{
  "id": 6613202,
  "title": "HBL celebrates 50 years in Bangladesh",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/hbl-celebrates-50-years-in-bangladesh-6613202",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-10T16:20:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40438882/hbl-celebrates-50-years-in-bangladesh"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "HBL, the bank, is marking its 50th anniversary in Bangladesh, a testament to its enduring partnership and shared growth. Established in 1976, HBL has been instrumental in facilitating trade, investment and financial connectivity across various markets, including the critical China–Middle East–South Asia trade corridor. To celebrate this milestone, a ceremony was held in Dhaka, where distinguished guests, including HBL's Chairman Sultan Ali Allana and President & CEO Muhammad Nassir Salim, gathered with clients, regulators, and senior executives. Over five decades, HBL has established a robust presence in Bangladesh, supporting businesses and financial institutions as they navigate domestic and international markets. As a key player in HBL's regional network, the bank plays a pivotal role in connecting businesses, capital, and opportunities across South Asia, China, the Middle East, and Africa. HBL's international network is designed to strengthen economic ties between Bangladesh and HBL's primary international markets, offering businesses a unique advantage. In a significant development, HBL Bangladesh has recently introduced account services in RMB/CNY, bolstering its capability to support cross-border trade and financial flows. This move underscores HBL's strategic alignment with Bangladesh's priorities of foreign investment and international trade expansion, particularly in the context of emerging opportunities along the trade corridor.",
  "summary": "HBL is celebrating 50 years of its operations in Bangladesh, marking decades of partnership with the country and its businesses. Since commencing operations in Bangladesh in 1976, HBL has grown alongside its customers, supporting trade, investment and financial flows and connecting businesses across markets. To commemorate the occasion, a ceremony was held in Dhaka, attended by clients,…",
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        "outlet": "ProPakistani",
        "title": "HBL Celebrates 50 Years in Bangladesh",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/hbl-celebrates-50-years-in-bangladesh",
        "published": "2026-09-10T13:55:11.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}