NRBC Bank Convenes Chattogram Zone Town Hall Gathering
NRBC Bank Outlines Strategies for Growth and Profitability at Chattogram Town Hall Meeting
NRBC Bank, a leading financial institution in the region, gathered key personnel for a town hall meeting in Chattogram on August 2, 2025, to discuss strategies aimed at improving effectiveness and profitability. The event, held at a private hotel in the city, was attended by Dr Touhidul Alam Khan, Managing Director and CEO, Md Ali Hossain Pradhania, Chairman, Md Saiful Alam Chowdhury, Head of Chattogram Zone, Md Abul Bashar, Independent Director, Harunur Rashid, Deputy Managing Director and CFO, and officials from all branches and sub-branches under the Chattogram Zone.
In his opening remarks, Chairman Md Ali Hossain Pradhania underscored the importance of strong corporate governance and compliance, focused recovery of classified loans, and prudent cost management for the bank's effectiveness and profitability. He also emphasized the need to raise the bank's regional income through improving the Advance-Deposit (AD) ratio.
Dr Touhidul Alam Khan identified Chattogram's strategic role in national trade and proposed expansion of LC operations, offshore banking, and financing for local industries as key to boosting deposits and supporting economic development. He also highlighted the importance of proactive risk management and cost control to enhance profitability.
Md Abul Bashar, the Independent Director, stressed the importance of growing the volume of quality loans and strict compliance with regulatory and internal guidelines for building a sustainable bank. He also emphasized the need for enhancing operational efficiency, customer-centric service improvements, and strengthening the bank’s market position in the region.
To achieve these goals, the bank plans to leverage technology for streamlined services, boost employee engagement and productivity, and expand product offerings tailored to local customer needs. Initiatives to drive sustainable growth by integrating digital banking solutions and optimizing branch network performance were also discussed. Efforts to improve internal communication and coordinate closely with frontline staff were highlighted as a means to increase service quality and operational effectiveness.
These combined measures are intended to foster a stronger competitive edge in the Chattogram Zone banking sector. While no detailed financial figures or new product launches were disclosed, the thematic focus was clearly on strengthening internal processes, enhancing customer experience, and prudent financial management to boost both the effectiveness and profitability of the bank in this key regional market.
The town hall meeting marked a significant step forward in NRBC Bank's ongoing efforts to adapt and thrive in the ever-changing financial landscape, ensuring sustainable growth and continued success in the years to come.
- The bank, in its strategy for growth and profitability, plans to focus on raising the bank's regional income through improving the Advance-Deposit (AD) ratio, expanding LC operations, offshore banking, and financing for local industries.
- To build a sustainable bank, Md Abul Bashar, the Independent Director, emphasized the importance of growing the volume of quality loans, enhancing operational efficiency, and strengthening the bank’s market position in the region.
