Comparison

CDBL vs Shahjalal eAccount

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

CDBL

This app provides a secure and efficient way to manage securities transactions through a computerized book entry system. It eliminates the need for physical certificates, reducing risks and simplifying the settlement and transfer of ownership.

Highlights
  • Computerized book entry system
  • Securities account management
  • Electronic transfer of ownership
  • Eliminates physical certificates
  • Secure transaction settlement
  • Information Security Management System certified
Features
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Central Depository Bangladesh Limited (CDBL) was incorporated on 20 th August 2000 sponsored by the country's Nationalized Commercial Banks (NCBs), Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB), Private Commercial Banks (PCBs), Foreign Banks, Merchant Banks, Publicly listed Companies, Insurance Companies and Dhaka & Chittagong Stock Exchanges with the collaboration of the Asian Development Bank (ADB). Legal basis for CDBL's operations is set out in the Depositories Act 1999, Depositories Regulations 2000, Depository (User) Regulations 2003, and the CDBL by-laws. CDBL's core services cover the efficient delivery, settlement and transfer of securities through computerized book entry system i.e. recording and maintaining securities accounts and registering transfer of securities; changing the ownership without any physical movement or endorsement of certificates and execution of transfer instruments. The Central Depository System (CDS) operated by CDBL has proved to be a convenient and reliable means to settle securities transaction. The investor has been freed from the hassles of physical handling of certificates, errors in paper work and the risks associated with damaged, lost and forged certificates. Live operations of the CDS commenced with the inauguration of the Electronic Government Securities Registry (EGSR) by the Governor of Bangladesh Bank on 20 th October 2003. The EGSR also serves as a platform for secondary market sale/purchase as well as Repo transactions of government securities to commercial banks linked online to the CDS. Equity market securities de materialization process i.e. eliminating physical certificate as record of security ownership by substituting it as an electronic book entry record in the CDS commenced on 24 th January 2004 with the entry of Square Pharmaceuticals Limited into the CDS. CDBL has achieved an ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certificate on Information Security Management System conforming to the specifications of ISO/IEC 27001:2013 and the best practices adopted in ISO/IEC 27002:2013.

About

Shahjalal eAccount

Features
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Shahjalal eAccount is the official digital account opening application of Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC, designed to provide a secure, fast, and convenient banking experience. Open your bank account anytime, anywhere without visiting a branch. Key Features Instant Digital Account Opening – Open a Savings Account through a fully digital process. e-KYC Verification – Secure identity verification using National ID (NID) and facial recognition. OCR-Based Data Capture – Automatically extract information from your NID for faster registration. Real-Time Application Tracking – Monitor the status of your account opening request. Secure Authentication – Advanced security measures to protect your personal information and transactions. Paperless Process – Complete the entire account opening journey digitally with minimal documentation. User-Friendly Interface – Simple and intuitive design for a seamless onboarding experience.

Screenshots

CDBL4 screens
Shahjalal eAccount4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: CDBL at 3 against Shahjalal eAccount's 1. CDBL also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
CDBL versus Shahjalal eAccount: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCDBLShahjalal eAccount
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCentral Depository Bangladesh LimitedShahjalal Islami Bank Limited

In-app purchases

None

CDBL

No in-app purchases

None

Shahjalal eAccount

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CDBL free?
CDBL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shahjalal eAccount free?
Shahjalal eAccount is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CDBL or Shahjalal eAccount have ads?
Neither CDBL nor Shahjalal eAccount shows ads.

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