Gadget & Gear launches its first-ever experience store

Gadget & Gear, in partnership with Standard Chartered Bank (SCB), has announced the grand opening of its first-ever experience store, Gadget Studio by G&G, a press release said on Sunday. The store is located at bti LANDMARK, 16 Gulshan Avenue, Dhaka. The inauguration ceremony was graced by esteemed guests, including Md.

SCB launches insurance tagged credit card 

Standard Chartered MetLife Assurance Credit Card (Assurance Card) with Mastercard – launches the nation’s first-ever card offering to provide customers with insurance coverage , a press release said on Thursday May 11, 2023. The newly introduced co-branded credit card enables users to avail insurance and lifestyle benefits in tandem. With

SCB Saadiq Sadaqah enables direct donation

The Standard Chartered Saadiq Sadaqah Account enables customers to make donations to charities of their choice directly from their accounts, a press release said Tuesday.This unique solution has made it possible for individuals like Ashik Mia,  a young man with impaired hearing and learning disabilities toreceive specialised training from PFDA-Vocational

Omar Tayub new DMD of Prime Bank

Prime Bank has promoted Syed M Omar Tayub as Deputy Managing Director (DMD), a press release said Saturday. Prior to this new role, he was working as senior executive Vice President and Head of MSME Banking at the bank. He’s currently serving on deputation as the MD and CEO of Prime Bank

SC named as best sustainable finance bank

Standard Chartered (SC) has recently named ‘Best Bank in Bangladesh for Sustainable Finance’ at The Asset Triple A Country Awards for Sustainable Finance, a press release said Tuesday. The bank was recognised by the awarding body for arranging the nation’s first green zero-coupon bond and first green bond. Green, social, and

SCB signs deal with Evercare Hospital, Ctg

Standard Chartered Bangladesh Priority Grande clients will be able to avail exclusive benefits from Evercare Hospital Chattogram, a press release said Wednesday. As part of an agreement between Standard Chartered and Evercare, members of the bank's Priority Grande programme will have access to an annual complimentary executive health check-up package. The

SCB gets highest taxpayer award from NBR

Standard Chartered Bank (Bangladesh) (SCB) has recently been recognised as the highest taxpayer in banking category in the Assessment Year 2021-22 by the National Board of Revenue (NBR), a press release said Monday. As the apex authority of tax administration in Bangladesh, NBR handed out tax cards to 141 individuals

SCB support JAAGO with digital classroom solutions

Standard Chartered Bangladeshis enabled the JAAGO Foundation (JAAGO) to bring digital classroom solutions and flexible learning amenities to underprivileged communities nationwide, a press release said Wednesday. As part of this effort, the Bank has sponsored the JAAGO Foundation’s mission to set up digital classrooms in ten locations, including: Rayer Bazar, Dhaka;

SCB, SMEF hold training programme

Standard Chartered Bangladesh (SCB) has recently collaborated with the Small and Medium Enterprise Foundation (SMEF) to organise and host a training programme for 40 female entrepreneurs based in Khulna, a press release said Monday. The theme of the programme was “Business Management and Financial Readiness.” Mishael Abu Imam, head, business

SCB named ‘Best Bank in Bangladesh’ by The Banker

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