...Date: To Dr. Abdul Awal Khan Professor & Dean School of Business Asian University of Bangladesh, Dhanmondi Campus, Dhaka-1209. Subject: Submission of Internship Report. Dear Sir: I have great pleasure to replace before you my Practical Orientation in Bank report on Mercantile Bank Limited, 25/1, Zindabahar 1st Lane, Nayabazar, Dhaka, where I have completed my orientation in Bank program from 1st April to 30th June 2007 as a part of the BBA curriculum. I have observed and studied different functions of a bank and was assigned to submit a report on “A Practical Orientation Mercantile Bank Limited”. To prepare this report, I have gathered what I believe to be the most complete information available. Much of the information has been collected by reading different books, articles, annual report, web site etc, related to the Banking arena. The experience I have gathered during this period will remain as an invaluable asset of immense useful in my life. I have worked hard preparing this report and I hope it will satisfy my course requirement for BBA Program. I will be always available for answering any query on the report. I request you to excuse me for any mistake that may occur in the report despite of my best effort. Thanking You Sincerely yours, _____________ Imtiaj Uddin ID# 200310140 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I am very glad that in spite of many limitations I have completed the Report successfully. Preparing this report, I received cordial and sincere assistance from many concerns...
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...Performance ratio of Mercantile Bank By: Sazzad Ferdous ID: 18-056 Chapter-1 Introduction: Banking system occupies an important place in a nation’s economy. Banking institution is indispensable in a modern society and it plays a vital role in the economic development of a country. Against the background of liberalization of economic policies in Bangladesh, Mercantile bank Limited emerged as a new commercial bank to provide efficient banking services with a view to improving the socio-economic development of the country. Mercantile Bank Limited is a scheduled private commercial bank established on May 20, 1999 under the Bank Company Act, 1991 and incorporated as a Public Limited Company under Company Act, 1994. The Bank started commercial banking operations from June 02, 1999. During this short span of time, the Bank has been successful to position itself as a progressive and dynamic financial institution in the country. The Bank had been widely welcome by the business community, from small entrepreneurs for forward-looking business outlook and innovative financing solutions. Thus, within this very short period it has been able to create an image for itself and has earned significant reputation in the country’s banking sector as a bank with vision. The company Philosophy –“efficiency is our strength” has been exactly the essence of success of this Bank. Mercantile Bank Limited has been licensed by the Government of Bangladesh as a scheduled Bank in the private sector...
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...of our internship program. Here are my internship report’s topics that I have submitted to you. Consequently, I am transmitting these topics of the report to your very concern. Hopefully, you will assign me one of the topics so that I can start preparing the report. In case of any further clarification or elaboration regarding these topics I would welcome the opportunity to consult with you. Sincerely yours, ____________ Md. Tanvir Hasan ID: 15-088 Department of Banking & Insurance University of Dhaka Selected Topics for Internship Report: Topic 1: Foreign Exchange Mechanism of Mercantile Bank limited. Objective of the Report General Objective The main objectives of the study to gain practical exposures about “Foreign Exchange Mechanism: a comprehensive Study of Mercantile bank Ltd. Specific Objectives The specific focuses of the study are: * To know the regulation and deregulation regarding Foreign Exchange in Bangladesh. * To analyze the export and Import procedure...
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... Shahriyar Anam Course Instructor Business Communication Submitted By Sabbir Ahmed Reg – 11102003 Group – A (BBA) Date of Submission – 21.08.2011 The University of Asia Pacific Department of Business Administration A Report on Mercantile Bank Limited PREPARED FOR Shahriyar Anam Course Instructor Business Communication PREPARED BY Sabbir Ahmed Reg – 11102003 Group – A (BBA) Department of Business Administration The University of Asia Pacific Letter of Transmittal August 21, 2011 Shahriyar Anam Course Instructor (HSS 131) Department of Business Administration The University of Asia Pacific Subject: Application for submitting the report on Mercantile Bank Ltd. Dear Sir, I beg most respectfully to state that, for the fulfillment of the course requirement, I have prepared a Report on Mercantile Bank Ltd. I have written this report based on my exposure to General banking, Foreign exchange, Loan and Advance department of main branch, Mercantile Bank Ltd. It is a great pleasure for me to present you this report. I shall be glad if the report can serve its purpose and I am ready to explain anything to you if you feel necessary. Thanking You, Sincerely Yours, Sabbir Ahmed Reg – 11102003 Group – A, BBA Department of Business Administration The University of Asia Pacific Preface Preface ...
