BRAC Bank to provide customised banking services to Consulate of Zambia in Bangladesh

BRAC Bank has embarked on a strategic banking partnership with the Office of Consulate of the Republic of Zambia in Bangladesh.

The bank signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Consulate on the sidelines of the launching of the Office of Honourary Consulate of the Republic of Zambia in Bangladesh at the Zambia-Bangladesh Business Forum—Dhaka 2025 on May 14, 2025, at Sheraton Dhaka, according to a press statement.

The agreement was signed in the presence of a delegation from the government of Zambia led by Crusivia C. Hichikumba, Permanent Secretary-Investment and Industrialisation, Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry.

Dr. Mohd Zayed Alam, Honourary Consul General of the Republic of Zambia in Bangladesh; and Tareq Refat Ullah Khan, Additional Managing Director & Head of Corporate & Institutional Banking, BRAC Bank; signed the MoU.

Md. Anwar Hossain, Vice Chairman & CEO, Export Promotion Bureau; Md. Mushfiqur Rahman, Chairperson, SME Foundation; Mahbubur Rahman, Secretary, Ministry of Commerce, Bangladesh, were present.

From BRAC Bank, and AKM Faisal Halim, Head of Transaction Banking; and Arif Chowdhury, Unit Head, Transaction Banking, were present.

The diplomatic office will enjoy advanced banking services powered by tailor-made transaction banking solutions and Corpnet, a technologically superior internet banking platform.

On the occasion, Tareq Refat Ullah Khan, Additional Managing Director & Head of Corporate & Institutional Banking, BRAC Bank, said: “We are honoured to serve the Consulate of Zambia in Bangladesh. This partnership marks a meaningful step toward strengthening trade, commerce, and investment between our two nations. At BRAC Bank, we remain committed to excellence, innovation, and delivering tailored banking solutions to cater to clients' banking needs with the highest service standards.”