The Premier Bank Limited celebrated their second decades of successful operations at a spectacular event held under the banner of “Celebrating 20 years of Prosperity” at the bank’s head office on October 26.
Premier Bank’s founder Chairman, Freedom Fighter Dr. H.B.M. Iqbal along with the presence of Vice Chairman Moin Iqbal, member of the Board of Directors Abdus Salam Murshedy, Mohammad Imran Iqbal, Jamal G Ahmed inaugurated the 20th year celebration program.
The event rejoiced all the significant milestones along their 20 year journey with special emphasis on how they are proud and humbled to have played an important role in transforming the economic sector and facilitating the development of the country as a key financial player. It is this role that has contributed to earning the trust, appreciation and respect of the people and other organizations as one of the leading private banks of today.
Speaking on the occasion, Chairman Dr. H.B.M. Iqbal said that, ever since of the inception back in 1999, they strove every single day to keep their promise of “Service first” which has helped them rise to a position of trust today.
The Managing Director and CEO of the bank Mr. M. Reazul Karim (FCMA) thanked everyone and said, “This path of prosperity will continue. At present our non-performing loan is below 5 percent and premier bank has also developed in other parameters. Compared to previous year, our deposit has also increased by 22 percent, profit by 15 percent and remittance by 54 percent. We hope that in next five years, premier bank will be among the top most profitable bank by achieving all the parameters.”
Advisor of the bank, Mr. Muhammad Ali further added, “Bangladesh is moving forward with the goal of becoming a middle-income and a prosperous country by 2021. Under the guidance and leadership of the Honorable Chairman and the financial visionary Dr. H.B.M. Iqbal, the Premier Bank will play an even bigger role as Bangladesh’s growth partner as we continue adopting and implementing bolder and more progressive development strategies.”
Representatives of different media houses, patrons and well-wishers from various industries, distinguished members of society and a multitude of high-ranking veterans of the financial sector graced the occasion with their presence and applauded this historic milestone of the Premier Bank.
