UCB saw Tk 13,000 crore deposit growth in 2025

United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) posted a year-on-year deposit growth of nearly Tk 13,000 crore in 2025, more than three times the Tk 4,082 crore recorded a year earlier.

The surge marks the highest deposit growth in the bank's history, according to a press release.

To celebrate the milestone, UCB organised events across its branches and offices nationwide, bringing employees together to mark the achievement. Sharif Zahir, chairman of United Commercial Bank PLC, inaugurated the celebrations as the chief guest.

"The nearly Tk 13,000 crore deposit growth clearly reflects our customers' unwavering confidence in UCB," Zahir said. "While this trust is a great source of pride, it also comes with significant responsibility."

He added that during the year the bank financed exports worth around $3.3 billion and a nearly equal volume of imports, demonstrating UCB's resilience despite a challenging dollar market. Zahir also thanked the bank's employees for their contribution to the milestone.

Mohammad Mamdudur Rashid, managing director and chief executive officer, said the achievement reflected the professionalism, integrity and collective commitment of the bank's workforce.

"When numbers speak for themselves and trust becomes the strongest foundation, success naturally follows," he said, adding that the bank would continue to focus on customer-centric banking, disciplined risk management and sustainable growth.

UCB also reported a sharp expansion of its customer base. While 4.11 lakh new accounts were opened in 2024, the number rose to 6.78 lakh in 2025, underscoring growing public confidence in the bank's financial strength and service quality.

At the same time, the bank strengthened its financial discipline by reducing its advance-to-deposit ratio from 91.30 percent in 2024 to 83 percent in 2025, reflecting improved liquidity management and enhanced financial stability.