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...An Overview of SME On Mercantile Bank Submitted to: Sharmin Sabnam Rahman 1st Supervisor Kohinur Akter 2nd Supervisor Submitted by: SHETU GUPTA ID# 05104092 Course no-Bus400 1 May 13, 2010 Sharmin Shabnam Rahman ( Lecturer) BRAC Business School BRAC University, 66, Mohakhali, Dhaka- 1212 Dear Madam, I am very pleased to submit my internship report on “Mercantile bank Limited” which is an essential requirement for the completion of BBA program. This report is the result of the Internship Program that I have conducted in Mercantile Bank Limited at Bijoynagar Branch. All the information presented in this report is done with outmost sincerity and honesty. I have tried my best to make this report holistic and informative. Apart from the academic knowledge gained, this internship program and preparation of this report have given me the opportunity to know about the overview of SME Loan. I believe that, the experience I have acquired from this Internship Program will be a valuable asset in my life. Working with such an interesting program has given me the opportunity to achieve experience, which will be helpful in my future professional career. However, there may be some mistakes or lacking due to some limitations. Therefore, I would be highly be obliged if you would kindly consider my limitations. Sincerely Yours, _________________ Shetu Gupta ID- 05104092 BRAC Business School BRAC University. 2 Acknowledgement The report titled as “Overview of SME loan...
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...MERCANTILE BANK LTD Snapshot of MERCANTILE BANK LTD (MERBNK) OPEN$406.00 | | PREVIOUS CLOSE$405.00 | DAY HIGH$407.75 | | DAY LOW$403.00 | 52 WEEK HIGH02/7/10 - $490.98 | | 52 WEEK LOW09/3/09 - $222.95 | MARKET CAP-- | | AVERAGE VOLUME 10 D394.8K | EPS TTM-- | | SHARES OUTSTANDING0.0 | MERBNK Does Not Pay Dividends | | P/E TTM-- | K = Thousands M = Millions B = Billions | MERBNK:BD Historical Stock Quote MERBNK:BD Advanced Stock Chart MERBNK Details Mercantile Bank Limited provides various commercial banking services in Bangladesh. The company provides a range of services, including accepting deposits, making loans, discounting bills, and conducting money transfer and foreign exchange transactions, as well as performing other related services, such as safe keeping, collections, issuing guarantees, acceptances, and letters of credit. Its deposit products include double benefit deposit, family maintenance deposit, monthly savings, quarterly benefit deposit, special savings, advance benefit deposit, and pension and family support schemes. The company also offers consumers credit, doctor’s credit, car loan, and rural development schemes, as well as provides lease financing, personal loans, and small loans. In addition, it offers online services; and debit and credit card facilities. As of December 31, 2008, the company operated 42 branches and 3 small and medium enterprise service centers in Bangladesh. Mercantile Bank Limited was founded in 1999 and...
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...1.0 Introduction 1.0 Background of the report As the student of Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) every student has to conduct a practical orientation (Internship) on any organization for fulfilling the requirements of the B.B.A program. In order to fulfill this requirement of the Internship program I choose Mercantile Bank Limited (MBL). The main purpose of the program is to know the real world situation. The topic of my report is “General banking &credit on Mercantile Bank Limited”. In this regard I have opportunity to make my internship in Mercantile Bank Limited from July 22 to October22, 2009. The Mercantile Bank Limited is a scheduled private commercial bank established on May 20, 1999 under Bank Company Act, 1991 and incorporated as a public limited company under companies act, 1994. The bank started commercial banking operation from June 02, 1999. During this short span of time, the bank has been successful to position itself as a progressive and dynamic financial institution in the country. Involvement of the banking sector in different financial events is increasing day by day. At the same time the banking process is becoming faster, easier and the banking arena is becoming wider. As the demand for better service increases, the banking organizations are coming with innovative ideas. In order to survive in the competitive field of the banking sector, all banking organizations are looking for better service opportunities to provide to their clients. ...
