Sonali Bank PLC has inaugurated a new sub-branch named 'Metro Rail Building Sub-branch' at the ground floor of Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited’s (DMTCL) administrative building in Uttara. The inauguration ceremony took place on Thursday, led by Sonali Bank’s Managing Director and CEO Md. Shawkat Ali Khan and DMTCL’s Managing Director Md. Shaukatul Alam.

The new sub-branch will operate under the supervision of Sonali Bank’s Uttara Janapath Branch as a city sub-branch. It aims to provide modern banking services to DMTCL officials, metro rail-related institutions, and general customers. The opening ceremony was held at DMTCL’s conference room, attended by senior officials from both organizations, including Sonali Bank’s General Manager (In-charge) Md. Mahfuzur Rahman and DMTCL’s Project Director (Additional Charge) Abdul Matin Chowdhury.

Speakers at the event highlighted that the new sub-branch will facilitate faster and easier banking for metro rail employees and stakeholders while supporting the expansion of digital and customer-friendly banking services. Participants also praised the role of state-owned banks in promoting economic development and financial inclusion.