BRAC Bank PLC has been honoured "Sustainable SME Financier of the Year" in Asia at the Global SME Finance Awards 2025

Published on September 30, 2025

BRAC Bank PLC has been honoured "Sustainable SME Financier of the Year" in Asia at the Global SME Finance Awards 2025 for its pioneering Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) financing programme.

Syed Abdul Momen, Additional Managing Director and Head of SME Banking, received the award on 15 September in Johannesburg, South Africa.

In partnership with Water.org, the bank has developed a substantial WASH portfolio, providing improved sanitation to over 350,000 people and access to safe water for nearly 800,000 across the country within just a year.

Out of hundreds of applications worldwide, 50 institutions were shortlisted, including three from Bangladesh. BRAC Bank secured the accolade for Asia, highlighting its leadership on the global stage.

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