যাংক প্রতিশ্রুতিবদ্ধ। আমাদের মূল্যবান তথ্য সম্পদ রক্ষায় অবিচ্ছিন্নভাবে উন্নতি করা আমাদের অন্যতম লক্ষ্য। আমাদের গ্রাহকদের সম্পূর্ণ ডেটা সুরক্ষা নিশ্চিত করতে পেরে আমরা আনন্দিত।"
এর আগে, ব্র্যাক ব্যাংক তথ্য সুরক্ষা ব্যবস্থাপনার জন্য ২০১৭ সালে ISO 27001: 2013 সনদ এবং ২০২০ সালে সিকিউরিটি অপারেশনস এবং সাইবার ফিউশন সেন্টারের জন্য ISO 18788 সনদ অর্জন করেছে।
Dhaka, Saturday, July 24, 2021: BRAC Bank Limited has promoted Syed Abdul Momen, Head of SME Banking Division, as the Deputy Managing Director of the bank, a press release said.
Momen joined BRAC Bank in 2005 and worked in its Technology Division for two years before moving to BRAC Afghanistan Bank on a two-year secondment where he served as Head of Operations and later became the Chief Operations Officer.
Upon returning to BRAC Bank in 2009, he joined the SME Banking Division as Head of SME Collection Project. In July 2010, he started leading the Small Business segment of the SME Banking Division as Head of Small Business after successful completion of the project. Subsequently, in 2017, he was given the responsibility of the entire SME Banking Division.
His leadership has instilled energy, innovation and ambition in the SME Banking team; as a result, the team is consistently delivering business growth and reaching new milestones.
Selim RF Hussain, the Managing Director and CEO of BRAC Bank, said, "In the last few years, Momen has taken our SME business to new heights - doubling the lending portfolio, improving the portfolio quality, and growing the deposit book. Our Board is extremely pleased to broaden his responsibility in BRAC Bank."
Momen started his banking career in 1999 with the then ANZ Grindlays Bank which was later acquired by Standard Chartered Bank in 2000. Momen obtained his B.Sc. with distinction in Computer Communications and IT from Middlesex University, London. He is widely known for his knowledge and expertise in SME Banking across the industry.
ব্র্যাক ব্যাংকের নতুন হোমগ্রোউন ডিএমডি
ঢাকা, শনিবার, ২৪শে জুলাই, ২০২১: ব্র্যাক ব্যাংক লিমিটেড সম্প্রতি তার হেড অফ এসএমই ব্যাংকিং, সৈয়দ আবদুল মোমেনকে ব্যাংকের ডেপুটি ম্যানেজিং ডিরেক্টর (উপ-ব্যবস্থাপনা পরিচালক) পদে পদোন্নতি দিয়েছে, এক সংবাদ বিজ্ঞপ্তিতে জানানো হয়।
মোমেন ২০০৫ সালে ব্র্যাক ব্যাংকে যোগ দিয়ে দু'বছর ব্যাংকটির টেকনোলজি বিভাগে কাজ করেন। এরপর তিনি দুই বছরের বিশেষ দায়িত্বে ব্র্যাক আফগানিস্তান ব্যাংকে যান এবং সেখানে হেড অফ অপারেশন্স ও পরবর্তীতে চীফ অপারেশন্স অফিসার হিসেবে দায়িত্ব পালন করেন।
২০০৯ সালে ব্র্যাক ব্যাংকে ফিরে এসে তিনি এসএমই কালেকশন প্রজেক্টের প্রধান হিসাবে এসএমই ব্যাংকিং বিভাগে যোগদান করেন। ২০১০ সালের জুলাই মাসে, প্রকল্পটি সফলভাবে সমাপ্ত হওয়ার পর, তিনি এসএমই ব্যাংকিং বিভাগের ক্ষুদ্র ব্যবসায় (স্মল বিজনেস) বিভাগের প্রধান হিসাবে কাজ শুরু করেন। ২০১৭ সালে তিনি পুরো এসএমই ব্যাংকিং বিভাগের দায়িত্ব পান।
তাঁর নেতৃত্ব এসএমই ব্যাংকিং বিভাগে নতুন করে উদ্দীপনা, উদ্ভাবনী চর্চা এবং উচ্চাকাঙ্ক্ষা তৈরি হয় যার ফলে ব্র্যাক ব্যাংকের এসএমই বিভাগ ধারাবাহিকভাবে ব্যবসায়িক বৃদ্ধি এবং নিত্য নতুন মাইলফলক অর্জনে সক্ষম হয়।
ব্র্যাক ব্যাংকের ম্যানেজিং ডিরেক্টর অ্যান্ড সিইও সেলিম রেজা ফরহাদ হোসেন বলেন, "গত কয়েক বছরে মোমেন আমাদের এসএমই ব্যবসাকে এক নতুন উচ্চতায় পৌছে দিয়েছেন। তার কারণে আমাদের লোন পোর্টফোলিও যেমন দ্বিগুণ হয়েছে, তেমনি উন্নত হয়েছে পোর্টফোলিওর মান এবং আমানত। ব্র্যাক ব্যাংকের পরিচালনা পর্ষদের প্রত্যেকেই ব্যাংকে তাঁর দায়িত্বের পরিধি বাড়াতে পেরে সন্তুষ্ট।"
মোমেন ১৯৯৯ সালে তার ব্যাংকিং কর্মজীবন শুরু করেন তৎকালীন এএনজেড গ্রিন্ডলেজ ব্যাংকের মাধ্যমে, যা ২০০০ সালে স্ট্যান্ডার্ড চার্টার্ড ব্যাংক অধিগ্রহণ করে। মোমেন লন্ডনের মিডলসেক্স বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় থেকে কম্পিউটার কমিউনিকেশন্স অ্যান্ড আইটি বিষয়ে বিএসসি সম্পন্ন করেছেন।
পুরো ব্যাংকিং খাতে সৈয়দ আবদুল মোমেন এসএমই ব্যাংকিং-এর উপর তার জ্ঞান এবং দক্ষতার জন্য বেশ সুপরিচিত।
Dhaka, Saturday, July 17, 2021: BRAC Bank has committed to provide food supplies to contribute to the free-meal programme by 'Mehmankhana', a quaint corner of Dhaka's Lalmatia Residential Area. The first food shipment has reached today [Saturday].
'Mehmankhana', as the organizers call it, is coordinated and run by volunteers who started feeding the low-income people during Ramadan of 2020.
Today the volunteers of Mehmankhana feed around 2,000 people every day and send more than 400 food packets to the relatively better-off families, who lost their sources of income due to the COVID and lockdown situation and feel shy to queue up for food.
BRAC Bank is to provide its monthly supplies for the next 10 months to help Mehmankhana feed the people who don’t have food.
"It's a charity organization", said Theatre worker Liza Asma Akhter, who leads Mehmankhana along with her friends, "and we wanted to provide hot meals to orphaned children, rickshaw-pullers, street vendors and other marginalized persons of the society".
"We are happy and honoured to be a part of this free-meal initiative by Mehmankhana", said Selim RF Hussain, Managing Director and CEO of BRAC Bank as the bank commits to continue the support for at least 10 months.
He said, "BRAC Bank is committed to leaving no one behind. The ideology behind Mehmankhana is quite aligned with our values".
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Dhaka, Tuesday, July 13, 2021: Morshed, a member of the national wheelchair cricket team, has recently been provided with an artificial leg by the BRAC Limb and Brace Centre. BRAC Bank, one of the leading financial institutions in the country, has assisted in this.
The artificial leg was attached to Morshed's body on June 13 this year. After some routine exercise, Morshed has returned to his home. Born in '96, the youngster now runs regularly during his cricket practice.
The story was revealed in a press release by BRAC Bank today.
Morshed Alam is the son of Altaf Hossain of Boalkhali Upazila in Chattogram. Morshed used to face difficulties after barely moving from his house to the playground. His family was unable to get proper treatment for him due to financial constraints.
Learning about Morshed, BRAC Bank came forward to support his indomitable dream. Free prosthetic leg were implanted in his body under the supervision of BRAC Limb and Brace Centre.
When Morshed was contacted and asked how he was, he said, "I am much better than before, I can walk, I can play. I used to feel pain while walking. Now it is not there anymore. I feel quite fit now. My parents are also very happy. Many friends came to see. I am now dreaming big after getting this leg. It was hard for me to play cricket, now I can play quite effortlessly. ”
Selim RF Hussain, Managing Director and CEO, BRAC Bank, said, “BRAC Bank's goal, in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, is to ensure that no one is left behind. And therefore we are working for a society in partnerships with different organizations. BRAC Bank is proud to be a part of Morshed's journey. ”
BRAC Bank also provides annual financial assistance to the ‘Poor Fund’ of BRAC Limb and Brace Center and bears the cost of the prosthesis of many of the helpless people.
On March 17, one of the leading daily newspapers published a piece of news on Ishita who was not able to go to school due to a lack of artificial legs. Upon knowing this, BRAC Bank came forward and Ishita was given a free prosthesis on April 5, 2021, under the supervision of BRAC Limb and Brace Centre.
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Dhaka, Saturday, July 10, 2021: BRAC Bank, the pioneer of SME Banking in Bangladesh, has opened a new branch at Karwan Bazar in Dhaka with a 360-banking facility for its customers.
The new branch locates at Borak Zahir Tower, an iconic landmark built just across the SAARC fountain circle, addressed 1, Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue, Dhaka.
With a prime location for its customers, the new Karwan Bazar Branch with spacious premises will ensure fast and dependable services offering comfort and a delightful banking experience to its customers, a press release said.
The new branch will provide all banking services with Premium Banking and Locker services to the bank's growing number of customers.
The Karwan Bazar Branch will also offer complete SME Banking services to its SME clientele alongside its existing SME Service Center at Ali Bhaban, 92, Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue, Karwan Bazar.
The branch also has an ATM and CDM booth to facilitate customer's alternate transactions.
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Dhaka, Monday, July 5, 2021: BRAC Bank, the pioneer of SME Banking in Bangladesh, has recently launched a series of programmes for graduating students with its CAREERtalk initiative.
As an employer of choice, BRAC Bank wants to contribute to the society by developing a competitive workforce for the future, a statement said.
CAREERtalk aims to sensitize the graduating students with the bank’s in-house experts on different subjects and help students better prepare for the job market through interactive sessions.
Considering the COVID-19 situation all the CAREERtalk sessions will be held on the virtual platform.
As a values-based financial institution, the Bank wants to transmit its values among the students, the future leaders of the country, and enable them to think beyond jobs and consider building an impactful career.
The first CAREERtalk session took place at American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) on June 16, 2021. Selim R.F. Hussain, the Managing Director and CEO of BRAC Bank, was the key speaker at the session. Dr Carmen Z Lamagna, Vice-Chancellor, AIUB; Dr Charles C Villanueva, Vice President, Academics and Dean, AIUB; and Roomee Tareque Moudud, Director, Office of Placement and Alumni, AIUB; also joined the session. More than 300 students participated in the session.
The second CAREERtalk was held on June 22, 2021, for the students of Rajshahi University. Rasheed Ahmed, Head of Legal and Recovery, BRAC Bank and alumni of Rajshahi University, was the speaker at the session. More than 350 students participated in the session.
The next CAREERtalk will be held on July 7, 2021 for the students of Khulna University. Tareq Refat Ullah Khan, Deputy Managing Director and Head of Corporate Banking, BRAC Bank, will be speaking with the students at the session.
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Dhaka, Thursday, July 1, 2021: The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has partnered with BRAC Bank, allowing the bank to establish its API connectivity with NBR’s VAT Online Project.
BRAC Bank has become the country's first private commercial bank to establish API connectivity with NBR's VAT online project.
BRAC Bank will now able to offer its corporate clients a solution to pay their VAT, VDS and supplementary duty with real-time data validation through CORPnet, the bank's unique internet banking platform for the corporate clients.
NBR, following with the Government's vision of becoming a Digital Bangladesh, has taken several steps towards strengthening its revenue mobilization programmes.
Continuing this journey, NBR has initiated online VAT Payments, enabling businesses to make VAT payments to the government exchequer online and directly from their bank accounts.
A small inauguration ceremony – with proper social distancing -- was held at the bank's Head Office on Wednesday, June 30, 2021. Kazi Mostafizur Rahman, VAT Online Project Director and Commissioner, NBR, was present as the Chief Guest.
He said: “I would like to congratulate BRAC Bank for becoming the first bank to connect with VAT online project. This integration will help to collect government revenue effortlessly and take the country’s journey a step ahead towards Digital Bangladesh".
Commenting on this occasion, Tareq Refat Ullah Khan, Deputy Managing Director and Head of Corporate Banking at BRAC Bank said, "As a leading bank with several digital initiatives for financial inclusion, we thank NBR for their trust in us and allowing BRAC Bank to become a part of this historic digital journey."
This API integration will help NBR to collect VAT payments directly from the VAT payers, while the VAT payers will now be able to make such payments at their convenience.
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Dhaka, Sunday, June 27, 2021: BRAC Bank embarks on a journey of debunking social taboos as it decides to become truly diverse and gender-inclusive.
The bank has recently announced a mainstream job opportunity where the third gender and the persons with special needs are equally eligible to apply, said a press release.
BRAC Bank has launched its Young Leaders' Program, a dedicated program for fresh graduates, as part of the bank's investment in building a robust and talented workforce. They have encouraged female, male, third gender and persons with special needs to apply to this year-long development program.
