Mercantile Bank Limited yesterday launched a global debit card service for its customers.

Morshed Alam, chairman of the bank, inaugurated the service on the day when the bank celebrated the 24th anniversary of its operation in the banking sector of the country, said a press release. The MBL chairman highlighted the bank's significant achievements over the last years and underscored the future action plans.

"Mercantile Bank has strengthened its pioneer position by the concerted effort from the board of directors, management and the employees having faced the after effect of Covid-19 pandemic followed by the Ukraine-Russia war," he stated.

"The bank would reinforce its strength and intelligence to build an enriched banking ecosystem through technological upgradation for ensuring Smart Banking to construct Smart Bangladesh.

Md Quamrul Islam Chowdhury, managing director of the bank, Mati Ul Hasan, additional managing director, and Tapash Chandra Paul, chief financial officer, ASM Feroz Alam and Md Abdul Hannan, vice-chairmen, M Amanullah, chairman of risk management committee, MA Khan Belal, chairman of Mercantile Bank Securities, Akram Hossain (Humayun), Mosharref Hossain and Mohammad Abdul Awal, directors, and Shareholder Jalal Hossain Khan Mia, were present.