NRBC Bank organises annual risk confce

NRBC Bank PLC organised its Annual Risk Management Conference 2025 on December 27 at a hotel in Dhaka through a hybrid format, focusing on strengthening risk governance and sustainable banking practices.

Md Sirajul Islam, executive director of Bangladesh Bank, attended the conference as the chief guest, while Md Nurul Haque, independent director of NRBC Bank and chairman of the risk management committee, was present as a special guest, according to a press release.

Among others present were Md Touhidul Alam Khan, managing director and chief executive officer of NRBC Bank, Muhammad Abdul Hai and Ahmed Zubaer Mahbub, additional directors of Bangladesh Bank, Mohammad Abdul Qaium Khan, deputy managing director of NRBC Bank, and Serajul Amin Ahmad, chief risk officer of the bank.

Divisional heads, regional heads, branch managers, managers (operations), credit in-charges, sub-branch in-charges and officials from the head office, branches and sub-branches across the country participated in the day-long conference both physically and via the Zoom platform.

The conference focused on experience sharing with experts, good governance, accountability and sustainable growth through modern risk management. Key discussions were held on credit, market, operational and compliance risks, along with risk forecasting, technology-driven banking services and cyber security issues.

Speaking at the event, Sirajul Islam said risks are inherent in all banking activities and must be managed in line with international standards to ensure stability, transparency and customer confidence.

Nurul Haque emphasised the importance of a strong risk governance framework, while Khan said NRBC Bank has taken measures in line with Bangladesh Bank guidelines to address major risk areas and strengthen loan recovery.