Company profile
Vision
To implement global standards of credit rating services at the national level in order to enhance the image of corporate Bangladesh and eventually to upgrade the corporate, economic and financial management of Bangladesh to international level.
Mission
In order to achieve the vision, we set our business targets with high degree of professional standard and appropriate business and ethical code.
Virtues
 Excellence |
Independence |
| Integrity |
Transparency |
| Objectivity |
Forward Vision |
| Responsiveness |
Accountability |
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About CRISL
Credit Rating Information and Services Limited (CRISL), the Premier Rating Agency of Bangladesh, has been operating since 1995. It is a closely held public limited company operating under the license from the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission as a rating agency with the equity participation and technical assistance of Rating Agency Malaysia Berhad, VIS Credit Rating Company Ltd. of Pakistan, Faysal Bank Limited of Pakistan, Investment Corporation of Bangladesh and host of celebrated professionals of the country.
CRISL, being the premier and leading credit rating agency of Bangladesh, has been operating as the External Credit Assessment Institution (ECAI) under Basel-II Capital Adequacy Framework of Bangladesh to assess the risk of the exposure/loans of banking clients. CRISL is operating from its own premises at Head Office Dhaka as well as from two regional offices at Chattogram and Khulna, the regional business hubs of the country.
CRISL provides its services with high business and ethical standard as approved by the International Organization of Securities Commission (IOSCO), Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission and Bangladesh Bank ECAI recognition Criteria.
CRISL being a Joint Venture rating agency has regional and international linkage. With its joint venture partners, it shares global research, exchange best practices and trainings, which places CRISL to have a global linkage on the profession. CRISL reports, researches and ratings are available at its website for all
with equal terms.
CRISL is one of the founder members of the Association of Credit Rating Agencies in Asia (ACRAA), an association of 30 rating agencies of 13 Asian Countries. CRISL's Executive President served as member of the 5 member Board of ACRAA and also worked as the Chairman of the Training Committee. Starting its journey in 1995, CRISL has established itself as the most prestigious rating agency of the country with the largest database on Corporate and Financial Sector of the country.
CRISL, to its credit, has completed more than 30,000 rating assignments including Banks, NBFIs, Insurance Companies, NGOs, Corporate Entities, Public Sector Entities, Debt Instruments, Counterparties of the Banks, SMEs etc.
CRISL has established itself as the most prestigious rating agency of the country having the largest database of corporate and financial sector. During the last 24 years since inception, CRISL has become the most admired and respected rating agency in Bangladesh. Its credibility and success stem from its relentless pursuit of analytical rigor, and commitment to serve the market place with independence, integrity and innovation. Download the corporate brochure.
Business Documents
| Certificate of Incorporation |
Certificate of Commencement |
| Trade License |
Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Comission (BSEC) Certificate |
| TIN Certificate |
ECAI Recognition |
| VAT Registration |