Akhteruddin Mahmood, Head of HR at BRAC Bank, said: "Our Young Leaders with fresh ideas must aspire to be change-makers in the bank. The program will offer structured learning opportunities and 360-degree exposure to the different functions of BRAC Bank".
Applicants can prioritize their preferred divisions among the 17 divisions of the bank while applying for the Young Leaders' program.
The Young Leaders are assured of receiving an attractive remuneration, and after successful completion of the year-long development program, they will get an appointment as Principal Officers.
As an equal opportunity employer, BRAC Bank offers a fast track career for successful young leaders with exciting learning opportunities, competitive benefits package and a best in the class working environment.
On opening the opportunity for third gender and persons with special needs, Mahmood said: "Diversity shines a brighter light on business and investment outcomes. To achieve our vision and to champion the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), ‘keeping no one behind’ is one of our key focus areas, and we plan to develop an inclusive humane psyche by employing people from all walks of life at our workplace".
The bank is one of the first corporates in the country to have announced a mainstream job opportunity for the third gender.
In April 2021, BRAC Bank organized a learning session for its employees on gender prejudices where Tashnuva Anan Shishir, Bangladesh's first trans-person news broadcaster, was invited as the speaker.
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Dhaka, Thursday, June 24, 2021: BRAC Bank has welcomed Chowdhury Moinul Islam on 20 June 2021 as its new Deputy Managing Director and CAMLCO.
Moinul has over 30 years of experience in the banking industry. He started his career with American Express (AmEx) Bank as Manager Internal Control. Before joining BRAC Bank, he was working as the Executive Director and Head of Conduct and Financial Crime Compliance (CFCC) Advisory with Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) Bangladesh.
Moinul joined SCB in 2005 and worked till 2016 before moving to the United States of America where he worked as an AML Business System Analyst at SunTrust Bank. Returning from the US, he joined back in SCB.
Selim RF Hussain, Managing Director and CEO of BRAC Bank said: "We are confident that with Moinul joining BRAC Bank will help us to step up our transformation in the areas of AML and ensure improved compliance".
Moinul is a seasoned professional in the area of AML/CFT compliance, internal control and risk management. He is a member of the Association of Certified Anti Monet Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) and also has CAMS certification. He completed his graduation and masters in Accounting from the University of Dhaka.
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Dhaka, Tuesday, June 22, 2021: BRAC Bank has partnered with 5 new exchange companies to channel Wage Earners’ Remittance through its country-wide network.
The new remittance partners are KL Remit Exchange SDN BHD (Malaysia), CBL Money Transfer (Malaysia), Crown Agents Bank (UK), Hamdan Exchange LLC (Oman), and Global Money Exchange Company (Oman).
Earlier, the bank also obtained permission from Bangladesh Bank as per the regulatory guideline.
Mahiul Islam, Head of Retail Banking, BRAC Bank, said, "Wage earner remittance is an important driver of our economy and also a major contributor to the nation’s foreign currency reserve. BRAC Bank is committed to enhancing our remittance ecosystem. With the new partners, we believe that the Bangladeshi diaspora will be able to send wage remittance at their comfort and convenience."
It is worth mentioning that one of BRAC Bank’s continuous big strategies is to harness the power of strategic relationships and deliver cutting-edge facilities to its customers. In this regard, the bank is currently completing API integrations with these partners to ensure automated and real-time remittance arrangements.
In addition, as part of its digital transformation, BRAC Bank has recently partnered with Ripple.
Ripple is a rapidly growing global network of 350+ financial institutions that enjoy plug-and-play facilities to automate payments between each other. This reduces significant time and cost by skipping API connectivity between each pair of partners, ushering in a new horizon of operational efficiency. Ripple uses blockchain technology optimized for peer to peer payments between financial institutions.
Mahiul also said, "With unparalleled customer convenience at its DNA, BRAC Bank offers Probashi Bangladeshi (NRBs) the facility to open accounts from anywhere in the world. The customers can also operate their accounts from their residing countries, using 'Astha', BRAC Bank's mobile banking app".
"NRBs can deposit a portion of their income in their accounts, instead of sending all of it for the household expenses of their families back home", he added.
Besides, BRAC Bank has a bundle of deposit and investment products specifically designed for its Probashi customers. It also provides government products such as bonds and Sanchaypatra. By sustaining a savings behaviour among the NRB wage earners, BRAC Bank also supports the holistic economic growth and development of the country.
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Dhaka, Sunday, June 20, 2921: BRAC Bank has relocated its Uttara Branch in Dhaka to a new prominent location.
The branch office has resumed its operations at its new premises at the Atlanta Trade Centre (2nd floor), Sector 4, Uttara, today.
The new location with large premises will ensure comfort, more dependable services and a pleasant banking experience to the customers, said a press release.
The relocated Uttara branch will provide all banking services along with Priority Banking and locker services to the growing number of customers in Uttara. The branch also has an ATM to facilitate customer's alternate transactions.
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Dhaka, Tuesday, June 15, 2021: As BRAC Bank continues to expand its Agent Banking network, it has launched 31 new outlets across the country despite the unfavourable pandemic situation.
With the new outlets, the total outlets of BRAC Bank now stand at 531, one of the fast-growing agent banking network in the country. Among all commercial banks in Bangladesh, BRAC Bank has succeeded to be on the top in providing loans to customers through this network.
Stating that BRAC Bank's vision is to bring the unbanked segment of the people under a formal financial umbrella, the Managing Director and CEO of the bank, Selim R.F. Hussain, said: "Our journey may have been was hindered by the COVID-19 impact in the last year-and-a-half, but we are happy to begin 2021 with a significant growth in new outlets to meet our vision through the inclusive banking model of Agent Banking".
Talking about the future of agent banking, the Head of Alternate Banking Channels at BRAC Bank, Nazmur Rahim, said: "The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we deliver banking services. Over 90% of our outlets continued serving customers with a range of banking services through the lockdowns, and that too at extended hours beyond conventional bank transaction time. Moreover, our Agents have provided banking services such as the opening of accounts, foreign remittance payment, cash deposit and withdrawal, fund transfer, and more directly at the doorstep of customers by visiting their homes, businesses or offices".
BRAC Bank can provide service on the go through Agents using its dedicated agent banking mobile app having 24/7 service delivery capability, customers are provided system-generated printed receipt along with SMS and email notification for every transaction.
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Dhaka, Tuesday, June 8, 2021: BRAC Bank has introduced a new retail deposit product, 'Mukti Account', for those who hold a reservation on interest from their transaction accounts.
'Mukti Account' along with 'TARA Mukti Account' for the women, will cater to all banking needs of those who do not want interest from their accounts.
Mukti account holders can waive their account maintenance fee by maintaining an average half-yearly balance of BDT 100,000. The average balance will also enable customers to get a debit card for free.
The new Mukti Accounts can be opened with a minimum account balance of 5,000 taka outside Dhaka.
The customers will also enjoy 'no intercity charges' for their fund transfer and they can transfer money by using BRAC Bank's mobile banking app 'Astha'.
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Dhaka, Sunday, June 6, 2921: BRAC Bank has relocated its Shyamoli Branch to the Shyamoli Cinema Complex building today.
The new location with spacious premises will ensure better services and a delightful banking experience to its customers, a press release said.
The relocated Shyamoli branch at a premium location of the city's Shyamoli area will provide all banking services along with Priority Banking and locker services to the growing number of customers in the Shyamoli and Mohammadpur area.
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Dhaka, Wednesday, June 2, 2021: BRAC Bank and Delegation of the European Union to Bangladesh (EU) have partnered together for Transaction Banking solutions to cater to Mission’s different banking needs in Bangladesh.
The partnership will enable BRAC Bank to provide different banking solutions to the EU within the regulation of Bangladesh Bank, said a press release.
BRAC Bank will provide Foreign Currency Account, Convertible, Non-Convertible, Current Account, and Provident Fund Account as per the requirement of EU for its regular banking transaction as and when required.
The bank will also offer CORPnet, a unique online payment platform for its corporate customers, to the EU which will enable the EU to make all kinds of local payments in Bangladeshi Taka through Internal Fund Transfer (within BRAC Bank), Electronic Fund Transfer (BEFTN network) and RTGS transfer.
Her Excellency, Rensje Teerink, said: “The EU continues to be a strong and reliable partner of Bangladesh for over 40 years. We are pleased to be associated with BRAC Bank, one of the most progressive financial institutions in Bangladesh that pioneered SME banking in the country and is the only member bank in Bangladesh of the “Global Alliance for banking on Values”. We hope that the partnership will support us in assuring inclusivity and sustainability in the activities of the EU delegation to Bangladesh”.
Tareq Refat Ullah Khan, DMD & Head of Corporate Banking, BRAC Bank Limited, said: "It's a wonderful opportunity for BRAC Bank to facilitate banking services for the EU Delegation in Bangladesh. EU is an intrinsic part of the country’s journey to prosperity and I would thank the EU for their trust in us. It surely is a testament to the superior quality of services offered by BRAC Bank."
BRAC Bank will also provide Employee Banking services for the EU’s local and ex-pat employees and assign a designated branch for the EU delegation, through its North Gulshan Branch in Dhaka within banking hours.
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Dhaka, Monday, May 31, 2021: BRAC Bank has launched 'Prothom Account' to cater to the banking needs of the aspiring new entrepreneurs across Bangladesh.
'Prothom Account' is basically a personal current account for SME entrepreneurs following Bangladesh Bank's circular last year, a press release said.
The account can be opened by any CMSME-sized business owners with a lowered opening balance and minimum document requirement. Women entrepreneurs would be provided additional benefits of TARA, a dedicated banking platform for women.
Syed Abdul Momen, Head of SME at BRAC Bank, said, "The purpose of this new current account is to provide banking facilities to the micro and small business owners, new business owners and online business owners who often do not have a trade license. 'Prothom' account’ will greatly help us in realizing our agenda of financial inclusion of the unbanked."
No trade license will be required for opening ‘Prothom’ Account. An account can be opened with only BDT 500 opening balance and the interest will be calculated on the daily balance which would be credited half-yearly. Also, the account holders would also be provided with a debit card with no issuance fees.
In addition to these, the NPSB charge for 'Prothom' accountholders for cash withdrawal from other bank ATM will be BDT 5 only. Customers will also get free SMS alerts and an Internet Banking facility.
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Dhaka, Saturday, May 29, 2021: Shareholders of BRAC Bank have approved a 15 per cent dividend - 10 per cent in the form of cash and 5 per cent in the form of stock, for the financial year 2020.
With this, the dividend that the bank's board recommended earlier in April remains unchanged.
BRAC Bank held its 22nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) on a virtual platform on Thursday, May 27, 2021.
The AGM was chaired by Dr Ahsan H Mansur, Chairman of the Board of BRAC Bank. Other members of the board - Nihad Kabir, Kazi Mahmood Sattar, Asif Saleh, Fahima Choudhury, Farzana Ahmed, Dr Zahid Hussain, Meheriar M Hasan and Shameran Abed were also present at the AGM.
BRAC Bank's Managing Director and CEO Selim RF Hussain, who also participated in the meeting, responded to the queries of the shareholders and thanked them for their unwavering trust in the bank.
BRAC Bank's Acting Company Secretary M Mahbubur Rahman, FCS, moderated the session.
Dr Mansur, in his concluding remarks, highlighted the bank's performance to the shareholders and expressed his gratitude to them. He also thanked the customers for their continuous support to the bank and also thanked the employees for delivering amidst these difficult times. He reiterated the board's commitment to continue responsible and sensible business practices and returns to the shareholders.
The Bank earlier made its Q1'21 Earnings Disclosure last Monday.
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Dhaka, Monday, May 24, 2021: BRAC Bank hosted its Q1’21 (January-March 2021) earnings disclosure event in a virtual programme.
After experiencing the full brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic in the first half of 2020 and subsequent health and economic recovery during the latter half of 2020, the year 2021 saw a vibrant first 3 months in terms of economic activity picking up. Bangladesh, one of the early adopters of the COVID-19 vaccination, rolled out the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine.
BRAC Bank was able to successfully re-organize its operations very early on to embrace new health and safety measures, roll out a virtual operations platform and significantly expand digital customer solutions. This allowed the Bank to continue to serve its customers during the pandemic and strengthen its position to counter the subsequent waves of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The point of caution is that the new COVID-19 variant has caused a rise in infection once again during April 2021 which resulted in a lockdown and stay at home initiatives to flatten the curve.
Some of the highlights of the Bank’s Q1’21 performance are:
The virtual earning disclosure programme brought together many local and foreign investment analysts, portfolio managers and capital market experts and was also broadcast live on social media for overseas stakeholders.
BRAC Bank’s Managing Director and CEO, Selim R. F. Hussain; DMD and Chief Financial Officer, M Masud Rana, FCA; DMD and Chief Operating Officer, Sabbir Hossain; DMD and Head of Corporate Banking, Tareq Refat Ullah Khan; and other Senior Business Heads presented the financial results, outlined the Bank’s strategy and conducted a Q&A session.
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Dhaka, Tuesday, May 18, 2021: BRAC Bank has signed an agreement with Frobel Academy to support the collection of tuition fees and payment needs through its banking channels.
Tareq Refat Ullah Khan, DMD and Head of Corporate Banking, BRAC Bank, and Ms Sabeen Aameir, Director, Frobel Academy, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations.
