StanChart claims ‘Best International Bank’ at the Asiamoney Best Bank Awards

Standard Chartered Bangladesh has won the title of "Best International Bank" in Bangladesh at the Asiamoney Best Bank Awards 2022.

Standard Chartered Bangladesh was recognised for its focus on sustainability, driving economic empowerment and greater financial inclusion, and for demonstrating a continued commitment to powering economic and social growth, said a press release received on Sunday.

This achievement marks Standard Chartered's sixth consecutive win in this category at the Asiamoney Best Bank Awards.

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The bank was lauded for championing sustainability and green solutions, through the introduction of the market's first carbon-neutral SMART Card; the issuance of the first green bond and the first green zero-coupon bond; and by pioneering the country's first-ever sustainable trade finance transaction.

To boost participation, Standard Chartered Bangladesh provided skills development for youth and returnee migrants; empowered women entrepreneurs; introduced a unique Sadaqah account for Saadiq Islamic banking clients; and delivered wide-ranging community support initiatives to address the impact of Covid-19 on vulnerable and at-risk communities.

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Standard Chartered Bangladesh Chief Executive Officer Naser Ezaz Bijoy said, "I am thankful to our clients, regulators, communities, and other all stakeholders for placing their trust in us over the years. My sincerest gratitude to all the members of the Standard Chartered family, whose courage, determination, and ability allow us to consistently make bold moves and take a stand for the communities we serve."

Standard Chartered's commitment to supporting Bangladesh's continued journey of prosperity even in the face of a global pandemic saw the bank secure 30 major international awards in 2021.