Regulatory Alerts2023-09-03
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BRPD Circular Letter No. 36: Name change of Eastern Bank Limited to Eastern Bank PLC
The Bangladesh Bank has officially changed the name of Eastern Bank Limited to Eastern Bank PLC in the list of scheduled banks, effective from Sunday, September 3, 2023 (19 Bhadra 1430), pursuant to Section 11K(a) of the Companies Act, 1994. This circular serves as notification for all scheduled banks operating in Bangladesh regarding this corporate name change and includes a copy of the relevant gazette notification for necessary action.
Bangladesh Bank Chief Executive Office Motijheel, Dhaka-1000 Bangladesh Ref No.: BRPD/Regulatory Policy & Guidelines Division 19 Bhadra 1430 BRPD Circular Letter No.-36 Date: ------------------ 03 September 2023 Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Banks Operating in Bangladesh Dear Sir, Regarding the name change of 'Eastern Bank Limited' to 'Eastern Bank PLC'. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 11K(a) of the Companies Act, 1994, the Bangladesh Bank has changed the name of 'Eastern Bank Limited' to 'Eastern Bank PLC' (in English: Eastern Bank PLC) in the list of scheduled banks, effective from Sunday, 03 September 2023 corresponding to 19 Bhadra 1430. In this regard, a copy of the Notification No. BRPD(LS-1)/745(19)/2023-7211 issued on 03 September 2023 is enclosed herewith for your information and necessary action. Enclosure: 01 (One). Yours faithfully, (Mohammad Shahriar Siddique) Director (BRPD) Phone-9530252