Business Desk

Grameenphone, the leading telecommunications operator in Bangladesh, has signed an agreement with Standard Chartered Bank to introduce a first-of-its-kind initiative that will enable customers to open Standard Chartered Bank accounts entirely online through the MyGP app. This pioneering collaboration is set to transform the digital banking experience, allowing customers to enjoy the convenience of managing their finances from the palm of their hands.

The partnership highlights the synergy between Grameenphone’s digital platform and Standard Chartered Bank’s banking expertise to enrich the digital banking experience for customers of both companies. It aims to streamline the account opening process, enhancing convenience and efficiency while also integrating innovative ICT solutions and services.

Dr. Asif Naimur Rashid, Chief Business Officer of Grameenphone, and Lutful Habib, Managing Director and Head of Wealth and Retail Banking in Standard Chartered Bank, inked the deal at the GPHouse in Dhaka recently. Among other top officials from Standard Chartered Bank present at the signing programme were Shabbir Ahmed, Executive Director of Employee Banking; Tawfique Imam, Head of Unsecured Product (CCPL); Rudaba Murtaza, Director of Personal Banking; and Navid Hasan, Head of Consumer Deposits. Representing Grameenphone were Solaiman Alam, Chief Digital Officer, and M. Shaon Azad, Director and Head of Large Accounts.

Dr. Asif Naimur Rashid, Chief Business Officer of Grameenphone, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “This collaboration with Standard Chartered Bank marks a significant step forward in our commitment to enhancing digital services and making them more accessible to our customers. By integrating Standard Chartered Bank’s banking services within the MyGP app, we strive to provide customers a fast, secure, and user-friendly experience, simplifying banking processes and empowering them to manage their finances with greater ease and flexibility.”

Lutful Habib, Managing Director and Head of Wealth and Retail Banking at Standard Chartered Bank said, “Standard Chartered Bank is dedicated to providing innovative banking solutions, and this partnership with Grameenphone is a testament to our shared vision of advancing digital transformation and financial inclusion in Bangladesh. Together, we are redefining the digital banking experience for customers.”