Frobel Academy, an English medium school, was inaugurated in Chattogram city. Frobel Academy offers its students Cambridge International Primary Curriculum from class one onwards. With global partners in India, and expanding rapidly beyond, Frobel Academy delivers an excellent international schooling experience for their students.
The agreement will enable BRAC Bank, through its own digital and physical channels, to collect tuition fees and payments on behalf of Frobel Academy across the country.
Frobel Academy is the first educational institution to avail all of BRAC Bank’s digital channels for their collections, including Direct Debit (to pull funds from other banks’ accounts), Recurring Bill Collection (to pull funds from BRAC Bank Accounts and Cards), Payment Gateway, the mobile app ‘Astha’ etc.
The school will also use CORPnet, BRAC Bank's unique corporate payment solution, for making various digital payments to its stakeholders.
This is the first-ever comprehensive deal that BRAC Bank has signed with an educational institute for Transaction Banking services with a focus on its digital channels.”
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Dhaka, Friday, April 29, 2021: BRAC Bank has contributed to Prime Minister's Relief and Welfare Fund in providing food to the people affected by COVID-19.
The bank has handed over a cheque of five crore taka (BDT 50 million) to the Bangladesh Association of Banks (BAB) on Thursday, April 29, 2021, as part of this contribution.
The BAB, in a virtual meeting held on April 26, 2021, proposed to extend emergency food support through the Prime Minister's Relief and Welfare Fund to the people who are badly affected by COVID-19.
Selim RF Hussain, the Managing Director and CEO of BRAC Bank, said: "BRAC Bank is honoured to be able to support the marginalized people in this difficult time. COVID-19 has impacted millions who are struggling to meet the ends and this is a small contribution that would mitigate the suffering in the time of crisis. We would continue supporting the people who need help".
Earlier in March 2021, BRAC Bank also contributed 5 crore taka in favour of Bangabandhu Memorial Trust as part of a contribution to the Prime Minister's Ashrayan-2 project to support the homeless marking the Mujib Borsho and the golden jubilee of Bangladesh’s independence.
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Dhaka, Monday, April 26, 2021: BRAC Bank has arranged an array of amazing offers for its valued customers during the month of Ramadan.
The bank has partnered with 250+ merchants over 1,000 outlets covering major districts of Bangladesh. It also includes 80+ online merchants so that its customers can complete their Eid special shopping from the comfort of home with special discounts and cashback offers.
Cashback offers
BRAC Bank cardholders can have cashback offer at the selected grocery, food delivery service and lifestyle merchants. BRAC Bank customers can avail of up to 15 per cent cashback at Artisan, Sailor, Bata, Astorion, Lubnan, Richman, Infinity, and Classical Home Tex etc, and up to 10 per cent cashback for online purchase at Aarong.com, Apex4u.com, Chaldal.com, Meenaclick, Shwapno, Unimart, Foodpanda, HungryNaki, Pathao and Shohoz.
Lifestyle offers
BRAC Bank customers can also avail of lucrative offers at most of the prominent physical stores across the country. BRAC Bank customers can avail of up to 50 per cent discounts at over 95+ renowned fashion brands like Anjan’s, Astorion, Aranya Crafts, Banglar Mela, Kay Kraft, Cat’s Eye, Monsoon Rain, Body Line, SA World, Prem's Collections, Mbrella, Raw Nation, JK Foreign Brands etc. Customers can also avail up to a 41 per cent discount at renowned jewellery shops like Sanada Diamond, Asmi Jewellers, Sangini Gold & Diamond, D Damas, Diamond World Limited, Gini Jewellers, Gitanjali Jewellers, Venus Jewellers etc.
Dining offers
BRAC Bank is offering home delivery or takeaway special menu for their cardholders ensuring proper safety measures. BRAC Bank credit cardholders can enjoy Buy-One-Get-One (B1G1) offer on the iftar set menu at Amari Dhaka, InterContinental Dhaka, Le Meridien Dhaka, Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden, Doreen Hotels and Resorts, Renaissance Dhaka Gulshan Hotel, The Westin Dhaka, Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka and many more.
The cardholders can also enjoy Buy-One-Get-Two (B1G2) iftar takeaways at Gloria Jean’s Coffees, The Chocolate Room and Buy-One-Get-Three (B1G3) offer at Long Beach Suites. The cardholders can also avail of up to 20 per cent discount at more than 50 renowned restaurants.
Online discounts
BRAC Bank is offering up to 50 per cent discount at 80+ online merchants. To name a few, Anjan's, KayKraft, Craftsman, Aadi, Automan, Netcom Trade International (NTI), Carnival, PriyoShop.com, Hatim Furniture, Lilstar, Preali, Vogue Sultana, Well Food, Xpressmall, Fresh Today, Neofarmers etc.
In addition to these, BRAC Bank cardholders can also enjoy discounts on air tickets, hotels and resorts from different merchants. To learn more about the offers, customers can visit https://www.bracbank.com/ramadan_2021.
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Dhaka, Saturday, April 24, 2021: Country's first-ever accelerator programme in the banking sector for entrepreneurs, 'Uddokta 101', has begun.
'Uddokta 101' is jointly initiated by the University of Dhaka and BRAC Bank.
The first batch of 'Uddokta 101' comprises 31 entrepreneurs, aged between 24 to 55, admitted to the course after rigorous screening and interviews from the applicants.
About 21 of the first batch of students are female entrepreneurs.
The first class held on April 10, 2021, was on 'Growth Hacks and business model canvass: The Strategyzer approach' conducted by Dr Rafiuddin Ahmed, Associate Professor at Department of Marketing, University of Dhaka.
The second class held on April 17, was on "Laying the Legal Building Blocks for Your Venture", facilitated by Khundkar Hasan Shahriyar, Advocate, Supreme Court of Bangladesh and Vice Chairman, Complaint Management and Legal Issues, e-CAB. Mohammad Abdul Haque, Finance Secretary, e-Commerce Association of Bangladesh, and Secretary-General, Bangladesh Internet Governance Forum, was the guest speaker.
The third class held on April 24, was on "Refine/Redefine Your Startup Business Plan", facilitated by Dr Nazmul Hossain, Associate Professor, University of Dhaka. Mohammad Oli Ahad, Founder and CEO of Intelligent Machines Ltd, was the guest speaker.
There will be 4 batches of 'Uddokta 101' in 2021.
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Dhaka, Wednesday, April 21, 2021: BRAC Bank has disclosed its annual performance for the year ending December 31, 2020, in a virtual earning disclosure program on April 19, 2021.
Bangladesh experienced the full brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic in the first half of 2020 but recovered strongly through a large Government stimulus programme and multiple monetary measures. Strong overseas remittances from the private sector and a rebound in local economic activities also provided relief.
BRAC Bank was able to successfully re-organize its operations very early on to embrace new Health and Safety measures, roll out a virtual operations platform and significantly expand its digital customer solutions. It allowed the bank to continue to serve its customers during the pandemic and leverage off the economic recovery in the second half of the year.
Some of the highlights of the bank’s 2020 performance are:
The virtual earning disclosure programme brought together many local and foreign investment analysts, portfolio managers and capital market experts and was also broadcast live on social media for overseas stakeholders.
Selim R. F. Hussain, BRAC Bank's Managing Director and CEO; M. Masud Rana, DMD and Chief Financial Officer; Sabbir Hossain, DMD and Chief Operating Officer; Tareq Refat Ullah Khan, DMD and Head of the Corporate Banking Division and other Senior Business Heads presented the financial results, outlined the bank’s strategy and conducted a Q&A session.
Hussain ended the programme by stating, “BRAC Bank had come out of the pandemic with its reputation among customers and stakeholders even higher than at the start of the year.”
He was particularly complimentary of the Bank’s 9,500 odd staff members, who had exhibited the highest standards of professionalism and sincerity during a very difficult circumstance.
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Dhaka, April 6, 2021: BRAC Bank has organized a learning session for its employees on gender prejudices for bringing about positive changes both in the society and at work.
Tashnuva Anan Shishir, Bangladesh's first trans-person news broadcaster reader, was invited as the speaker at the session. She shared the ups and downs of her life, the condition of other trans-persons in Bangladesh and what the society can do for them in order to positively include them in the main stream.
The session -- part of TENDERtalk - a series of BRAC Bank’s internal learning sessions -- was organized on a digital platform today, April 6, 2021, with more than 650 participants. The objective of this session was to sensitize the employees on the third gender issues, a press release said.
Tashnuva Anan Shishir said: "I had to prove to the society that I exist. Today, I feel honoured that BRAC Bank invited me to talk about my journey with its senior executives. I appreciate this change-making initiative and I'm hopeful that this will further open the path for social inclusion of the trans-persons in the formal job markets".
She is now pursuing a Master's in Public Health at BRAC University, where she is the first trans-person to receive a scholarship to obtain a master's degree. She has been a leader in various Bangladeshi NGOs supporting the trans-persons, such as Bondhu Social Welfare, TransEnd, the National Human Rights Commission of Bangladesh, Rethink, and her platform, Shree: Voice of Sexual Minority.
BRAC Bank's Head of Human Resources Akhteruddin Mahmood said: "BRAC Bank is a pioneer in taking change-making initiatives, be it financial inclusion of the CMSMEs, or the social inclusion of the less fortunate people. Earlier, we employed acid victims in our workforce and we're planning to employ the trans-persons in our bank. Tashnuva's struggle and success have made us confident towards the inclusion of all walks of people in our bank".
TENDERtalk is a BRAC Bank HR-initiated series of dialogue for the employees to lead many changes in the society. The HR team invites experts and activists to TENDERtalk and the invitees share their knowledge and experiences with BRAC Bank’s people.
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Dhaka, Sunday, March 28, 2021: BRAC Bank has contributed to Ashrayan-2 Project, a Bangladesh government development project under the Prime Minister's Office tasked with building homes for homeless and the displaced.
BRAC Bank has handed over a cheque of five crore taka (BDT 50 million) to the Bangladesh Association of Banks (BAB) today in favour of Bangabandhu Memorial Trust as part of this contribution.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the Ashrayan-2 project in January 2021, intending to provide a home for the homeless marking Mujib Borsho and the golden jubilee of the country's independence.
The Ashrayan-2 Project is working to alleviate the poverty of the landless and homeless families of Bangladesh by focusing on human resource development. The project will work directly with the target population and will intervene to improve their living conditions, education, health, and income opportunities.
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Country's first-ever POS Transaction-based financing solution
Dhaka, Sunday, March 21, 2021: BRAC Bank has introduced 'Swipe Load', a financing solution for POS (card swipe machine) merchants in the country.
Swipe Load will allow businesses to get a quick and convenient working capital loan from BRAC Bank on their monthly average usage of BRAC Bank's POS machines in their outlets. The loan is completely collateral-free for these businesses who use BRAC Bank POS machines to process their payments.
This is the first-ever POS transaction-based financing solution by a bank in Bangladesh.
Syed Abdul Momen, Head of SME Banking of BRAC Bank said, "Swipe Load will not only help businesses run smoothly by encouraging acceptance of debit cards and credit card payments but will also inspire our customers' transit to digital modes of payment."
A POS merchant, with more than a year of active POS transactions, can avail up to 6 times loan facility on their average monthly POS transactions under 'Swipe Load'.
The 'Swipe Load' loan tenure will be 12 months. The interest rate for this facility is 9 per cent for businesses owned by male proprietors and 7 per cent for female proprietors. Interest will be charged and deducted quarterly on the utilized amount of daily Swipe Load day-end balance.
This collateral-free loan can be used to finance the purchase of new inventory, clear supplier dues, pay staff salaries, etc.
Interested businesses using POS machines can call BRAC Bank 24/7 call centre 16221 or visit https://tinyurl.com/swipeload to learn more about Swipe Load.
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Inaugurated the first ‘TARA Corner’ for women
Dhaka, Monday, March 15, 2021: BRAC Bank has celebrated the values of International Women's Day 2021 (IWD 2021) with a panel discussion titled 'Amrao' for its employees at its head office on March 8, 2021, a press release said.
Four women successful in their professions were invited to the programme to inspire others. Deputy Inspector General (Special Branch) of Bangladesh Police Amena Begam, BPM; Mountaineer and Expeditor, Nishat Mazumder; Senior Photo Journalist of Kaler Kantho, Kakoli Prodhan; and Airforce Officer of Bangladesh Airforce, Squadron Leader Nazia Afrin participated in the programme.
The theme of IWD 2021 was #ChooseToChallenge.
The speakers shared experiences of the difficulties they faced in their lives as women, both at professional and personal lives, and how they chose to challenge the hurdles and move ahead.
Masha Islam, a young musician performed some acoustic songs for the participants at the end of the event.
BRAC Bank also inaugurated its first-ever TARA Corner, a dedicated service desk for women, in a short ceremony at its Halishahar Branch in Chattogram on March 9, 2021.
Mohammad Ahmed Ali, Executive Director, Bangladesh Bank, Chattogram Office was present as Chief Guest at the inauguration. BRAC Bank's DMD and Chief Operating Officer Sabbir Hossain; Head of Retail Banking Mahiul Islam; Regional Head, Chattogram and Dhaka West Region, Salauddin Hazari; and Head of TARA Mehruba Reza, was also present at the ceremony.
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Dhaka, Saturday, March 13, 2021: BRAC Bank Limited and CWT Asset Management Company Limited have signed an agreement for custodial services, a press release said.
Under this agreement, BRAC Bank will provide custodial services to CWT Asset Management Company Limited for the operation of the mutual fund - “CWT Opportunities Fund”.
