Southeast Bank PLC celebrates 30 years of excellence in banking
Business Report
Since its inception in 1995, Southeast bank has upheld a strong legacy of trust, innovation, and commitment to excellence in the banking industry of Bangladesh. Over the past three decades, Southeast Bank has transformed into a forward-looking institution with a strategic focus on financial inclusion, sustainable growth, digital innovation and uncompromising service excellence.
Through its nationwide network of branches and customer centric services, Southeast Bank has contributed meaningfully to the economic advancement of Bangladesh.
On May 25, 2025, Southeast Bank PLC. celebrated its 30th anniversary, a glorious chapter in a long journey. On the occasion of the 30th founding anniversary, Southeast Bank organized a colorful event on May 24, which was held at the Bangladesh China Friendship Conference Center. The celebration was graced by the presence of Ms. Nazma Mobarek, Honorable Secretary, Financial Institutions Division, Ministry of Finance, Government of the Republic of Bangladesh, as the Chief Guest, who commended the Bank’s long-standing contribution to the country’s financial sector. Md. Zakir Hossain Chowdhury, Deputy Governor, Bangladesh Bank was also present as the Special Guest. Mr. M. A. Kashem, Chairman of Southeast Bank PLC., expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the Bank’s clients, stakeholders, and employees, emphasizing the values of trust, integrity, and innovation that have guided the Bank over the past three decades. Mrs. Rehana Rahman, Vice Chairperson, Southeast Bank PLC., also gave a valuable speech at that event. Mr. Abidur Rahman Chowdhury, Managing Director (Current Charge) delivered his welcome speech
The glorious journey of Southeast Bank is led by Mr. M. A. Kashem, Founder Chairman and Sponsor Director. He is a founding member of North South University Trust and has served as its chairman for 4 terms. He is a successful former President of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI), the apex body of all businessmen in Bangladesh. A philanthropist and prominent industrialist, Mr. Kashem is a Distinguished educationist and prominent social worker.
He is the former Chairman of the Association of Private Universities of Bangladesh which represented all Private Universities of the country. He was a member of the Board of Trustees of Hamdard Laboratories (Wakf), Bangladesh, a leading manufacturer of herbal medicines in the subcontinent, for 17 years. As a prominent businessman, he has led the FBCCI trade delegation and the North South University delegation on behalf of Bangladeshi business and educational institutions in all major cities of the world.
The founder of Southeast Bank, Mr. M.A. Kashem, had a dream from the beginning of a bank that would not only provide financial services but also play a role in the development of society. Under his visionary leadership, Southeast Bank has become a safe, trustworthy and inclusive institution, which is constantly gaining the trust of the people and moving forward to the peak of heights. He further said that due to the dedicated efforts, dedication and love of all the officers and employees of the bank, the bank has been able to achieve sustainable development despite hundreds of adversities. He deeply appreciated the contribution of the employees and urged them to work with love and dedication towards the bank.
As celebrating this remarkable 30-year journey, Southeast Bank PLC. extends its deepest gratitude to every customer, partner, employee, and well-wisher who has been part of Banks story. Customers trust has been Banks greatest strength; Customers support Banks constant inspiration. With Banks’ roots grounded in values and Banks’ vision set on the future, Southeast Bank looks ahead with renewed commitment to serve, to grow, and to contribute to the nation’s progress.
In addition, the Board of Directors of the Southeast Bank, Respected Customers of the Bank, Artists, Literary Figures, Cultural, Economic-Commercial Elites, Administrative Officials, Executives and Officers of the bank, and eminent personalities from various spheres of society were present at the event.