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HBL has marked 50 years of operations in Bangladesh, celebrating five decades of supporting businesses, trade and investment in the country.
The bank began operations in Bangladesh in 1976. Since then, it has expanded its role in supporting financial flows and connecting businesses across international markets.
A ceremony in Dhaka marked the anniversary on September 9. Clients, regulators and senior HBL executives attended the event.
Senior officials included HBL Chairman Sultan Ali Allana, President and CEO Muhammad Nassir Salim, Head International Farhan Talib and Bangladesh Country Manager Alamgir Morshed.
HBL said its presence in Bangladesh has grown alongside its customers.
The bank supports businesses and financial institutions involved in domestic and international markets.
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Bangladesh forms an important part of HBL’s regional operations. The bank views the country as a key market within its wider international strategy.
HBL aims to connect businesses, capital and commercial opportunities across major trade corridors.
These corridors include South Asia, China, the Middle East and Africa.
HBL said its international network gives businesses in Bangladesh greater access to key overseas markets.
The network supports trade and investment between Bangladesh and markets across South Asia, China, the Middle East and Africa.
The bank also highlighted Bangladesh’s growing focus on foreign investment and international trade.
Emerging opportunities along the China–Middle East–South Asia trade corridor could further strengthen these connections.
HBL Bangladesh now offers account services in RMB/CNY, the Chinese currency, to its clients.
The bank said it is one of three banks from South Asia and the Middle East and North Africa region offering end-to-end RMB intermediation in China.
This capability allows HBL to support cross-border transactions involving China.
It also enables the bank to work directly with major Chinese state-owned enterprises and leading financial institutions.
The service could help businesses manage trade and financial flows between Bangladesh and China more efficiently.
HBL’s 50-year presence reflects its long-term commitment to Bangladesh’s financial and business sector.
The bank said its international network will continue to support companies seeking opportunities across major regional markets.
The anniversary also highlights Bangladesh’s growing role in regional trade and investment.
HBL said it remains focused on strengthening financial connectivity between Bangladesh and international markets.
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