NCC Bank, GP deal on digital financial services
NCC Bank PLC and Grameenphone Ltd are exploring a strategic partnership to advance digital transformation, strengthen technological capabilities and develop digital services for the bank’s customers.
The potential collaboration will focus on digital payments, technology-driven financial services, customer experience and initiatives supporting Bangladesh’s transition towards a cashless economy, according to a press release.
NCC Bank Managing Director M Shamsul Arefin and Grameenphone Chief Executive Officer Yasir Azman led their respective delegations at a recent meeting at Grameenphone’s head office.
The discussions covered both organisations’ strategic goals, technological capabilities, digital ecosystems and potential areas of collaboration.
Representing NCC Bank were Additional Managing Director Md Zakir Anam, Deputy Managing Director Md Habibur Rahman, Senior Vice President and Head of ICT Md Sajjadul Islam, and Unit Head of the Retail & DFS Business Unit SM Tanvir Hasan.
Grameenphone representatives included Head of Large Accounts M Shaon Azad, Head of Large Account 4 Mahbubur Rahman, Key Account Manager Sumaiya Tarannum, and Head of Product, Partnership & Operations Md Mahbubul Alam Bhuiyan. Other senior officials from both organisations also attended.
Participants discussed opportunities to combine Grameenphone’s digital ecosystem and technological capabilities with NCC Bank’s banking expertise and financial services.
Potential areas of cooperation include developing digital products and services, introducing digital payment solutions, undertaking joint digital initiatives and campaigns, and providing technology-driven financial services focused on customers’ needs.
The organisations said the proposed partnership could help provide a smoother and safer banking and digital payment experience while supporting digital financial inclusion and the development of a cashless economy.
NCC Bank Managing Director M Shamsul Arefin said, “This collaboration with Grameenphone further strengthens NCC Bank’s commitment to delivering world-class banking services.
By combining Grameenphone’s robust technology and digital capabilities with NCC Bank’s banking expertise and financial services, we aim to create an easier, more seamless, and safer digital payment experience for our customers. We believe this joint initiative will play a positive role in Bangladesh’s journey toward a digital and cashless economy.”
Grameenphone Chief Executive Officer Yasir Azman said, “Digital services are playing a crucial role in making people’s lives easier and more connected. Our collaboration with NCC Bank will create new opportunities to develop more innovative, convenient, and technology-driven financial services for customers.”
He added, “By bringing together Grameenphone’s extensive digital ecosystem and NCC Bank’s banking capabilities, we aim to support the development of solutions that provide customers with secure and seamless digital payment experiences. We believe this partnership will contribute to Bangladesh’s digital transformation, helping build a safer and smarter tomorrow for everyone.”
