Bank Asia wins ‘WSBI SDG Award 2025’ in US

Bank Asia PLC has been honoured with the "WSBI SDG Award 2025" in recognition of its outstanding contribution to advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The bank received accolades across five key categories: Inclusive Banking and Social Impact, Economic Growth and Empowerment, Digital Transformation and Technological Innovation, Climate Finance, and Customer Education.

Peter Simon, chief executive officer of the World Savings and Retail Banking Institute (WSBI), handed over the awards to Romo Rouf Chowdhury, chairman of Bank Asia PLC, at a recent ceremony held in Washington, DC, according to a press release.

Bank Asia participated in the "WSBI-ESBG SDG Data Survey 2025" and the "WSBI-ESBG SDG Awards", initiatives that recognise member institutions demonstrating exemplary commitment to sustainability, inclusivity, and social progress.

This international recognition reaffirms Bank Asia's unwavering dedication to fostering sustainable development and creating meaningful, positive change in the lives of individuals and communities through innovative and inclusive banking practices, the release added.

Mohammad Ziaul Hasan Molla, deputy managing director and head of channel banking at the bank, along with other senior officials of WSBI, was also present at the event.