AB Bank PLC.
A commercial bank in Bangladesh, formerly known as Arab Bangladesh Bank.
Last updated August 25, 2026
Overview
AB Bank PLC. is a commercial bank headquartered in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Established in 1981, it was originally known as Arab Bangladesh Bank and later operated under the AB Bank brand. The bank serves retail, corporate and institutional customers through conventional banking activities that include deposits, lending, trade finance, remittances, foreign exchange and digital banking services. Publicly verifiable information available for this entry is limited; current ownership, operating scale, management and detailed business conditions should be checked against the bank's announcements, regulatory disclosures and exchange filings.
History
AB Bank PLC. was established in Bangladesh in 1981 under the name Arab Bangladesh Bank, making it one of the country's earlier private commercial banks. It subsequently expanded its conventional commercial banking activities and adopted AB Bank as its external brand. Its services cover areas such as retail banking, corporate banking, trade finance, remittances, foreign exchange and digital channels. The available material does not provide sufficient reliable evidence for a detailed account of the timing of the name change, historical ownership changes, branch expansion or recent strategic developments, so no further claims are made here.
- 1981
Products and positioning
Retail Bankingbanking services
Banking services for individual customers, including accounts, deposits, payments and related credit products. Exact product names, eligibility requirements and fees should be confirmed through the bank's current disclosures.
Corporate Bankingbanking services
Commercial banking services for corporate and institutional customers, including credit facilities and cash-management-related services. Specific offerings should be verified through official materials.
Trade Financebanking services
Banking services supporting import and export activity and related international settlement, including trade-finance facilities. The precise product range should be checked in the bank's latest materials.
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