Everest Bank Ltd. (EBL) organizes Blood Donation Camp & Launches new Deposit Product on the occasion of 17th Anniversary
January 7, 2015Press Release:
Everest Bank Ltd. (EBL) organizes Blood Donation Camp & Launches new Deposit Product on the occasion of 17th Anniversary
“Be a Blood Donor-all it costs is Little Love” with this notion EBL celebrated 17th Anniversary on 1st Kartik 2068 (i.e. 18th October 2011) by organizing Blood Donation Camp along with launching of new Deposit Scheme among others.
Owing to the significance of blood donation and as a part of CSR activity, EBL organized this Blood Donation Camp coinciding with the Anniversary day. Most of the employees along with their relatives as well as the customers actively participated on the donation program. The day aims to raise awareness of the need of safe blood and to encourage current & potential donors to donate regularly on a voluntary basis. EBL has always been conscious of its social responsibilities by extending support to the disabled, poor people, victims of natural disaster etc. More than 125 employees/their relatives, friends and the Customers of the bank donated blood to meet the growing demand of the blood.
Similarly the bank launched a new deposit scheme called “FREEDOM Savings Account” targeting the minors who are in the age between 10 to 16 years. This scheme is intended to inculcate saving habits in the minors and help them in becoming responsible by allowing them to operate this account independently. A special savings scheme for minors, who have attained 10 years of age and above, who can read & write, can open this Savings account in their own name singly. No cheque book will be issued to this Account holder; however the minor is allowed to withdraw money from his/her account using ATM card or through withdrawal slip.
At the same event, the bank distributed Best Branch Award to 3 branches (i.e. Pulchowk, Gwarko & Birtamode) under different categories. Branch managers of those branches along with best employee of Head Office were also conferred with Chairman’s Club trophy on the same occasion.
Presently EBL is rendering professionalized & efficient banking services through widest domestic network of 44 branches, 49 ATMs, 21 extension counters and many correspondents across the globe. Deriving strength from its joint-venture partner (Punjab National Bank, India), the bank has been steadily growing in its size & operations and has established itself as one of the leading private sector banks. The bank has recorded commendable performance with consistent growth in total Business, Net-worth and Profit having one of the lowest non-performing assets. It has been consistently awarding its shareholders with higher yield on their investments.