Tareq Refat Ullah Khan, DMD and Head of Corporate Banking at BRAC Bank, and Md. Tareq Ibrahim, Chief Executive Officer at CWT Asset Management Company Limited. signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations.
Tanzir Hasan, Senior Investment Analyst of CWT Asset Management along with Md. Jabedul Alam, Head of Transaction Banking, and Chowdhury Nayeem Nawaz, Unit Head – Capital Market of BRAC Bank were also present on the occasion.
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Dhaka, Tuesday, March 9, 2021: BRAC Bank, in partnership with the Department of Marketing of Faculty of Business Studies (FBS), Dhaka University, is to launch a specially-designed entrepreneurial accelerator course, titled 'Uddokta 101'.
The two organizations have signed an MoU to launch 'Uddokta 101' at the BRAC Bank Head Office on March 3, 2021, said a press release.
Professor Dr. Md. Mizanur Rahman, the Chairman of the Department of Marketing, Dhaka University, and Selim RF Hussain, Managing Director and CEO of BRAC Bank, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations.
Dr. Rafiuddin Ahmed, Associate Professor and DBEDP Director from the Department of Marketing, Dhaka University; Dr. Nazmul Hossain, Associate Professor of the Department of Marketing, Dhaka University; Syed Abdul Momen, Head of SME of BRAC Bank; Akhteruddin Mahmood, Head of HR of BRAC Bank; and other senior officials were present at the signing.
Uddokta 101: Entrepreneur Accelerator Programme by DU-BRAC Bank - is a targeted accelerator/certification course for aspiring entrepreneurs, especially women, with a minimum of one year of business experience. The participants will receive exclusive entrepreneurial training from the country’s renowned trainers, academicians, and practitioners. The participants will also get networking opportunities that will help them gain skills that will augment their professional skills and business acumen.
BRAC Bank's Managing Director and CEO, Selim RF Hussain said, "BRAC Bank has always been proactive in nurturing Bangladesh’s SMEs. With this accelerator programme, our objective is to simply help SMEs and entrepreneurs grow by up-scaling their businesses. We want our women to take advantage of this course and we will ensure that at least 30 per cent of the participants are women."
Women are especially encouraged to enroll in this Uddokta 101 programme. Current students and alumni of DU will also get privileges in the programme.
Professor Dr. Md. Mizanur Rahman said, "Uddokta 101 will be a flagship project that will provide an inclusive platform for our students, alumni as well as new entrepreneurs. We will be happy if the participants learn from this platform to be enabled to give a job, rather than looking for one. I thank BRAC Bank for coming up with such a great endeavor."
'Uddokta 101' will accommodate four batches of entrepreneurs every year for a 3-month certification course. BRAC Bank will contribute to the participants’ registration cost from its CSR fund.
Interested participants can keep an eye on the BRAC Bank website for a call for application.
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Dhaka, Monday, March 8, 2021: BRAC Bank has recently organized a day-long training programme on “Prevention of Trade-Based Money Laundering” for its people.
Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) lent resources to run the training programme held on Saturday, February 27, 2021.
Former Bangladesh Bank deputy governor and Head of BFIU Abu Hena Mohd Razee Hassan inaugurated the training programme as the chief guest.
Sawkatul Alam, General Manager, BFIU, was also present as Special Guest in the programme.
A.K.M. Nurunnabi, Deputy General Manager, BFIU, and Syed Kamrul Islam, Deputy General Manager, BFIU, were the key resource persons of the training.
The Head of BFIU said: "BFIU is taking stringent measures to identify threats and vulnerabilities that could undermine the integrity of the financial institutions. Hence prevention of trade-based money laundering is an important issue for all banks. BFIU is happy to extend its hands to support the banks in better understanding of the issues and reasons of suspicious transactions and activity reporting."
The Government of Bangladesh promulgated the Money Laundering Prevention Act, 2002. Subsequently, to meet emerging international standards, subsequent amendments were made in 2008 and 2012. The main objective of the 2012 Act is to tackle illegal money transfers to different countries.
Selim R. F. Hussain, the Managing Director and CEO of BRAC Bank, thanked the senior BFIU officials for spending the day at the bank's head office for the training programme.
Hussain said: "There is all kind of customers in a bank and a few of the not-so-honest always lurk for taking advantage of the law. Some of their transactions, exports, and imports are such that you will not be able to find an ill purpose in them."
"As the government pays special attention to this issue, continuous efforts are being made to prevent it, and trade-based money laundering laws have been enacted. Banking professionals have a lot of responsibility to ensure proper implementation of this law", he added.
Hussain also mentioned some of BRAC Bank's state-of-the-art technologies for price verification, tracking of vessels and containers, cross-checking and screening of transaction history to combat trade-based money laundering.
More than 600 BRAC Bank employees joined the training programme via a digital platform while the department and unit heads along with the bank's senior management were present physically.
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Dhaka, Saturday, March 6, 2021: BRAC Bank is offering an auto loan with an attractive interest rate and processing fee for the country's 25 renowned car vendors.
With an interest rate of 8.5 per cent and a processing fee of one per cent only, BRAC Bank customers can avail of car loan up to BDT 40 lakhs, a maximum of 50 per cent of the car value, for up to 6 years tenure through joint registration of the vehicle in name of the customer and BRAC Bank.
BRAC Bank's auto loan offer is applicable for all brand new vehicles (included Chinese-manufactured ones) and reconditioned vehicles.
Interested customers may contact their nearest BRAC Bank branch or the 24-hour call centre 16221 to get their desired auto-financing solution.
This offer is valid till March 31, 2021.
To learn more about the BRAC Bank's auto loan feature and associated auto vendors, customers can visit: https://www.bracbank.com/link/list_of_auto_vendors_for_auto_loan_offers.html.
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Dhaka, Tuesday, March 2, 2021: BRAC Bank Limited has signed a participatory agreement with Bangladesh Bank to become a participating financial institution (PFI) of the newly-introduced Technology Development and Up-gradation Refinance fund.
Bangladesh Bank formed the Tk. 1,000-crore revolving refinance-fund in January this year for the technological development and upgradation of export-oriented industries, setting a much lower interest rate for the loans under this scheme than the commercial rate.
Khondkar Morshed Millat, General Manager of Sustainable Finance Department, Bangladesh Bank, and Selim R. F. Hussain, Managing Director and CEO, BRAC Bank; signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations at the Bangladesh Bank Head Office on Thursday, February 25, 2021.
Ahmed Jamal, Honourable Deputy Governor of Bangladesh Bank was present as the chief guest at the signing ceremony while Md. Shahidul Islam, Executive Director of Bangladesh Bank was present as a special guest.
Chowdhury Liakat Ali, Deputy General Manager, Sustainable Finance Department, Bangladesh Bank, and Shahriar Rahman, Senior Manager and Focal Point, Sustainable Finance Unit of BRAC Bank, were also present at the signing.
Under this agreement, BRAC Bank, as a PFI, will support 13 highest priority receiving and 19 special development-oriented industrial segments of the country in line with the Export Policy 2018-21 with access to the Tk. 1,000 crore refinance fund.
BRAC Bank, a proud member of the UN Global Compact and Global Alliance for Banking on Values will provide financing under its unique Sustainable Finance product umbrella of “Planet Solution” to the industries that are willing to adopt technological up-gradation & digital transformation within the factories; thus catering their technological readiness in tackling the highly competitive international market.
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Dhaka, Saturday, February 27, 2021: The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Bangladesh (ICMAB) has recognized BRAC Bank Limited (BBL) with the Best Corporate Award 2019 Gold (first) prize in the Private Commercial Bank category.
This is an outstanding achievement for BBL as the bank has secured this prestigious award for three years in a row, said a press statement.
Commerce Minister of Bangladesh Tipu Munshi MP, handed over the award to Abdul Ohab Miah, Financial Controller of BBL at a ceremony organized at Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden in Dhaka on February 25, 2021 evening.
Prof. Shibli Rubayat-Ul-Islam, Chairman of the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission; Dr. Md. Jafar Uddin, Secretary to the Ministry of Commerce; and AKM Delwer Hussain FCMA, President of South Asian Federation of Accountants, attended the programme as special guests.
From over hundred contenders under 15 categories, the ‘ICMAB Best Corporate Award 2019’ jury board - consisting former Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr. Atiur Rahman, BUET Vice Chancellor Dr. Satya Prasad Majumder, veteran Banker Anis A. Khan - selected the winners.
The award was introduced in 2007 to recognize the contributions of corporate entities in Bangladesh and encourage increased competitiveness among enterprises for better corporate governance.
BRAC Bank is the only bank in Bangladesh that has retained credit ratings of B+ from S&P Global and Ba3 from Moody's - the top credit rating agencies in the world.
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Dhaka, Thursday, February 25, 2021: BRAC Bank is offering exclusive home loans with an attractive interest rate of 8.5 per cent and a processing fee of only 1 per cent for the country's 37 renowned developer companies.
The customers can avail of home loans up to BDT 2 crores (maximum 70 per cent of the property value) up to 25 years of loan tenure through the registered mortgage of the property and tripartite loan agreement with developer companies.
Interested customers may contact their nearest BRAC Bank branch or the 24-hour call center 16221 to get their desired home-financing solution.
This offer will be valid till March 31, 2021.
To learn more about the BRAC Bank home loan & associated developer companies, customers can visit https://tinyurl.com/BBLHLO or https://www.bracbank.com/link/list_of_developers_company_for_home_loan_offers.html.
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Dhaka, Monday, February 22, 2021: BRAC Bank has signed an agreement with Total Student Care to facilitate overseas fee payment of the students studying abroad.
Total Student Care (TSC) is a globally recognized education agent and one of the leading agencies for providing admission-related services to students studying abroad.
The agreement will allow the TSC clientele studying abroad, to pay their fees and living expenses using BRAC Bank Student File Services.
Md. Obayedullah Khan, Director at Total Student Care; and Mehruba Reza, Head of Women Banking-TARA and Agami –Student file Banking Services; Sharmin Kazi, Branch Manager, Dhaka Central and Mymensingh Region, BRAC Bank; along with other senior officials were present at the signing ceremony.
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Dhaka, Friday, February 19, 2021: BRAC Bank Limited struck deals with Bangladesh’s five renowned bookstores where its cardholders will enjoy discounts up to 35 per cent this February as they buy books from those stores.
Both credit and debit cardholders will enjoy this facility.
The BBL’s partner bookstores are boionlinebd.com, Boi Bicitra, Batighar, Gyankosh, and Pathhak Shamabesh.
The BBL customers will get discounts up to 35 per cent on boionlinebd.com. Boi Bicitra is offering a 25 per cent discount on all their books. Batighar is offering a 22 per cent discount on all Bangladeshi books with a minimum purchase of 1,000 taka.
The BBL customers are to enjoy a 22 per cent discount in Gyankosh on all Bangladeshi books. Pathhak Shamabesh is offering the BBL customers a 20 per cent discount on all their books.
Meanwhile, all BRAC Bank Visa credit cardholders will get double reward points on any POS and eCommerce transactions on 21 February 2021.
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Dhaka, Thursday, February 18, 2021: Moody's Investor Service has upgraded the Foreign Currency credit rating for BRAC Bank in December-2020 to Ba3 from B1.
Moody’s also reaffirmed BRAC Bank’s Local Currency Deposit Rating as "Ba3" - the highest for any Bangladeshi bank rated by Moody's. This is the fourth consecutive year that the bank has obtained the highest credit rating from the internationally renowned rating agency.
Moody's statement mentions that BRAC Bank's rating reflects the bank's robust profitability and capitalization, strong asset quality compared with those of its industry peers; driven by its competitive advantage in the higher-yielding small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) segment; and stable funding profile and liquidity.
Commenting on the issue, Selim RF Hussain, managing director of BRAC Bank said, "BRAC Bank stands on a solid ground with stable funding and liquidity, supported by our good governance, brand reputation, and sizable distribution network".
Moody's report also says that BRAC Bank's capitalization is the highest among the Bangladeshi banks that they rate, supported by strong internal capital generation and a conservative dividend policy.
It is mentionable that BRAC Bank is the only Bangladeshi bank to maintain the sovereign rating standard of Ba3 for four consecutive years.
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Dhaka, Wednesday, February 10, 2021: BRAC Bank has recognized 62 of its COVID-19 Heroes who performed at the forefront and back-office, and served the customers during the challenging times of 2020, said a press release.
Bangladesh Bank had directed all the scheduled banks in its BRPD Circular Letter No. 18 to provide special healthcare insurance and grant-in-aid to the frontline employees who were infected with COVID-19 while performing their duties during the government-declared general holidays in 2020.
Akhteruddin Mahmood, Head of HR of BRAC Bank said: "BRAC Bank has contributed BDT 35.3 million to acknowledge 62 of its people who were infected by COVID-19 during that time frame. Unfortunately, one among the 62 employees could not survive the COVID impact. The family was compensated in December 2020 with five-times of the allocated fund for the employee as per the BRPD circular."
Selim RF Hussain, the managing director and CEO of BRAC Bank said: "We are proud to have such valiant front-liners among us. We have come this far and resurged from that difficult time because of the courage, commitment, and valor of these people who provided uninterrupted service to our valued customers in a time the entire world closed down. We express our heartfelt gratitude to them."
As a values-based financial institution, BRAC Bank’s Health Insurance Policy also covered the cost of treatment for the employees who were infected by COVID-19.
