United Finance PLC was awarded the prestigious Corporate Award in the Financing Category at the international conference “The Future of Business: Innovation, Technology, and Sustainability,” hosted by the Bureau of Business Research, Faculty of Business Administration, University of Chattogram.
The award was presented by Sheikh Bashir Uddin, Adviser to the Ministry of Commerce, Textiles & Jute, and Civil Aviation & Tourism, to Mohammed Abul Ahsan, Deputy Managing Director of United Finance PLC, during the event’s closing ceremony in Chattogram.
Distinguished guests at the conference included Professor Dr. Muhammad Yeahia Akhter, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Chattogram, who attended as a special guest, along with Guests of Honour Mohammad Muslim Chowdhury, Chairman of Sonali Bank PLC, and Pro Vice-Chancellors Professor Dr. Mohammad Shamim Uddin Khan (Academic) and Professor Md. Kamal Uddin (Administration).
The conference, held over two days, provided a platform for academics and industry leaders to explore the future of business in the context of global changes driven by innovation, technology, and sustainability.
United Finance’s recognition celebrates its long-standing commitment to financial inclusion, sustainable practices, and robust governance. With a legacy of over 36 years, United Finance has become the non-bank financial institution with the widest reach in Bangladesh, offering financial services to underserved communities across all 64 districts.
“We are honoured to receive this recognition,” said Mohammed Abul Ahsan.
“For over three decades, United Finance has been dedicated to empowering underserved customers. Our financing model is centred around responsibility—creating jobs, minimizing environmental impact, and supporting entrepreneurs to foster inclusive growth nationwide.”
Currently operating 23 branches across the country, United Finance PLC has earned accolades for its governance and customer service excellence. In 2024, the company recorded one of the lowest non-performing loan ratios in the industry and holds an AA+ long-term credit rating. It is listed on the Dhaka Stock Exchange under the A category.
The conference also acknowledged other notable companies for their exceptional contributions, including Abul Khair Consumer Products Ltd, A.K. Khan & Company Ltd, BSRM Steels Limited, ISPAHANI, Dainik Purbokone, Rancon FC Properties Ltd, and Robi Axiata PLC.
