competitive advantage by bangladesh commerce bank ltd

Internship Report

On

Investment policies and analysis of competitive advantage

By Bangladesh Commerce Bank Ltd

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Letter of Transmittal

October 03,2009

Al Mahmud

Senior Lecturer Department of Business Administration

Subject: Submission of the “Internship report”.

Dear Sir,

With due respect, I, Shib Shankar Gope student of BBA, 17th batch have great pleasure

to submit my “Internship Report” under your supervision. In preparing the report I

faced inconvenience relating to collection of pertinent information.

I respectfully acknowledge your guidance, leadership and helping for preparation of this

paper. It is worthwhile to mention that there might be some errors and mistakes in my

report due to limited knowledge. I am still at learning stage. So I respect that you will

pardon my unintentional mistakes in preparing this paper.

Sincerely Yours,

……….


Declaration

I’ m student of Business Administration Department (BBA program) major in Banking

and Finance of Dhaka International University. I hereby declare that the internship report

on “Investment policies and analysis of competitive advantage by Bangladesh

Commerce Bank Ltd.” which I have not submitted for any other degree before.

Department of Business Administration.


Preface

This report is the outcome of the internship program under the Bachelor of Business

Administration (BBA) course of the Department of Business Administration. During the

period of three months the objectives of the program was to theoretical aspects of the

practical life. Hence the internship program works as the link between the theory &

practical.

It is my pleasure to submit my internship titled “Investment policies and analysis of

competitive advantage by BCBL” during 15th May to 15th August. While preparing this

report, I have tried together as much information as possible & to gather all the

information pertain the report to enrich it. I believe that it was a fascinating experience to

work in the banking sector and it has enriched both my knowledge and experience.

This report is not free from limitations. There might have problems regarding luck and

limitations in some aspects.

………


Acknowledgement

I have much pleasure and kindness of the Almighty God, the supreme of the earth, for

giving me the ability to work hard successfully. Words will never be enough to express

how grateful I am but nevertheless I will try my best level to express my gratefulness

towards some people.

To this regard I would like to take the opportunity to express my gratitude to my faculty

supervisor, Al Mahmud , Senior lecturer, Department of Business Administration. His

suggestions and comments to make the report a good one was really a great source of

sprit for me. A single individual can achieve no noble objectives. I am indebted to a

number of persons for their kind advice, suggestions, directions & co-operations which

have, enable me to have an experience in the dynamic environment of the banking sectors

& ultimately to prepare this report.

I like to thank from the core of my heart to Md. Atiur Rahman, Br. Manager, 2nd

manager Abu Taher chawdhary & loan division, Mahmud Hassan

by Bangladesh Commerce Bank Ltd. for their co-operation and kind help. I would also

like to gratefully acknowledge co-operation of all the stuff members of zigatola Branch,

Bangladesh Commerce Bank Limited.

It would not have been possible for me to complete this study, successfully without their

help.


Executive Summary

This report is prepared as a partial requirement of BBA program of the Department of

Business Administration. It is prepared on performance evaluation through product and

service of Bangladesh Commerce Bank Limited. Operation provided By Bangladesh

Commerce Bank Ltd., zigatola Branch and guided by internship supervisor Al Mahmud ,

senior Lecturer of Department of Business Administration. The Performance Evaluation

of Bangladesh Commerce Bank Limited in this report, I am just trying to analyze how

they can perform in their banking system.

Financial soundness of any financial institution is the prime concern for its survival in the

competitive & changing business environment. This is the most important in case of the

banking institution. In this study “Investment policies and analysis of competitive

advantage by Bangladesh Commerce Bank Ltd.” has been described.


Table of Content

Chapter Contents Page

Chapter – 1

Introduction 1

1.1. Introduction of the report 2

1.2. Objectives of the Study 2

1.3. Scope of the Study 3

1.4. Methodology 3

1.5. Limitations 4

Chapter - 2

Bangladesh Commerce Bank Limited 5

2.1. Historical Background of BCBL 8

2.2. Objectives and Targets 8

Chapter - 3

Product & Services of BCBL

9

3.1. Product & Services: Deposit product

10


3.2. The rates of interest are given below

10

3.3. Special Savings Scheme 10

3.4. The Attractive Savings Schemes of BCBL

10

3.5. Product & Services: Loan & advances

21

3.6. Product & Services: Services 24

3.7. Various services of BCBL Charges 24

3.8. Hierarchy of position in BCBL 26

Chapter - 4 Investment policy

27

4.1. Investment policy of the Bank with Financial overview

28

4.2. Bank’s Performance at Glance 33

Chapter - 5 Product & Services Rival Banks

34

5.1. Deposit Products: Standard Bank Ltd.

35

5.2. (DI+) Double Income Plus 36


5.3. LSDIP- Life Secured Double Income Program

37

5.4. Revised Rate of Interest 38

5.5. Loan Products: Standard Bank Ltd. 38

5.6. Mood of Finance that we provide 40

5.7. Retail Products: Standard Bank Ltd.

40

5.8. Price: Loan 44

5.9. Services: Standard Bank Ltd. 44

5.10. Deposit Products: Prime Bank Ltd.

46

5.11. Loan Products: Prime Bank Ltd. 56

5.12. Consumer Credit Products 60

5.13. Hire Purchase 60

5.14. Advance against Share 61

5.15. Interest Rate: Prime Bank Limited 62

5.16. Services: Prime Bank Ltd. 62

Chapter – 6 Comparative Scenario

With

Competitive Bank

64

6.1 Interest Rate 65

6.2 Product & Services 67

6.3 Opportunity should pick up by BCBL

67


Chapter – 7 Future Prospect,

Recommendation

And

Conclusion

69

7.1 Future Prospect 70

7.2 Recommendation 70

7.3 Conclusion 71

7.4 Reference 72


Chapter-1

Introduction

1.1 Introduction of the report


The internship program is full credit subject of the BBA program of the Stamford University

Bangladesh, Which constructs a relation between the real life state of affairs and theoretical

concepts.

As a student of Business Administration of BBA program I prefer to prepare a report on banking

sector rather than other product and service. This internship report of my BBA program that

performed by me as a student of Stamford University Bangladesh, Department of Business

Administration. In a way I select the banking sector and my supervisor Md. Gulam Sharoar

Hossain offered me prepare the report on title as “Investment policies and analysis of

competitive advantage by Bangladesh Commerce Bank Ltd”.

1.2 Objectives of the report

Objectives

The objective of the analysis is to evaluate the procedure of “Investment policy and product &

Service” of Bank Asia Limited. There are also many objectives. The primary objective of this

report is to comply with the requirement of the Bangladesh Commerce Bank Limited. But the

objective behind this study is something broader. Objectives of study are summarized in the

following manner:

o To evaluate product & Service procedures.

o To evaluate the performance of the bank.

o To apply theoretical knowledge in the practical field.

o To make bridge between the theories and practical procedures of banking day-to-day

operations.

o To gain practical knowledge by working in different desks of zigatola branch office of

Bangladesh Commerce Bank Ltd.

o To observe the working environment in commercial banks.

o To study existing banker-customer relationship.

o To know the overall functioning of Bangladesh Commerce Bank Limited.

o To have some practical exposures that will be helpful for my future career.


Specific Objectives

To submit a report, for the fulfillment of my BBA program.

Is to find out the “Investment policy and analysis of competitive advantage by

Bangladesh Commerce Bank Ltd.”

Broad Objectives

Together comprehensive knowledge on total banking functions.

To identify the factors contributing to the attractive & operative performance of the

local branch of the bank.

To make a study of the facts in order to arrive at certain conclusion about product &

Service system.

Critically analyze the functions and the operations of each level of the organization

of Bangladesh Commerce Bank Limited.

1.3. Scope of the report

Scope of this assignment was very confined concentrate only on the generalization banking

system of Bangladesh Commerce Bank Limited development of capital market of Bangladesh.

Besides this, for evaluating the performance I kept my thinking on general banking, loan and

advances, product & Service.

1.4. Methodology of the report


This report has been prepared on the basis of experience gathered during the period of

Internship from May 15, 2009 to August 15, 2009. For preparing this report, I have undergone

group discussion, collected data and sent some questionnaires to the selected Officers and

interviewed with some of them. I also studied different circulars and files of the bank.

I hope these criteria will be enough to find out different picture of product & Service procedure

and financial performance of the selected Bangladesh Commerce Bank Ltd.

Sources of Data

In order to make the report more meaningful and presentable, two sources of data and

information have been used widely.

The “Primary Sources” of Data are as follows:

Face-to-face conversation with the respective officers and staffs of the Branch.

Informal conversation with the clients.

Practical work exposures from the different desks of the departments of the Branch

covered.

Relevant file study as provided by the officers concerned.

The “Secondary Source” of Data and Information are:

Annual Report of Bangladesh Commerce Bank Ltd.

Various Books, articles, compilations etc. regarding general banking functions, and

product & Service.

Different Procedure Manual published by Bank.

1.5. Limitation of the report


There are some limitations in every analysis. I have also faced some problems at the time

analyzing the performance of the bank. The limitations of my analysis are given below:

i. Time is limited (3 month)

ii. Insufficiency of information.

iii. The bank personnel are very busy.

iv. It was very difficult to collect the information from various personnel for their job

constraint.

v. As some of the fields of banking are still not covered by our courses, there was difficulty

in understanding some activities.

vi. Another limitation of this report is Bank’s policy of not disclosing some data and

information for obvious reason, which could very much useful.

vii. I carried out such a study for the first time, so inexperience is one of the main

constraints or the study.