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Dhaka, Monday, February 8, 2021: BRAC Bank has signed an agreement with Asian Paints Bangladesh Limited for nationwide collection by using the bank’s extensive distribution network across the country.
Tareq Refat Ullah Khan, the Deputy Managing Director and Head of Corporate Banking of BRAC Bank, and Tarique Ahmed, Head of Finance and Company Secretary of Asian Paints signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations. The signing took place at the BRAC Bank head office on Thursday, February 4, 2021.
This agreement will enable BRAC Bank to collect the sales proceeds on behalf of Asian Paints throughout the country by using its branch and agent banking networks in real-time. Asian Paints will benefit from leveraging BRAC Bank’s agent banking channel to avail banking services beyond stipulated banking hours.
Asian Paints is the first from the paint industry to avail BRAC Bank’s agent banking service and cash collection solutions. BRAC Bank will also be the transaction banking partner catering to all their cash management needs and payments through CORPnet, BRAC Bank’s digital solution for corporate payment.
Asian Paints Bangladesh Ltd (APBL) started its journey in Bangladesh in 2002. It is the second-largest paint company in Bangladesh, with more than 1,500 dealer network to ensure a presence across all the 64 districts.
BRAC Bank's Head of Alternate Banking Channels, Nazmur Rahim; Head of Transaction Banking, Jabedul Alam; Head of Agent Banking, Nazmul Hasan; and Team lead MNC & DO, Farhana Afrin Khan, were also present at the signing.
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Dhaka, Thursday, February 4, 2021: BRAC Bank Limited has signed agreements with ShowMotion Limited (Star Cineplex) and Sayeman Beach Resort Limited on February 2, 2021.
The partnership will offer BRAC Bank Visa Credit Cardholders a 50 per cent cashback on movie tickets at all the three Star Cineplex outlets throughout the month of February 2021 and a 40 per cent discount on all room rack rate, banquet hall with 10 per cent discount on a-la-carte food at the Sayeman Beach Resort in Cox’s Bazar.
Md. Mahiul Islam, Head of Retail Banking, BRAC Bank Limited, and Mahboob Rahman (Ruhel), Managing Director of ShowMotion Limited and Sayeman Beach Resort Limited, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations.
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BRAC Bank celebrates fast-growing agent banking network
Dhaka, Wednesday, January 27, 2021: BRAC Bank has reached the milestone of building a network of 500 Agent Banking outlets, according to a press release of the bank issued today.
The bank inaugurated 50 new Agent Banking outlets in 27 districts across the country in a single event held over a digital platform today to join the milestone of 500.
Commenting on this achievement, the Managing Director and CEO of BRAC Bank, Selim RF Hussain, said: "We are proud to have reached the milestone of opening 500 Agent Banking within a short period of time. I would thank all our Agent Banking partners and my Agent Banking colleagues for this remarkable achievement."
The number of the bank's Agent Banking outlets stands at 500 to date, starting from October 2018 with 10 outlets in 8 divisions.
BRAC Bank, a pioneer in SME banking, currently serves its customers through 187 branches, 456 SME unit offices, and 374 ATM and CDM booths across the country. Earlier, the bank held a digital event to open 50 new agent banking outlets in 27 districts reaching to 500 Agent Banking outlets in 64 districts.
Nazmur Rahim, Head of Alternate Banking Channel of BRAC Bank, said: "BRAC Bank is making relentless efforts to drive financial inclusion across the country. Agent Banking is an ideal model to take the banking services to a customer's neighborhood, especially benefitting the disadvantaged and lower-income people in remote locations."
He said: "Our agents are our development partners, our representative to the mass people. Together we pledge to make more contributions to the sustainable development of the country."
BRAC Bank has a dedicated Agent Banking app that helps the outlets provide services that other commercial banks can't. It also developed an Agent Banking manual for its partners so that their collective services promise advanced technology-based banking experience and reliable customer service. It will help the bank become a preferred institution of trust and confidence among people from all walks of life, Rahim added.
BRAC Bank management also expressed gratitude to the government, the Bangladesh Bank, and other regulatory authorities at the event.
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Dhaka, Tuesday, January 26, 2021: BRAC Bank Agent Banking has introduced a new community engagement programme titled 'Uthan Boithok'.
'Uthan Boithok' was first launched in December 2020 with the objective to bring more unbanked people to avail the financial services at the agent outlets and add value to the national economy, especially in geographically remote and rural locations.
The agent of an Agent Banking Outlet arranges 'Uthan Boithok' with support from the district level Agent Banking officials. BRAC Bank has organized 5 Uthan Boithoks to date in different districts.
Selim RF Hussain, the Managing Director and CEO of BRAC Bank, said: "BRAC Bank was found to spearhead financial inclusion in the country and Agent Banking is one of our key channels to achieve that goal. Starting in 2018, we have one of the fastest-growing Agent Banking networks in Bangladesh".
Nazmur Rahim, BRAC Bank's Head of Alternate Banking Channel, said: "Uthan Boithok is a unique initiative to enhance financial awareness and enrich people’s knowledge about the bank and banking. They are more inspired when they get to learn together about our products and services i.e., DPS, FDR, overseas remittance processes and opening accounts. It is encouraging to see that the people are participating and contributing more to the economy."
The Agent Banking field officials along with BRAC Bank's respective Branch Managers and other branch officials as well as the SME Unit Office representatives participate in the 'Uthan Boithok' programme and discuss the rules and benefits of banking through Agent Banking outlets.
Agent banking is defined as the banking service provided outside of regular bank branches by engaged agents under a valid agency agreement. It was first introduced in Bangladesh by Bangladesh Bank in 2013.
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BRAC Bank Best in Corporate Governance: ICSB
Wins ICSB National Award for 2019
Dhaka, Sunday, January 24, 2021: The Institute of Chartered Secretaries of Bangladesh (ICSB) has awarded BRAC Bank with a gold award in the General Banking category at the 7th ICSB National Award for Corporate Governance Excellence, 2019.
The ceremony took place at the Radisson Blu Water Garden on Saturday, January 23, 2021.
Honorable Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi, MP, addressed the event as the Chief Guest. Chairman of the Jury Board, Dr. AB Mirza Azizul Islam, joined the event over the telephone.
Accepting the award, the Managing Director and CEO of BRAC Bank, Selim RF Hussain, said: “Governance, compliance, ethics, and transparency are the cornerstones of BRAC Bank’s business model. We believe in these values. This recognition from ICSB for the second consecutive year is a milestone for us towards becoming the best bank in the country. We thankfully acknowledge all our valued stakeholders for their continued encouragement and reliance on the organization. We dedicate this award to our people.”
ICSB has awarded a total of 35 locally listed companies for excellence in corporate governance, this year.
ICSB calls for applications from the listed companies each year. Over 150 companies from 13 different sector categories submitted their annual reports for the 2019 fiscal year with supporting information that speaks of their corporate governance standard.
Last year, BRAC Bank won the Silver award at the 6th edition of the ICSB National Award for Corporate Governance Excellence.
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Dhaka, Monday, January 18, 2021: The Chattogram Metropolitan Police (CMP), in association with Bangladesh Police Women Network (BPWN), has recently organized a webinar on cybersecurity for women employees of BRAC Bank.
This cybersecurity awareness programme is part of the police cyber support for women (PCSW) by CMP.
A total of 950 female employees of BRAC Bank from across the country participated in the webinar.
Amena Begum, BPM, the newly promoted Deputy Inspector General of Bangladesh Police, and the President of Bangladesh Police Women Network (BPWN), inaugurated the webinar.
"COVID-19 has led us to innovate new ways of communication. We are excited to run the webinar with 950 participants with Bangladesh Police and BPWN on Cybersafety for Women Bankers", Amena Begum said.
Mahfuza Liza, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Police Headquarters, Bangladesh Police; and Mir Abu Touhid, BPM (Bar), Additional Inspector General (LIC), Police Headquarters, Bangladesh Police, conducted the webinar held on Tuesday, January 12, 2021.
"Our female colleagues are highly accomplished women and true masters of their tasks. We have in place a safeguarding policy to safeguard our employees. In the wake of digitization, it is also important that they know about the sanctity of data. They should be able to contribute to the greater good of our digital transformation journey and protect cyber threats," said Akhteruddin Mahmood, BRAC Bank's Head of HR.
The workshop topics focused on cybersecurity awareness, common mistakes such as password-sharing, clicking on a hoax, interacting with unknown people, etc. The facilitators also discussed the government support initiatives to help women victims in cyberspace.
PCSW is a Facebook-based platform run by Police Headquarters, Bangladesh Police. It provides proper guidance and services for all complaints in light of the law. Any woman victim of cybercrime can reach PCSW via the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/PCSW.PHQ. They can also write an email to [email protected] or call the PCSW hotline +8801320000888.
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Dhaka, Wednesday, January 13, 2021: BRAC Bank has signed an agreement with Saimon Global Limited to be their transaction banking partner.
The signing took place at the BRAC Bank head office in the city's Tejgaon district on Sunday, January 10, 2021.
Saimon Global, a concern of Saimon Group, has recently been appointed as the GSA (General Sales Agent) of Singapore Airlines. They are also the ticketing partner of various reputed global airlines and an exclusive service provider for Thai visa processing in Bangladesh appointed by the Royal Thai Embassy.
BRAC Bank's DMD and Head of Corporate Banking Tareq Refat Ullah Khan, and Saimon Global's Managing Director Yami Saleh, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations.
Apart from maintaining the GSA account, BRAC Bank will also provide Saimon Global with POS machines, Employee Banking facilities, and Corpnet as a whole package of solutions. BRAC Bank will be its principal transaction banking partner catering to all their cash management needs.
BRAC Bank Managing Director and CEO Selim RF Hussain and Head of Transaction Banking, Jabedul Alam; Singapore Airline's General Manager Bangladesh, George Robertson and Head of Accounts and Admin, S M Abu Azmain, were also present at the signing.
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Dhaka, Monday, January 11, 2021: Bangladesh Bank (BB) and BRAC Bank have jointly organized a workshop for enhancing the knowledge of BRAC Bank officials on SME financing.
BB lends resources to run the workshop that is part of the Second Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Development Project (SMEDP-2), funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
Cottage, Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (CMSMEs) are considered the lifeblood of emerging economies. Bangladesh Bank is contributing significantly to promote CMSMEs in Bangladesh. They issued an FID circular no.01/2017 on November 15, 2017, to implement SMEDP-2.
The primary objective of SMEDP-2 is to ensure easy access to finance for the CMSMEs located outside of the Dhaka and Chattogram metropolitan areas. The loans are disbursed to the CMSMEs through the Participating Financial Institutions (PFIs). Around 21 banks and 12 NBFIs (non-banking financial institutions) have signed agreements as PFIs in the project. BRAC Bank officials related to SME financing and SMEDP-2 took part in the virtual workshop.
Prashanta Mohan Chakraborty, Joint Director, Bangladesh Bank and Project Manager of SMEDP-2, and Mahfuza Akter Tenni, Assistant Director, Bangladesh Bank, and Project Officer of SMEDP-2, were resource persons for the workshop.
The trainers discussed Bangladesh Bank's guidelines and initiatives regarding SME financing, gave an overview of policies and guidelines of SMEDP-2, and also talked about the application procedures and common mistakes of refinancing applications in the capacity building workshop.
A. K. M. Fazlur Rahman, Executive Director, Bangladesh Bank and Project Director of SMEDP-2, was the chief guest at the workshop while Rezaul Karim Sarkar, Deputy General Manager, Bangladesh Bank and Deputy Project Director of SMEDP-2, was present as special guest.
Selim RF Hussain, the Managing Director and CEO of BRAC Bank, and Syed Abdul Momen, Head of SME, were also present during the workshop.
The virtual workshop took place on January 5, 2021, Tuesday, at the BRAC Bank head office in the capital’s Tejgaon district.
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Dhaka, Saturday, January 9, 2021: BRAC Bank Cricket Team has won the Corporate Amateur Cricket Tournament T40- 2020-21 (CACT) by defeating The City Bank Limited Cricket Team by four runs in the final match.
It is BRAC Bank's maiden CACT championship.
The final game took place at the BKSP Cricket Field on Friday, January 8, 2021.
BRAC Bank gave a massive target of 239 runs after City Bank won the toss and sent them to bat. City Bank could only reach 234 with 11 runs required in the breath-taking final over.
BRAC Bank's Ferose Mahmud bowled the last over and made three run-outs to seal the match. Earlier, he scored 63 of 58 balls, the highest among the BRAC Bank batters. Ferose was named Man of the Match.
The match analysis is available at this link: https://cricclubs.com/CorporateAmateurcrickettournament/graphsView.do?matchId=51&clubId=6145.
BRAC Bank's managing director and CEO, Selim RF Hussain, who was also present at the final game and one of the prize givers, said: "I thank the organizers for pulling out an excellent tournament. There were no less than the professional organizers. It was a nail-biting finish to a wonderful day of cricket. The day could not have ended better - with a BRAC Bank victory".
Corporate Amateur Cricket Association (CACA), organizer of the Corporate Amateur Cricket Tournament, was established in 2011 by a few cricket-loving individuals, who visualized this platform to be the stairway to a weekend getaway for cricket crazy people who are affectionate towards the game. The first tournament had amateur cricket teams from Cadet College Club Limited, Grameenphone, BRAC Bank, British American Tobacco Bangladesh, and BanglaTrac, as participants.
