Mercantile Bank PLC has funded an agricultural research project at Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) titled “Development of a Hybrid Dryer System to Reduce Crop and Fish Post-Harvest Losses,” which concluded today with a formal workshop. The project was made possible through a donation of Tk. 1.60 crore from the bank’s special Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) fund, enabling the university to develop and deploy innovative technology to support the nation’s farmers and fishers.

The event was presided over by Professor Dr. Md. Abdul Mojid of the Department of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, with Professor Dr. A.K. Fazlul Haque Bhuiyan, Vice-Chancellor of BAU, serving as the chief patron. Md. Zakir Hossain, Deputy Managing Director & Chief Risk Officer, Dr. Tapas Chandra Paul, Deputy Managing Director & Chief Financial Officer of Mercantile Bank and Professor Dr. Md. Monjurul Alam, Technical Specialist of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Bangladesh were present as Special Guests.

The session included agricultural entrepreneurs, beneficiaries, scientists, and students. Through this CSR donation, Mercantile Bank PLC has bridged the gap between academic innovation and field application, minimizing post-harvest losses to strengthen national food security

The closing ceremony was held to present the research findings and demonstrate the effectiveness of the 19 hybrid dryers developed through this initiative. As part of the bank's commitment to social impact, 10 of these dryers have already been distributed free of cost to users in Cox’s Bazar, Patuakhali, Satkhira, Tangail, Khagrachari, and Rangamati. An additional six dryers are currently in the process of being distributed, while three units are being utilized by the university for further research.

Mercantile Bank PLC distributed Hajj gift items among pilgrims of the first Hajj flight at Ashkona Hajj Camp. Md. Zakir Hossain, Deputy Managing Director, CRO and Chief of Islamic Banking of the bank inaugurated the program on Friday, April 17, through distributing Hajj gift items on courtesy of Mercantile Bank's Islamic Banking service, 'Taqwa'. Md. Mizanur Rahman Sarker, Head of Islamic Banking Division, Deputy Chief of Islamic Banking & Vice President and other senior officials of the bank were present at the event. During the ceremony, prayers offered for safe journey and good health of the respected pilgrims, as well as for the acceptance of their holy Hajj by Almighty Allah.

Mercantile Bank Training Institute (MBTI) recently organized a comprehensive training program on “Sustainable and Green Financing.” The Chief Guest of the program was Mati Ul Hasan, Managing Director of the bank, while the Special Guest was Shah Md. Sohel Khurshid, DMD & CCO. The program was chaired by S.M. Salim Uddin, Head of Training & Development.

Distinguished speakers included Md. Kamrul Hasan and Md. Abu Rayhan, Joint Directors, Sustainable Finance Department, Bangladesh Bank, and Badrudduza Choudhury, Consultant, MBPLC.

The training session aimed at enhancing knowledge, practical skills, and regulatory understanding. A total of 39 participants from different branches and divisions attended the training program.

Mercantile Bank Training Institute organized a comprehensive training program on “Investment Mechanism under Islamic Banking” to enhance knowledge and practical understanding of Islamic banking investment principles among bank officials. The Chief Guest of the program was Mati Ul Hasan, Managing Director of the bank, while the Special Guest was Md. Zakir Hossain, DMD & CRO. The program was chaired by S.M. Salim Uddin, Head of Training & Development. 

Distinguished speakers included Dr. Abu Yousuf Md. Nesar Uddin, Chairman of the Mercantile Bank Shari’ah Supervisory Committee; Md. Mijanur Rahman Sharker, Vice President & Head of the Islamic Banking Division; and Md. Sanowar Hossain, Assistant Vice President of the Credit Division. 

The program aimed to provide insights into Shariah-compliant investment modes and their effective implementation in modern banking operations. A total of 28 participants from various branches and divisions attended the training.

The Mercantile Bank Training Institute (MBTI) organized a comprehensive training program on “Preparation of Credit Appraisal Form” to strengthen awareness and capacity among officials. The Chief Guest of the program was Mati Ul Hasan, Managing Director of the Bank. The program was chaired by S.M. Salim Uddin, Head of Training & Development.

Distinguished speakers included Md. Hafizur Rahman, AVP & Credit In-charge, Mohakhali Branch; Md. Sanowar Hossain, AVP, Credit Division; and Md. Shakhawat Hossain, Principal Officer, Engineers Institution Branch of the Bank.

The training session aimed at enhancing knowledge, practical skills, and regulatory understanding. A total of 37 participants from different branches and divisions attended the training program.

Mercantile Bank PLC celebrated International Women’s Day-2026. On the occasion, a meeting was held at the bank’s head office today (8 March, 2026). Female branch managers, executives & officers of the bank participated in the program. Mati Ul Hasan, Managing Director of the Bank was the chief guest and greeted all the women employees with flowers stick. DMDs Md. Zakir Hossain, Shamim Ahmed, Ashim Kumar Saha, Dr. Md. Zahid Hossain, Tapash Chandra Paul, PhD and Shah Md. Sohel Khurshid were present at the event. SEVPs Mohammad Iqbal Rezwan, Md. Abdul Halim & Md. Abdul Awal, SVP & Moghbazar Branch Head Lopita Mannan and VP & Asad Gate Branch Head Farhana Hosain also participated in the program. The event was celebrated in all the bank branches across the country.

Mercantile Bank Training Institute (MBTI) organized a comprehensive training program on “Financial Inclusion and Student Banking” at its premises. The Chief Guest of the program was Mati Ul Hasan, Managing Director of the bank, while the Special Guest was Dr. Md. Zahid Hossain, DMD & CBO. The program was chaired by S.M. Salim Uddin, Head of Training & Development.

Distinguished speakers included Badrudduza Choudhury, Consultant at MBPLC, and Qazi Mutmainna Tahmida, Additional Director of the Financial Inclusion Department of Bangladesh Bank. A total of 40 participants from different branches and divisions attended the training program.

Mercantile Bank Training Institute (MBTI) recently organized a comprehensive training program titled “Customer Service & Complaint Management” to strengthen awareness and professional capacity among banking and financial professionals.  Mati Ul Hasan, Managing Director of MBPLC, attended there as the Chief Guest, while S.M. Salim Uddin, Head of Training & Development of MBPLC, chaired the program.

Distinguished speakers including Dr. Md. Mosharref Hossain, Associate Professor of BIBM; Muhammad Miaraz Hossen Gazi, AVP & Faculty of MBTI; and Sheikh Mohammad Soyeb Hasan, AVP, MBPLC took part in the event. A total of 39 participants from various branches of the bank attended the session.

Mercantile Bank PLC celebrated `Financial Literacy Day 2026’ yesterday (02.03.2026) with due enthusiasm through a joint initiative of its Corporate Liability and Cash Management Division and Main Branch, aiming to enhance financial awareness and literacy among the general public.

To mark the occasion, a rally was organized in the morning in front of the bank’s head office. The rally was led by the bank’s Deputy Managing Director and CBO, Dr. Md. Zahid Hossain. Among the distinguished participants were SEVP and Head of the Main Branch Md. Abdul Awal; SVP Zihan Al Fuad; SVP and Head of Corporate Liability and Cash Management Division K.M. Anowarul Islam, AVP Tapon James Rozario; SVP and Head of Corporate Banking Division Mohammad Faruque Ahmmed; along with other officials of the bank.

In addition to the head office program, all branches and sub-branches of the bank observed the day simultaneously in a befitting manner across the country. It is to be mentioned that Bangladesh Bank has declared the first Monday of March each year as “Financial Literacy Day” to promote financial inclusion and awareness nationwide.