Business Desk :
Mercantile Bank Limited (MBL) launches 7 new card services marking its 23rd anniversary. Chairman of the bank Morshed Alam M.P., launched the cards for the customers through a press conference held at its head office in the capital on Wednesday as chief guest.
In his speech MBL chairman highlighted the bank’s significant achievements over the last years and underscored the future action plans. He also stated that Mercantile Bank have strengthened its pioneer position by the concerted effort from the Board of Directors, Management and the employees having faced the after effect of Covid-19 pandemic. The bank will dedicate its endless endeavour to build new industries, develop the SME sector and encourage the unemployed and under-privileged youth and women in entrepreneurship from the remote areas of the country, MBL Chair urged.
Md. Quamrul Islam Chowdhury, Managing Director & CEO of the bank, gave his welcome speech summarizing the success and limitations of the previous year. He told that, recovering classified loans will be the priority of the bank at this fiscal year. Agriculture and SME sector will be given preference regarding new loans whereas new Agent Banking outlets and Sub-branches will be opened across the country to ensure the access of the banking services to the unbanked people. Moreover, Digital Banking services will be more easier and smart with the innovative products in the coming days, MBL CEO added.
A.S.M. Feroz Alam, Vice Chairman ; Al-Haj Akram Hossain (Humayun), M. A. Khan Belal and Mohammad Abdul Awal Directors, were present on the occasion.
