Prime Bank Investment wins three honours at Asian Banking
Prime Bank Investment Limited (PBIL), the investment banking arm and wholly owned subsidiary of Prime Bank, has secured three prestigious accolades at the Asian Banking & Finance Corporate & Investment Banking Awards 2025.
PBIL was named Corporate & Investment Bank of the Year – Bangladesh, recognising its strong growth, innovation, and leadership in capital markets. Between 2020 and 2024, PBIL recorded a 40.1% compound annual revenue growth rate, driven by transformative equity, debt, and M&A transactions. Its integrated 360-degree service model—encompassing equity, debt, portfolio management, and advisory services—continues to reshape the country's investment banking landscape.
PBIL also won Mergers and Acquisitions Deal of the Year – Bangladesh for its successful advisory on a high-profile merger involving a major conglomerate. The deal enhanced operational efficiency, boosted capital strength, and ensured full regulatory compliance, showcasing PBIL's capability to structure and deliver high-impact transactions.
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For the first time in Bangladesh, PBIL received the Initiative Award for Financial Inclusion – Bangladesh for PrimeInvest, its discretionary wealth management solution. As the country's first bank-managed portfolio management service, PrimeInvest enables market access through simplified onboarding, low entry thresholds, and inclusive product offerings. It aims to empower women, youth, non-resident Bangladeshis, and rural investors to participate in capital markets.
Building on this momentum, PBIL also launched Capital Connect—a flagship platform to engage industry leaders, share actionable insights, and expand capital access across emerging sectors.
"These awards reflect our strategic focus on innovation, executional excellence and inclusive growth," said Syed M Omar Tayub, managing director and chief executive officer of Prime Bank Investment. "We are proud to be recognised and are deeply grateful to our clients, regulators and stakeholders for their continued trust and support."
