NCC Bank signs MoU with Dhaka North City Corporation

NCC Bank PLC has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC), enabling NCC Bank customers to conveniently pay various fees and taxes, including holding tax, trade licence fee, hotel tax, market salami, wheel tax, and other municipal charges, through the bank's extensive branch network across the country as well as its digital platforms.

Mohammad Ashaduz Zaman, secretary of Dhaka North City Corporation, and M Shamsul Arefin, managing director of NCC Bank PLC, signed the MoU at a hotel in Dhaka recently, according to a press release.

Arefin said, "This partnership marks a significant milestone in delivering citizen services through our branch network, CRM, and digital platforms. Under this technology-driven initiative, DNCC residents will be able to pay various taxes and fees conveniently through any NCC Bank branch, the Internet Banking app 'NCC Always,' or CRM."

"By integrating technology with banking services, we are providing citizens with a seamless, real-time, and digital payment experience," he added.

"This initiative will make DNCC's revenue collection process faster, safer, and more transparent, and play an important role in building a cashless society."

Brig Gen Imrul-Al-Quais Chowdhury, chief health officer of DNCC; Mohammad Mamun-Ul Hassan, chief social welfare and slum development officer; Mohammad Mamun Mia, chief revenue officer; Mohammad Shawkat Osman, chief estate officer; and Md Barkat Hayat, chief accounts officer, attended the event.

Mohammed Mizanur Rahman, deputy managing director and chief financial officer of the bank; Md Sajjadul Islam, senior vice-president and head of ICT division; Shahin Akter Nuha, senior vice-president and head of transaction banking and cash management division; Md Aminul Islam, senior assistant vice-president and head of cards (current charge); and Md Shaiful Islam, first assistant vice-president and head of DFS business, along with other senior officials from both organisations, were also present.