Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank (RAKUB) will launch online banking services in rural areas as part of its implementation of core banking solution (CBS).
In this regard, RAKUB signed an agreement with Leads Corporation Limited (LCL) in Rajshahi on Thursday, according to a RAKUB press release.
RAKUB Deputy General Manager (Information and Communication Technology) and LCL Managing Director Sheikh Wahid signed the deal on behalf of their respective sides.
RAKUB Chairman Nazrul Islam, its Managing Director Kazi Alamgir, General Manager (Administration) Khandaker Golam Mostofa and LCL Chairman Sheikh Abdul Aziz were present.
Once the online banking is introduced, all the clients under the jurisdiction of RAKUB’s 381 branches can avail various modern online banking services like mobile banking, SMS banking, ATM, RTGS and agent banking in both rural and urban areas, reports BSS.
As the largest development partner in all 16 northwest districts of Rajshahi and Rangpur divisions, RAKUB has been operating its banking activities in the country’s northwest region targeting the agricultural sector and all its sub-sectors.