Pubali Bank receives two accolades at Mastercard Excellence Awards

Pubali Bank PLC recently won two awards in different categories at the Mastercard Excellence Awards in recognition of the bank's contributions to fostering financial inclusion and building a robust digital economy.

Mastercard, the US-based payment solutions provider, awarded the commercial lender in "Excellence in Mastercard Debit Business (International) 2023-24" and "Excellence in Mastercard Business Growth (Acquiring) 2023-24" categories.

Mohammad Ali, managing director and CEO of the bank, received the awards from Ahsan H Mansur, governor of the Bangladesh Bank, at the Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden in the capital, the bank said in a press release.

Pubali Bank remains steadfast in its commitment to promoting ethical and sustainable banking practices.

The bank is advancing its services in the digital banking sector with innovative initiatives.

Trishita Maula, acting deputy chief of mission at the US Embassy in Dhaka, and Syed Mohammad Kamal, country manager for Bangladesh at Mastercard, attended the event as special guests.

By leveraging cutting-edge technology, Pubali Bank has simplified financial services through online banking, mobile applications and digital payment solutions.

Through PI Banking, customers can now conveniently open accounts from the comfort of their homes and enjoy a wide range of financial services tailored to meet their needs, the press release added.

Md Shahnewaz Khan and Mohammad Anisuzzaman, deputy managing directors, along with senior executives of the bank were also present.