The second SME/Agricul-ture branch of Bank Asia started operating at Baligaon area of Tongibari upazila in Munshigonj recently to provide banking facilities to the local farmers.

Nafees Khundker, director of the bank, formally inaugurated the new branch, said a press release.

Aminul Islam and SM Khorshed Alam, deputy managing directors, Irteza Reza Chowdhury, senior executive vice-president (SEVP) of the bank and Md Mohiuddin Ahmed, Upazila chairman of Sirajdikhan upazila, local elites and businessmen, were also present on the occasion.

In addition to 50 branches, the bank has 10 SME service centres across the country.

Starting its operation in 1999, Bank Asia is one of the most innovative banks of the country. It 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.

News: Daily Sun/ Bangladesh/ 22-Feb-2011