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...Department of Mercantile Bank Limited” Conducted on behalf of MERCANTILE BANK LIMITED, Branch of Mirpur Prepared in partial accomplishment of the requirement for the award of the degree in Bachelor of Business Administration From Stamford University of Bangladesh Is a record of extensive examine carried out By Md.Rokon Uddin BBA-02405912(24th Batch) Under my supervision & guidance.No part of this report has been submitted for the award of any degree/diploma/fellowship or other similar designation or accolade. Mrs.Rima Parvin Certificate of Approval The Internship Report of Md.Rokon Uddin BBA-02405912(24th Batch) Stamford University of Bangladesh Titled “Operational Aspect of Foreign Exchange Department of Mercantile Bank Limited” Conducted on behalf of MERCANTILE BANK LIMITED,Branch of Mirpur Is approved and is suitable in eminence and figure. Mrs. Rima Parvin Letter of Submission , 2009 Mrs.Rima Parvin Lecturer Department of Business Administration Stamford University, Bangladesh. SUBMISSION OF INTERNSHIP REPORT Dear Madam With immense pleasure, I am submitting herewith my internship report on Operational Aspect of Foreign Exchange Department of Mercantile Bank Limited, which...
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...Introduction In order to know about a financial organization like a bank, a person should know all section of the financial organization in times. We intend to provide minimum background and procedural guidelines to examiners responsible for evaluating a bank’s activities. Definition of the Bank Bank is defined as a financial institution that collects deposits from various individual and organizations and provides loans to those who need it. But modern banks do not mean only the means of collecting and disbursing money to various entities. Rather it provides various services to various entities which facilitate their business operations. The functional definition of bank is that “it is a financial institution, which accepts money from its customers as deposit and gives money as loan to the borrowers.” According to a prominent economist R.S. Sayers, “A Bank is an institution whose debts are widely accepted in settlement of other peoples’ debts to each other. Another economist C. Cross defined, “A Bank is financial intermediary-a dealer in loans and debts.” Overview of Mercantile Bank Limited MBL in Bangladesh Banking system occupies an important place in a nation’s economy. Banking institution is indispensable in a modern society and it plays a vital role in the economic development of a country. Against the background of liberalization of economic policies in Bangladesh, Mercantile bank Limited emerged as a new commercial bank to provide efficient banking services with a view to improving...
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...Chapter- 1 Introduction 1. Introduction to the Report: Bank is defined as a financial institution that collects deposits from various individual and organizations and provides loans to those who need it. But modern banks do not mean only the means of collecting and disbursing money to various entities. Rather it provides various services to deferent entities which facilitate their business operations. A foreign exchange operation of banks is one of those services that not only facilitates the business of businessmen but also contributes to the development of the economy as a whole. Foreign exchange is defined as the mechanisms by which the currency of one country is converted into the currency of another country. Foreign exchange is the means and methods by which rights to wealth in a country's currency are converted into rights to wealth in another country's currency. Foreign exchange department of banks plays significant roles through providing different services for the customers. 1.2 Scope of the Report: As internship is only at the Mercantile Bank Limited, Main Branch, the scope of the study is only limited to this branch. The report covers its overall foreign exchange function. The report covers import, export and remittance activities about MBL. Besides it covers topic such as evolution of banking business, evolution banking business in BD, world economic scenario and Bangladesh economy scenario, background of MBL has also been discussed. 1.3 Methodology...
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...All the bank does not provide detail about loan processing fees to their customers. The prime bank limited and BRAC Bank limited only charges .50% as loan processing. And Mercantile bank Charge TK. 500 for loan processing. 4.4. Period of loan Prime bank LimitedDhaka Bank LimitedEastern Bank LimitedMercantile bank Limited Dutch-Bangla Bank Limited BRAC Bank Limited 1 year to 5 years 1 year to 3 years Upto 1 years Upto 2-5 years 1.5 year to 5 years 1 year to 3 years Among the bank the highest loan maturity date is offered by Dutch-Bangla Bank Limited and Mercantile Bank offer the lowest maturity period. 4.5. Mode of Finance Prime Bank LimitedDhaka Bank LimitedEastern Bank LimitedMercantile Bank Limited Dutch-Bangla Bank Limited BRAC Bank Limited Term loan and working capital loan Term loan and working capital loan working capital loan Only Term loan Only Term loan Only Term loan All the banks provide SME financing facilities do not provide long term loan to its customers. Among the banks Prime bank and Dhaka bank both provide term loan and working capital loan to their customer. Other banks either provide term loan or working capital loan to its customers. 56 4.6. Management Overall the management of the bank engaged in SME banking is efficient and have diverse knowledge and banking sector. BRAC has initiated to provide training of staff for well managing and SME customer. 4.7. Portfolio size of different bank in SME sector Name of bank Portfolio size SL 1 Prime Bank Limited10...
