Eastern Bank Limited (EBL) arranged a startup financing program to disburse BDT 1.00 crore, the highest ceiling of the loan under “EBL Startup Explorer”, in favor of ShareTrip, a leading travel booking site in the country.
Earlier, EBL launched the startup loan product “EBL Startup Explorer” in association with Startup Bangladesh, a venture capital company under ICT Ministry of Bangladesh.
Md. Ashikur Rahman, director of Bangladesh Bank attended the Program held Sunday, June 4, as the chief guest at EBL head office in Dhaka. Ali Reza Iftekhar, Managing Director and CEO; Sadia Haque, CEO of ShareTrip and a number of startup entrepreneurs also attended the program.
Md. Ashikur Rahman said, “Entrepreneurs like you will be the catalysts for Bangladesh’s journey to a developed nation by 2041. Through your innovative spirit and unwavering determination, you will spearhead the transformative changes that will reshape the country’s economic landscape.”
Ali Reza Iftekhar said, “EBL gives priority to those who pursue the goal of digital transformation of Bangladesh. Digital transformation is always associated with technology and innovation.”
Sadia Huq said, “This kind of support will motivate us to rise above and we are very optimistic about our future. Startups with their creativity and innovative ideas can lead Bangladesh to a digital and prosperous Bangladesh, I believe.”
M. Khorshed Anowar, DMD and Head of Retail, SME Banking; Syed Zulkar Nayen, Head of Business; Mohammad Salekeen Ibrahim, Head of Asset, Retail SME; Md. Shabu Munshi, Head of Asset, SME from EBL were also present on the occasion.
