Bussiness Desk

Muhammad Nassir Salim, President & CEO of Habib Bank Limited (HBL), recently concluded a three-day official visit to Bangladesh, reaffirming the Bank’s commitment to enhancing trade and investment opportunities across the region.

During the visit, Salim held meetings with key government policymakers, regulators, foreign and local investors, as well as senior leaders from the private sector. These high-level engagements focused on strengthening economic cooperation between Bangladesh and strategic global markets—particularly China, the Middle East, and South Asia—where HBL has established a robust institutional presence.

With a legacy of over 45 years in Bangladesh, HBL continues to play a significant role in supporting the country’s trade ecosystem. The Bank has made notable progress in China, where it operates a branch in Beijing and remains one of only three banks from South Asia and the MENA region offering end-to-end RMB intermediation. This unique position enables HBL to facilitate seamless cross-border transactions, especially in boosting China-Bangladesh trade.

HBL’s China Desk in Dhaka provides linguistic, regulatory, and banking support to help clients navigate the growing China-Bangladesh trade corridor more effectively.

As part of its strategic growth in Bangladesh, HBL has also inaugurated an Offshore Banking Unit (OBU), which will enhance the facilitation of foreign currency transactions and cross-border financial services. The OBU will particularly support the export ambitions of businesses operating in the country’s Economic Zones and Export Processing Zones.

“Bangladesh is a key market for HBL. Our strategic vision is to act as a bridge connecting Bangladesh’s local enterprises to regional markets,” said Muhammad Nassir Salim. “We are committed to enabling clients in Bangladesh to expand their supply chains and tap into new markets, especially in high-growth corridors like China, the GCC, and South Asia.”

Leveraging its international network and strong correspondent banking relationships, HBL has already supported Bangladeshi corporations and banks in extending their global footprint. The Bank’s services include trade finance, advisory, structured finance, and comprehensive treasury solutions.