Capter-2

Bangladesh Commerce Bank

Limited

2.1 Historical Background of BCBL


Bangladesh Commerce Bank Ltd incorporated in Bangladesh on 1 June 1998 as a

banking company, it started banking operations on 16 September 1999 with an

authorized and paid up capital of Tk 2,000 million and Tk 920 million

respectively. The share of the government of Bangladesh in the bank's paid up

capital is Tk 300 million while depositors of the former Bangladesh Commerce

and Investment Limited (BCIL) contributed Tk 520 million. The balance of Tk

100 million is to be subscribed by banks and financial institutions under guidance

and supervision by Bangladesh bank.

The former BCIL was set up on 27 January 1986 as a non-bank financial

institution. It continued its business till April 1992. Consequent upon its liquidity

crisis, Bangladesh Bank suspended its operations in April 1992. As a result, the

investors of the company suffered a lot and its employees became jobless. Both

the depositors and the jobless employees launched a movement for reopening the

company in some form or other and demanded return of their money and dues.

With a view to safeguarding the interest of the depositors, employees and the

general public, and to protecting the banking system itself from contagious effects

of bank failures, the government of Bangladesh established the Bangladesh

Commerce Bank on the ashes of the collapsed BCIL.

Subsequently, the government on 8 February 1998 constituted a 10-member board

of directors to organize and transform BCIL into BCBL and to administer the

affairs of the bank. The 24 branches of BCIL were reopened as full-fledged

branches of BCBL. The broad objective of the bank is to carry out all kinds of

commercial banking activities and to respond quickly to the changing demands

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In its three months of operations in 1999 starting on 16 September and ending on

31 December, BCBL had mobilized deposits of Tk 83 million. To augment its

deposit collection further, BCBL introduced a number of deposit schemes suited

to the needs of all classes of people in society. These schemes include a) Monthly

Profit Based Deposit Scheme, b) Pension Saving Scheme, c) Interest Free Deposit

and Loan Scheme, d) Consumers' Credit Scheme, and e) Money Plantation

Against Saving Certificates. It has also offered competitive rates of interest on its

deposit holdings, which varied between 7.75% and 12% since the inception of its

operations through May 2000. Total deposits stood at Tk 1,294.2 million on 31

December 2000, when its gross loans and advances amounted to Tk 1,311

million.

The first priority of the bank in 1999 and 2000 was the recovery of the past loans

of the BCIL. It has managed to recover Tk 523.3 million in cash and Tk 1,788

million by adjustment against past liabilities. The bank is overburdened with the

liabilities and the non-performing classified loans of BCIL. The bank also

suffered losses in the years 1999 and 2000 and was not able to maintain necessary

provisions for classified loans. Investment of the bank has increased from Tk 20

million in 1999 to Tk 95 million in 2000, mainly in government treasury bills.

Because of the huge stuck up loans inherited from the BCIL, the bank's credit-

deposit ratio stood at 101.30%.

Total assets of BCBL, including the Tk 1,423.99 million of former BCIL stood at

Tk 3,763.7 million on 31 December 2000. The bank's off-balance-sheet reserve

was only Tk 95.8 million, a figure which has contributed little to the increase of

its asset-mix. In 2000, BCBL maintained liquid assets of Tk 1,052.6, a sum hardly

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hand, statutory liquid assets of the bank were 15.08% in 2000, which is below the

20% SLR requirement envisaged by Bangladesh Bank. Because BCBL had

absorbed huge amount of liabilities and non-performing assets of BCIL, it was not

possible for the bank to make net profits during the short period of its existence in

the new set-up.

The bank is managed by a 9-member board of directors appointed by the

government. A total of 590 officers and other staff work in the head office and the

24 branches of the bank. It has inherited a training institute from BCIL. This

institute is being reorganized to provide training to its employees in modern

banking services.

2.2 Objectives and Targets

1. Offering maximum services to the clients and shareholders as per rules.

2. Providing services by diversification to the door step of people in the economic

sector.

3. Ensuring maximum utilization of professional manpower by developing skill &

creativeness.

4. Creating savings attitude among various classes of people.

5. Increasing investment for keeping the market economy operative.

6. Earning confidence of all concerned by easing foreign trade and international

transaction.

7. Assessment of consumer need and provide short term and long term finance on the

basis of real need.

8. Proper maintenance of Bank’s resources through appropriate investment and active

participation of various welfare programs of the country.

9. Activate capital market by more participation in the capital market.


10. Involves customers with modern banking through proper usage of modern

information technology.

11. Providing best services to the customers to establishing firm discipline in Bank

management and building long term relation.

12. Achievement of economic growth through various socio-economic activities.

13. Building image of the Bank home and abroad. Upgrading socio-economic aspects of

Bangladesh financing Agro-based Prakalpa.


Capter-3

Product & Services of BCBL


3.1 Product & Services: Deposit Product

A savings account at BCBL will provide you with healthy returns on your savings

at the same time as you help support projects bringing lasting benefits to

communities and the environment. Our range of personal savings accounts has

been designed to offer something for everyone. So whether you want to invest a

lump sum, put by a little every month or you simply want to move your savings to

a bank with a uniquely ethical approach, there is a BCBL savings account to suit

your needs.

3.2 The rates of interest are given below

STD Account

Savings Account

FDROne month

Two months

Three months

Six months

One year

5.00% 6.00% 9.00% 9.50% 13.00% 12.50% 13.00%

3.3 Special Savings Scheme

Under the special savings scheme against regular deposit of particular amount per

month a substantial amount after 5/8/10/12/15 & 20 years will be given. This scheme is

popularly known as Deposit Pension Scheme

3.4 The Attractive Savings Schemes of BCBL are

3.4.1 Lakhopati Scheme (LDS)

3.4.2 Millionaire Scheme (MIDS)

3.4.3 Kotipati Scheme (KDS)

3.4.4 Marriage Scheme (MDS)


3.4.5 Sikha Sanchaya Scheme (ESS)

3.4.6 Double Benefit (DGDS)

3.4.7 Triple Benefit (TGDS)

3.4.1 Lakhopati Scheme (LDS)

1. Under this Scheme the amount of Deposit is Tk. 1,260/- & Tk. 460/- gradually for

period 5 (Five) & 10 (Ten) years.

2. Depending on maturity the return will be as follows-

Lakhopati Scheme (LDS)

Duration Monthly Deposit On Maturity

5 (Five) Years 1260/- Tk 1,00,000/- Taka

10 (Ten) Years 460/- Tk 1,00,000/- Taka

3. If Government Tax is imposed on earned income, depositors account will be

debited to pay such Taxes.

4. Under this Scheme client could open any of above account. But after opening

account the amount & maturity period could be changed.

5. The depositor must maintain a saving account with any of the brunches of BCBL.

By paying a certain fee bank will automatically deposit the monthly deposit

amount from the general saving account upon a special instruction of client.

6. Any Bangladeshi above 18 years of age can open this Account. A minor can also

open this account by his/her own name. In this case his/her legal guardian will

operate the account.

7. Client would receive the return after one month of depositing the last monthly

payment.

8. Monthly payment have to deposited within 10 (Ten) of every calendar month

(incase of holyday, next working day will be effective). Any number of advance

“Deposit” will be accepted.


9. If the depositor wants to encash this ‘Deposit Receipt” prior to maturity, profit

will be paid at normal saving rate. But profit will be given if such encashment is

made before completion of 6 (Six) month.

10. If client fail to deposit within the prescribed time, he/she have to pay 5% of

deposit amount or Tk. 25/- whichever is greater with the next deposit.

11. Bank contains the right to close the account upon a failure to deposit three (3)

consecutive “Deposit”. If a client fail to deposit three (3) consecutive “Monthly

Deposit”, the account will be treated as ESS account and upon completion of 6

(Six) month, profit will be paid at normal saving rate.

12. After completion of 2 (Two) years, credit facility upto 80% may be availed

against the deposit. In that case the client will be required to pay interest on the

loan amount as determined by the Bank. This requires minimum Tk. 10,000/-

deposit on the account.

13. In the event of death of the depositor prior to maturity of principal with profit will

be disbursed his/her nominee(s). in absence of nominee(s), lawful heir(s) may

receive the above on submission of succession certificate.

14. No monthly transaction report will be provided on this account. But if needed a

charge of Tk. 10/- would be charged for the monthly transaction report.



16. Money laundering prevention act, shall be exercise as per rules of BB.

17. BCBL reserves the right to change/enhance the above terms & condition

including revision of rate of interest.

18. Photograph of Nominee duly attested by the applicant is to be enclosed herewith.

3.4.2 Millionaire Scheme (MIDS)

1. Under this Scheme the amount of Deposit is Tk. 4600/- & Tk. 2170/- gradually

for period 10 (Ten) years & 15 (Fifteen) Years.



Millionaire Scheme (MIDS)


10 (Ten) Years 4,600/- Tk 10,00,000/- Taka

15 (Fifteen) Years 2,170/- Tk 10,00,000/- Taka












payment.





























3.4.3 Kotipati Scheme (KDS)

1. Under this Scheme the amount of Deposit is Tk. 21,950/- & Tk. 11,100/-

gradually for period 15 (Fifteen) Years & 20 (Twenty) Years.


Kotipati Scheme (KDS)


15 (Fifteen) Years 21,950/- Tk 1,00,00,000/- Taka

20 (Twenty) Years 11,100/- Tk 1,00,00,000/- Taka













payment.















loan amount as determined by the Bank. This requires minimum Tk. 2,50,000/-














3.4.4 Sikha Sanchaya Scheme (ESS)

1. Under this Scheme the amount of Deposit is Tk. 500/- for period 8 (Eight) & 12

(Twelve) years.


