They are a full-service bank offering personal, business and corporate financial services to over 300,000 customers.

BML was officially inaugurated by President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom on 11 November 1982 at a ceremony held at the Bank's new headquarters.

[3] The first atoll-based branch of the bank was opened in Gan, Addu Atoll in December 1983.

This strategic decision made by the bank, offered the opportunity to extend its reach to the largest population centre outside Male’ with a single branch.

[4] With the second branch opened in Naifaru in 1990, the Bank established a northern presence in the atolls.

To mark its 40th anniversary, BML carried out 12 monthly initiatives to support the community.