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Standard Chartered has launched a new Signature Lounge at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Dhaka recently, said a statement.
This is the Bank’s first dedicated airport lounge facility for its clients.
The new lounge is designed to offer guests the ultimate in luxury and convenience. The lounge features modern architecture, plush interiors, high speed WiFi connectivity and the best in-class catering.
The lounge was inaugurated by Mr. Rashed Khan Menon, MP, Minister, Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, along with Mr S. M. Golam Faruk, Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism; Air Marshal Muhammad Enamul Bari, BBP, ndu, psc (retd), Chairman, Board of Directors, Biman Bangladesh Airlines and Air Vice Marshal M Naim Hassan, BBP, OSP, afwc, psc, Chairman, Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh. Representing Standard Chartered Bank Bangladesh was Naser Ezaz Bijoy, Chief Executive Officer and Aditya Mandloi, Head, Retail Banking, along with other senior staff of the Bank. Also present was Mahfuz Ahmed, Chief Executive Officer, Nakshikatha.
Speaking on the occasion, Aditya Mandloi, Head, Retail Banking, Standard Chartered Bangladesh said, “As Bangladesh’s economy continues to grow, we are naturally seeing an increasing demand for air travel. We believe the Signature Lounge will set a new benchmark for travel hospitality in Bangladesh, by giving our valuable clients access to world-class services and unique comforts while they travel to destinations across the world.”
“For 112 year, Standard Chartered has endeavoured to promote commerce and prosperity in Bangladesh, by providing our clients with the best banking products and services this market has to offer. The launch of this lounge is a part of this commitment. Moreover, it also speaks of Standard Chartered’s confidence in the sustained growth momentum of our economy. The Bank is proud to have been a part the amazing growth-story of Bangladesh, and shall remain committed to being a partner in progress to the nation,” said Naser Ezaz Bijoy, Chief Executive Officer, Standard Chartered Bangladesh.
The state-of-the-art lounge will cater to the Priority Clients and premium cardholders of the Bank. The Signature Lounge will be managed and operated by Nakshikatha, said a statement.
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