Dhaka Bank PLC has received the “Momentum Award” at the 11th Trade and Supply Chain Finance Program (TSCFP) Awards 2025, presented by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). This marks the second consecutive year that the bank has been recognized for its outstanding performance in international trade finance.

The award ceremony took place in Singapore on 2 September, where Md. Mostaque Ahmed, Deputy Managing Director & Chief Emerging Market Officer of Dhaka Bank, accepted the award from Steven Beck, Head, and Neha Noronha, Unit Head, South Asia of ADB’s Trade and Supply Chain Finance division. Approximately 200 representatives from partner banks and financial institutions around the globe were present at the event.

In 2024, Dhaka Bank was acknowledged as the “Leading Partner Bank” in Bangladesh within the same program for executing the highest volume of transactions in partnership with ADB.

Each year, the Momentum Award is granted to the bank under the TSCFP program that shows the most significant year-on-year growth in international trade transactions. This recognition underscores Dhaka Bank’s growing global footprint and its efficiency in catering to corporate and SME clients.

Since 2009, Dhaka Bank has been an enlisted issuing bank in ADB’s TSCFP, utilizing the platform to bolster international trade and contribute to the economic development of Bangladesh. Upholding its motto, “Excellence in Banking,” the bank has reiterated its dedication to clients, partners, and stakeholders, while also expressing gratitude to ADB for its trust and collaboration.