STAR BUSINESS DESK

MetLife Bangladesh and Dhaka Bank Limited have signed an agreement, enabling the insurer’s agents to access a range of the retail banking products.

Ala Uddin, deputy managing director and chief financial officer of MetLife Bangladesh, and Md Mostaque Ahmed, deputy managing director and chief emerging market officer of Dhaka Bank, penned the deal at the latter’s head office in Dhaka on Sunday, said a press release.

Under the deal, the insurer’s agents will be able to avail special offers on a range of products, including savings accounts, credit cards, personal and home loans, to support their financial stability and growth.

“It’s a testament to our commitment to supporting our agents and enhancing their financial flexibility,” said the insurer’s CFO.

“Since its inception, Dhaka Bank has been focused on introducing innovative solutions for the market and we are delighted to collaborate with MetLife in this landmark initiative,” said the bank’s CEMO.

Ala Ahmad, chief executive officer of the insurer, Farjana Yeasmin, head of agency services, Kazi Faruqui, head of the centre of excellence, Emranul Huq, managing director of the bank, Md Mahbubur Rahman and Mosleh Saad Mahmud, executive vice-presidents, were present.