Dhaka, Jan. 5 -- United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) posted a landmark achievement in deposit mobilization, setting a new standard in Bangladesh's banking industry at a time when the sector has been navigating significant economic and financial challenges.

In 2025, UCB recorded an exceptional deposit growth of nearly Tk 130.00 billion, compared to Tk 40.82 billion in 2024. This represents more than a threefold year-on-year increase, the highest deposit growth ever achieved in the bank's history, according to a press release.

The strong performance was accompanied by remarkable expansion in UCB's customer base. While 411,000 new accounts were opened in 2024, the number rose sharply to 678,000 new customers in 2025. This surge underscores gr...