Sikha Sanchaya Scheme (ESS)


8 (Eight) Years 500/- Tk 76,500/- Taka

12 (Twelve) Years 500/- Tk 1,48,800/- Taka












payment.





























3.4.5 Marriage Scheme (MDS)

1. Under this Scheme the amount of Deposit is Tk. 1,000/- for period 12 (Twelve)

years & 18 (Eighteen) years.



Marriage Scheme (MDS)


15 (Fifteen) Years 1,000/- Tk 2,97,600/- Taka

20 (Twenty) Years 1,000/- Tk 6,36,000/- Taka












payment.













12. After completion of 4 (Four) years, credit facility upto 80% may be availed
















3.4.6 Double Benefit (TGDS)

1. Minimum Tk. 5,000/- or any multiple of this amount may be deposited to open

this DGDS A/C

2. This deposit shall be accepted only for the period of 6 (Six) years. The depositor

must maintain a saving or current account with any of the brunches of BCBL.

3. “Deposit Receipt” will be issued to the customer while receiving deposit.










7. Credit facility upto 80% may be availed against the deposit. In that case the client

will be required to pay interest on the loan amount as determined by the Bank.


8. If the “Deposit Receipt” is lost prevailing terms/condition in force fro issuing a

duplicate receipt for term deposit will be applicable for issuing a “Duplicate

Receipt”







3.4.7 Triple Benefit (TGDS)

1. Minimum Tk. 5,000/- or any multiple of this amount may be deposited to open this

TGDS A/C

2. This deposit shall be accepted only for the period of 9 (Nine) years 9 (Nine)

months. The depositor must maintain a saving or current account with any of the

brunches of BCBL.

3. “Deposit Receipt” will be issued to the customer while receiving deposit.




5. If the depositor wants to encash this ‘Deposit Receipt” prior to maturity, profit will

be paid at normal saving rate. But profit will be given if such encashment is made

before completion of 6 (Six) month.




7. Credit facility upto 80% may be availed against the deposit. In that case the client


will be required to pay interest on the loan amount as determined by the Bank.

8. If the “Deposit Receipt” is lost prevailing terms/condition in force fro issuing a

duplicate receipt for term deposit will be applicable for issuing a “Duplicate

Receipt”




11. BCBL reserves the right to change/enhance the above terms & condition including

revision of rate of interest.


3.5 Product & Services: Loan & advances

Like Deposit Scheme, BANGLADESH COMMERCE BANK LIMITED have formulated the

following Loan Schemes

1. Financing of Trade

2. Term Loan

3. Financing of small and medium Industries

4. Agriculture Loan

5. House Building Loan

6. Financing of Transport

7. Financing of Non-Banking Financial Institute

8. Syndicate/Club Loan

9. Loan against FDR/Loan against Special Scheme

10. Financing of Export-Import

11. Stuff Loan


12. Bill Purchase/Loan against Share

13. CCS

14. Special Credit Scheme for Service holder

15. Credit Scheme for Women entrepreneurs

16. Prime Customer (5.00 crore or higher )

3.5.1 Financing of small and medium Industries

The main thrust of financing is given on small and medium Industries. This is the

priority sector of our Bank.

3.5.2 Financing of Trade

Trade Finance includes CC (Cash Credit), SOD (Secured Overdraft) FO (Financial

Obligation) and SOD (Secured Overdraft) RE (Real Estate) working capital. This will help

the local trades and Businessmen to expand their trade and business unhindered.

.

3.5.3 Financing of Import & Export

All necessary Financing for Import & Export are done by opening L/C, buying

documents providing, LIM, PAD, PC and LTR facilities for smooth functioning of

foreign Trade.

3.5.4 Micro Credit and Micro Enterprise Scheme

For poverty alleviation micro credit is provided to poor people without security for their

self-sustenance to rehabilitate them in the society


3.5.5 Credit Scheme for Women entrepreneurs

For developing Women entrepreneurship in the country this type of credit is

extended to unemployed and skilled women, through which they can transform

their micro credit in to small enterprises

3.5.6 Consumers Credit Scheme

Domestic useable items i.e. Computer, Photocopier, Furniture, Washing Machine, Air

Cooler, Refrigerator, Sewing Machine, Car, Pressure Cooker etc are financed for

comfortable and modern living of the people of limited source of income.

3.5.7 Special Credit Scheme for Service holder

Under this scheme service holders of govt. bank or autonomous bodies are

provided with 6 month's basic salary as loan realizable in 18 equal installments.

Professionals are also covered enter this special credit scheme

The Interest Rate of above Loans & Advances criteria are given below-

SL LOANS & ADVANCES INTEREST RATE

(Applicable From 01.07.2008)

1 Financing of Trade

a CC (Hypo) 16.00%

b CC (Pladge) 16.00%

c SOD (RE) 16.50%


d LTR/LIM 17.00%

2 Term Loan

a Big & Medium Industry 14.75%

b Small Industry (SME) 18.00%

3 Financing of small and medium Industries

a Big & Medium Industry 14.50%

b Small Industry (SME) 18.00%

4 Agriculture Loan 12.00%

5 House Building Loan

a Residential 16.50%

b Commercial 16.50%

6 Financing of Transport 16.50%

7 Financing of Non-Banking Financial Institute 16.00%

8 Syndicate/Clab Loan 15.50%

9 Loan against FDR/Loan against Special Scheme 03.00% more

10 Financing of Export-Import 07.00% (Fixed)

11 Stuff Loan

a Vehicle Bank Rate

b Against PF 09.50%


c House Building 08.00%

12 Bill Purchase/Loan against Share 16.50%

13 CCS 17.00%

14 Special Credit Scheme for Service holder 17.00%

15 Credit Scheme for Women entrepreneurs 16.00%

16 Prime Customer (5.00 crore or higher ) 16.00%

3.6 Product & Services: Services

BCBL provides specialized services to its clients-

3.6.1 Capital Market Operation

The Bank operates capital market operation which will include Portfolio Management,

Investors Account etc.

3.6.2 Counter for Payment of Bills

Dedicated counters are available at BCBL's branches to receive the payment of various

utility (DESA, Titas, BTCL) bills.

3.6.3 Other Services

Remit funds from one place to another through DD, TT and MT etc.

Conduct all kinds of foreign exchange business including issuance of L/C,

Travelers’ Cheque etc

Collect Cheques, Bills, Dividends, Interest on Securities and issue Pay Orders, etc.


Act as referee for customers.

3.7 Various services of BCBL: Charges

Revised Schedule of Charges-

SL Type of Services Service Charge+15.00% VAT (where applicable)

1 Remittance -Inland

(DD/TT/MT issuance)

0.15%, Min. Tk.50/-

At actual

At actual, Min. Tk.20/-

2

Issuance of Payment Order

Up to Tk.1.00 Tha Tk.20/-

Up to Tk.1.00 lac Tk.30/-


Above Tk.5.00 lac Tk.100/-

3 Issuance of duplicate instrument

At actual Min. Tk.50/-

4 Cancelation Of DD/TT/PO At actual Min. Tk.50/-

5

6

Cancellation of DD/TT/MT/PO

Out of Clearing area, 0.15%, Max-Tk.1000/-, Min-Tk.100/-

If Dishonored, Tk.50/-

At Actual conveyance

Cancellation of Out of Station Cheque/Document Bill

0.15%, Max-Tk.1000/-, Min-Tk.100/-

If Dishonored, Tk.50/-

At Actual conveyance

7 Standing Instructions At actual Min. Tk.50/-

Every Instruction Tk.50/- @ monthly applicable

8 Inland Bill/Cheaque Cross 0.15%, Max-Tk.1000/-, Min-Tk.50/-


Tk.20/-

At actual Min. Tk.50/-

Interest @ OT Rate

9 Guarantee (Internal) First 3 months @ 0.75%

100% margin Tk.1000/-

10 Locker Small Per Year Tk.2000/- (Without Insurance Premium)

Medium Per Year Tk.2000/- (Without Insurance Premium)

Large Per Year Tk.2000/- (Without Insurance Premium)

11 Incidental Charge Personal Tk.300/-

Commercial Tk.500/-

12 Account Close Personal Tk.100/-

Commercial Tk.200/-

13 A/C Statement First Time Free, Next every Tk.100/-

14 Loan Processing Fee (SME) 1.00% on approved Loan

15 Loan Appraisal Fee 0.25% on approved Loan Max Tk.400000/- Renewal Tk.200000/-

16 Certificate Issue/Solvency Issue

Tk.200/-

17 Service Charge Yearly Tk.100/-

18 Cheaque Book Issue Tk.1.00 per leaf and Tk.2.50 per leaf for new MICR

19 Cheaque Bounce/Return Tk.200/-


3.8 Hierarchy of position in BCBL


Figure i: Organization Structure

Chapter-4

Investment policy


4.1 Investment policy of the Bank with Financial overview

4.1 Deposit

At the end of December 2008 the deposit of the Bank was Tk. 678.69. The growth of

deposit is 19.43% compared to last year. The Bank has given great stress on

procurement of low cost fund including cost free fund for bringing down the average

cost of fund.

Figure iiii: Deposit, 2001-2008

4.2 Loans & Advances

The Loans & advances of the Bank registered an impressive growth during the year

2008. The total loans & advances amounting to Tk. 578.60 Crore. The advance portfolio


of the Bank is well diversified and covers funding to a wide spectrum of business and

industries including agro-based and agro processing, ship scraping, steel& engineering,

paper & paper products chemical, construction, real-estate and loans under consumers,

credit schemes, various trading business, service holders loan and women

entrepreneurs of the country.

