National Bank PLC () is a privately held limited bank in Bangladesh.
Currently NBL has carrying their business through its 221 branches & 65 Sub-Branches spread all over the country.
History National Bank PLC is the first private sector bank fully owned by Bangladeshi nationals. The bank was opened on 28 March 1983 but the first branch at 48, Dilkusha Commercial Area, Dhaka started commercial operation on 23 March 1983. The second branch was opened on 11 May 1983 at Khatungonj, Chittagong. Long-standing connection with the national economy. The bank celebrated its 43rd anniversary in April 2026, marking more than four decades of operation.
National Bank PLC currently reports:
221 branches 65 sub-branches 2,556 NGO/ASA outlets for remittance distribution Extensive presence across Bangladesh
Its branch network extends from major commercial centres to rural and regional markets.
Building a Stronger Nation, Together Entrepreneurs → SME & startup financing
Farmers → agricultural finance
Women → Nari Jagaran financing
Workers abroad → remittance
Families → retail banking
Students → education and financial inclusion
Communities → CSR
Merchants → Bangla QR and digital payments
Businesses → corporate and trade banking
A connected economy → international banking and remittance
A digital future → technology transformation
One of its strongest assets: Remittance This is National Bank PLC's most powerful historical brand territory.
National Bank entered the remittance business in 1985 and describes itself as a pioneer among Bangladesh's remittance-procuring banks. It has maintained relationships with international exchange houses for decades.
The bank has also highlighted its early partnership with Western Union for facilitating foreign remittance into Bangladesh.
Today, its remittance ecosystem includes:
221 branches 65 sub-branches 2,556 ASA outlets bKash as an MFS partner NPSB Q-Cash BEFTN RTGS international exchange-house relationships automated/API-based remittance processing
In 2024, National Bank PLC was recognized as the second-highest receiver of remittances sent from the USA to Bangladesh at the Bangladesh Remittance Fair in the United States. The Daily Star independently reported the recognition.
The bank also received the Remittance Award 2024 from the Ministry of Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment for its contribution to remittance collection during FY 2023-24.
The Center for NRB also recognized the bank among the Top Ten Banks for remittance collection in 2024.
Board of directors
Professor Dr. Melita Mehjabeen became Chairman with immediate effect following the 539th Board meeting on 28 February 2026. She is an academic and finance specialist and is also an independent director of Grameenphone, British American Tobacco Bangladesh and Unilever Consumer Care.
Tabith Awal was recently appointed as a Director and also serves as Chairman of the Executive Committee. He has previously served on National Bank's board and has experience across banking, insurance, real estate, energy, agriculture, textiles and IT.
Nazneen Ahmad was appointed as a Director by Bangladesh Bank. She has more than two decades of business experience, particularly in garments, chemicals and packaging.
Md. Akhter Hossain is the newest independent director listed on the board. He brings more than 37 years of banking and financial-sector experience, including senior roles at EXIM Bank, Shahjalal Islami Bank and Mercantile Bank.
Mohammad Abu Jafar is currently serving as Managing Director. He is a veteran banker with 36 years of professional experience in the banking industry in diverse capacities for business development spanning mainly over readymade garment (RMG) financing, offshore banking, corporate banking, treasury business & operations, credit management, foreign trade financing international business, and branch banking. +NamePositionReferenceProfessor Dr. Melita MehjabeenChairmanhttps://www.nblbd.com/about-us/bod?Moazzam HossainVice ChairmanMohammad Abu JafarManaging Directorhttps://www.nblbd.com/about-us/bod?Tabith AwalDirectorNazneen Ahmad DirectorMd. Zulkar NaynIndependent DirectorMuklesur RahmanIndependent DirectorMd. Abdus Satter Sarkar, FCMA, FCAIndependent DirectorMd. Akhter HossainIndependent Director
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