NRB Bank stresses stronger risk management
Daily Sun Report, Dhaka
Published: 12 Oct 2026, 12:00 AM
NRB Bank PLC has stressed stronger risk management, regulatory compliance and good governance to support sustainable banking amid a challenging operating environment.
The bank held its Annual Risk Conference 2026 on Saturday at Club Notredamians Bangladesh Limited in Banani, Dhaka, under the theme “Risk Management as Part of Bankers’ DNA”, according to a press release.
Istequemal Hussain, director of the Banking Supervision Department of Bangladesh Bank, attended the conference as chief guest, while Mohammad Abdur Rab, director of the Supervision Policy and Compliance Department, joined as special guest and resource person.
The discussions covered risk-based supervision, regulatory compliance, risk identification and mitigation, and accountability in daily banking operations.
Tarek Reaz Khan, managing director and CEO of NRB Bank, highlighted the importance of a strong risk culture, sound governance and timely escalation of risks. He urged officials to exercise caution and take responsibility for managing risks in their respective roles.
Senior management and divisional heads attended the conference in person, while representatives from branches and sub-branches across the country joined online.