Figure iiii: Investment, 2001-2008

4.3 International trade

The international trade constitutes a major business activity conducted by the Bank. The

important business of the Bank indicated a significant increase in the year. The import

business during the year 2003 reached to Tk. 200.00 crores against Tk. 100.00 crores of

the previous year which reflected a growth of 100%. The import business made by the

Bank resulted in steady increase of revenues for the bank in spite of the downward

trend in international trade. The export business handled by the Bank during the year

2003 was Tk. 210.00 crores compared to Tk. 85 crores in the previous year. The slow


growth in export business is due to debacle in geopolitical arena, surrounding economic

instability.

Figure iv: Import Business, 2002-2003

Figure v: Export Business, 2002-2003

4.4 Advance Deposit Ratio


If we observe the Ratio on Investment and Deposit, it appears that the MFI uses most of

there deposits to investment which refers that the MFI mobilize its resources for the

best reproduction.

Figure vi: Advance Deposit Ratio, 2002-2006

In 2002 the ratio was 61.00%. It rises to 82.00% in 2006.

4.5 Operating Result and Profit

The Bank earned an operating profit of Tk. 7.04 crore during the year before making any

provisions. The operating profit of the Bank during the year 2002 was Tk. 3.15 crore and

this the Bank attained a growth of 124% in respect of operating profit. Due to having a

cumulative loss of Tk. 5.43 crore no provision for income tax has been provided. After

keeping a provision for loans & advances amounting to Tk. 2.23 crores the rest amount

has been adjusted with cumulative loss which reduced the cumulative loss to Tk. 1.58

crores.


Figure vvii: Performance Acceleration, 2001-2003, and 2008

4.6 Guarantee Business

The Bank issued guarantees amounting to Tk. 50.00 crores during the year compared to

Tk. 20.00 crores in the previous year registering a growth of 250%. The guarantees were

issued in favour of different Govt. authorities, Autonomous bodies, Corporations,

Multinational Companies etc. against proper securities on behalf of the clients of the

Bank.

4.7 Investment

The Investment portfolio of the Bank during the year 2003 was Tk. 14.00 crore against

Tk. 6.15 crore in the previous year registering a growth of 133%. The portfolio of

investment included Govt. Treasury Bills, Prize Bonds, Share in Public Limited Companies

etc. The Bank has always given emphasis on investment of fund in high yield areas and

maintains Statutory Liquidity Requirement (SLR) as fixed by Bangladesh Bank.


4.2 Bank’s Performance at Glance

BCBL at a Glance

Figure in Crore

Sl. No.

Particulars 2001 2002 2003 2008

01. Authorized Capital 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00

02. Paid-up Capital 82.00 692.00 92.00 105.79

03. Loans & Advances 57.00 170.00 291.10 578.60

04. Deposits 176.00 280.00 409.39 678.69

05. Investment 1.00 1.02 0.90 -

08. Operating Profit 0.22 3.15 7.04 3.25

09. Loan as a % of total Deposit 71.00% 61.00% 32.00% -

11. Number of Employees 384 375 436 433

12. Number of Branches 24 25 25 25

Table i: BCBL's Performance, 2001-2003, 2008


Capter-5

Product & Services Rival Banks


5.1 Deposit Products: Standard Bank Ltd.

5.1.1 SRDP – SBL Regular Deposit Program

SRDP is a special savings plan that allows you to save and a monthly basis and gets a

handsome amount at maturity. SRDP Account gives you the convenience of saving

regularly in time with your monthly income stream. So, if you want to create a big

savings to fulfill your cherished dream SRDP in the right solution.

-To open a SRDP Account all you need is to be over 18 years of age and a Bangladeshi

Citizen.

-You can open a SRDP Account within 10 days of the month by filling up a prescribed

account opening form at any Branch of Standard Bank Limited.

-You need to open a SRDP Account for 3 (three) or 5 (five) years, i.e. 36 and 60 equal

monthly deposits respectively.

-Under the SRDP you can choose between a minimum monthly deposit amount of

Tk.300.00 and a maximum amount of Tk.1000.00

Monthly deposit amount and amount receivable after 3/5 years


Installment Amount Matured Value

3 years 5 Years

Tk. 300.00 12,550.00 22,800.00

Tk. 500.00 20,900.00 38,000.000

Tk. 1,000.00 41,800.00 76,000.000

Tk. 2,000.00 83,600.00 1,52,000.00

Tk. 2,500.00 1,04,500.00 1,90,000.00

Tk. 5,000.00 2,09,000.00 3,80,000.00

Tk. 10,000.00 4,18,000.00 7,60,000.00

5.1.2 Flexibilities

Easy procedure to open SRDP

Upto 80% loan facility against SRDP deposit.

5.1.3 SRIP – SBL Regular Income Program

SBL Regular Income Program is an income program, which helps you to earn a monthly

fixed amount on your deposits at SBL for a period of 3 years.If you are over 18 years of

age, a Bangladeshi citizen and an account holder of SBL, you are eligible to open SBL

Regular Income Program with our any branch and any time you want. It’s that easy.

Deposit Amount Monthly Interest Payable

50,000.00 450.00

100,000.00 900.00

2,00,000.00 1800.00

3,00,000.00 2700.00

4,00,000.00 & above 3600.00 & above

Easy procedure to open SRIP

Automatic profit transfer to linked account

Upto 80% loan facility against SRIP deposit.

5.2 (DI+) Double Income Plus


Double Income Plus is a 06 (six) years Program. Your deposit doubled plus in 06

(six) Months. Minimum initial deposit for the program is tk from 10,000/- (Ten

Thousand) to Tk.25,00,000/- (twenty five lac).

5.2.1 Features of the Product are

To start with the Double Income Plus (DI+) deposit program one customer has to put Tk

from 10,000/- (Ten Thousand) to Tk.25,00,000/- (twenty five lac) after maturity the

deposited Double Plus. If the accounts/deposits are closed/encashed after one year of

its opening, interest shall be allowed on the deposit at prevailing FDR interest rate.

5.2.2 Features & Regulations of the Program

-Deposit range is from 10,000/- (Ten Thousand) to Tk.25, 00,000/- (twenty five lac).

-Term of Deposit 06 (six) years 06.

-Double Plus amount will be paid after completion of the 06 (six) years term.

-Income Tax may be deducted as imposed by the government on the interest amount at

the time of maturity/payment.

5.2.3 Special attractions

80% loan is allowed upon the deposit balance instantly. Payment Matrix [(for amount

of tk from 10,000/- (Ten Thousand) to Tk.25, 00,000/- (twenty five lac).]


At Maturity is shown below

Tenure Deposit Value at Maturity

6 years

6 months

10,000/- 20,200.00

6 years

6 months

20,000/- 40,400.00

6 years

6 months

50,000/- 1,01,000.00

6 years

6 months

1,00,000/- 2,02,000.00

5.3 LSDIP- Life Secured Double Income Program

We know Savings increase Deposit and Deposit creates the opportunity of Investment.

The Investment patronizes the establishment of Industry and presents wealthy economy

of the country. So, the importance of Savings is vital for the country. Moreover, in

personal life savings ensure our future. Out of all uncertainty death is the universal

message of truth for all of us. Focusing on that SBL introduced Insurance Covered & life

secured a special deposit program for fruitful utilization of its client’s hard earned

savings.


5.3.1 Features & Regulations of the Program

-Deposit range is from Tk.1, 00,000.00 (One Lac) to Tk.25, 00,000.00 (Twenty Five Lac).

-Term of Deposit 07 years.

-Double amount will be paid after completion of the 7 years term.

-Saving rate will be allowed for any pre-mature encashment.

-In case of death of the depositor nominee will get double amount of the deposit

balance. But it will effect after 12 (twelve) months from the date of account opening.

5.3.2 Special terms of the scheme

-Depositor's age will be maximum 50 years.

-40 years above depositors will provide physical fitness certificate from the competent

medical authority in case of the deposit amount of Tk.2, 00,000.00 (Two lac) above.

-In all cases depositors will provide a declaration about health fitness in a prescribed

form


-Income Tax may be deducted as imposed by the government on the interest amount at

the time of maturity/payment.

5.3.3 Special attractions

-In case of death of the depositor nominee will get double amount of the up to date

deposit balance.

-80% loan is allowed upon the deposit balance instantly.

5.4 Revised Rate of Interest

Savings Deposit 7.00% & STD Deposit 6.00%

5.5 Loan Products: Standard Bank Ltd.


Deposit Products FDR for below Tk. 50 Lac

FDR for Tk. 50 Lac & above

FDR ( 1 Month but less than 3 Months) 9.00% 9.00%

FDR ( 3 Month but less than 6 Months) 11.50% 13.50%

FDR ( 6 Month but less than 1 Year) 12.00% 13.00%

FDR (1 Year and above) 12.50% 13.50%

Standard Bank Limited, occupied the leading position in 3rd generation private

commercial bank, to explore a new horizon in innovative modern Banking creating an

automated computerized environment providing one stop service and prepare itself to

face the new challenges of globalization of 21st century.

Bank provides assistance for local and international trade using every mood of finance

to the traders, exporters, manufactures, individual etc.

The international trade encompasses a substantial portion of business conducted by the

Bank. During the year 2004, the bank has contributed in the national economy after

successfully handling of foreign exchange transactions viz. Import, Export (Both local

and foreign).

In the wake of recession of business, the government is currently pursuing an

accommodative monetary policy through a number of measures such as reduction in

Bank rate, reduction in interest rate in government bonds and reduction on SLR

requirement, simultaneously adoption of floating exchange rate and open market

operation fueling incentives towards private investment with the aim of creating more

capital avenues thereby generating more income to add to the GDP of the economy. In

the juncture, it is very tough for a Bank to remain on track of competition to achieve

desired goal in international trade. In order to achieve our cherished goal of achieving

consumer satisfaction we extend our hand in the following sector:

Trade Finance

Small & Medium Business

House Building loan

Consumer Credit

Transport Loan


International Trade

Project Financing

Lease Financing

Financing for BMRE

Agricultural loan

Special finance for non-traditional item

Syndication Finance

5.6 Mood of Finance that we provide

Secured Overdraft: For Work Order, General purpose etc.

