Pragati Life gets ISO certification for information security

Pragati Life Insurance PLC has been awarded certification by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), recognising its excellence in information security management systems.

The certification was issued by Intertek, a globally recognised audit and certification body accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service.

Md Jalalul Azim, managing director and CEO of the life insurer, received the certificate from Nurul Islam Chowdhury, head of information technology at Intertek, during a ceremony held recently at the insurer's head office in Dhaka, said a press release.

This certification underscores Pragati Life's steadfast commitment to data security, customer trust, and adherence to international standards.

The company reaffirmed its pledge to uphold and continuously enhance these standards in the future.

Speaking on the occasion, Azim stated, "Achieving the ISO 27001:2022 certification is a significant milestone in our journey towards digital transformation and operational excellence."

"It reflects our unwavering dedication to safeguarding customer data and implementing global best practices in information security."

"This recognition further strengthens our credibility and reinforces our leadership in the insurance sector," he added.

Chandra Shekhar Das, additional managing director (F&A) of the life insurer, along with other senior officials from both organisations, were also present.