Published : 21 October 2026
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Updated : 21 October 2026, 01:35
Star Business Desk
Sheikh Rakibul Karim, chief executive officer of Guardian Life Insurance Limited, and Shahriar Kamal, managing director of Concord Group of Companies, pose with the signed documents at Concord Group’s head office in Dhaka on October 19. Photo: Guardian Life Insurance
Guardian Life Insurance Limited will provide life insurance coverage and medical benefits to employees of Concord Group of Companies and their family members under a group insurance agreement.
The agreement was signed at Concord Group’s head office in Dhaka on October 19, 2026. Sheikh Rakibul Karim, chief executive officer of Guardian Life Insurance Limited, and Shahriar Kamal, managing director of Concord Group of Companies, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organisations, according to a press release.
Commenting on the partnership, Sheikh Rakibul Karim said, “We believe that employee well-being is fundamental to sustainable business success. Through this partnership, we aim to provide Concord employees and their families with financial protection and healthcare support, helping them face unexpected challenges with greater confidence.”
Shahriar Kamal said, “A company’s responsibility to its people goes beyond providing a workplace. It also means helping them navigate life’s uncertainties without having to face every challenge alone. We see this partnership as a way to extend that responsibility to our employees and their families.”
Saniyat Rahman, assistant managing director and chief enterprise business officer of Guardian; Mohammad Soieb, senior assistant vice-president and group business lead; and Arannya Akter Bithi, key account manager, attended the signing ceremony.
Representing Concord Group, Shakil Abir, senior general manager and group head of HR; Anup Kumar Sarker, chief marketing officer; Md Abdul Karim, chief financial officer; Faroque Ahmed, deputy general manager for strategic operations; Md Reajul Hasan Shohag, deputy legal adviser; Md Mofizul Islam, executive director for audit; and Major Md Sakib Rayhan (Retd), executive director for administration, were present.
Guardian currently serves more than 500 corporate clients across Bangladesh, providing insurance protection to over 1.4 crore lives nationwide. Its network of more than 500 partner hospitals enables customers to access healthcare services, including cashless treatment through the Guardian app and its 24-hour helpline at 16622.