Cash Credit (Hypothecation)

Cash Credit (Pledge)

Letter of Credit

Back to Back L/C

Loan against Trust Receipt

Loan against Import Merchandise

Bank Guarantee

5.7 Retail Products: Standard Bank Ltd.

Consumer financing products are

Salary loan scheme

Car/auto vehicles loan

House renovation loan

Household durables loan

Self employed professional loan


Land purchase loan

Marriage loan

5.7.1 Salary loan scheme

This scheme will cover all salaried executives/officers having confirmed / permanent job

in any of the following organizations:

- Government Organizations

- Semi Government & autonomous bodies

- Banks, well-established and reputed insurance companies and any other alike

financial institutions.

- Multinational companies, Large NGOs, Aid Agencies, UN Bodies.

- Large Private organization having corporate structure.

- Teachers of reputed Universities, Colleges & Schools.

- Hospitals, Pathology Labs, Air lines, 5 Star Hotel & Restaurants.

- Length of service: Minimum 2 (two) years for type A,B,C

- Minimum Monthly Salary: TK. 20,000 (Twenty Thousand) Gross.

- Loan limit: ranges up to 2.00 Lac but not exceeding 3 (three) times of gross salary.

- All other conditions as stated in serial 1 to 13 to be followed.

5.7.2 Auto loan (car, auto-rickshaw, micro-bus, taxi, pick-up van

Features


Loan amount ranges from Tk. 1.00 Lac to 10.00 Lac

Debt equity ratio 60:40.( Bank contribution 60% & Client 40%)

Repayment tenure12, 24,36,48 or60 months.

Loan amount excludes insurance, Vat, registration etc.

Option of pre-paying after a minimum of 6 months from loan disbursement.

The car /auto will be registered in joint name where in Standard Bank Ltd.

Will be the first party. Customer will bear the insurance charges.

All other conditions as stated in serial 1 to 13 to be followed.

5.7.3 Self employed professional loan

Self employed professional Loan is a loan facility offered by the Retail Banking Division

to facilitate the registered Doctors, Dentists, Pathologists, Engineers,

Architects ,Scientists, Chartered accountants who are salaried as well as self employed.

Minimum of 3 years continuos service experience.(Both salaried & self employed)

Age-30 years to 57 years.

Monthly Income- Tk. 15,000/- gross.( Minimum).

Maximum Limit TK. 5.00 Lac.

Maximum loan upto 10 times of gross salary or net income of self-employed.


5.7.4 Marriage loan

Marriage Loan is a personal loan facility offered to executives/officers intends to

marry to incur his/her marriage expenditure or their sons and daughters.

Limit: Maximum Tk. 2.00 lac.

Age: 25 years to 57 years.


No marriage loan will be provided against 2nd Marry.


5.7.5 Household durables loan

Household durable loan is a personal loan offered to salaried /self employed persons to

make their wishes true for purchasing computer, Refrigerator, A.C., T.V., Motorcycle,

Washing Machine etc.

All other conditions & eligibility as stated in serial 1 to 13 to be followed.

Limit: Minimum Tk. 20000/- Maximum Tk. 1.00 Lac

Product quotation to be obtained.

5.7.6 House renovation loan

House renovation Loan scheme is a Personal Loan facility offered to salaried/self-

employed persons to furnish & renovate their house.

Limit: Maximum: Tk. 4.00 lac. Debt equity ratio 50:50

Applicant must be owner of the land & building.

The house must be situated at Cities.

Age Limit: 30 years to 60 years.


5.7.7 Land purchase loan

- Land purchase loan scheme is a personal loan facility offered to salaried / self

employed persons to purchase lands in the city areas.

- Limit maximum TK. 10.00 Lac

- Applicant must be purchaser of the land.

- The land will be mortgaged to the Bank as per registration Act.


- Debt equity Ratio 50:50

- All other conditions as stated in serial 1 to 13 to be followed.

5.7.8 Lease Finance

Standard Bank Limited offered Lease Finance facilities to its valued client’s with

a view to facilitate client’s to acquire equipments and machineries without

investing any fund in spite of paying fixed lease rentals. Fixed lease rentals can be

tailored both in terms of amount and timing to the profit and cash flow position of

the Lease Holder. At the end of the lease contract the lease assets back to the

client with a nominal and depreciated value.

5.8 Price: Loan


Types of Loan ( Effective Form 03 November 2007)

Agriculture/Agro based/ Agro processing 1 9.00%

Term loan on large & Medium Scale Industry

2 15.00%

Term loan on small Industry 3 15.00%

Working Capital On Industry

Working Capital On large & Medium Scale Industry

4(a) 15.00%

Working Capital On small Industry

4(b) 15.00%

Export 5 7.00%

Commercial Loan 6 15.00%

Housing Loan 7 15.00%

Consumer Credit 8 16.00%

Credit Card 9 Not Applicable

Loan to NBFIs 10 16.00%

Others 11 15.00%

5.9 Services: Standard Bank Ltd.

Standard Bank provide different services

1. Remittance Service

2. Locker Service

3. Utility Bills collection Services

a. T&T Bill Collection

b. PDB Electricity Bill

c. DESCO Bill Collection

d. Rural Electricity Board (REB) Bill Collection

(Revised Schedule of Charges w.e.f. 17.12.2008)

Sl. No.

Type of Services Nature of ChargesRevised Rate of Charges

1 Current Account

Service Charge / Incidental Charge

A/C Closing Charge

2 Savings Account

Service Charge / Incidental Charge

A/C Closing Charge Tk.100/-

3 STD Account

Service Charge / Incidental Charge @Tk.300/- half yearly on each A/C irrespective of balance

(for rural branches Tk.150/- half yearly) except Employees A/C

A/C Closing Charge Tk.100/-

4 Scheme Account

A/C Closing Charge Tk. 300/- half yearly on each A/C irrespective of balance (for Metropolitan Area)

(for Rural Branches Tk.200/- half yearly) except Employees A/c


5 Standing Instruction ChargeTk.150/-

6 Locker & Save Custody

Small Size Tk.200/- half yearly on each A/C irrespective of balance (for Metropolitan Area)

(for Rural Branches Tk.150/- half yearly) except Employees A/C

Medium Size Tk.2000/- P.A.

Large Size Tk.3500/- P.A.

Security Money (Refundable) Tk.3500/- per locker

7 Issuance of Solvency Certificate Charge Tk.200/- per case

8Supply of Original Statement of Account

ChargeFree (For each monthly/quarterly), Tk.50/- other than above

Mail Charge Tk.50/- per Statement within Bangladesh and outside Bangladesh Tk.50/- plus at actual postage.

9 Issuance of Cheque Book Charge

Tk.1.00 per leaf for CD/STD and Tk.0.50 per leaf for SB Account (except Employees A/C)

10Issuance of Foreign Currency Balance Certificate

Charge

Tk.100/- per certificate

11

Local Collection of Cheques

(where there is clearing house)Commission

Free

Local Collection of Cheques

(where there is no clearing house)

Charges

At actual

Min. Tk.50/- per case

12

Bounce cheque drawn on us (cash, clearing or transfer)

Charges

Tk.100/- per instance

Local currency cheque returned unpaid sent on collection

Charges


13 Commission


Collection of outstation cheques/bills (clean / documentary)

Up to Tk.25000/- 0.20%, Min. Tk.100/-

Tk. 25001/- to 100000/- 0.20%, Min. Tk.100/-

Tk.100001/- to 500000/- 0.10%, Min. Tk.200/-

Over Tk.500000/- 0.05%, Min Tk.500/- Max.2500/-

Postage (Registered) At actual, Min. Tk.50/-

Telex/Telegram Charges At actual, Min. Tk.50/-

Telephone

14

Remittance -Inland

(DD/TT/MT issuance)

Commission 0.15%, Min. Tk.50/-

Additional Charges for TT (Postage) At actual

Telex/SWIFT At actual, Min. Tk.40/-

Telephone/Fax Tk.50/-

Cancellation of DD/TT/MT/PO

Charge of Cancellation Tk.100/-

Postage / Courier Tk.50/-

Telex/SWIFT/FaxTk.50/-, up to Tk.1000/-

Tk.100/- above Tk.1000/-

Issuance of duplicate instrument Charge for issuanceTk.100/- Plus actual Telex or Postage Charges incurred there against

Issuance of Payment Order Charge for issuance



Above Tk.5.00 lac Tk.100/-

15 Duplicate issue of FDR Charge

Tk.200/-

16Issuance of Bangladesh Bank Cheque at the request of the client

Charge


17 Purchase of Cheques and Inland Bills

Commission Up to Tk.25000/- @Tk.0.25%

Min. Tk.100/-

Above Tk.25000/- to 1.00 lac @0.25% Min. Tk.200/-


Above Tk. 1.00 lac to Tk.5.00 lac @0.25% Min. Tk.300/-

Above Tk. 5.00 lac to10.00 lac @0.10% Min. Tk.500/-

Above Tk.10.00 lac @0.10%

Min. Tk.1000/-

Postage (Registered) At actual Min. Tk.25/-

Telegram At actual Min. Tk.50/-

Telex / Fax At actual Min. Tk.50/-

Telephone At actual Min. Tk.50/-

Interest

Interest to be charged as per lending rate from date of purchase up to the date of realization of proceeds and handling charges Tk.500/-

18 Balance Confirmation Certificate Charge

Half yearly - FreeYearly - Free

For more then two times in a year,

Tk.200/- for issuance of each Certificate

19 Certificate for BO A/c Charge Tk.100/-

5.10 Deposit Products: Prime Bank Ltd.

Bank is the largest mobilizer of surplus domestic savings. For poverty alleviation,

we need self employment, for self-employment we need investment and for

investment we need savings. In the other words, savings help capital formations

and the capital formations help investments in the country. The investment in its

turn helps industrialization leading towards creation of wealth of the country. And

the wealth finally takes the country on road to progress and prosperity. As such,


savings is considered the very basis of prosperity of the country. The more the

growth of savings, the more will be the prosperity of the nation.

