United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) celebrated a major milestone on 9 January 2026 at the Radisson Blu Water Garden Hotel in Dhaka, with hundreds of prominent figures from the banking and business sectors in attendance. The event, titled “UCB Night – The Beginning of a New Era,” marked a significant achievement for the bank, which has overcome numerous challenges to secure record success in 2025.
Amidst a banking sector marked by pressure and uncertainty, UCB has set a remarkable example of growth. The event was organised to celebrate the bank’s achievements and to express gratitude to its long-standing customers, stakeholders, and industry partners. The evening kicked off with a welcome speech, followed by a series of performances, including a notable musical performance by Habib Wahid.
Key highlights of the event included the official launch of UCB Visa Infinite Card and UCB MasterCard World Elite, both initiatives aimed at enhancing the bank’s premium banking services. The new offerings were well-received by the guests.
UCB’s performance in 2025 set a new record. In 2024, the bank’s deposit growth reached Tk4,082 crore, and by 2025, this figure surged to nearly Tk13,000 crore, marking an unprecedented achievement in the bank’s history. Customer trust also saw a significant boost, with the bank opening 411,000 new accounts in 2024 and 678,000 new accounts in 2025. This increase demonstrates the restoration of trust in UCB.
In terms of financial stability, UCB showed considerable improvement in its liquidity and risk management, with the advance-to-deposit ratio decreasing from 91.3 per cent to 83 per cent, reflecting the bank’s enhanced stability.
Sharif Zahir, UCB’s Chairman, expressed confidence in the future, stating, “What we have built over four decades, InshaAllah, with your continued support, we will achieve even greater success in the next four years.”
UCB’s Managing Director and CEO Mohammad Mamdudur Rashid reiterated the bank’s priorities: “First stability, then trust, and after that, sustainable growth.”
The night also featured lively performances by legendary singer Runa Laila, and later by Pritam and Dola, which added vibrancy to the event and underscored UCB’s growing confidence and commitment to the future.
‘UCB Night’ was not just a celebration, but a powerful statement of resilience and growth. The bank, having overcome its challenges, is now poised to move forward with renewed strength and confidence.
