HSBC launches ‘DekhiBanglarMukh’ on NRB TV

HSBC Bangladesh and HSBC Canada have jointly launched a special program recently on Canada's NRB TV – ‘DekhiBanglarMukh,’ a press release said Tuesday. "DekhiBanglarMukh" is a series cultural program initiated by HSBC, targeted towards the global audience to patronise and uphold the image of Bangladeshi culture. Rabindranath Tagore was the theme of

HSBC concludes acquisition finance in Bangladesh LPG sector

HSBC Bangladesh successfully supported inbound investment in the LPG sector in Bangladesh, facilitating SHV Energy to take over 100 percent of Petromax (LPG and Cylinder), a press release said Wednesday. The landmark agreement was initiated and signed between SHV Energy and Petromax on the 23 June 2022 and followed up by

HSBC launches fund for female entrepreneurs

As part of HSBC’s global commitment to supporting female entrepreneurs, HSBC has launched the ‘Female Entrepreneur Fund (FEF)’ in Bangladesh on Wednesday, in acknowledgment of the challenges that female-owned businesses face, a press release said. The aim of the fund is to promote financial inclusivity for women entrepreneurs in Bangladesh by

HSBC brings stakeholders working ‘Together for Climate’

Climate change has emerged as one of the biggest environmental challenges the world is facing today. The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC) recognises that our planet needs sustainable action to protect our communities, businesses and natural environment from the effects of climate change; and this can only be

HSBC holds online session on waste management

HSBC Bangladesh organised an online session on 4th July 2022 on “Transitioning to a circular economy with Sustainable Waste Management,” a press release said Wednesday. Md. Shahab Uddin, MP, Honourable Minister for Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change was present as the Chief Guest. The session was also attended

HSBC launches instant payments collection solution 

The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited in Bangladesh has launched instant (real-time) collection function for its customers.  As part of bank's focus on continuous innovation, the real-time collection enablement will greatly enhance the customer experience and deliver on the bank's promise to make banking simpler, safer and smarter.  Instant (real-time) collection

HSBC, IBA award young talents of Bangladesh

The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited in Bangladesh in partnership with Institute of Business Administration, University of Dhaka recently organised the finale and award giving ceremony of the “Business Case Competition 2022,” a press release said Saturday. Three teams from Bangladesh were selected as the Champion, Runners-up and Second Runner-up

HSBC, USBBC hold event on US-Bangladesh relations

HSBC Bangladesh,in partnership with the US-Bangladesh Business Council (USBBC) has arranged an event titled ‘US-Bangladesh Business Forum: Building on 50 years’ of friendship’. The event was organised to celebrate the relationship between USA and Bangladesh and noted the important ways in which the two countries can unlock the potential of its

HSBC signs MoU with British Council

The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) in Bangladesh has recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with British Council. Md Mahbub ur Rahman, chief executive officerof HSBC Bangladesh; Tom Miscioscia, director of British Council; Jim O'Neill, directorof country exams at British Council; Ahmed Saiful Islam, head of wealth and personal

HSBC Bangladesh introduces first social loan principles based financing

The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) in Bangladesh has recently introduced the country’s first Social Loan Principles (SLP) based financing for TMSS (Thengamara Mohila Sabuj Sangha). This is the largest Micro Finance Institutions undertaking health, education, & microfinance (HEM) approach to socioeconomic development in the country. The SLP, published by Loan