Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has honoured some 30 partner companies for their significant contribution toward development of digital services and solutions of the bank at the "EBL Digital Excellence Summit 2024".

The event brought together key partners, merchants of EBL and industry leaders to celebrate the collective achievements in driving digital transformation.

The awards were presented to partners and merchants in three categories -- Partners in Progress, Excellence in Business, Enablers of Excellence -- at a function at Bangabandhu International Conference Center in the capital's Agargaon recently, said a press release.

"This award reflects our strong commitment to collaboration, innovation, and excellence. Together, we are setting new standards in the digital financial services landscape and paving the way for a more inclusive and prosperous future for Bangladesh," Ali Reza Iftekhar, managing director and CEO of EBL.

M Khorshed Anowar, deputy managing director and head of retail and SME banking of the bank, presented a keynote speech on the "Current Scenario of Digital Inclusion in Bangladesh and Future Prospects of Digital Payments".

Ahsan Ullah Chowdhury, head of digital financial services of the bank, offered a vote of thanks.