The savings rate in Bangladesh is one of the lowest in the world. In order to

improve the savings rate, Financial Institutions responsible for mobilization of

savings should offer attractive Savings Schemes so that the marginal propensity to

save increases. The savings do not, of course, depend only on the quantum of

income but largely depend on the habit of savings of the people.

Interest rate of Savings Deposit Account is 6.00% for the year 2008.

Prime Bank have formulated following Deposit Scheme

1. Contributory Savings Scheme

2. Monthly Benefit Deposit Scheme s

3. Education Savings Scheme

4. Fixed Deposit Scheme

5. Short Term Deposit

6. Lakhopati Deposit Scheme

7. Double Benefit Deposit Scheme

8. Foreign Currency Account

9. Resident Foreign Currency Deposit Account

10. Non-resident Foreign Currency Deposit Account

11. Non-resident Taka Account

12. Non-resident Investors Taka Account

13. House Building Deposit Scheme

14. Prime Millionaire Scheme


5.10.1 Rate of Fixed Deposit

This type of deposit should be kept for a fixed term or period. Prime Bank

Limited deals with the following terms deposit.

Sl.

No.

Particulars Interest

Rate

1 1 (One) month 7.50 %

2 3 (Three) months

i) Below Tk. 1.00 crore 11.50 %

ii) Tk. 1.00 crore & above but below

Tk. 5.00 crore

13.00 %

iii) Tk. 5.00 crore & above 13.00 %

3 6 (Six) months



Tk. 5.00 crore

13.00 %


4 1 (One) year & above



Tk. 5.00 crore

13.00 %


N.B. For Senior Citizenship Scheme 0.50% higher rate may be offered.


5.10.2 Short Term Deposit

A short term deposit (STD) account is a running account with amounts being paid into and

drawn out of the account continuously.

These accounts are called Demand Deposits or Demand Liabilities since the banker is

under obligation to pay

the money in such

deposits on demand

These accounts are

generally opened by

Business Organization, Public Institution, and Corporate Bodies.

An STD account may be opened by an individual person.

It is an interest bearing deposit. Interest is calculated on daily basis as per Banks

Prescribed Rate and is credited to account on half yearly basis.

Current interest rate on STD account is presented in the following table:

N.B. For the Senior Citizenship Scheme 0.50% higher rate may be offered.

5.10.3 Monthly Benefit Deposit Scheme

-This is a Deposit Scheme where the depositor gets monthly benefit out of his

deposit.

-The scheme is designed for the benefit of the persons who intend to meet the

monthly budget of their families from the income out of their deposit.


Particulars Interest Rate

Below Tk. 1 crore 5.00%

Tk. 1 crore and above 6.00%

-Investment of fund of Trusts and Foundations, which award monthly

scholarships/ stipends to students, etc.

The salient features of the Scheme are given below

1. Deposit of Tk. 25,000.00 (Taka twenty five thousand) and multiples thereof, but

maximum Tk. 25, 00,000/- (Taka twenty-five lac) shall be acceptable under the

Scheme.

2. The Deposit shall be for a period of 5 (Five) years. The Principal amount is

refundable on maturity.

3. Profit shall be paid on monthly basis @ Tk. 1,000.00 per Tk. 1, 00,000.00.

4. Payment of monthly profit shall start from the subsequent month after a clear

minimum gap of 30 days from date of deposit.

5. In case of death of a depositor, the account shall cease to be operative and the

amount deposited so far shall be paid to the nominee, and in the absence of

nominee, to the legal heirs of deceased as per rules in force.

6. Normally, the deposit will not be encashable before 5 (Five) years. But if any

depositor intends to withdraw his deposit before maturity due to certain

unavoidable reasons, he would be allowed to do so in the following manner:

a) No benefit including interest shall be allowed for pre-mature encashment within

one year.

b) If the accounts / deposits are closed/ encashed after one year of its opening,

benefit shall be allowed on the deposit at existing normal Savings Deposit rate.

c) If the amount of monthly profit already paid exceeds the amount payable at

normal Savings rate, the difference shall be realized from the principal deposit

amount, if and when necessary.

7. Separate Application Form specially designed for the purpose shall be obtained

duly filled in and signed by the depositor. In addition to this, the depositor must

have a separate Savings Bank Account with the branch wherein the benefit on the

amount so deposited shall be credited every month.

8. A specially designed Receipt shall be issued for the deposit under the Scheme in

the same manner as issued in case of FDR.


9. The Receipt will not be transferable.

10. Advance against lien on such Receipt can be allowed up to 80% of the deposit

bearing normal rate of interest prevalent at the time on Overdraft/ Loan.

11. During the period of such Overdraft/ Loan, the monthly benefit shall be credited

to the concerned Overdraft/Loan.

12. Payment will be made after deduction of taxes as fixed by the Govt. from time to

time.

13. In case the instrument is lost, the procedure for issuance of a duplicate will be the

same as applicable in case of loss of FDR.

N.B. Senior Citizens will get 0.50% higher rate of interest as permissible for

all other deposits of our Bank. Monthly benefit shall be Tk. 1042/- per Tk. 1,

00,000/- per month for Senior Citizens.

5.10.4 Double Benefit Deposit Scheme

01. The Scheme shall be implemented through all the branches of Prime Bank Limited.

02. Deposit of Tk. 25,000/- (Taka twenty five thousand) and multiplies thereof but

maximum limit of Tk. 25, 00,000/- (Taka twenty five lac) at a time will be acceptable

under the scheme.

03. The instrument shall be issued for 06 (six) years term.

04. At maturity after 06 (six) years double the amount of deposit will be paid to the

depositor.

05. Photograph of Nominee, duly attested by the depositor, shall be obtained at the time of

opening the account.

06. Normally no withdrawal will be allowed before maturity. But if any depositor intends to

withdraw his deposit before maturity, the following rules will apply-

No benefit including interest/profit shall be allowed for pre-

mature encashment within one year.

If the accounts / deposits are closed / encashed after one year

of its opening, benefit shall be allowed on the deposit at normal Savings

Deposit rate.

07. The instrument will be acceptable as collateral security against any investment subject


to registering lien with the issuing branch.

08. In case of death of a depositor, the amount of instrument will be paid to the nominee,

to the legal heirs of the depositor on production of succession certificate.

09. In case of instrument is lost the procedure for the issuance of a duplicate receipt will be

the same as applicable in case of loss of FDR.

10. Under the scheme depositor can get free insurance facility.

11. Insurance coverage is only applicable to personal accident and serious illness related

insurance policy.

12. Depositor can take loan against his/her deposit under this scheme.

At present no income tax will be deducted from the interest earned. But in future for

any change in the government policy Bank reserves the right to deduct income tax.

5.10.5 Education Savings Scheme

The educational expenses particularly the expenses for higher education are sharply

increasing day by day in our country. Sometimes, the children are deprived of getting

the desired level of education because of the inability of the parents to meet their

educational expenses. But the parents would not feel any difficulty to defray such

expenses if a proper financial planning is made much ahead of time.

Moreover, we are receiving demands from the Islamic minded people of our country for

an attractive Savings Scheme on the basis of Islamic Sariah so as to encourage them to

save in Islamic way for education of their children.

With this end in view, Prime Bank Limited has introduced a Savings Scheme entitled

“Education Savings Scheme” in accordance with the principles of Islamic Sariah i.e., on

the basis of profit and loss sharing. The scheme provides a unique opportunity to the

parents to make a future provision for the educational expenses of their children when

they enter into Schools, Colleges and Universities out of the benefit of a small amount of

savings with the Bank at an opportune moment.


The salient features of the Scheme are given below-

1. The Scheme shall be implemented through all our branches, though it is specially

designed for Islamic Banking branches.

2. Deposit of Tk. 50,000/- and multiples thereof but maximum limit of Tk. 5,

00,000/- at a time will be acceptable under the Scheme.

3. A specially designed Receipt shall be issued for the deposit under the Scheme in

the same manner as issued in case of FDR. Branches shall use the ESS receipts

that used for existing scheme.

4. The instrument shall be issued for a period of 5 years term.

5. On maturity a lump sum amount of Tk. 85,382/- shall be payable or education

allowance @ Tk. 1,854/- per month per Tk. 50,000/- shall be payable on the basis

of deposit amount for next 5 years starting from the completion of the term as per

following table. Income Tax @10% on interest may be deducted at source at the

time of payment of lump sum amount

Initial Deposit (Taka)

Lump sum amount payable at maturity (Taka)

Amount of Education allowance per month (Taka)

50,000/- 85,382/- 1,854/-

1,00,000/- 1,70,763/- 3,705/-

1,50,000/- 2,56,145/- 5,558/-

2,00,000/- 3,41,526/- 7,410/-

2,50,000/- 4,26,908/- 9,263/-

3,00,000/- 4,69,704/- 11,115/-

3,50,000/- 5,47,988/- 12,968/-

4,00,000/- 6,26,272/- 14,820/-

4,50,000/- 7,04,556/- 16,673/-


5,00,000/- 7,82,840/- 18,525/-

6. To avail the monthly allowances the depositor is required to surrender the savings

instrument to the Bank duly discharged with a written instruction to the Bank to pay the

installments to his ward on monthly installment basis as stipulated in the scheme.

