Pubali Bank opens 1,000th ATM/CRM booth at DU

Star Business Desk

Pubali Bank PLC yesterday launched its 1,000th (ATM/CRM) booth at the Registrar Building of the University of Dhaka.

The newly installed booth will enable customers to avail a wide range of automated banking services, including cash withdrawal and deposit, ensuring a modern, convenient, and time-efficient banking experience. Prof ABM Obaidul Islam, vice-chancellor of the university, inaugurated the booth as the chief guest, according to a press release.

Speaking on the occasion, Prof Islam said, “The expansion of digital banking services is an essential requirement of the present time. This initiative by Pubali Bank PLC will facilitate students, teachers, and other stakeholders of the university community with easy, fast, and secure financial services and play an important role in promoting digital transactions.”

Mohammad Ali, managing director and CEO of the bank, also attended the event and reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to delivering customer-centric and technology-driven banking services.

“The establishment of our 1,000th ATM/CRM booth at the University of Dhaka marks a significant milestone in our ongoing digital transformation journey,” he said. “Pubali Bank PLC will continue to expand its technology-based services, promote financial inclusion, and actively contribute to building a cashless economy,” he added.

Prof Sayema Haque Bidisha, pro-vice chancellor (administration) of the University of Dhaka, attended the programme as a special guest, while Prof M Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, treasurer of the university, presided over the event.

Among others, Fatema Binte Mustafa, estate manager of the university; Ashim Kumar Roy, general manager and head of the card operation division at the bank; Abu Laich Md Samsujjaman, general manager and regional head for Dhaka Central; and Masuma Khatun, deputy general manager of Shahbag Avenue Branch, were also present.