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Probir Kumar Bhowmick, SVP & Chattogram Regional Head of National Bank, inaugurates its relocated Maijdee Court branch at Jahangir Tower in Maijdee Court, Noakhali on Sunday. Branch officials along with local dignitaries were present.

Probir Kumar Bhowmick, SVP & Chattogram Regional Head of National Bank, inaugurates its relocated Maijdee Court branch at Jahangir Tower in Maijdee Court, Noakhali on Sunday. Branch officials along with local dignitaries were present.
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