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TT-Clean: 77.1 | TK BC-Selling: 78.1
TK OD-Sight: 76.88 TK | TC-Selling: 78.1 TK

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TT-Clean: 77.1 | TK BC-Selling: 78.1
TK OD-Sight: 76.88 TK | TC-Selling: 78.1 TK

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Dhaka Bank Limited issues BDT 2,000 Million 7 Year Fixed Rate Subordinated Bonds arranged by Standard Chartered Bank

Dhaka Bank Limited has issued BDT 2,000 million 7 Year Fixed Rate Subordinated Bonds for their capital base in line with the Basel-II framework. This is first ever bond issuance of Dhaka Bank Limited. Standard Chartered Bank was the mandated lead arranger for this issuance. Bangladesh Bank and Securities and Exchange Commission have given all necessary approvals to issue this bond through private placement.

The bond has been subscribed by investors from different segments including state-owned commercial banks, private commercial banks, insurance companies, non-banking financial institutions, corporates and development banks.

Mr. Abdul Hai Sarker, Founder Chairman of Dhaka Bank was present as the Chief Guest at the closing ceremony. Mr. Reshadur Rahman, present Chairman of Dhaka Bank; Mr. Khondker Fazle Rashid, Managing Director of Dhaka Bank and Mr. Jim McCabe, CEO of Standard Chartered Bank, Bangaldesh were also present. The ceremony was also attended by Managing Directors and other senior officials of the investor institutions.

Successful issuance of the Bonds demonstrates strong confidence of investors in Dhaka Bank and appropriately justifies investors’ confidence in Dhaka Bank’s ability to grow the business going forward. The Management will invest the funds in major ongoing projects like expansion of total Branch network to 65, establishment of overseas exchange houses, roll-out of 100 new ATMs all over Bangladesh. Depending on availability the fund will also be used in expanding retail operations. It is anticipated that with World Bank / ADB Support, funds will also be invested in infrastructure growth, i.e. power, roads, ports, container terminals etc.

AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM

EMRANUL HUQ

MANAGING DIRECTOR & CEO OF DHAKA BANK LIMITED

Dear Valued Patrons,

At the very onset, let me express my heartiest gratitude for allowing us to serve you and I also wanted to reach out to you directly with an assurance that Dhaka Bank is fully equipped to support you during this difficult time.

Last couple of weeks ago we all were living in a peaceful condition, performing our daily tasks freely and perfectly. Entire economy and business environment was also in a good shape, until COVID-19 put a forceful stoppage to the overall life style and economy of the world. We all know that social distancing and cleanliness are the keys to prevent this pandemic. Hence, we urge your conscious effort to limiting public interaction and suspending wherever possible.

YOUR SAFETY MEANS EVERYTHING TO US
In this current situation, Dhaka Bank and its employees are beside you where we are fully online, either working from home or at our offices under a robust Business Continuity Plan (BCP) to serve you with limited branch banking and a full-fledged alternate delivery channel services.

WE WILL TAKE CARE OF YOUR BANKING NEEDS
Our state of the art Mobile App, Dhaka Bank GO (Click https://bit.ly/2WVfieu) and Internet Banking - Dhaka Bank Direct gives you the freedom of banking online anytime from anywhere. You can check the balance and transfer money to any designated Banks including any Dhaka Bank or bKash Account, make utility bill payments and mobile top-up through our Mobile App and Internet Banking Services. Our ATMs are also running efficiently with availability of sufficient cash for your convenience where you can make cash withdrawals whenever the need arises. Mentionable, the withdrawal of cash from any ATMs within Bangladesh with Dhaka Bank Debit Cards are absolutely free of charges up till April 30, 2020 (Dhaka Bank will bear the cost). Our corporate customers can also use our completely safe and secured online platform Dhaka Bank C-Solution for Payments, Inter Bank Fund Transfers, etc.

Moreover, to fulfill your urgent requirement, we have a limited no. of branches up and running by ensuring all kinds of precautionary and safety measures for you.

GET IN TOUCH IF YOU ARE IN EXTREME EMERGENCY
In case of extreme emergency and facing difficulties in conducting banking transactions, please let us know through our 24/7 Contact Center number 16474 (or, dial +8809678016474 for ISD/Overseas Calls). We are always with you to combat your difficulties.

WE WILL FREQUENTLY UPDATE YOU
As you know we are going through a critical phase and the situation is novel to all of us. We are getting lot of new information from various sources everyday about COVID-19 which will be shared at www.dhakabankltd.com.

Thank you for your trust and continued support to us. I firmly believe that jointly we will be able to combat this situation and win against all the odds.

Please stay home, stay safe and take care of yourself and family.

Best regards,

Emranul Huq
Managing Director & CEO
Dhaka Bank Limited

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