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Standard Chartered Bangladesh was recently named as the “Best Bank in Bangladesh” by The Banker magazine’s Bank of the Year Awards 2022.

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The lender was recognised for championing green financing, integrating sustainability in decision-making processes, launching digital solutions to accelerate innovation, and enabling customers to stand by underserved communities, says a press release.

The bank was lauded for its Green Zero-Coupon Bond for Sajida Foundation, Green Bond for Pran Agro, its Digital Trade Counter for boosting trade document submission and Saadiq Sadaqah Account for leveraging its customer base to support at-risk communities.