Five employees of Eastern Bank conquered the Mera Peak mountain in Nepal, sponsored by the bank.
They ascended the peak of the mountain (6,476 meters above sea level) on April 17, according to a statement.
To mark this exceptional feat, EBL hosted a celebration programme and press conference at its head office in the capital on Thursday.
Members of the expedition team shared their exciting experience of the challenging 20-day journey through treacherous terrain and extreme weather.
Ali Reza Iftekhar, EBL managing director (MD) and CEO, and other members of the management committee, congratulated the climbers and handed over tokens of appreciation.
The expedition team comprised Samjid Al Asad, senior relationship manager, Corporate Banking Division; Manaf Hussain, associate manager, Retail and SME Banking Division; Sadik Ahmed Chowdhury, associate relationship manager, Corporate Banking Division; Lincoln Raymond Costa, associate manager, Credit Risk Management Division; and Md Imran Hossain, associate manager, Operations Division.
Speaking on the occasion, EBL MD Mr. Iftekhar said, "This expedition is a shining example of what we at EBL stand for-vision, courage, and pushing the boundaries of possibility. We are proud of our colleagues who have shown the world that EBL not only climbs financial peaks but also the highest natural ones."
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