Meghna Bank PLC. is a fourth-generation bank headquartered in Gulshan, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Established on May 9, 2013,[2] by entrepreneur and politician H. N. Ashequr Rahman, the bank has been in operation for a decade.[3]
History
Meghna Bank Ltd. (MGBL) is a scheduled commercial bank established as a public limited company in Bangladesh in March 2013. It officially commenced banking operations on May 9, 2013, holding a license from Bangladesh Bank.
The bank currently operates 51 branches, 10 Islamic banking windows, 18 agents,[4] and 18 own ATM booths strategically located across the country, with free access to 12,000 ATM booths nationwide.
In February 2020, Meghna Bank obtained permission to operate an Islamic Banking Unit, and in October 2020, it established an Off-shore Banking Unit (OBU) for foreign currency services.[5][6] The bank also has subsidiary investments in Meghna Bank Securities Limited.[7]
Founder
H. N. Ashequr Rahman is a prominent figure in Bangladeshi business, politics, and academia. Born on December 11, 1941,[8] he pursued his academic journey at Rajshahi University. Later in 1972, he played a vital role as the Administrator of Dhaka Municipality. Beyond his career, Mr. Rahman is a successful businessman, co-founded East West University[9] and is the founder and chairman of Meghna Bank Limited Mr. Rahman has had a noteworthy political career, serving in multiple parliamentary sessions, including as state minister for environment and forests, and as treasurer of the Awami League since 1993.
Leadership
| Name | Role[10] |
|---|---|
| H.N. Ashequr Rahman | Chairman of the Board of Directors |
| Imrana Zaman Chowdhury | Vice Chairperson of the Board of Directors |
| Tanveer Ahmed | Director |
| Mohammed Mamun Salam | Director & Chairman, Executive Committee |
| Nuran Fatema | Director |
| Lion Jahangir Alam Manik | Director |
| Uzma Chowdhury | Director |
| Ishmam Raidah Rahman | Director |
| Rehana Ashequr Rahman | Director & Chairperson, Risk Management Committee |
| S M Rezaur Rahman | Director & Chairman, Audit Committee |
| Tarana Ahmed | Director |
| Dr. Zahara Rasul | Director |
| Md. Mahamudul Alam | Director |
| Aresha Manami Shafiq | Director |
| Javed Kaiser Ally | Director |
| Abu Haydar Chowdhury | Director |
| Dr. Syed Ferhat Anwar | Independent Director |
| Md. Ahsan Ullah | Independent Director |
| Kazi Ahsan Khalil | MD & CEO |
Kazi Ahsan Khalil was appointed managing director and chief executive officer of Meghna Bank PLC in April 2024.[11]
Products
The bank provides a wide range of services catering to different industries, such as RMG and textiles, food and agrobusiness, infrastructure and energy, technology financing, and more. Deposits, loans, and credit card services for different consumer segments are classified according to different needs and preferences.[12][13][14]
Distribution Network: 51 Branches, 24/7 Internet Banking, and access to more than 12,000 ATM booths.[15]
Expansion
With 51 branches spread across Bangladesh, including key locations in Dhaka, Meghna Bank is also currently expanding its branches/, sub-branches/, gent banking outlets/Mobile Financial Service Meghna Pay's cash-in, cash and out points.[16]
See also
References
- ^ "Board of Directors". basicbanklimited.com. Archived from the original on 17 July 2016. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
- ^ "A fourth generation Bank, Meghna Bank Limited commenced its operation from May 09, 2013"". www.meghnabank.com.bd.
- ^ "Meghna Bank celebrated its 10th anniversary". The Financial Express.
- ^ "Meghna Bank Agent Banking".
- ^ "We've already launched OBU (Offshore Banking Unit) to facilitate foreign currency unit trade support for domestic customers". The Financial Express.
- ^ ""Meghna Bank Limited Launches Offshore Banking Operations."".
- ^ "Meghna Bank Securities Limited".
- ^ "H. N. Ashequr Rahman MP biography".
- ^ "Member, Board of Trustees, EWU".
- ^ "Meghna Bank Ltd. Board of Directors".
- ^ "Kazi Ahsan Khalil Meghna Bank's new managing director, CEO". The Daily New Nation.
- ^ "Meghna Bank unveils four new deposit products". The Daily Star.
- ^ "Bangladesh Bank Info".
- ^ "Meghna Bank Ltd. Products".
- ^ "Meghna Bank opens ATM Booth in Rangpur". The Financial Express BD.
- ^ "All Branch and ATM Location of Meghna Bank Ltd".