7. Separate Application form specially designed for the purpose shall be obtained duly

filled in and signed by the depositor.

8. Photograph of the Nominee and Ultimate Beneficiary, if any, duly attested by the

depositor, shall be obtained at the time of opening the account.

9. Normally no withdrawal will be allowed before maturity. But if any depositor intends to

withdraw his/her deposit before maturity, the following rules will be applicable:

a) No benefit including interest shall be allowed for pre-mature encashment within one

year.

b) If the accounts/deposits are closed/encashed after one year of its opening, benefit shall

be allowed on the deposit at normal Savings Deposit rate.

10. The instrument will be acceptable as collateral security against any investment subject

to registering lien with the issuing Branch.

11. In case of death of the depositor, the amount of instrument will be paid to the nominee

or, in the absence of a nominee, to the legal heirs of the depositor on production of

succession certificate.

12.But if the nominee after the demise of the depositor intends to continue the deposit to

enjoy the monthly educational allowance for five years, as admissible under the rules of

the scheme, the receipt should be surrendered to the Bank on maturity duly discharged

by the nominee and duly authenticated by the legal guardian.

5.10.6 Lakhopati Deposit Scheme

Monthly Installment size, tenure and terminal value of the scheme will be as follows:

Monthly Installment Tenure Amount to be paid after


Size (Taka) maturity (Taka)

250/- 15 years 1,00,000/-

500/- 10 years 1,00,000/-

1,285/- 5 years 1,00,000/-

2,400/- 3 years 1,00,000/-

1. At present no income tax will be deducted from the interest earned. But in future

for any change in the government policy Bank reserves the right to deduct income

tax.

2. The depositor will have the option to choose any installment size and period at the

time of opening of the account and will not be allowed to change the size of

installment afterwards.

3. Account in the name of minors can be opened too under the Scheme as per

standard procedure for minor accounts.

4. A person can open more than one account for any size of installment in any

branch of the Bank.

5. The specified amount on maturity at any slab shall be paid after one month from

the date of deposit of the final installment.

6. The installment shall be payable by the 8th day (in case of holiday the next

working day) of every month. Advance payment of any number of installment is

acceptable.

7. Normally no withdrawal shall be allowed before maturity, if any depositor intends

to withdraw his/her savings due to certain unavoidable reasons before 3 years, 5

years, 10 years and 15 years, he/she will not be allowed any benefit if the

premature encashment takes place before completion of 1 year. But the depositor

shall be allowed interest on the prevailing Savings Deposit rate after completion

of 1 year from the date of opening of the account.


8. When a depositor fails to deposit any installment, he/she will have to pay a fine

5% of the overdue amount payable at the time of depositing the next installment

or Tk. 20/- whichever is higher.

9. If a depositor fails to pay 3 (three) consecutive installments he will have to pay

5% fine of the overdue installments to regularize the account. If he fails to pay

more than 3 (Three) installments he will cease to remain under the purview of the

scheme and the deposit will be treated as Savings Bank deposit and interest will

be paid on the deposited amount at prevailing SB A/C rate subject to completion

of 1 (one) year of its opening.

10. Loan may be allowed up to 80% of the deposited amount against lien on the same

where the deposited amount shall be at least Tk. 50,000/- and the interest rate of

the loan shall be as per prevailing commercial lending rate of the Bank.

11. In case of death of a depositor, the account will cease to be operative and the

amount deposited so far shall be paid to the nominee, and in absence of nominee,

to the legal heirs of deceased as per rules in force.

12. The Bank at its discretion may allow inter branch transfer of the A/C under the

Scheme.

13. The clients are encouraged to give standing instructions to the Bank to deposit the

monthly installments, debiting their CD/SB accounts maintained with the

concerned Branch. In that case, no charge will be realized for such service.

14. Normally no statement of the account will be served to the depositor, in case of

need of any depositor, charge @ Tk. 10/- per year / per statement shall be realized

as cost of paper. This charge may be changed from time to time.

5.10.7 Prime Millionaire Scheme

The salient features of the Scheme are given below-

01. Monthly installment shall be Tk. 12,465.00 /Tk. 7,890.00 /Tk. 4,570.00 for

the tenor of 5/7/10 years respectively

02. Terminal amount on maturity shall be Tk. 10.00 lac.


Size of monthly deposit (in Taka)

Investment Tenor (in Year)

After the investment Tenor the terminal value of the Scheme (in Taka)

Pension size of installment according to the years Invested (in Taka )

12,465/- 5 1,000,000/- 21,748/-

7,890/- 7 1,000,000/- 17,137/-

4,570/- 10 1,000,000/- 13,786/-

03. Income Tax on interest amount shall be as per Government rule on taxation and the

Bank reserves the right to deduct Income Tax.

04. The depositor will have the option to choose any installment size at the time of opening

of the A/C. and will not be allowed to change the size of installment afterwards.

05. A person can open more than one account.

06. The installment shall be payable by the 8th day (in case of holiday the next working day)

of every month. Advance payment of any number of installments is acceptable.

07. Normally no withdrawal shall be allowed before maturity, If any depositor intends to

withdraw his/her deposit due to certain unavoidable reasons before maturity (Min after

one year) interest on the prevailing Savings Deposit rate may be allowed.

08. When a depositor fails to deposit any installment, he/she will have to pay a fine @5% of

the overdue amount payable at the time of depositing the next installment or maximum

Tk. 500/- .

09. When a depositor fails to pay 3 (Three) consecutive installment at any point of time

before 2 years term, the customer will cease to remain within the purview of the

scheme and scheme will be treated as a Savings Bank deposit and interest will be paid

on the deposited amount at prevailing SB A/C rate subject to completion of 1 (One) year

of its opening.

10. In case of death of a depositor, the A/C. will cease to be operative and the amount

deposited so far shall be paid to the nominee, and in the absence of nominee, to the

legal heirs of deceased as per rules in force.


11. The Bank at its discretion may allow inter branch transfer of the A/C under the Scheme.

12. The clients are encouraged to give standing instructions to the Bank to deposit the

monthly installments, debiting their CD/SB accounts maintained with the concerned

Branch. In that case, no charge will be realized for such service.

13. Normally no statement of the account will be served to the depositor. Incase of need of

any depositor, charge @Tk.10/- per year / per statement shall be realized as cost of

paper.

5.11 Loan Products: Prime Bank Ltd.

Like Deposit Scheme, PRIMA BANK have formulated the following Loan

Schemes

General Loan Scheme

Lease Finance

House Building / Apartment Loan Scheme

Small and Medium Enterprise (SME)

Consumer Credit Scheme

Hire Purchase

Advance against Share

5.11.1 General Loan Scheme

Depending on the various nature of financing, all the lending activities have been

brought under the following General Loan

Short term Loan

Medium term Loan

Long term Loan


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The loans are allowed to individual/firm/industries for a specific purpose but for a

definite period and generally repayable by installments fall under this head. This type of

lending are mainly allowed to accommodate financing under the categories (i) Large &

Medium Scale Industry and (ii) Small & Cottage Industry. Very often term financing for

(1) Agriculture (ii) Others.

5.11.2 Lease Finance

Lease financing is one of the most convenient long term sources of acquiring capital

machinery and equipment. It is a very popular scheme whereby a client is given the

opportunity to have an exclusive right to use an asset, usually for an agreed period of

time, against payment of rent. Of late, the lease finance has become very popular in

almost all the countries of the world. An obvious advantage of the lease is to use an

asset without having to buy it. The lessee is obligated to make lease payments until the

expiration of the lease agreement, which corresponds to the useful life of the asset. In a

capital scarce economy like ours, Lease Financing is suitable for firms to acquire Capital

Machinery, Equipments, Medical Instruments, and Automobiles etc. And thereby

employ their own resources more advantageously in some other investments. Lease

financing also helps a firm to reap significant economic benefit through tax saving and

by reducing the risk of the equipments becoming obsolete due to the technological

advancement.


5.11.3House Building / Apartment Loan Scheme

Loans allowed to individual/enterprises for construction of house (residential or

commercial) fall under this type of advance. The amount is repayable by monthly

installment within a specified period. Such advances are known as Loan (HBL-

GEN).

Loans allowed to our Bank Employees for purchase /construction of house shall

be headed Staff Loan (HBL-STAFF).

5.11.4 Small & Medium Enterprise (SME)

“Small and Medium Enterprise Credit Scheme” has been formulated as follows. It

may also be mentioned that USAID has approved our bank to receive their

guarantee facility to lend money to Small and Medium business Houses. 50% of

losses, if any, be paid by USAID

5.11.4.1 Small Enterprise

Small Enterprise refers to those enterprises: -

-where goods are produced, recycled, repaired or traded in traditional way;

-where total bank investment is limited to Tk.250,000;


-where 10 or less workers are engaged on wages or commission basis.

5.11.4.2 Medium Enterprise

Medium Enterprise refers to those enterprises:-

-Where goods are produced, recycled, repaired or traded applying some capital

machinery;

-Where 20 or less people are engaged on wages or commission basis;

-Where total bank investment does not exceed Tk.75, 00,000.

-The net fixed assets (excluding land and buildings) of borrowers may not exceed Tk.

equivalent of US $250,000.

5.11.4.3 Loan Ceiling

1. For small enterprise : Maximum Tk.2, 50,000/-2. For medium enterprise : Maximum Tk.75, 00,000/-

No loan proposal for less than Tk.1, 00,000/- be entertained.

