Dhaka, Bangladesh, November 22, 2025: Mastercard announced the winners of the Mastercard Excellence Awards 2025 at a ceremony held in Dhaka. Under the theme "Inspired by Future", the seventh edition of the awards honored organizations from the banking, payments, and fintech sectors for their exceptional contributions to innovation, financial inclusion, and the advancements of Bangladesh's digital economy. A total of 33 awards were presented to 18 organizations across 19 categories. The award categories. Dr. Ahsan H. Mansur, Governor of Bangladesh Bank, presided the event as Chief Guest, and Md. Zakir Hossain Chowdhury, Deputy Governor of Bangladesh Bank, was the Special Guest. The launch ceremony was also attended by Gautam Aggarwal, President, South Asia, Mastercard; Syed Mohammad Kamal, Country Manager; Zakia Sultana, Director, Bangladesh, Mastercard, while several senior representatives from Bangladesh Bank, other leading banks, fintech companies attended along with diplomats and large merchants.
Dhaka, Bangladesh, November 23, 2025: City Bank has launched its first-ever World Elite Mastercard credit card, offering a BDT 10,000 welcome gift voucher, subsidized City Brokerage rate, BOGO buffet at top five-star hotels, complimentary international lounge access through LoungeKey, unlimited entry to City Bank lounges, waived golf green fees, complimentary hotel stays, curated dining experiences, Sands Lifestyle Elite member- ship, Flexiroam global data, Brilliant by Langham Ruby membership, TPC Golf Gain, 24/7 Mastercard concierge, private jet privileges with savings up to USD 1,000, USD 500 ground transport credit, 0% FlexiBuy at 5,000+ outlets, and exclusive lifestyle discounts. Md Mahbubur Rahman, Additional Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer of City Bank; Kazi Azizur Rahman, Additional Managing Director and Chief Information Officer; Gautam Aggarwal, President, South Asia, Mastercard; Syed Mohammad Kamal, Country Manager of Bangladesh, Mastercard; Zakia Sultana, Director, Bangladesh, Mastercard and senior officials from both organisations attended the event.
Dhaka, Bangladesh, November 23, 2025: BRAC Bank has launched the Mastercard Platinum Multicurrency Debit Card, offering secure and seamless local and international transactions with reward points on everyday spending a first for any debit card in Bangladesh. The TARA Platinum Multicurrency Debit Card was also introduced, giving TARA women cardholders double reward points every Tuesday. The NFC-enabled card features EMV chip and Two-Factor Authentication, supports global and online subscriptions like Netflix, Spotify, Amazon Prime, and allows boosted social media posts. Customers can access 9,500+ Mastercard Domestic Offers, exclusive global deals via Mastercard Priceless Specials, and enjoy full control through the Astha app, including QR cash withdrawal, QR payments, and card management. The launch ceremony was attended by Gautam Aggarwal, President, South Asia, Mastercard; Tareq Refat Ullah Khan, Managing director and chief executive officer (MD & CEO), BRAC Bank Syed Mohammad Kamal, Country Manager, Mastercard; Md. Mahiul Islam, Deputy Managing Director and Head of Retail Banking; along with senior officials from BRAC Bank.
Dhaka, Bangladesh, November 23, 2025: Pubali Bank PLC has partnered with Mastercard for the first time to introduce a new portfolio of credit cards - the World Mastercard, Titanium Mastercard, and a corporate credit card offering secure payments, enhanced convenience, and premium lifestyle benefits. Cardholders can enjoy BOGO dining at five-star hotels, up to 20% savings at restaurants, up to 10% off groceries, and up to 25% discounts across 9,500+ Mastercard partner outlets. Additional perks include airfare discounts, complimentary lounge access on select cards, global ATM access, seamless international transactions, and exclusive Mastercard Priceless experiences. The launch event was attended by Mohammad Esha, Deputy Managing Director of Pubali Bank PLC, Md. Shahnewaz Khan, Deputy Managing Director of Pubali Bank PLC; Gautam Aggarwal, President, South Asia, Mastercard; Syed Mohammad Kamal, Country Manager, Bangladesh, Mastercard; Jubaer Hossain, lead-merchant and commerce, Bangladesh, Mastercard along with senior representatives from both organizations and other distinguished guests.
Dhaka, Bangladesh, November 23, 2025: Mastercard and NCC Bank PLC have entered their first-ever collaboration with the launch of a premium card portfolio featuring the Multicurrency Business Debit Card, Multicurrency Platinum Debit Card, and Titanium Credit Card. Equipped with contactless technology, dual-currency functionality, and advanced security, the cards ensure seamless and secure domestic and international payments. Cardholders will also enjoy exclusive lifestyle, travel, and dining privileges, along with attractive deals and discounts at 9,500+ Mastercard partner outlets across Bangladesh and global ATM access for uninterrupted convenience worldwide. The launching ceremony was attended by Md Zakir Hossain Chowdhury, deputy governor of Bangladesh Bank's Payment Systems Department; M Shamsul Arefin, managing director of NCC Bank; Gautam Aggarwal, president, South Asia, Mastercard; M Khurshed Alam, additional managing director; and deputy managing directors Md Zakir Anam, Mohammed Mizanur Rahman and Md Habibur Rahman. Syed Mohammad Kamal, country manager; Zakia Sultana, director; Jubaer Hossain, lead-merchant and commerce from Mastercard; Osman Haidar, deputy managing director of IT Consultants PLC; and senior officials from Bangladesh Bank, NCC Bank, Mastercard and IT Consultants PLC were also present.
Dhaka, Bangladesh, November 24, 2025: Mastercard, in collaboration with Dhaka Bank PLC, has launched "Spark"-Bangladesh's first-ever youth-centric dual-currency prepaid card, designed to empower the country's young and digitally active generation with advanced financial features and lifestyle benefits across travel, dining, education, fashion, and technology. The grand launch in Gulshan was attended by senior leaders from Dhaka Bank and Mastercard, along with vice chancellors and representatives from seven leading private universities. Over 100 students joined the event, which also featured a panel discussion on "Digital Inclusion for the Youth of Bangladesh," highlighting opportunities and challenges in the nation's evolving digital ecosystem. The event was graced by distinguished guests, including: Mr. Md. Mostaque Ahmed, Deputy Managing Director, Dhaka Bank PLC; Mr. H.M. Mostafizur Rahaman, SEVP & Head of Retail Business Division, Dhaka Bank PLC.; Professor Dr. Abdur Rab, Vice Chancellor, IUBAT; Professor Dr. Saiful Islam, Vice Chancellor, AIUB; Professor Daniel W. Lund, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Independent University Bangladesh (IUB); Dr. Ahmed Tazmeen, Registrar, North South University (NSU); Professor Sarwar Uddin Ahmed, Dean, ULAB School of Business; Mr. Gautam Aggarwal, President - South Asia, Mastercard; Mr. Syed Mohammad Kamal, Country Manager, Bangladesh, Mastercard; Ms. Zakia Sultana, Director, Bangladesh, Mastercard; along with senior officials of Dhaka Bank PLC. and Mastercard.
