Commercial Bank of Ceylon (CBC) PLC Bangladesh Operations recently held its Annual Staff Conference. Presided over by the Group Managing Director of Commercial Bank of Ceylon, Mr. Sanath Manatunge, the event brought together the bank’s leadership and staff to discuss strategic priorities and reinforce a shared vision for the future. Also in attendance were Mr....
CBC Global MD Discusses IFRS 9 Adoption and Future of Bangladesh’s Banking Sector Commercial Bank of Ceylon (CBC) PLC’s Global Managing Director, Mr. Sanath Manatunge, recently shared insights on Bangladesh’s banking landscape in an exclusive interview with The Business Standard. He highlighted the country’s plan to adopt International Financial Reporting Standard 9 (IFRS 9) by...
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...
In a significant discussion following the IMF and World Bank Annual Meeting, Dr. Ahsan H. Mansur, Governor of Bangladesh Bank, along with Dr. Md. Habibur Rahman, Deputy Governor, engaged in high-level talks with Mr. Sharhan Muhseen, Chairman, and Mr. Sanath Manatunge, Global Managing Director of Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC. The meeting focused on exchanging...
To enhance the customer experience at the Chattogram Export Processing Zone (CEPZ), Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC has launched a Sub Branch at Commercial Complex of CEPZ, ground floor, South Halishahar, Chattogram on 14 October 2024. The Bank also moved its CEPZ Offshore Banking Unit in Chattogram to the newly launched Sub-Branch. This will give...
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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.
