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United Commercial Bank’s Managing Director Syed Faridul Islam and chairman of Paramount Group Shakhawat Hossain, exchange document after signing an agreement at the bank’s head office in the capital recently. Under the deal, the bank will be providing exclusive corporate executive package (payroll banking solutions) to Paramount Group. This service will add value to their (Paramount) business operations and simplify their payroll system. It is mentionable that UCB PLC has been putting emphasis on product innovation to cater to the diversified needs of the customers and businesses. Senior officials from both sides were present.

United Commercial Bank's Managing Director Syed Faridul Islam and chairman of Paramount Group Shakhawat Hossain, exchange document after signing an agreement at the bank's head office in the capital recently. Under the deal, the bank will be providing exclusive corporate executive package (payroll banking solutions) to Paramount Group. This service will add value to their (Paramount) business operations and simplify their payroll system. It is mentionable that UCB PLC has been putting emphasis on product innovation to cater to the diversified needs of the customers and businesses. Senior officials from both sides were present.
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