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Dhaka, Monday, January 4, 2021: BRAC Bank and ChaldalPay have recently signed a partnership agreement on digital payment and settlement services.
ChaldalPay is an e-wallet based online payment platform of Chaldal Payments Limited, a sister concern of Chaldal Limited. The concept of ChaldalPay evolved to support the ecosystem of Chaldal.
ChaldalPay will facilitate easy payment and refund system, to the users of different businesses of Chaldal. It will be first launched within the business units of Chaldal Limited and will gradually be extended to the supply chain of Chaldal which covers the major FMCG’s in Bangladesh.
Chaldal Payments Limited will use the settlement services of BRAC Bank to facilitate transactions for its upcoming ChaldalPay e-wallet under the Payment Services Provider (PSP) license.
The integration between ChaldalPay and BRAC Bank will help the customers of both organizations to enjoy smooth, reliable, and secure transactions conveniently.
Sabbir Hossain, DMD and Chief Operating Officer, BRAC Bank Limited, and Waseem Alim, Managing Director, Chaldal Payments Limited, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations.
Siraj Siddiquey (Shakil), Head of Digital Banking; Sheikh Mohammad Ashfaque, Head of Branches, Distribution Network, BRAC Bank Limited; Ishrat Jahan Nabila, Director; Tanveer Rashid, Director; and Riaz Rahman Bony, Director; Chaldal Payments Limited, were also present on the occasion.
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Dhaka, Saturday, January 2, 2021: BRAC Bank Limited has appointed Akhteruddin Mahmood as its Head of Human Resources with effect from January 1, 2021.
Before joining BRAC Bank, Mahmood was the Group Head of Human Resources for four years at IDLC Finance Limited.
Selim RF Hussain, the Managing Director and CEO of BRAC Bank, said, "I am confident that Mahmood will contribute strongly to the strategic change management that the Bank will undergo over the next few years as its digital transformation gains momentum."
Mahmood has over 33 years of professional experience in various local and foreign multinational companies and various large scale industries. He started his career in the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) in 1987. Mahmood later worked for British American Tobacco Bangladesh and Nestlé Bangladesh. He was also the Head of Learning and Training at Nestlé South Asia, based in its Regional Head Office in Gurgaon, India.
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Partnered Phoenix Insurance and Adorsho Pranisheba Limited to boost the livestock industry
Dhaka, Thursday, December 31, 2020: BRAC Bank, in partnership with Phoenix Insurance and Adorsho Pranisheba Limited, has launched a project for cattle farmers in Bangladesh.
The project, dubbed Khamari, will ensure financial support and inclusion of the livestock farmers. It will also provide the farmers with digital means for better cattle-caring.
The livestock will also be insured so that the farmers can benefit from mitigating the risk of livestock loss caused by accidental death, diseases, partial disability, or even death during calving.
MA Mannan, MP, Honorable Minister, Ministry of Planning, formally inaugurated Khamari at a virtual ceremony held on December 30, 2020.
Selim R. F. Hussain, Managing Director & CEO, BRAC Bank; Md. Jamirul Islam, Managing Director & CEO, Phoenix Insurance; Fida Haq, Managing Director & CEO, Adorsho Pranisheba Limited; Syed Abdul Momen, Head of SME Banking, BRAC Bank; Dr. Aolad Hossain, Livestock Researcher, and Columnist; and Dr. SM Nazrul Islam, President, Bangladesh Veterinary Association, were also present at the inauguration.
"I believe that the Khamari project will further develop and enrich the country's livestock sector. It will encourage our farmers to raise livestock commercially and create new entrepreneurs across the country, especially in rural areas. Khamari will surely strengthen the economy", the Planning Minister said.
Selim R. F. Hussain said: “Since its inception, BRAC Bank has a particular focus on SME financing with a broader vision of financial inclusion and pro-poor growth. Khamari, I think, will boost the country’s cattle rearing sector and encourage more people to start farming commercially on a bigger scale. This initiative bears testimony to the bank’s commitment to digital experience as well as inclusive banking, especially for the small and marginal farmers".
Md. Jamirul Islam said: “We are excited to roll out insurance coverage facility for the cattle farmers. We shall continue to introduce more innovative products in partnerships to cater to the needs of the small businesses.”
Phoenix Insurance will provide full insurance with support from Adorsho Pranisheba, who will provide IoT Tracking System and Facial Recognition by Artificial Intelligence for livestock in this project.
Fida Haq explained how the Pranisheba App will work for the farmers and how they could benefit from this digital cattle monitoring platform. He said, "The purpose of Pranisheba is to contribute to the overall economic development of cattle farms, including the provision of livestock insurance using technology in rural areas of the country".
He expressed confidence that with Khamari, a new age for the cattle insurance industry will rise in Bangladesh.
Adorsho Pranisheba Limited is one of the leading AgriTech startups in Bangladesh and working to develop an ecosystem in the livestock and agricultural sector under the Companies Act, 1994.
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Dhaka, Tuesday, December 29, 2020: Mir Ceramic Limited, a concern of Mir Group, has signed an Employee Banking agreement with BRAC Bank.
Eng. Ruslan Nasir, Director, Mir Ceramic Limited, and Mahiul Islam, Head of Retail Banking, BRAC Bank, signed the agreement on behalf of their organizations.
From Mir Ceramic, Md. Farid Ahmed, General Manager; and from BRAC Bank, A. K. M Tareq, Regional Head, Dhaka Central & Mymensingh Region; Khondker Emdadul Haq, Head of Employee Banking; Abu Sayem Ansary, Head of Premium Banking; Emdadul Haq, Regional Head, Khulna, and Dhaka South West Region; Reza Hyder, Unit Head, Corporate RU-2; and Shukria Islam Shaon, Relationship Officer, New Eskaton Branch, were present at the signing.
Besides, BRAC Bank has recently on-boarded BTS Communications Limited, a concern of Mir Telecom under Mir Group.
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Dhaka, Sunday, December 27, 2020: BRAC Bank has completed its disbursement process of the Tk 20,000-crore stimulus fund for the cottage, micro, small and medium enterprises (CMSMEs). The bank is one of the first three banks in the country to have completed the process, a press release said.
As of December 3, banks have disbursed about BDT 8,600 crore among 52,000 CMSMEs according to the central bank's latest data, media reports said.
BRAC Bank, a pioneer for SME lending in Bangladesh, is among the first three banks that have completed the disbursement process. The two others are Bangladesh Krishi Bank and Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank.
As of December 24, 2020, BRAC Bank has disbursed BDT 1,185 crore to 12,669 CMSMEs across the country. Starting from June 2020, the bank took only six months to complete its massive disbursement target of BDT 1,100 crore.
Considering the performance, Bangladesh Bank has recently allotted an additional BDT 200 crore to BRAC Bank for disbursement.
BRAC Bank's Head of SME, Syed Abdul Momen, said: "We are glad to have closed the disbursement before the deadline. Payment of small loans typically takes longer as it takes more time to scrutinize the documents of the CMSMEs. However, with the guidance of the Central Bank, slowly but steadily, we have completed the disbursement and kept our promise."
He added, "Even during the outbreak of COVID-19 in Bangladesh, we continued our support to the CMSMEs. We have disbursed more than 61,000 loans to the CMSMEs that accounts for BDT 10,181 crore as of November 30, 2020".
BRAC Bank's Managing Director and CEO, Selim RF Hussain, said: "BRAC Bank has always been a pro-SME bank. I thank our government for coming up with the much-needed stimulus packages for the CMSMEs and proactively demonstrating ways to damage-control of the economic losses."
To avert effects on the CMSMEs and encourage the banks to disburse stimulus packages, the government announced loans at 4 per cent for the CMSMEs; as banks charge the CMSMEs 9 per cent interest, the government announced that it would bear 5 per cent of the interest.
"Our central bank deserves a big thanks for their continuous support and encouragement to look for the CMSMEs and also for sustaining us with policy relaxation and deadline extensions," he added.
The deadline for disbursing the CMSMEs' bailout funds is December 31, 2020.
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Dhaka, Thursday, December 24, 2020: BRAC Bank Limited has contributed 50,000 pieces of blankets to the Prime Minister’s Relief and Welfare Fund for helping the underprivileged across the country in the winter.
Earlier in October, the private commercial banks, along with their advisory service organization, Bangladesh Association of Banks (BAB), made commitments to contribute blankets to the relief fund and handed over a token at a digital event at the Prime Minister's office in Dhaka. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina joined the programme through videoconferencing from her official residence.
Starting from November 30, 2020, BRAC Bank completed the delivery of the 50,000 blankets on December 22, 2020.
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Dhaka, Sunday, December 20, 2020: BRAC Bank has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bangladesh Export Zones Authority (BEZA) for setting up a branch at the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Industrial City, a press release said.
The signing ceremony took place at the city’s Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel on Monday, December 14, 2020.
Principal Secretary of the Prime Minister's Office, Dr. Ahmad Kaikaus was present as the chief guest at the event.
Tareq Refat Ullah Khan, Deputy Managing Director and Head of Corporate Banking of BRAC Bank; Sheikh Yusuf Harun, Secretary, Ministry of Public Administration; Maksudur Rahman Patwary, Senior Secretary, Ministry of Land were special guests at the event.
Paban Chowdhury, (Secretary) Executive Chairman of BEZA chaired the discussion.
BRAC Bank, through this new branch, will provide all banking services and customized financial services to the organizations in Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Industrial City, one of the biggest export zone hubs by BEZA that has already become a focus of interest of many local and foreign investors.
An agreement was also signed between bKash and BEZA to expedite the transaction of BEZA's One-Stop Service (OSS) Center.
bKash, a BRAC Bank subsidiary and the largest mobile financial service provider in Bangladesh, will expedite the operation of BEZA's OSS center and ensure a fast payment system for organizations to pay the OSS service charges through bKash app.
In the event, BEZA also signed a land-leasing agreement with CCECC, a Chinese company that will build an export-oriented steel structure and ready-mix concrete industry at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Industrial City. The company will invest USD 15.97 million in the 10 acres of land, which will provide employment to about 350 people.
On the other hand, BEZA also allotted 8 acres of land to Jiuhong Medical Instrument Co., Ltd. that has proposed an investment of USD 12.72 million and will provide employment to about 1,500 people. A leasing agreement was also signed between BEZA and Jiuhong.
BEZA is working to build a modern and full-fledged industrial city on about 33,000 acres of land in Sitakunda, Mirsarai, and Sonagazi Upazilas in the Chattogram region, dubbed 'Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Industrial City'.
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Dhaka, Sunday, December 13, 2020: BRAC Bank has announced a strategic initiative aimed at improving digital financial services for Bangladeshi migrants living and working abroad.
Supported by the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), a UN agency focused primarily on making public and private finance work for the poor in 47 least developed countries, the new initiative aims at improving options for remittances—the funds that migrants send to their loved ones back home—by expanding digital remittance channels and linking digital remittances to other financial products.
The COVID-19 crisis heightened the need for digital financial products. The dominant remittance model has long relied on migrants bringing physical cash to a bricks-and-mortar money transfer outlet in the host country and transacting in person: lockdowns made that impossible for months. BRAC Bank’s new initiative will ensure that its innovative solutions and digital remittance channels present the migrant workers of Bangladesh and their remittance beneficiaries at home with easy access to cashless remittance transactions and secure savings under online banking networks. The migrant customers and their in-country loved ones will also receive training and social media tutorials. Remittance receivers will be able to receive remittances to their accounts or wallets, through various channels like in cards, faster direct account credits, and even without exchange houses in the middle through white-label app products.
Selim RF Hussain, the Managing Director and CEO of BRAC Bank, said in this regard: “We are proud to be associated with UNCDF for expanding the financial ecosystem beyond remittances to enable greater financial inclusion for the Bangladeshi diaspora and their families as well.”
With support from the UNCDF, BRAC Bank will link the remittance channel with its value-added services and strengthen digital use-cases to encourage migrant wage earners to send remittances using the Bank’s cashless remittance channel. It will allow the migrants and their beneficiaries to benefit by saving time and cost as well as circumventing mobility and access constraints.
For UNCDF, the work with BRAC Bank is one part of a global push towards inclusive digital economies that leave no one behind.
“More than 270 million people, or roughly four percent of the global population, live and work outside their home countries,” explained Amil Aneja, UNCDF lead specialist on migration and remittances. “Like everyone else, they and their families back home need safe, affordable, and convenient financial services. As one of the ten biggest remittance-receiving countries in the world, Bangladesh is an important market for UNCDF’s work in this area, even more so since the volume is expected to grow by an estimated eight per cent, to USD 20 billion, in the next year. We look forward to working with BRAC Bank, which has a strong history of innovation, to scale up digital remittances as the gateway product for broader financial inclusion.”
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Dhaka, Thursday, December 10, 2020: BRAC Bank has retained long-term and short-term issuer credit ratings of B+ and B, respectively, from S&P Global Ratings.
The outlook on the long-term rating is stable, the rating agency said in a report on December 2, 2020.
BRAC Bank is the only Bangladeshi bank that has been assigned with an issuer credit rating by S&P.
The ratings reflect the bank's good management and business franchise in the domestic retail and SME segments; and asset quality and capitalization that are above the industry average.
These factors are, however, offset by the challenging operating environment amid COVID-19 induced economic slowdown and substantial credit risk in the economy, as well as the reduced profitability due to pressure on interest margin and credit cost.
The stable outlook on BRAC Bank reflects S&P's view that the bank will steadily navigate challenging operating conditions in Bangladesh and maintain its financial profile over the next 12-18 months.
