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National Bank PLC.

National Bank PLC. (NBL) is a Bangladeshi private-sector bank offering deposit, loan, card, remittance and digital banking services.

Last updated September 15, 2026

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Overview

National Bank PLC. (NBL) describes itself as established as the first private sector bank fully owned by Bangladeshi entrepreneurs, and states that it has grown into the largest private sector bank. It reports 221 branches and 65 sub branches, and offers deposit products, SME and agriculture financing, student loans, credit cards, remittance and offshore banking (OBU) services. Its board of directors includes creative businessmen and leading industrialists of the country.

History

National Bank PLC. states that it was established as the first private sector bank fully owned by Bangladeshi entrepreneurs, and that it has been flourishing as the largest private sector Bank after facing many stress and strain. It describes its emergence in the private sector as an important event in the Banking arena of Bangladesh, occurring when the nation was in the grip of severe recession and the government took the farsighted decision to allow the private sector to revive the economy of the country, with several dynamic entrepreneurs coming forward for establishing a bank. The bank states that it automated all its branches with computer networks and that its infrastructure is being rearranged. It reports 221 branches and 65 sub branches, and states that its effective and diversified approach to seize market opportunities is a continuous process to accommodate new customers by developing and expanding rural, SME financing and offshore banking facilities.

Products and positioning

First private sector bank fully owned by Bangladeshi entrepreneurs; largest private sector bank.

  • Smart Savings Account (SSA)

    For individual customers.

  • Smart Current Account (SCA)

    For business entities.

  • Double Benefit Account

    Provides the opportunity to double returns.

  • Savings Deposit

    Convenient and cost-effective savings account available at branches across Bangladesh.

  • Probashi Shwapno

    Financing for children's higher education abroad.

  • Student Loan

    Flexible and affordable student loan solutions.

  • Udyog

    Low-barrier financial solutions for entrepreneurs to launch faster.

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