Purpose

Working capital; Delivery Van / Transport for business


purpose;

Capital machinery; Refurbishing office/Business premises.

5.11.4.5 Mode of Finance 1. Cash Credit (Hypo/Pledge)

2. Hire purchase/ Lease Finance

3. Term Loan.

5.11.5 Consumer Credit Scheme

In order to provide financial assistance to the limited income group for raising their

standard of living by acquiring domestic durables like Refrigerator, T.V., Washing

machine, Furniture, Computer, Motor Car, etc., we have introduced a Scheme to

improve the quality of life particularly of the fixed income earner of the society and this

scheme is known as Consumer Credit Scheme.

5.11.6 Eligibility for Credit

The persons having confirmed/permanent job in any one of the following organizations

and age between 20 to 50 years are eligible for availing of Credit facilities under the

Scheme.

Government Organization

Semi-Government and Autonomous Bodies

Banks, Insurances Companies or any other Financial Institutions

Armed Forces, B.D.R, Police and Ansar

Private Organizations having corporate structure

Teachers of Universities, Colleges and Schools

Besides the above, Professionals like Doctors, Engineers, Architects, Lawyers,

Journalists, Chartered Accountants, Self Employed Business Executives are also eligible

for enjoying credit facilities under this scheme subject to the providing of Bank

Guarantee or Insurance Guarantee for the amount of Credit.


5.12 Consumer Credit Products

o Household Durable Loan

o Car Loan

o Doctors Loan

o Advance Against Salary

o Any Purpose Loan

o Education Loan

o Travel Loan

o Marriage Loan

o CNG Conversion Loan

o Hospitalization Loan

5.13 Hire Purchase

Hire Purchase is a type of installment credit under which the Hire Purchase agrees

to take the goods on hire at a stated rental, which is inclusive of the repayment of

Principal as well as interest for adjustment of the loan within a specified period.

5.14 Advance against Share

In order to contribute to the development of the Capital Market of the country Prime

Bank Limited extends credit facilities against pledge of Shares to the individuals as well

as to the Member of DSE & CSE.

5.16 Services: Prime Bank Ltd.


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5.16.1 Master Card

Prime Bank Limited obtained Principal Membership of Master-Card International in the

month of May 1999. Within a period of 6 months, the bank successfully launched

Master Card-Credit Card which created a new dimension in its customer service and

consumer financing.

The Special feature of the Prime Bank Master Card is that its bears the card holder’s

photo on the card, which is the first of its kind in Bangladesh and adds security against

misuse. Prime Bank Limited issues 4 types of cards. These are Gold Local & International

and Silver Local & International. Local cards can be used in Bangladesh only.

5.16.2 One Stop Utility Services Scheme

Like any other country of the world, the people living in the urban areas of our country

lead a very busy life. Time is very valuable to them. Despite this, they are to waste their

valuable time at the counter of different Banks and other Institutions for payment of

their monthly bills of different utility services like Electricity, Telephone, Water, Gas etc.

They, as such, face enormous difficulties for payment of their monthly bills in time. Such

inconveniences of the urban people can be removed by making an arrangement

to collect all the bills of various utility services at One Point.

Scope of Services

With this end in view, Prime Bank Limited has introduced a Scheme entitled “ONE STOP

UTILITY SERVICES SCHEME”. The scheme is designed to provide all the required services

to the customer in making payment of their following bills on their behalf from the

counter of the Bank:

To pay Electricity Bills

Cash deposit in his/her account at any branch of the Bank irrespective of location.


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Cash deposit in other's account at any branch of the Bank irrespective of location.

Transfer of money from his/her account with any branch of the Bank.

Any amount can be deposited or transferred under Prime Line. In the system, however,

at present there is a limit for cash withdrawal through bearer or by account holder

himself.

5.16.3 Online Branch Banking Service

ONLINE BRANCH BANKING SERVICE is designed to serve its valued clients. Under this

system, you shall be able to do the following type of transactions:

Cash withdrawal from your account at any branch of the Bank.

Deposit in your account at any Branch of the Bank.

Transfer of money from your account to any other account with any Branch

of the Bank.

Capter-6

Comparative Scenario


With

Competitive Bank

6.1 Interest Rate

A comparative picture drawn on interest rate on various deposit & loan product-

Figure 8: Interest Rate for SB A/C


Figure 9: Interest Rate for FDR A/C (1)


Figure 10: Interest Rate for FDR A/C (2)


Figure 11: Interest on various Credits

From the above Graph it has been observed that Banks are offering a very close rate regarding Deposit & Loans.

6.2 Product & Services

In case of Deposit product/scheme BCBL are not diversifying their product/special

scheme to the client who are belong to various social ground/culture/group etc. The

competitive banks innovating product to attract the new customers as well as to satisfy

existing client. And there a huge opportunity for BCBL to launch new featured product

to attract more customer.

In our country most of the Bank providing Consumer Credit, and the approximate

recovery rate is more or less 98% from which a Bank can earn a huge return. But at


present BCBL not operating in that section and need to take that point in a great

consideration.

Additionally on the ground of services area BCBL are on back footed comparing to other

bank. BCBL providing only general services. But today customer needs are growing

enormously. So BCBL needs to expand its service area like Credit Card and ATM Card

and online banking operations for clients, Merchant Banking etc.

BCBL are on Back foot compare to other Bank on following factor-

1. Retail banking

2. Introduce special corporate scheme

3. ATM

4. Credit card and debit card system

5. Online Banking

6. Merchant banking

6.3 Opportunity should pick up by BCBL

Opportunity in retail banking lies in the fact that the country’s increased

population is gradually learning to adopt consumer finance. The bulk of our

population is middle class. Different types of retail lending products have great

appeal to this class. So a wide variety of retail lending products has a very large

and easily pregnable market.

A large number of private banks operating into the market in the recent time. In this

competitive environment BCBL must expand its product line to enhance its sustainable

competitive advantage. In that product line, they can introduce the ATM to compete

with the local and the foreign bank. They can introduce credit card and debit card

system for their potential customer.


In order to reduce the business risk, BCBL has to expand their business portfolio. The

management can consider options of starting merchant banking or diversify into leasing

and insurance sector.

The activity in the secondary financial market has direct impact on the primary financial

market. Banks operate in the primary financial market. Investment in the secondary

market governs the national economic activity. Activity in the national economy controls

the business of the bank.

In addition of those things, BCBL can introduce special corporate scheme for the

corporate customer or officer who have an income level higher from the service holder.

At the same time, they can introduce scheme or loan for various service holders. And

the scheme should be separate according to the professions, such as engineers, lawyers,

doctors etc.


Capter-7

Future Prospect,

Recommendation

And

Conclusion7.1 Future Prospect


Amid many challenges, adverse economic conditions and market scenario during the

year, the Bank maintained its growth trend through the indicators like, profitability,

deposit mobilization, asset creation and profitability, deposit mobilization, asset

creation and network expansion. Basing on convincing reasons, we strongly believe that

in the coming years also, the Bank strongly believes that in the coming years also, the

Bank would be able to attain its earning capacity at an accelerated growth rate.

Bank is also marking a headway for introduction of Credit Card and ATM Card and online

banking operations for clients, bank intends to enter into agreement with reputed

Exchange Companies in USA, UK and UAE for safe and steady flow of foreign remittances

into the country from Bangladesh expatriated working at those places.

We can safely say that we have well positioned ourselves in the banking arena of

Bangladesh with diversified products and financial services to seize the opportunities.

New custom-friendly products are being evolved in the days to come.

7.2 Recommendation

The banks are actually service organizations. The main objectives of the world famous

and successful banking organizations are to making of profit through addressing the

clients time to time with new pieces of service instruments. However my little

experience earned through this internship program took me to customers varying

demands. I had several frank discussions with the clients and officials, which has helped

me to know about the aforesaid findings and draw the following recommendation.

As soon as possible the bank should launch more branches in Dhaka city as well as in

other cities in Bangladesh.


Now a day the world is going vary fast. Now most of the bank provides online services.

So that BCBL can take more initiative about that.

One of the business strategies is promotion. Successful business depend how they can

promote their products or services to the customer. In this connection to improve the

business status bank should introduce more promotional programs.

In the total banking system it is necessary to implement modern banking process

instead of traditional system. It should be more computerized.

All the foreign banks and other private commercial bank have Customer

relation/support/service officer in all branches. They sit in front of branches they solve

customers problem, answer inquiry of customers etc. BCBL should appoint customer

service officer in all branches.

BCBL should improve its service quality; otherwise it will fall back of other private

commercial bank.

Use of effective management information systems.

To deliver quality service top management should try to mitigate the gap between

customer’s expectation and employee’s perception.

Use appropriate techniques in evaluating customer need and convenience

professionally

BCBL needs more effective discipline for all branches.

It has some inefficient employee, so that management can look after that.

7.3 Conclusion

BCBL is one of the problem banks in Bangladesh. And they are doing well gradually. But

it has some draw back. I strongly believe that the banking services marketing are

different from goods marketing in a significant way. So that, it can improves totally

different strategy and tactics. And you can do marketing when you have signified

product & Service.


To analyze the BCBL regarding to service & product we found that, to win the customer

satisfaction BCBL need to improve their service quality, enhance technological service

and launch new product which will generate inflow to the Bank.

7.4 Reference

Journals:

BCBL Annual Report

Operational manual

Papers served from BCBL

Different types of Brochures of BCBL

Internet:

http://www.bcbl-bd.com

http://www.bangladeshinfo.com

http://www.bangladesh-bank.org

http://www. primebankbd .com

http:// www.weekpedia.com


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