Wellness Meets Finance: UCB chairman champions mindful living at Dhaka Flow Fest 2025

In a city often rushing to meet the next deadline, a rare calm settled over Gulshan’s Shahabuddin Park. The air was alive with music, movement and mindful breathing as Dhaka Flow Fest 2025 returned a celebration that unites yoga, dance, art and conscious living under open skies.

Among the many voices calling for balance in modern life, one stood out that of Sharif Zahir, Chairman of United Commercial Bank PLC. Taking part in the “Partners in Flow” panel on the festival’s second day, Zahir spoke not as a banker, but as a believer in the power of wellbeing to transform people and institutions alike, according to a press release.

He said UCB is moving forward with renewed energy and purpose driven by sustainable growth and a deep commitment to the wellbeing of our employees, customers and communities.

His words reflected UCB’s recent sustainability drive, including its emphasis on employee wellness and environmentally conscious initiatives, seems to echo that very idea. He emphasized that wellness and sustainability are no longer side projects for modern organizations but core philosophies shaping their future.

As the sun dipped behind the Gulshan skyline, participants continued their flow from yoga mats to laughter circles, from soulful music to quiet meditation. The honourable guests, visibly moved by the spirit of the gathering, praised the festival’s organizers for creating an inspiring and beautifully mindful space.

Now in its annual rhythm, Dhaka Flow Fest has evolved into more than just a wellness event. It’s a movement that reminds urban dwellers to pause, breathe and reconnect. For UCB, supporting such a platform is not merely a sponsorship gesture but a statement that a modern bank can stand for more than financial success, it can stand for human balance, social harmony and sustainable progress.