Selim RF Hussain, Managing Director and CEO of BRAC Bank, said, "We are pleased with the B+ long-term insurer rating by S&P Global Ratings as it demonstrates the overall financial strength of BRAC Bank. It reflects our quality of management in identifying SME and retail segments as our niche to improve the operating competitiveness. We look forward to keeping steady progress and remain the most trusted bank in Bangladesh."
S&P report also says that it could upgrade BRAC Bank if its profitability improves while remaining higher than the industry average, and the bank sustainably increases its market share without strategic or operational missteps. This could be shown by sustained good asset quality metrics, prudential underwriting standards, and healthy capitalization.
Conversely, the risk of a lower rating lies if the bank's asset quality deteriorates sharply, for example due to prolonged reduction in economic activity in Bangladesh, the report says.
S&P Global Ratings is an American credit rating agency and a division of S&P Global that publishes financial research and analysis on stocks, bonds, and commodities.
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Dhaka, Tuesday, December 8, 2020: BRAC Bank has signed an agreement with Asian Consumer Care (Pvt) Ltd, a joint venture between ACI group and Dabur International that manufactures, promotes, and distributes Dabur products in Bangladesh.
This agreement will enable Asian Consumer Care (Pvt) Ltd. to collect receivables from its distributors through 187 branches and more than 430 agent banking outlets of BRAC Bank Ltd across the country.
Leveraging BRAC Bank Ltd Agent Banking channel, Asian Consumer Care (Pvt) Ltd. shall be able to receive their daily collection in real time even beyond stipulated banking hours.
Tareq Refat Ullah Khan, DMD and Head of Corporate Banking at BRAC Bank, and Biswajit Kumar Das, Country manager at Asian Consumer Care (Pvt) Ltd., signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations.
From Asian Consumer Care (Pvt) Ltd., the Finance Controller Rakesh Kumar Agrawal and Head of Sales Mohammad Farhad Un Nabi were present at the ceremony.
Nazmur Rahim, Head of Alternate Banking Channels; Sajid Rahaman, Head of Relationship Unit-1; and Jabedul Alam, Head of Trade development and Cash Management were also present on behalf of BRAC Bank at the signing.
Dabur, founded in 1884 in Uttar Pradesh, India, is one of the largest Ayurvedic and Natural Health Care Company in the world. It manufactures Ayurvedic medicine and natural consumer products and is well known for the best nutritional supplement, Chayawanprash. With a legacy of 136 years, it has been operating in Bangladesh as Asian Consumer Care Pvt. Ltd since 2003.
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Dhaka, Sunday, December 6, 2020: BRAC Bank Limited (BBL) has organized its annual 'fire drill' with the help of Bangladesh Fire Service and Civil Defense.
The simulated emergency procedure took place at the bank's head office in the city's Tejgaon district on Tuesday, November 25, 2020.
Brigadier General Tushar Kanti Chakma (Retd.), Head of GSS and Procurement of the bank, said, "At BRAC Bank, we follow a rigorous Fire Safety and Emergency Evacuation procedure. We conduct fire drills to be able to detect fire at an early stage. It also helps in establishing a systematic and orderly evacuation plan, limiting the risk, mitigating the damage with the help of existing equipment primarily preserved at the premises, and ensuring the safety of our people and the premises against fire".
The branch offices of BRAC Bank are also check the fire safety equipment as per the Department of Safety and Security (DSS) and submit a report to DSS by the first week of each month.
"Our branches also conduct fire drills twice a year - once with the local fire service and civil defense authority and the other by itself", he added.
The fire drill was organized to create awareness among employees and to practice emergency fire incidents, especially as the winter approaches with dry weather. Employees from different departments of the BBL head office took part in the fire drill.
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The only bank to have received three awards for the report dedicated to its founding Chairman Sir Abed.
Dhaka, Wednesday, December 2, 2020: BRAC Bank has won three awards for its 2019 annual report.
The announcement came from the recently held 20th ICAB National Awards for Best Presented Annual Reports.
Each year, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB) recognizes annual reports to promote transparent reporting and adequate disclosures through the application of accounting or financial reporting and auditing standards.
This year, in its 20th award ceremony, ICAB awarded 23 organizations in 12 different categories, including private sector banks, financial services sector, manufacturing, communication and IT, insurance, public sector, NGOs, service sector, agriculture, integrated reporting, corporate governance and overall winner for their 2019 annual reports.
BRAC Bank won the first prize among the private sector banks category and shared the third position in both 'governance disclosure' and 'integrated reporting' categories.
Commenting on this prestigious awards, M Masud Rana, DMD and Chief Financial Officer of BRAC Bank, said: "We dedicated our 2019 Annual Report in memory of Sir Fazle Hasan Abed KCMG, and we promised to carry on his teachings and visions. This recognitions truly reflect our promise to him to maintain strong corporate governance, transparency, ethics, and compliance".
A nine-member jury board reviewed the recommended list of the award winners.
Selim RF Hussain, the Managing Director and CEO of the bank, said: "It is indeed an honour for BRAC Bank to receive three awards in the 20th ICAB National Award for Best Presented Annual Reports. We want to take this opportunity to thank all our customers and stakeholders for their continued patronage and unwavering trust in BRAC Bank".
Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi handed over the prizes to the winners at an event held at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel in Dhaka on November 26, 2020.
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Dhaka, Monday, November 30, 2020: BRAC Bank Limited has signed an agreement with Uttara Motors for offering “Auto Loan” facilities at a special rate to its eligible customers.
This agreement will allow the Uttara Motors customers to avail of auto loan for purchasing Suzuki branded vehicles at an attractive interest rate and reduced processing fee. This special offer will be valid till November 16, 2021 and applicable at all the Uttara Motors showrooms across the country.
ABM Humayun Kabir, FCMA, Director, Finance and Admin, Uttara Motors and Md. Mahiul Islam, Head of Retail Banking, BRAC Bank, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations.
Md. Mahabub Alam, FCMA, CFO, Uttara Motors and Sheikh Mohammad Ashfaque, Head of Branches, BRAC Bank along with other senior officials of both the organizations were also present at the signing ceremony.
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Dhaka, Saturday, November 28, 2020: BRAC Bank has been named the winner for the “Excellence in Mastercard POS Acquiring Business 2019-20” category. The announcement came on Thursday, November 26, 2020, at the “Mastercard Excellence Award 2020”, a press release said.
Salman F. Rahman, MP, Advisor to the Honorable Prime Minister, Private Sector Industry and Investment, was present as the Chief Guest. Porush Singh, Division President, South Asia, Mastercard; Vikas Varma, Chief Operating Officer, South Asia, Mastercard; MDs, CEOs, senior representatives from leading financial institutions, dignitaries, chamber leaders, business community leaders, and merchants from across the country attended the virtual award ceremony.
Mastercard, to celebrate their 29th anniversary of its presence in Bangladesh, and seven years of its Bangladesh Office, organized the event to celebrate achievements in digital payments and recognize the top-performing banks, Fintech, and merchant partners.
Mahiul Islam, Head of Retail Banking at BRAC Bank, said, “We are pleased with our performance. It proves our ability to do business with innovative products and services to meet the evolving needs of the customers. Our heartiest gratitude to all our customers for their unwavering trust in us. BRAC Bank will continue to keep up the momentum in the cards industry.”
It is for the second consecutive year that BRAC Bank has received the accolade.
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Dhaka, Thursday, November 26, 2020: BRAC Bank has recently organized a workshop for the foreign airlines operating in Bangladesh on the revised regulations for remitting their surplus earnings.
The Foreign Exchange Operation Department of Bangladesh Bank issued SPA Circular No. 1 on September 3, 2020, simplifying its rules on surplus earnings remittance by the foreign airlines. The foreign airline operators had been demanding simplification of the remittances for quite some time before the circular came.
Nabanita Dey, Joint Director, Foreign Exchange Operation Department, and Salma Akhtar, Deputy Director, Foreign Exchange Operation Department of Bangladesh Bank, were guest speakers at the workshop and provided answers to the queries of the foreign airline representatives in a Q&A session.
Tareq Refat Ullah Khan, DMD and Head of Corporate Banking at BRAC Bank, welcomed the participants to the workshop held at the bank's head office. He also presented BRAC Bank's portfolio before the participants in managing such a complex remittance process and highlighted the bank's fervor in this matter.
Selim RF Hussain, the Managing Director and CEO of the bank, inaugurated the workshop. He said, "We are happy that the central bank has paid attention to simplify the remittance process of airlines. It will not only reduce the hassle of piles of documentation that was a necessity earlier, but will also drive us towards embracing the digital way of work".
Shaheen Iqbal, Head of Treasury and Financial Institutes of BRAC Bank, made a presentation on Bangladesh's economic outlook amidst the post-pandemic situation and highlighted the opportunities that will help the airline industry recovering from the COVID-19 impact.
Bangladesh Bank, in its SPA Circular No. 1, has allowed the calculation of surplus earnings of the foreign airline operators based on passage and freight collections. Besides, the banks were allowed to remit on account of surplus earnings against passage and freight based on actual realization. The remittance would now be allowed upon all collections, supported by bank statements.
Bangladesh Bank has also scrapped the requirement of producing hard copies as proof of sales of tickets. Form P or Form P-2, from outgoing passengers against sales of tickets in the local currency, will no longer be required, the central bank officials said in the workshop.
Around 25 participants from different airlines, including representatives from the leading airline companies operating in Bangladesh, participated in the workshop. Participants maintained appropriate social distancing, hygiene, and health precautions during the 2-hour session.
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Dhaka, Wednesday, November 18, 2020: BRAC Bank has signed an agreement with Digital Healthcare Solutions to develop special healthcare package and offer exclusive benefits to its TARA customers.
Digital Healthcare Solutions, an integrated health company, will offer a customized healthcare package at a special discounted price to BRAC Bank SME TARA Uddokta customers and BRAC Bank Employee Banking (EB) TARA Elite customers. The customers can avail the discounted healthcare package upon opening EB Elite or TARA Uddokta accounts.
The digital healthcare package includes a yearly cash coverage of taka 40,000 on hospitalization, life insurance worth taka 10,000, free chats and video counseling with doctors, appointment booking facility with more than 1,000 specialist doctors, maternity benefits, special coverage for mothers, up to 35% discount at more than 1,000 partner outlets, and many more.
Andrew Smith, Chief Commercial Officer at Digital Healthcare Solutions, and Mahiul Islam, Head of Retail Banking at BRAC Bank, signed the agreement on behalf of their organizations.
Parvez Ahmad, Corporate Business Lead from Digital Healthcare Solutions and Khondker Emdadul Haq, Head of Employee Banking; Shajed Al Haque, Senior Manager, Business Transformation, Emerging Corporate, SME Banking were also present during the signing.
The signing ceremony took place on a limited scale, ensuring social distance and safety measurements of the participants at the head office of BRAC Bank in Dhaka’s Tejgaon district.
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Dhaka, Monday, November 16, 2020: BRAC Bank has recently launched 'TARA Uddokta' - an interest-bearing current account specially designed for women entrepreneurs.
'TARA Uddokta' offers reduced fees, along with higher interest rates, exclusive cashback offers, and special pricing on insurance products for women entrepreneurs.
A TARA Uddokta account can be opened with one thousand taka only, a press release says. Apart from that, TARA Uddokta offers free issuance of debit cards, health insurance packages with exclusive pricing, special merchant service rate on POS machines, welcome vouchers from different lifestyle brands with a debit card, and many more.
Women entrepreneurs can also get assistance with legal document preparation and renewal, and opportunities to participate in training and knowledge sharing programs organized by TARA.
Syed Abdul Momen, Head of SME Banking at BRAC Bank, said: "BRAC Bank is recognized for leading the SME growth in Bangladesh. We are also known for championing the women's economy, and its advancement will remain as one of our core focuses in terms of products and offers. We believe that TARA Uddokta will smoothen the journey of our women-led SMEs in attaining their full potential."
More about TARA Uddokta is available at this link: https://www.bracbank.com/tara/home/products/58.
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'Zviv D‡`¨v³v' m¤ú‡K© AviI wek` Rvbv hv‡e GB wjs‡K: https://www.bracbank.com/tara/home/products/58.
Dhaka, Saturday, November 15, 2020: BRAC Bank has launched an exclusive financial package for the members of the Bangladesh Association of Call Center and Outsourcing (BACCO).
PROBAHO will support BACCO members with different facilities. It will provide better access to finance and support business expansion and fixed-asset purchases for the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) firms and other outsourcing organizations. PROBAHO will allow the eligible BCCO members to avail of loans up to one crore taka. Women entrepreneurs of BACCO will get loans at a rate of seven per cent only.
Honorable Minister of Posts and Telecommunications Division, Mustafa Jabbar, inaugurated PROBAHO on a virtual program as the Chief Guest, held on Saturday, November 14, 2020.
Appreciating this initiative, he said, “The BPO sector is playing an important role in implementing the dream of a Digital Bangladesh. I am sure that the PROBAHO package will play a vital part in bringing about a complete change in the BPO sector of the country by ensuring financial viability and inclusion.”
Selim RF Hussain, Managing Director and CEO of BRAC Bank said: "We understand the global potential of our BPO industry. We are glad to collaborate with BACCO to help its members with access to finance and allow them to grow their businesses to its true potential. BRAC Bank is committed to bringing the nation closer to its vision of Digital Bangladesh. We would continue our support to the ICT sector as the outcome from this sector will help us in digitizing and improving the banking services".
