The winners of the Mastercard Excellence Awards 2024 were announced today during a ceremony in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh.
Themed ‘Leading by Resilience,’ this was the sixth edition of the awards, which recognise the contributions of organisations in the banking, payments, and fintech space in Bangladesh.
Mastercard has been hosting Excellence Awards since 2019 to celebrate the work done by industry players to promote digital payment adoption and inculcate digital-first behaviour among enterprises and communities.
Dr Ahsan H. Mansur, the Honourable Governor of Bangladesh Bank, was the chief guest at the event. Trishita Maula, the Acting Deputy Chief of Mission at the US Embassy in Dhaka, was present as the Guest of Honour. Further, CEOs of leading banks, fintech, and merchants participated in the ceremony.
The Mastercard Excellence Awards 2024 winners were chosen based on their contributions towards building a robust digital economy by furthering financial inclusion. A total of 26 organisations were awarded in 18 categories.
Mastercard started its operations in Bangladesh in 1991 and became the first global payments operator to set up its office in 2013. In these years, the company has forged collaborations with both government and private stakeholders to strengthen the country’s digital ecosystem by transforming the payments industry through world-class products and solutions.
Syed Mohammad Kamal, Country Manager, Bangladesh, Mastercard, said, “Mastercard remains committed to driving digital innovation and fostering inclusive growth in the country. The company is pleased to collaborate with leading banks, fintech and merchants as partners, who continue to play a crucial role in our combined vision of creating a robust digital financial ecosystem. Through the Excellence Awards, Mastercard is proud to celebrate these organisations for their outstanding contributions and achievements, which have powered the advancement of digital finance in Bangladesh.”
