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NRBC Bank PLC held its “Annual Risk Management Conference 2025” on Saturday, 27 December 2025, at a hotel in the capital through a hybrid format. The conference was graced by Mr. Md. Sirajul Islam, Executive Director of Bangladesh Bank, as the Chief Guest. Mr. Md. Nurul Haque, Independent Director of NRBC Bank and Chairman of the Risk Management Committee, attended the event as Special Guest. Among others present at the conference were Dr. Md. Touhidul Alam Khan, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of NRBC Bank; Mr. Muhammad Abdul Hai and Mr. Ahmed Zubaer Mahbub, Additional Directors of Bangladesh Bank; Mr. Mohammad Abdul Qaium Khan, Deputy Managing Director of NRBC Bank; and Mr. Serajul Amin Ahmad, Chief Risk Officer (CRO) of NRBC Bank. Divisional Heads, Regional Heads, Branch Managers, Managers (Operations), Credit In-charges, Sub-branch In-charges, and officials from the Head Office as well as branches and sub-branches across the country participated in the day-long conference both physically and through the online Zoom platform. The conference focused on experience sharing with experts, good governance, accountability, sustainable growth through modern risk management, risk mitigation strategies, and the development of risk frameworks in line with international standards. Key discussions were held on the effective management of credit risk, market risk, operational risk, and compliance risk, along with risk forecasting, technology-driven services, and cyber security issues. Speaking as the Chief Guest, Mr. Md. Sirajul Islam, Executive Director of Bangladesh Bank, said that risks are inherent in all banking activities including deposit mobilization, loan disbursement, and investment. To ensure bank stability, customer confidence, and sustainable growth of the country’s financial sector, risks must be kept under control. He emphasized that implementing risk mitigation strategies in accordance with international standards not only reduces financial risks but also enhances effective governance, transparency, and good corporate practices, thereby increasing the confidence of customers and investors. He also elaborated extensively on the key aspects of Risk-Based Supervision (RBS) process which is being implemented by Bangladesh Bank. Special Guest Mr. Md. Nurul Haque, Independent Director and Chairman of the Risk Management Committee of NRBC Bank, stated that establishing a sustainable, stable, and responsible banking system is not possible without a cohesive and robust risk governance framework. In this context, the committee continues to supervise and review risk identification, assessment, and mitigation processes with the highest priority. He noted that only through coordinated, structured, and continuous initiatives from policy formulation to implementation can a bank ensure financial stability, good governance, and long-term sustainable growth. In his address, Dr. Md. Touhidul Alam Khan, Managing Director & CEO of NRBC Bank, said that sustainable banking cannot be achieved without effective risk management. He mentioned that NRBC Bank has already taken various measures in line with international standards and Bangladesh Bank guidelines to address seven major risk areas. To reduce non-performing loans, initiatives have been undertaken at the branch level with the support of relevant departments of the Head Office to strengthen loan recovery. He reaffirmed that NRBC Bank remains firmly committed to building a risk-aware, transparent, and responsible banking culture.