Meghna Bank Inks Deal with TVS Auto Bangladesh

Industry: Automobile, Bank, Financial
Company: Meghna Bank, TVS Auto Bangladesh Limited
Company Intelligence Tag: Partnership Insights

Meghna Bank PLC and TVS Auto Bangladesh Ltd have recently signed an agreement. TVS Auto Bangladesh Ltd is a leading company that manufactures and sells two-wheelers in Bangladesh. Under this agreement, customers of TVS Auto BD can now get financing from Meghna Bank for buying a motorcycle. They can pay back the loan over a period of 3 years in easy installments. The Managing Director & CEO of Meghna Bank PLC and the Chief Executive Officer of TVS Auto BD Ltd signed the agreement. Representatives from both companies were also in attendance at the signing event. The Islamic banking wing of Meghna Bank will offer different repayment options for people who want to buy a motorcycle from TVS Auto. This collaboration aims to provide convenient and flexible options for bike lovers in the country.

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