Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC Partners with Sajida Foundation for Rain Water Harvesting in Mongla, Khulna Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC (CBC) Bangladesh has partnered with Sajida Foundation in a vital CSR initiative to support rain water harvesting in the drought-prone Khulna region. With drinking water becoming alarmingly scarce during dry seasons, families are often...
True transformation will happen when digital payments become as instant, trusted, and widely accepted as cash,” says Najith Meewanage The CEO of Commercial Bank of Ceylon (CBC) Bangladesh, Najith Meewanage, acknowledges that Bangladesh’s progress toward a cashless economy is hindered by persistent cash usage due to established habits and infrastructure limitations. However, changing consumer behaviors...
Driving Renewable Investments, ESG Integration, and Climate-Resilient Growth in Bangladesh The Commercial Bank of Ceylon (CBC) Bangladesh Operations, led by CEO Najith Meewanage, recognizes the crucial role of the financial sector in promoting a green economy in Bangladesh. As climate change risks escalate, green finance emerges as a key tool for sustainable economic growth. CBC...
Commercial Bank of Ceylon aims to scale up operations through digital transformation Commercial Bank of Ceylon (CBC) PLC Bangladesh Operations’ CEO, Najith Meewanage, outlined the bank’s strategic vision for growth in Bangladesh, focusing on digital transformation, market expansion, and sustainable banking. Under the 2025 theme “Transforming the Horizon by Expanding Volume, Elevating Value, and Embracing...
Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC has extended its commitment to social responsibility by making a contribution to Alokito Poth, an initiative dedicated to improving education for underprivileged gifted (autistic) children. This donation reflects the Bank’s ongoing efforts to empower communities through education and sustainable development. Officials from both organizations gathered at a formal handover ceremony,...
Teach For Bangladesh Launches Gender-Inclusive Learning Initiative Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC partners with TFB to support their Gender Inclusive Learning Initiative. Teach for Bangladesh (TFB), a partner of the global Teach For All network. TFB runs “Gender-Inclusive Learning Environments for Students”, an initiative to empower over 2,200 students in Dhaka and Chattogram. This two-year...
Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC has collaborated with It’s Humanity Foundation (IHF) for a CSR initiative aimed at providing vocational training to underprivileged young adults. This program, facilitated through IHF’s “Hatey Khori” project, will equip selected youth with technical skills to secure livelihoods upon graduation. At the event, Mr. Najith Meewanage, CEO of Commercial Bank...
Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC Bangladesh proudly partnered with icddr,b to support the operational expenses of icddr,b’s ICU unit. This initiative underscores CBC’s commitment to community welfare and healthcare. By strengthening the capacity of icddr,b, CBC aims to contribute to better patient care and bolster the organization’s critical healthcare services in Bangladesh to the patients...
Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC has joined hands with the Inner Wheel Club Nightingale in a significant Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative aimed at enhancing maternal and newborn care at Azimpur Maternity Hospital. This collaboration underscores the commitment of both organizations to compassion, community service, and sustainable development. Azimpur Maternity Hospital, located at the heart...
The Remians Language Club of Dhaka Residential Model College hosted its 9th National Language Festival from November 7-9, 2024, featuring over 35 language-bse events, a concert, quiz, exhibition and Olympiads. Sponsored by Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC as the sole banking partner, the event attracted 17,000+ participants, including students, parents, and teachers. CEO Mr. Najith...
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Mr Kanagasabapathy Sripavan was appointed as the Chief Justice of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka in January 2015 and held office until March 2017. During this period he functioned as the Chairman of the Judicial Services Commission of Sri Lanka, Chairman of the Incorporated Council of Legal Education, Chairman of the Sri Lanka Judges’ Institute and Chairman of the Superior Court Complex Board of Management.
Mr Sripavan was enrolled as an Attorney-at-Law of the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka in 1977. He obtained a Diploma in Industrial Law from the University of Colombo in 1992 and Master of Laws from the University of London in 1994.
He functioned as the Head of the Court of Appeal Unit in the Attorney General’s Department and handled a large volume of work both in the Court of Appeal and in the Supreme Court including Bills and Fundamental Rights Applications. Prior to the elevation to the Court of Appeal Bench he functioned as a Legal Consultant for the National Savings Bank for two years.
He was appointed a Judge of the Court of Appeal in May 2002 and was elevated to the post of President of the Court of Appeal in March 2007 by his Excellency the President. In March 2008 he was elevated to the Supreme Court Bench.
