Bank Asia opened its 49th branch at Jagannathpur, unamganj from on Thursday.

Mohd Safwan Choud-hury, Vice Chairman of the bank inaugurated the branch. Erfanuddin Ahmed, president and managing director of the bank was present on the occasion, said a press release.

Members of the business community, local elite and a large number of people also attended the function. The branch of the bank has all the modern banking facilities including on-line banking and ATM.

Starting its operation in 1999, Bank Asia is one of the most innovative banks in the country’s banking sector, Mohd Safwan Choudhury said adding that the bank offers a wide range of financial services that covers the entire spectrum of banking operations.

In addition, it has launched Islami banking, brokerage, SME banking, SMS banking, ATM and internet banking under its online platform to deliver the highest standard of service to its clientele, ably supported by the use of state-of-the-art technology, he added.

In addition to 49 branches, there are 10 SME Service Centres and 1 SME/Krishi Branch of the bank

Source: Daily Sun/ Bangladesh/ Jan-7-2011