Towhid Hossain, Secretary-General of BACCO, in his welcome remarks, said, “PROBAHO will support the country's BPO traders in overcoming the current financial crisis and support in creating new business opportunities.” He also called upon banks to provide more collateral-free loans by following the structured assessment system for the small and medium entrepreneurs.
BRAC Bank Head of SME Syed Abdul Momen made a presentation at the inauguration on the features and benefits of PROBAHO and described how the model will support the BACCO members. He said, "PROBAHO will help the BPO companies to explore the local and international markets and create new clients to expand their business."
The event was live telecasted from BRAC Bank and BACCO Facebook pages. Zara Mahbub, Director of BACCO, moderated the event.
In the concluding remarks, BACCO President Wahid Sharif said: "BACCO has long been working to solve difficulties, including infrastructural development of its member organizations. We are hopeful that our collaboration with BRAC Bank will facilitate better access to finance for our member institutions as well as enable them to experience quality banking services”.
The event ended following a Q&A session.
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Dhaka, Thursday, November 12, 2020: BRAC Bank has introduced a new Fixed Deposit (FD) product for the senior citizens - Golden Fixed Deposit.
The product is designed exclusively to serve the valued clients who are aged 60 years and above, said a press release.
BRAC Bank Golden Fixed Deposit requires a minimum of one lac taka to open an FD. It comes with attractive interest rates depending on deposits between taka one lac to three crores and above, with a tenure of 30 days to 3 years.
The bank launched the Golden Fixed Deposit on October 22, 2020, on the occasion of International Day for Older Persons (IDOP). IDOP is observed on October 1 each year.
"We are offering greater interest rates through BRAC Bank Golden Fixed Deposit, even in the declining interest-rate regime as our tribute to our senior citizens. We believe that the Golden Fixed Deposit will help them to create a good pension fund on their long-term deposit and enhance their benefits," said Mahiul Islam, Head of Retail Banking at BRAC Bank.
BRAC Bank also offers an array of saving scheme for senior citizens. More information can be found on this link: https://www.bracbank.com/en/retail/#deposit-products
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Dhaka, Monday, November 9, 2020: BRAC Bank has been recognized as the PMO (Project Management Office) of the Year 'Runner-up' in the country's first-ever Project Management Excellence Awards 2020, said a press release.
The award ceremony happened on a digital platform on Saturday, November 7, 2020. It was the first-ever award reception initiated by the PMI Bangladesh Chapter.
Honorable State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources, Nasrul Hamid, announced the name of the winners.
The award recognizes and honors the best practitioners of project management and their achievement in the project management arena. In its first event, the ceremony also brought together advanced project management concepts, techniques, best practices and theories under one umbrella to improve the project management profession.
BRAC Bank became runner up as the Project Management Office of the Year for demonstrating exceptional organizational project management capabilities and adding value to the bank with successful strategic initiatives.
BRAC Bank Deputy Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer Sabbir Hossain said: "We are honored and delighted to receive the award. It bears the testimony of our digital transformation journey, and I would like to congratulate our project management office and their partners for this achievement. This accolade will encourage us to strive for more innovative banking services in the coming days."
Established in 2013, the PMI® Bangladesh Chapter is a nonprofit organization and a part of the Project Management Institute (PMI®), USA.
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Dhaka, Wednesday, November 4, 2020: BRAC Bank, on Wednesday, launched 'Agami', a package of solutions to help students with their plans to study abroad.
"Agami is BRAC Bank’s complete student file solution. It will provide all necessary facilities to the students traveling abroad for study purposes," said Mahiul Islam, Head of Retail Banking of BRAC Bank.
'Agami' comes with four beneficial features for the students: a student file, a study-abroad credit card, a savings account, and an education insurance coverage.
While the student file service will enable a more convenient transfer of the education expenses for the families, the study-abroad credit card, endorsed with foreign currency, will be helpful for the students in meeting their day-to-day living expenses as well as emergencies. The credit card comes with a 100% waiver on the first year annual fee and a referral campaign for students with an opportunity to get cashback and bonus reward points on foreign currency endorsements to their cards.
'Agami' also offers students with educational insurance coverage of up to BDT 1 crore. It is an opt-in facility and in the event of a parent’s death, the insurance company will pay for the remaining tuition fees of the student.
BRAC Bank will also offer a 'Happy Savers Account' for these students that can be opened with BDT 1,000 only and provides students with an opportunity of interest-earning from any balance.
For details, customers can call BRAC Bank’s Call Center at 16221 or email to [email protected] or call the dedicated hotline number for student file service at 01713110172.
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The discussion focused on facilitating access to finance
Dhaka, Monday, November 02, 2020: BRAC Bank, in association with the ITC SheTrades Commonwealth project, has arranged a webinar for women entrepreneurs on access to fiscal stimulus packages in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The webinar took place on October 24, 2020, on a digital platform. The objective was to create awareness and prepare women entrepreneurs for accessing the financial packages declared by the Bangladesh government to build their resilience in overcoming the challenges caused by the global pandemic.
International Trade Centre (ITC), a joint agency of the World Trade Organization and the United Nations, organized the webinar. The ITC SheTrades Commonwealth (STC) project - which is funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), invited the women-owned SMEs for the webinar through registration. BRAC Bank’s Senior Manager of Business Transformation in the SME Division, Shajed AL Haque, and Head of TARA, Mehruba Reza, were among the resource persons of the webinar.
The speakers highlighted how the COVID-19 pandemic has forced entrepreneurs, especially women, to face many new challenges, and obligated them into a severe liquidity crisis. As the government has offered several stimulus packages for different industries and businesses to seize the economic crisis, it is crucial to learn the right processes and proper channels to avail them during this challenging time. The speakers also discussed how women could take leverage of TARA, a women banking initiative by BRAC Bank, to obtain more inclusive access to finance.
BRAC Bank was recently named the Access to Finance Champion by the Financial Alliance for Women for championing the Women's Economy agenda through TARA. Collaboration with ITC will further support the bank to achieve its objectives in empowering the women.
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Dhaka, Saturday, October 31, 2020: BRAC Bank has received the Global SME Finance Awards in the Silver Category of SME Bank of the Year – Asia. This is the second consecutive year that BRAC Bank has been awarded with this accolade, said a press release.
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, and the SME Finance Forum jointly organized the 2020 Global SME Finance Awards on a virtual platform. They announced the winners on Tuesday, October 27, 2020.
BRAC Bank's Head of SME Banking Syed Abdul Momen, said: “We are humbled and proud to accept this award, one that sets the bar for recognizing excellence in SME banking. The challenges of 2020 have necessitated even higher levels of service quality, innovative thinking, and partnership: all towards the singular goal of access to finance and financial inclusion."
Commenting on the win BRAC Bank's Managing Director and CEO, Selim RF Hussain, said: "Our SME team has delivered yet again, and this award is an acknowledgment of their tireless efforts and strive for excellence. With its network of 456 SME unit offices, BRAC Bank's focus has always been on SMEs and it will remain there for a long time. The bank takes financing solutions to the doorsteps of the SME entrepreneurs in both rural and semi-urban Bangladesh." He added, "We are proud of recognitions that value our purposes”.
Matthew Gamser, CEO of the SME Finance Forum said: “We hope the winners of the Global SME Finance Awards will inspire SME financiers all over the world to learn from their good practices. The Awards provide the winners an opportunity to showcase good practices on the global stage and to foster learning amongst their peers.”
Endorsed by the G20’s Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion (GPFI), the Global SME Finance Awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of financial institutions and fintech companies in delivering exceptional products and services to their SME clients. The awards also provide an opportunity for institutions to showcase and share their practices and experience and for the wider SME finance community to learn from their examples.
BRAC Bank won the SME Bank of the Year – Asia in Platinum Category last year. This year, the bank also received an honorable mention in the ‘Best Bank for Women Entrepreneurs’ category in this award program.
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Dhaka, Wednesday, October 28, 2020: BRAC Bank has recently teamed up with Rural Reconstruction Foundation (RRF) to provide credit facility to marginal farmers.
This partnership is a result of the agreement between BRAC Bank and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Feed the Future (FtF) Bangladesh Rice and Diversified Crops (RDC) Activity to support the farmers. Both parties agreed to disburse loans through the Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) network for the project, and thus, RRF has come on-board, said a press release.
RRF, established in 1982, is a non-profit social welfare organization and specializes in micro-financing. As of June 30, 2019, RRF has BDT 4,750.27 million outstanding loans in the micro-credit and agriculture sectors to some 181,225 borrowers and 233,502 individual members.
This agreement will lead RRF to provide a fresh credit facility to 1,000 farmers, including 800 female farmers, in the USAID FTF zone.
BRAC Bank will ensure necessary financial services to RRF for providing an uninterrupted credit facility to the farmers in 21 districts under the FTF zone. The bank will also support RRF in establishing safety measures and practices by providing hand sanitizers, face masks, and gloves to create a safe environment for the farmers. It will cut the fence for the farmers and encourage them to avail of formal banking services.
Through this agreement, the bank aims to provide financial services in the form of credit for crops which fall under profitable rice-based cropping pattern in the FTF zones.
Syed Abdul Momen, Head of SME Banking, BRAC Bank, said: “This brings a wonderful opportunity for us to reach out to the marginal farmers in the FTF zone and introduce them to the banking facilities. We are pleased to collaborate with RRF, and we hope to harness the waves of financial inclusion in the southern part of the country.”
Philip Biswas, Executive Director, RRF, said: “We are delighted to partner up with BRAC Bank to offer credit for crops to our farmers. It will certainly benefit the farmers to take a turnaround from the consequences that resulted from COVID-19 pandemic.”
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Dhaka, Sunday, October 25, 2020: BRAC Bank, in partnership with Bangladesh Computer Samity (BCS), has launched a financial solution named "Uddom" to support the BCS members.
'Uddom' is not just a loan package, but a holistic financial solution meant for supporting the ICT sector and nearly two-and-a-half thousand BCS members in their recovery from the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The inauguration ceremony was organized on a digital platform on Saturday, October 24, 2020.
State Minister for Information and Communication Technology Zunaid Ahmed Palak, MP was the chief guest at the inauguration ceremony.
Other eminent guests included Sonia Bashir Kabir, Founder of SBK Tech Ventures; Md. Shahid-ul-Munir, President, BCS; Mohammed Monirul Islam, Secretary-General, BCS; Selim RF Hussain, Managing Director and CEO of BRAC Bank, and Syed Abdul Momen, Head of SME, BRAC Bank.
BRAC Bank’s head of SME, Syed Abdul Momen, explained how 'Uddom' solution would help the small and medium ICT entrepreneurs with access to finance and preferred facilities.
‘Uddom’ will enable BCS members to get unsecured loans of up to one crore taka at a 9 per cent interest, while for women entrepreneurs, the interest rate will be 7 per cent. BRAC Bank will also install a booth for facilitating the deposit services. The bank's online SME business suite will help BCS member-clients to showcase their inventory and find better positioning for their products.
Established in 1987, BCS has seamlessly been serving the public and private sector ICT stakeholders of the country for the last three decades.
BRAC Bank will also provide relevant document related support regarding obtaining membership for nonmember clients, deploy dedicated loan officers at its Elephant Road branch, set up a dedicated SME helpline for BCS member-clients, and provide dedicated relationship officers in all the seven divisions. BCS members will get a free debit card and free internet banking solutions from the bank.
Any interested ICT entrepreneur will need to have at least 2-year running BCS membership to avail of the facilities.
Appreciating this initiative, State Minister Zunaid Ahmed Palak said: “We thank BRAC Bank for caring about this sector and coming forward to support the entrepreneurs in this challenging time.”
He added: "BRAC is not just an organization, it's a brand that represents Bangladesh in the global arena. I encourage BRAC Bank to continue its support to the SMEs and help aspiring entrepreneurs boost the country's economy."
He also said: "We consider BCS as an important stakeholder to achieve the vision of a Digital Bangladesh. I would encourage the BCS members to set up manufacturing and assembling plants for accessories and computer parts as well as smart devices."
He promised to support BRAC Bank-funded BCS members to have spaces in the 28 high-tech parks and 64 Sheikh Kamal IT Training Incubation Centres.
Sonia Bashir Kabir congratulated BRAC Bank and BCS for this timely initiative, saying: "This will surely help to reduce the four billion credit gap in the SME sector and help the SMEs to become more successful. I would encourage BRAC Bank to simplify the underwritings for the small and medium entrepreneurs."
BRAC Bank's MD and CEO Selim R.F. Hussain said: "SME is in our DNA. We will carry out the legacy of our founder late Sir Fazle Hasan Abed KCMG to support the ‘missing middle’ of the society. We are the biggest collateral-free lender in the country and we'll continue this to ensure financial liberty and inclusion and play a positive role in making Bangladesh digital."
BCS Secretary-General Mohammed Monirul Islam said: “Both parties will benefit from this partnership. Uddom will be a blessing for the BCS members in overcoming the liquidity crisis.”
BCS President Md. Shahid-ul-Munir made the concluding remarks and said: “The ICT entrepreneurs, of which most are below the age of 35, suffered a lot in the last few months. I thank BRAC Bank for taking this noble initiative to stand by them. We will make progress together and establish 'Made in Bangladesh' a slogan of our international identity.”
He also informed the audience that at least 26 of their entrepreneurs have already launched the production of tech commodities.
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