Standard Chartered Bangladesh recently claimed the title of “Best Bank in Bangladesh” for the eighth time at The Banker’s Bank of the Year Awards 2022, a press release said Wednesday. The bank was recognised for championing green financing in Bangladesh, integrating sustainability into various decision-making processes, launching trailblazing digital solutions to accelerate the pace of innovation, and for enabling customers to stand by underserved communities. The bank was lauded for powering green solutions and enabling business and micro-credit institutions to do good via the nation’s first Green Zero-Coupon Bond for Sajida Foundation and for arranging the first Green Bond in Bangladesh for Pran Agro Limited (PAL), a concern of PRAN-RFL Group. SCB’s Digital Trade Counter (DTC) was recognised for significantly boosting the trade document submission experience for clients and for driving seamless trade and investment procedures. Naser Ezaz Bijoy, Chief Executive Officer, SCB, said, “We are proud to have been recognised by The Banker and would like to extend our thanks to our partners, regulators, clients, and stakeholders for inspiring us to do more.”
