The Global Economics Limited has awarded Kazi Akram Uddin Ahmed, chairman of Standard Bank Limited, as the “Best Entrepreneur in Banking Sector in Bangladesh”.
The organisation also ascertained SBL as the "Best Bank for Sustainable Business Transformation in Bangladesh" for the year 2021, a press release said on Monday.
Kazi Akram received both the awards at the Annual Global Economics Awards Ceremony held in Shangri-la Hotel, Dubai on January 20.
SBL Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Khondoker Rashed Maqsood was present at the event.
A London-based worldwide recognised financial publication, The Global Economics Limited nominates the financial and non-financial institutions operating in different countries of the world for the award after analysing their efficiency, capability, strength and financial contribution.
Standard Bank and its Chairman Akram have been awarded in recognition of having played a significant role in the banking sector of Bangladesh.
Expressing his gratitude to The Global Economics Limited Akram said, “This award indicates the inner strength of Standard Bank and this international award will encourage us to deliver the best effort for adding value in banking services, to which we are committed for.”
