Standard Chartered Bangladesh (SCB) has recently inked an agreement with BRAC to enable digital collection and payment processes for 2,800 microfinance branch offices across BRAC’s footprint, a press release said Thursday. This project is a collaborative initiative between BRAC and Standard Chartered and provides BRAC with a first-of-its-kind solution suited to
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SCB supports 80 DU students
Standard Chartered Bangladesh (SCB) has recently disbursed the prestigious Governor Scholarship to 20 top students from the University of Dhaka’s Department of Development Studies and 60 top students from the university’s Department of Economics, a press release said Monday. The Governor Scholarship is a merit and need-based reward that is given
SCB, IBA launch Innovation Challenge for youths
Standard Chartered Bangladesh and the Institute of Business Administration (IBA) recently announced the launch of the Standard Chartered-IBA Innovation Challenge for enterprising youths, a press release said Wednesday. As part of the Innovation Challenge, Bangladeshi youths will have the opportunity to present promising and scalable business ideas centred around sustainability and
SCB, Friendship launches environmental project in Kurigram
Standard Chartered Bangladesh and Friendship recently inaugurated a comprehensive environmental project for 750 residents of Ghughumari Char, a remote sedimentary island in Kurigram, a press release said Tuesday. Under the project, the previously off-grid island will be supported with a 54-kilowatt solar micro-grid, 60 tube wells, and a tree plantation initiative.
SCB signs deal with TBL
Standard Chartered Bangladesh (SCB) and Transcom Beverages Limited (TBL) have recently launched the first ever digital collection solution with real-time reconciliation via Application Programming Interface (API) integration for the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry, a press release said Saturday. This newly implemented digital platform will enable manufacturers to conveniently collect
SCB wins best trade finance, CSR bank awards
Standard Chartered Bangladesh (SCB) has recently claimed the titles of ‘Best Trade Finance Bank’ and ‘Best CSR Bank’ in Bangladesh at the Global Brand Awards 2022, a press release said Thursday. SCB was awarded Best Trade Finance Bank for pioneering sustainable and future-fit trade practices, promoting inclusive trade, championing digital
SCB, BRAC University to develop curriculum on financial crime
Standard Chartered Bangladesh recently joined hands with BRAC University (BracU) to develop a curriculum on financial crime and compliance (FCC) for both undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at the institution, a press release said Wednesday. Through this program, the bank is working in conjunction with BRAC University to cultivate a nation
SCB ties up with Genex Infosys to expand client base
Standard Chartered Bangladesh (SCB) recently partnered with Genex Infosys Limited and assigned the company as its service provider in Bangladesh, a press release said Wednesday. Under this agreement Genex will work as a strategic partner, assisting the Bank with engaging a wider client-base. An agreement to this effect was signed on September
SCB, Channel i launch 8th Agrow Award
Standard Chartered and Channel i jointly have announced the inauguration of the Standard Chartered - Channel i Agrow Award 2022, a press release said Wednesday. Launched by Standard Chartered in 2014, this year’s Agrow Award marks the eighth iteration of the event and the fourth collaboration between Channel i and the
Standard Chartered wins Best International Bank in Bangladesh
Standard Chartered Bank Bangladesh has recently been recognized as the ‘Best International Bank’ FinanceAsia Awards 2021, a press release said. This achievement marks the eleventh occasion the Bank has received this prestigious award since 2009. This is the fifth major international award the Bank has achieved in the first quarter of