2023-12-26

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BRPD Circular Letter No. 79: Name change of Standard Bank Ltd to Standard Bank PLC

The Bangladesh Bank officially changed the name of 'Standard Bank Limited' to 'Standard Bank PLC' in the list of scheduled banks, effective Monday, December 26, 2023. This action was taken under Section 11K(a) of the Companies Act, 1994 and Section 37(2)(p) of the Bangladesh Bank Order, 1972. A copy of the relevant notification (BRPD(LS-1)/745(43)/2023-11195) is attached for the information and necessary action of all scheduled banks operating in Bangladesh.

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Bangladesh Bank Chief Executive Office Motijheel, Dhaka-1000 Bangladesh Ref No: BRPD Circular Letter No. 79 Banking Regulation and Policy Department 11 Poush 1430 BRPD Circular Letter No. 79 Date: ------------------ 26 December 2023 Managing Directors / Chief Executive Officers All Scheduled Banks operating in Bangladesh Dear Sir, Regarding the name change of 'Standard Bank Limited' to 'Standard Bank PLC' Pursuant to the provision of Section 11K(a) of the Companies Act, 1994, the Bangladesh Bank has changed the name of 'Standard Bank Limited' to 'Standard Bank PLC' (in English 'Standard Bank PLC.') in the list of scheduled banks, effective from Monday, 11 Poush 1430 corresponding to 26 December 2023. A copy of the notification No. BRPD(LS-1)/745(43)/2023-11195 issued on 26 December 2023 is enclosed herewith for your information and necessary action. Enclosure: 01 (One) Yours faithfully, (Mohammad Shahriar Siddique) Director (BRPD) Phone-9530252

Bangladesh Bank Notification Date: 11 Poush 1430 corresponding to 26 December 2023 Source No: BRPD(LS-1)/745(43)/2023-11195 Under the powers conferred by Section 37(2)(p) of the Bangladesh Bank Order, 1972 (Presidential Order No. 127 of 1972), the Bangladesh Bank has changed the name of 'Standard Bank Limited', included in the schedule, to 'Standard Bank PLC' (in English 'Standard Bank PLC.'), effective from Monday, 11 Poush 1430 corresponding to 26 December 2023. (Abu Farah Md. Nazher) Deputy Governor