UCB and Planten Agro partner to promote sustainable agriculture
United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Planten Agro Ltd an agri-tech startup, to establish a strategic partnership aimed at promoting sustainable development in Bangladesh's agricultural sector.
Mr Nabil Mustafizur Rahman, Additional Managing Director of UCB, and Md signed the agreement. Golam Azam Faruque, Managing Director of Planten Agro Ltd, on behalf of their respective organisations.
This collaboration aims to empower farmers by leveraging modern technologies and innovative agricultural solutions. UCB will support Planten Agro's initiatives with its financial expertise and banking services, contributing to the transformation and productivity of the sector.
The signing ceremony was attended by AKM Fahim Mashroor, Advisor of Planten Agro; Syed Hasnain Mamun, Chief Human Resources Officer of UCB; and Mohammad Salim Chowdhury, Head of SME and Agri Banking Division at UCB, along with other senior officials from both organisations.
The partnership reflects a shared commitment to building a resilient and tech-enabled agricultural ecosystem that can uplift farmers and strengthen the national economy.