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...countries of Asia. Terming SME as ‘employment generating machine’ they stressed on SME development for higher economic growth, narrowing the gap of income inequality and poverty alleviation. The present government has also put much emphasis on the development of SME sector considering it as the driving force for industrialization. I have selected the Mercantile Bank. Students are required to prepare an internship report under the guidance of a supervisor on a selected subject matter to highlighting his experience and to conduct an in depth analysis on the subject matter. During my internship period I got the opportunity to work in SME department and I had an interest to prepare my internship report on the Small & Medium Enterprise (SME) Loan of Mercantile Bank Ltd. My supervisor Mr. Emran Ahmed, Lecturer, Department of Business Administration, World University of Bangladesh has allowed me to prepare the report on my interested topic. I have tried my level best to present my experience of the practical orientation in this report. 2. Objective of the Study ➢ To analyze the lending procedure of SME loan of Mercantile Bank Ltd. 3. Methodology of the Study ➢ Primary Sources: ▪ Practical work in desk ▪ Face to face conversation with officers ▪ Face...
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...Volume– V, Issue– 02, July-December, 2010 Problems and Prospects of SMEs Loan Management: A Study on Mercantile Bank Limited, Khulna Branch S. M. AKTERUJJAMAN 1 Abstract SMEs all over the world have been playing a crucial role in promoting economic development as well as industrial production. SME financing has been identified as a major obstacle to SME growth. Unfortunately, the issue seems to be as unresolved as it always has been. Though the majority of the issues are with the SME themselves, the banks also have major issues in designing financial products for the SMEs. This study tries to find out the underlying problems from the bank’s perspective. The major findings are related to the high interest and loan duration rates, reasons for SMEs relatively informal way of doing business in contrast to bank’s formal procedures and prerequisites, bank’s relative inexperience in this field. They are also related to the bank’s lack of perspective, the viability and benefits of cluster unity, approach to informal loan takers and non-usage of modern technology and accounting procedures. The recommendations were provided based on the analysis and findings. Key words: Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), Financing, Loan, Technology, Cluster. 1. INTRODUCTION Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) all over the world have been playing a crucial role in promoting economic development as well as industrial production. In particular, SMEs provide the necessary foundations for sustained growth...
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...Chapter -1 INTRODUCTION RATIONALE OF THE STUDY In order to fulfill the requirement of the MIS course, it has chosen Mercantile Bank Ltd. Our course instructor Rakib has selected the overall topic of the report. The topic of my report is “Management Information System Of Mercantile Bank Ltd”. METHODOLOGY OF THE REPORT Primary objective: The primary objective of this report is to familiar with the working environment of present institutions and also fulfill the requirement of BBA theoretical knowledge gained from the coursework of the BBA program in a specific field. Secondary Objective: To Understand and analyze the overall activities of Mercantile Bank Limited To evaluate the existing MIS activities and techniques of Mercantile Bank Limited To study the operational efficiency of Mercantile Bank Limited To suggest the ways and means for improvement of MIS in policy and techniques SCOPE OF THE STUDY The scope of the repor5t is limited to the overall description of the bank, its services, its position in the industry and its competitive advantages. The scope is also defined by the organizational set-up, functions and performances. Here, Mercantile Bank Limited is compared with the different foreign and local banks as well. LIMITATION OF THE STUDY The one of the main limitations of the report was to conduct a small-scale survey on clients. * ...
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...Conformity of Human Resource Management Practices of Mercantile Bank Limited with Legal Environment of Bangladesh. AN OVERVIEW OF MERCANTILE BANK LIMITED 1. Brief History. Mercantile Bank Limited was incorporated in Bangladesh on May 20, 1999 as a scheduled bank in the private sector. The bank went into commercial banking operation since June 02, 1999. The first branch was opened at Dilkusha Commercial area in Dhaka on the same day. 2. Nature of Company and Ownership Structure. Mercantile Bank is a public limited company incorporated under the Bank Companies Act 1991 and the Companies Act 1994. 3. Organizational Structure. The organizational structure and corporate governance of Mercantile Bank Limited strongly reflect its determination to establish, uphold and gain a stronger footing as an organization, which is customer-oriented and transparent in its management. [pic] HRM PRACTICES AT MERCANTILE BANK LIMITED A. HRM PHILOSOPHY OF MERCANTILE BANK LIMITED The Mercantile Bank management is well aware of the need for human resource training and development. This can be understood from its corporate manual: “Function of the management of the bank is not only to cope with the situation prevailing but also to ensure best of services to the clientele and society at large as well as profitable returns to the owners and shareholders. These objectives may be fulfilled only when enlightened management coexists with skilled and motivated...
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