Dhaka, Bangladesh – January 23, 2025: Dun & Bradstreet, a global leader in business data and analytics, conducted an insightful Knowledge Session on “Interpreting a Business Information Report/Beneficiary’s Credit Report” at the headquarters of Mercantile Bank PLC.
The session was inaugurated by Mr. Shamim Ahmed – Deputy Managing Director (DMD) and CAMLCO of Mercantile Bank PLC, who highlighted the importance of leveraging business information and credit reports to strengthen trade operations and manage risks effectively. Mr. Mohammad Iqbal Rezwan – Senior Executive Vice President and Head of the International Division, also addressed the participants, emphasizing the session’s relevance to the bank’s strategic goals.
The event featured expert insights from Mr. Siddhartha Biswas – Regional Director for Dun & Bradstreet South Asia Middle East Africa, Mr. Md Saidul Islam – Relationship Manager and Mr. Samnoon Khan – Relationship Executive. They provided a detailed walkthrough of Business Information Report (BIR) or Beneficiary’s Credit Report, equipping attendees with actionable knowledge to assess creditworthiness and enhance decision-making in international trade.
Approximately 70 trade officials from various AD branches actively participated in the session, discussing best practices for utilizing credit data to drive operational efficiency and reduce risks in trade finance.
This collaboration underscores the shared commitment of Dun & Bradstreet and Mercantile Bank PLC to empower banking professionals with the tools and knowledge necessary to excel in an increasingly complex financial landscape.
Dun & Bradstreet South Asia Middle East Africa Regional Director Siddhartha Biswas giving a briefing to Mercantile Bank officials
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