43 Years of Bonding Generations

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43 Years of Bonding Generations

43 Years of Bonding Generations

AB Bank PLC, Bangladesh’s first private sector bank, was incorporated on 31st December 1981 and began operations on 12th April 1982. From the beginning, the Bank has been driven by a clear purpose—to lead with trust, performance, and innovation.

Over the last 43 years, AB Bank has built a strong legacy of service, staying ahead through technology and customer-focused solutions. The Bank has introduced internet and SMS banking, advanced ICT infrastructure, 24/7 ATMs, and a wide suite of digital products—making banking simpler, faster, and smarter.

With 104 full-service branches, a growing network of sub-branches, agent banking outlets, and over 250 ATMs across the country, AB Bank ensures access to reliable banking services for communities nationwide. Internationally, the Bank operates a branch in Mumbai, India, a Representative Office in Yangon, Myanmar and a fully owned subsidiary AB International Finance Limited in Hongkong. It also manages five subsidiaries, including an Offshore Banking Unit and Custodial Services—broadening its capabilities across the financial landscape.

The Rebranding

After 25 years as Arab Bangladesh Bank Limited, a bold rebranding marked a new chapter. On November 14, 2007, the Bank officially became AB Bank PLC., reflecting a fresh vision and future-forward approach. The rebrand introduced a new logo inspired by the traditional Sheetal Pati, symbolizing AB’s deep connection with its clients. It reflects the woven bond of trust, service, and shared progress. Today, “Bonding” is more than a brand promise—it’s the spirit that drives AB Bank forward, generation after generation.

Through its wide slew of diversified product and services, now AB has affirmed its position to the top rated banks of the country. AB offers a wide range of depository and loan products to cater virtually for every customer segment. From Student Banking to Priority Banking AB approximately has all banking products in its repertoire. The product gallery is rich in content and innovative products and services are introduced in the field of Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) credit, Women's Entrepreneur, Consumer Loans, Debit and Credit Cards (Local & International), ATMs, Internet and SMS Banking, Remittance Services, Treasury Products and Services, Structured Finance for Corporate, strengthening and expanding its Islamic Banking activities, Investment Banking, specialized products and services for NRBs, Priority Banking, and Customer Care. AB has High quality products and services and dedicated Relationship Managers who are committed to financial health management, preserve lifestyle and maintain priorities of the customers wherever life takes them.

First of Many Firsts:

1982

First Private Commercial Bank

First Private Commercial Bank to start Banking Operation

1996

First ATM

First ATM at Gulshan Club

1982

First Teller System

First Teller System in Branches

2009

First in syndication Finance

First in syndication Finance to BIMAN

2009

First financing in Ship building

First financing in Ship building : Western Marine

1999

First in using SWIFT

2008

First Multi Bank

First Multi Bank owned Switching network : CBL

2002

First in Merchant Banking

First in opening Merchant Banking Wing

1995

First to have a Financial House abroad

First to have a Financial House abroad at Hong Kong

1996

First to open overseas Branch

First to open overseas Branch at Mumbai

2009

First subsidiary for Merchant Banking

First subsidiary for Merchant Banking: AB Investment Limited

2010

First to have a office in Myanmar

First to have a representative office in Myanmar

2011

First to invest in Sri Lanka

First to invest in Sri Lanka – Amana Bank Ltd.

2011

First Solar Power ATM

First Solar Power ATM at Uttara

Throughout the journey of excellence, AB Bank has been a genuine care giver in the Health, Education and sports sectors. As Bangladesh’s benchmark bank it has always been at the forefront to assist during critical moments like donating to help the victims of Rana Plaza, standing beside the families affected by BDR Tragedy, distributing warm cloths among the victims of Ramu, contributing to the patients of the devastating Nimtoli fire at old Dhaka etc. Trust and integrity have been the key value components when meeting the expectations of every stakeholder. As such, AB Bank has molded an exceptionally talented team of employees helping them reach their optimum potential. Precisely understanding the needs of customers, the bank has provided new and imaginative schemes that has altogether redefined convenience in financial services and revolutionized the nature of banking in Bangladesh.

Address: “The Skymark”, 18 Gulshan Avenue, Gulshan 1, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh
Phone: +88-09678555000, Fax: +880-2-58814288, Email: info@abbl.com, SWIFT: ABBLBDDH