MetLife Bangladesh has once again been recognized as a “Great Place to Work,” earning the prestigious international certification for the second consecutive year. This achievement makes MetLife the only insurance company in Bangladesh to receive this honor, reaffirming its commitment to fostering a positive and empowering workplace culture, a press release said.
The certification is awarded based entirely on feedback from current employees, reflecting their experiences and satisfaction with the company’s work environment, leadership, and growth opportunities.
Organizations certified as a “Great Place to Work” are known for cultivating inclusive cultures, promoting career development, and prioritizing employee well-being.
Commenting on the achievement, Ala Ahmad, Chief Executive Officer of MetLife Bangladesh, said: “At MetLife, we strive to create a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired. This recognition is a testament to the culture we’ve built which empowers our teams to deliver exceptional service to our customers.”
MetLife Bangladesh has been a trusted name in the country’s life insurance industry for over 73 years., it serves around 1 million individual customers and over 900 corporate clients, supported by 400 employees and 12,000 insurance agents nationwide.
With the adoption of new high-yielding and short-duration seed technologies and Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) practices – according to Solidaridad stats, farmers under the project in Noakhali have expressed enthusiasm upon seeing a return on investment (ROI) over 160% and an increase of income by nearly 36%.
“Bangladesh’s fertile land has propelled agricultural productivity, yet the nation struggles to meet its demand for oilseeds, a deficit costing billion in annual imports. The introduction of high-yielding, stress-tolerant soybean varieties offer a promising path to diversify agriculture and reduce import dependency. This ‘miracle crop’ provides a multi-dimensional and verifiable impact not only boosting smallholder income but also enhances nutrition security and improves soil health.” Said Selim Reza Hasan, Country Manager, Solidaridad.
“By partnering with Solidaridad, HSBC is providing philanthropic support to local manufacturing of innovative soy-based products, empowering farmers, and strengthening the local supply chain,” stated Md. Mahbub ur Rahman, Chief Executive Officer, HSBC Bangladesh. “From strengthening resilience in coastal communities to putting soyabean by-products on supermarket shelves, this initiative shows how sustainable agriculture can drive prosperity while securing a healthier food future.”
The project is enhancing livelihoods along with creating long-lasting impact by empowering farmers with climate-resilient practices, strengthening local value chains, and connecting smallholders to consumer markets and commercial production.
