Twin honours recognise a bank that invests in its people and puts customers at the centre of a year of rapid expansion in Bangladesh
DHAKA, Bangladesh – Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC – Bangladesh Operations has been named Best Workplace in Bangladesh 2026 – Banking Sector and Most Customer-Centric Bank Bangladesh 2026 at the World Business Stars Magazine Awards 2026. The two awards recognise the bank’s people-first workplace culture and its consistent focus on customer experience across corporate, retail, SME and priority banking.
The recognition caps a landmark year for the bank in Bangladesh. In 2026 alone, it opened a new corporate banking floor at its head office in Gulshan 2, launched Commercial Bank Prestige priority banking for high-net-worth clients, opened a new DEPZ Sub-Branch and Offshore Banking Unit, and introduced Shariah-compliant Islamic banking services in August.
Best Workplace in Bangladesh 2026 – Banking Sector
This award honours the bank’s commitment to building a workplace where talent is developed, rewarded and retained. The bank combines the governance standards of its Sri Lankan parent with a strong local team, structured learning, clear career paths and a culture of trust. As the bank expands into new branches, specialised units and Islamic banking, it has continued to grow and empower its people from within.
Most Customer-Centric Bank Bangladesh 2026
This award reflects the bank’s focus on designing services around the real needs of its clients. From export-oriented businesses in Bangladesh’s economic zones to individuals seeking a premium, relationship-led experience, the bank has added capabilities that bring faster service, specialist advice and wider choice. Its long-standing ‘AAA’ long-term credit rating from Credit Rating Information and Services Ltd (CRISL) gives customers added confidence in the safety of their banking partner.
The awards are announced on wbsmag.com/award-winners-2026 and will feature in the World Business Stars Magazine Awards 2026 edition.
About Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC – Bangladesh Operations
Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC entered Bangladesh in July 2003 by acquiring the Bangladesh operations of Crédit Agricole Indosuez, its first overseas acquisition. Headquartered at Hadi Tower, Gulshan 2, Dhaka, the bank serves corporate, SME, retail, priority and Islamic banking clients through a network of branches, sub-branches and specialised centres across Dhaka, Chattogram, Sylhet and the country’s export processing zones. It has held a ‘AAA’ long-term credit rating from CRISL for well over a decade and is part of the Commercial Bank of Ceylon Group, Sri Lanka’s largest private-sector bank. Learn more at www.combank.net.bd.
About World Business Stars Magazine
World Business Stars is an international business publication covering banking, finance, fintech, technology and the global economy. Its annual awards recognise organisations and leaders that set benchmarks for excellence, innovation and impact in their markets. Visit wbsmag.com.
