Meghna Bank

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Meghna Bank PLC
Company typeCommercial Bank
Industry Financial services
Banking
Founded21 April 2013
HeadquartersSuvastu Imam Square (level 3 & 6) |
65, Gulshan Avenue (Gulshan-1)
Dhaka-1212
Bangladesh |
Contact Center: 16735 Local & +8809610016735 (Overseas)
Number of locations
51
Area served
Bangladesh
Key people
H. N. Ashequr Rahman [1] (Chairman)
Sohail R. K. Hussain (MD & CEO)
Products Banking services, ATM services

Consumer Banking
Corporate Banking

Investment Banking
ServicesConventional, Islamic Banking
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Number of employees
1000+ (2023)
Website https://www.meghnabank.com.bd

Meghna Bank PLC is a renowned fourth-generation bank headquartered in Gulshan, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Established on May 9, 2013, [2] by entrepreneur and politician H.N. Ashequr Rahman MP , the bank has been in operation for a decade. [3]

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History and Vision

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 MP 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

NameRole [10]
H.N. Ashequr Rahman, MPChairman of the Board of Directors
Imrana Zaman ChowdhuryVice Chairperson of the Board of Directors
Tanveer AhmedDirector
Mohammed Mamun SalamDirector & Chairman, Executive Committee
Nuran FatemaDirector
Lion Jahangir Alam ManikDirector
Uzma ChowdhuryDirector
Ishmam Raidah RahmanDirector
Rehana Ashequr RahmanDirector & Chairperson, Risk Management Committee
S M Rezaur RahmanDirector & Chairman, Audit Committee
Tarana AhmedDirector
Dr. Zahara RasulDirector
Md. Mahamudul AlamDirector
Aresha Manami ShafiqDirector
Javed Kaiser AllyDirector
Abu Haydar ChowdhuryDirector
Dr. Syed Ferhat AnwarIndependent Director
Md. Ahsan UllahIndependent Director
Sohail R. K. HussainManaging Director & CEO

Managing Director & CEO

Mr. Sohail R. K. Hussain became the Managing Director and CEO of Meghna Bank Ltd. on April 22, 2020, [11] with over 30 years of expertise in banking and finance. He contributed to Corporate, SME, Green, Retail, and infrastructure financing.

During his tenure as CEO of The City Bank, the bank earned prestigious awards and built strong partnerships with major multilateral organizations. [12]

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. [13] [14] [15]

Distribution Network: 51 Branches, 24/7 Internet Banking, and access to more than 12,000 ATM booths. [16]

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. [17]

See also

List of banks in Bangladesh

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