Dhaka Bank, Robi launch co-branded Visa credit cards

Dhaka Bank PLC on Monday launched co-branded Visa credit cards -- Elite Co-Branded Signature Credit Card, Elite Co-Branded Platinum Credit Card and Tayyebah Islamic Platinum Credit Card -- in partnership with Robi Axiata PLC for the mobile operator’s customers.

Osman Ershad Faiz, managing director of Dhaka Bank PLC, and Ziad Shatara, chief executive officer and managing director of Robi Axiata PLC, jointly inaugurated the cards at a function held in the capital, according to a press release.

Speaking at the event, Faiz said Dhaka Bank has consistently focused on offering technology-driven services and, as part of that commitment, has partnered with Robi and Visa to introduce the co-branded credit cards with a range of attractive features.

“We want to be a part of Digital Bangladesh and contribute to bringing a larger customer base under the digital banking platform,” he said, adding that the bank remains committed to providing modern banking services to support the country’s overall development.

Shatara said the co-branded credit cards would offer customers a truly global experience with benefits and rewards beyond borders. “This is significant as we aim to delight our customers with ease and efficiency, even when they are outside the country,” he added.

Sabbir Ahmed, country manager for Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan at Visa, attended the ceremony.

AKM Shahnawaj, additional managing director of the bank; Md Mostaque Ahmed, deputy managing director and chief experience and marketing officer; Akhlaqur Rahman, deputy managing director; and HM Mostafizur Rahaman, senior executive vice-president and head of retail business division, were present. 

Shihab Ahmad, chief commercial officer of the mobile operator; Md Showkat Kader Chowdhury, head of Robi marketing; Manik Lal Das, director of customer value solutions; and Arifur Rahman, director of business development at Visa, along with other senior officials from the bank, Robi and Visa, were also present.