United Commercial Bank (Bangladesh)
United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) is one of the largest private sector commercial bank in Bangladesh that is not a foreign bank (FCB) and is listed in Dhaka's stock exchange, as well as the Chittagong Stock Exchange.[2][3][4] It was established in 1983, twelve years after independence.
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| Type | Public limited company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Banking |
| Founded | Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Founder | Akhtaruzzaman Chowdhury Babu |
| Headquarters | Dhaka, Bangladesh |
Key people | Shawkat Jamil, CEO & managing director |
| Products | Banking services Consumer Banking Corporate Banking Islamic banking[1] SME finance Credit card |
| Website | www |
History
The Bank was incorporated on 26 June 1983. The government owns shares in the bank. The bank is listed in both Dhaka Stock exchange and Chittagong stock exchange.[2][5] In 2016 foreign hackers used skimmers to steal personal data from the banks ATM and used that data to clone cards.[6][7]
Upay
UCB has come up with their own MFS called Upay. With Upay, you can cash out and send money to other Upay users as well. Upay is a digital financial service brand owned by UCB Fintech Company Limited, a United Commercial Bank affiliate. Upay began its journey in early 2021 after acquiring a license from Bangladesh Bank, delivering a wide range of mobile financial services to consumers from all walks of life. [8]
References
Banks portal
- "ইউসিবি'র ইসলামিক ব্যাংকিং সেবা 'ইউসিবি তাকওয়া'র আনুষ্ঠানিক যাত্রা শুরু". Jugantor. 12 October 2020. Archived from the original on 4 November 2021. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
- "United Commercial Bank Limited". en.banglapedia.org. Banglapedia. Archived from the original on 31 October 2016. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
- "United Commercial Bank signs Microsoft Enterprise Agreement". dhakatribune.com. Dhaka Tribune. 25 September 2016. Archived from the original on 30 August 2017. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
- "Jayati Chakraborty performance at Uttra Club". dhakatribune.com. Dhaka Tribune. 1 October 2016. Archived from the original on 17 September 2018. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
- "DSEX and DS30 indexes reshuffled". Dhaka Tribune. Dhaka Tribune. July 21, 2016. Archived from the original on 2 March 2017. Retrieved 1 March 2017.
- "Foreigners believed to be involved in Bangladesh ATM fraud ring". ChinaPost.com.tw. Archived from the original on 31 October 2016. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
- "Four arrested for ATM fraud in Bangladesh". Business Standard India. Press Trust of India. 22 February 2016. Archived from the original on 31 October 2016. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
- "Who we are". www.upaybd.com. Archived from the original on 2021-11-06. Retrieved 2021-11-15.
