Dutch-Bangla Bank Limited
BankingDhaka Division, Bangladesh1001-5000 Employees
Dutch-Bangla Bank Limited is a private commercial bank based in Dhaka, Bangladesh, offering a range of traditional and technology-enabled banking services. It began as Bangladesh's first joint-venture bank, created by local shareholders led by founder chairman M Sahabuddin Ahmed in collaboration with the Dutch development finance firm FMO. The organization has been described as technologically advanced and focused on delivering innovative and affordable banking products, while also being a major donor to social causes in the country. Historically, it launched the country's first mobile financial service in 2011 with DBBL Mobile, later rebranded as Rocket. Key digital milestones include the 2010 internet payments gateway and, more recently, the 2024 introduction of an International SMS service developed in partnership with Infobip to improve engagement with non-resident Bangladeshi customers. Based in Dhaka, the bank operates within Bangladesh's private banking sector and emphasizes technology-driven offerings.