• 23-Nov-2025

Mercantile Bank PLC was honored for Excellence in Mastercard Business (Emerging) 2024-25 yesterday (22/09/2025). Deputy Managing Director & CBO of the bank Dr. Md. Zahid Hossain and Head of Cards Mostafizur Rahman received the prestigious award from Mastercard.

Themed “Inspired by Future,” the seventh edition of the awards celebrated outstanding contributions from organizations in Bangladesh’s banking, payments, and financial sectors. The ceremony featured Governor of Bangladesh Bank Dr. Ahsan H. Mansur as chief guest where Md. Zakir Hossain Chowdhury, Deputy Governor of Bangladesh Bank presented as special guest. Also in attendance were Gautam Aggarwal, President, South Asia; Syed Mohammad Kamal, Country Manager; and Zakia Sultana, Director, Bangladesh, Mastercard. The event brought together Managing Directors and CEOs from leading banks, fintech companies, diplomats, and major merchants across the country.