NRBC Bank holds 12th AGM

The 12th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of NRBC Bank PLC was held, where the audited financial report of the previous year, dividend, appointment of auditors for 2025, and their remuneration were approved.

The meeting, held in a hybrid format on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at Kurmitola Golf Club, was presided over by the bank’s Independent Director and Chairman, Mr. Ali Hossain Prodhania, according to a media release. 

Independent directors, sponsors, and shareholders attended the meeting both in physically and via online platforms.

Muhammad Emdad Ullah, FCA, Independent Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee, Mr. Nurul Haque, Independent Director and Chairman of the Risk Management Committee, Mr. Abul Bashar, Mr. Anwar Hossain and Barrister Md. Shafiqul Rahman, Independent Directors, Dr. Md. Touhidul Alam Khan, Managing Director and CEO, Mr. Harunur Rashid, Deputy Managing Director & CFO and Mr. Mohammad Ahsan Habib, Company Secretary were present at the meeting.

In the meeting, 4 agendas were passed through the highest number of votes cast by shareholders on the online platform.

In addition, the bank’s Chairman Mr. Md. Ali Hossain Prodhania responded to various questions from shareholders who were present both online and in person.

Expressing gratitude to all independent directors, sponsors, shareholders, customers, and investors participating in the AGM, Chairman Mr. Ali Hossain Prodhania said that Bangladesh Bank has reconstituted the Board of Directors of NRBC Bank, keeping in mind the interests of depositors and general investors.

“We are working relentlessly to establish good governance in the bank. By ensuring compliance, the new Board of Directors will be able to protect the interests of depositors and meet the expectations of shareholders. Our goal is to restore credit discipline and thereby enhance the quality assets and profitability of the bank,” he added, calling upon all concerned to extend their cooperation in this endeavor.

Audit Committee Chairman Muhammad Emdad Ullah, FCA, stated that due to the trust of customers, the bank’s deposits have crossed the milestone of BDT 200 billion.

“Through an extensive network, we have adopted sustainable business plans, and if these are successfully implemented, shareholders will receive the expected return on their investments,” he remarked.

Managing Director & CEO Dr. Md. Touhidul Alam Khan said, “Depositors and general investors are the lifeline of NRBC Bank. Under the guidance of a competent Board of Directors, we are making every effort to safeguard the bank’s interests. By ensuring compliance, transparency, and accountability, we aim to protect the interests of both depositors and investors.”