LankaBangla Finance PLC, a leading non-bank financial institution (NBFI), has proudly secured two prestigious accolades at the “Mastercard Excellence Awards 2023.” The recognition comes in the categories of “Mastercard Contactless (Issuing)” and “Mastercard Credit Business (Domestic).”
In a ceremony attended by esteemed personalities, Khwaja Shahriar, the dynamic Managing Director and CEO of LankaBangla Finance, was presented with the awards by Atiur Rahman, the former Governor of the Bangladesh Bank. The event witnessed the presence of notable figures, including Helen LaFave, Charge d’Affaires of the US Embassy to Bangladesh, Md Sharafat Ullah Khan, Director of the Payment Systems Department at the central bank, Md Motasem Billah, Director of the Payment Systems Department, and Md Sarwar Hossain, Director of the Department of Foreign Exchange Policy.
Khurshed Alam, Senior Executive Vice-President and Head of Retail Business at LankaBangla Finance, Sheik Mohammad Fuad, Senior Vice-President and Head of ICT, Md Toufiquer Rahman, Senior Assistant Vice-President and Head of Cards (Acting), and Syed Mohammad Kamal, Country Manager for Bangladesh at Mastercard, were among the dignitaries present at the event. Also in attendance were senior officials and representatives from partner banks and merchants affiliated with Mastercard.
Expressing his delight, Khwaja Shahriar commented, “These awards underscore our commitment to excellence and innovation in the financial sector. We are honored to be recognized for our achievements in Mastercard Contactless Issuing and Mastercard Credit Business (Domestic).”
The Mastercard Excellence Awards are a testament to LankaBangla Finance’s relentless pursuit of providing cutting-edge financial solutions and services. The institution’s dedication to embracing modern technologies and fostering financial inclusion has positioned it as a frontrunner in the industry.
LankaBangla Finance extends gratitude to Mastercard for this prestigious recognition and reaffirms its commitment to delivering top-notch financial products and services to its valued customers.