National bank, Bank of Maldives (BML) has commenced self-service banking ATMs in two Vaavu atoll islands – Fulidhoo and Thinadhoo – as part of its "Mulhi Raajje ah BML ATM" initiative.
The ATMs were inaugurated during ceremonies attended by President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, BML’s chairperson Ahmed Ali Habeeb and CEO, Managing Director Mohamed Shareef, alongside other senior bank officials.
Shareef said with the establishment of two new ATMs in Fulidhoo and Thinadhoo, Vaavu Atoll now has self-service banking facilities in Fulidhoo, Thinadhoo, Keyodhoo and Feridhoo, in addition to a full-service branch in Felidhoo.
“We look forward to launching our ATM in V. Rakeedhoo tomorrow to complete the important milestone of expanding our ATM network to cover all inhabited islands in the atoll to ensure financial inclusion for our communities,” he added.
BML stands as the country’s leading financial institution, operating a widespread network that includes 42 branches across all 20 atolls, 165 self-service banking centres, 224 ATMs, robust agent banking services, and cutting-edge digital banking solutions.