UCB opens new branch to support entrepreneurs in Ashulia
United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) has expanded its footprint by inaugurating its 236th branch in Ashulia, aiming to strengthen access to modern banking services in one of the country's key industrial and commercial hubs.
The new branch will serve local customers, entrepreneurs and businesses with a comprehensive range of convenient, secure and technology-driven banking solutions.
The branch formally commenced operations through an inauguration ceremony held on Wednesday (3 June 2026) at Atik Bepari Mansion, Ashulia Bus Stand, Ashulia, Dhaka.
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The event was attended by UCB's Managing Director and CEO, senior bank officials, local business leaders and other distinguished guests.
Professor Dr Farid A Sobhani, Vice Chancellor of Eastern University, and Md Solaiman Ahmed, Deputy General Manager (DGM) of Dhaka Palli Bidyut Samity-1, were also present at the event.
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, UCB Managing Director and CEO Mohammad Mamdudur Rashid said, "We are delighted to establish UCB's new branch in Ashulia, one of the country's most important industrial and economic hubs. Through this branch, we aim to deliver modern, customer-centric banking solutions to entrepreneurs, business owners, working professionals and the wider community, helping meet their evolving financial needs."
Highlighting UCB's nationwide expansion efforts, he added, "UCB remains committed to promoting financial inclusion and ensuring access to modern banking services across every region of Bangladesh. Through our extensive network of branches, sub-branches and agent banking outlets, we continue to serve customers nationwide. We believe the new Ashulia Branch will make banking services more accessible and convenient for local customers."
Local businesspersons and community leaders present at the event expressed satisfaction over the establishment of a UCB branch in their area and thanked the bank authorities.
