Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the National Pension Authority to facilitate the smooth implementation of registration, subscription collection, and API activities under the Universal Pension Scheme.
Under the agreement, Shahjalal Islami Bank, as a banking service provider, will be able to collect installments from pension holders of the Universal Pension Scheme through various banking channels.
Md Mahiuddin Khan, executive chairman of the National Pension Authority, and Mosleh Uddin Ahmed, managing director of Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC, signed the MoU at the Finance Division of the Bangladesh Secretariat in Dhaka on Wednesday, according to a press release.
Md Khairuzzaman Mozumder, secretary of the Finance Division under the Ministry of Finance, attended the programme as a chief guest.
Among others, Sirazam Munira, assistant general manager (deputy secretary) of the National Pension Authority; Md Jakir Hossain, senior assistant vice-president of the bank; and KM Harunur Rashid, head of public relations and Bank Foundation, were also present.