Desk Report:
NRB Bank PLC. held its Annual Risk Management Conference 2026 with the aim of strengthening the risk management culture within the banking sector, ensuring good governance, and conducting sustainable banking operations.
The conference took place on Saturday (October 10, 2026) in a hybrid format at Club Notre Dameans Bangladesh Limited in Banani-10, Dhaka. The theme of the conference was “Risk Management as Part of Bankers’ DNA”—emphasizing the integration of risk management as an integral part of a banker’s professional identity.
Istekmal Hussain, Director (BSD-10) of Bangladesh Bank, attended the event as the chief guest. Mohammad Abdur Rob, Director (SPCD) of Bangladesh Bank, was present as a special guest and resource person. Additionally, Md. Mahfuzur Rahman, Additional Director (BSD-10) of Bangladesh Bank, spoke as a resource person.
Tareq Reaz Khan, Managing Director and CEO of NRB Bank PLC., presided over and moderated the conference. Senior management officials and heads of departments participated in person, while representatives from the bank’s various branches and sub-branches across the country joined via a digital platform.
Chief guest Istekmal Hussain highlighted the importance of effective risk management in conducting long-term and sustainable banking operations. Describing the conference theme as timely, he thanked the NRB Bank authorities for their initiative to integrate risk management into the mainstream of banking activities.
Special guest Mohammad Abdur Rob engaged in a significant discussion regarding risk-based supervision, compliance with regulatory guidelines, risk identification, and mitigation strategies. He emphasized the need to establish awareness and accountability regarding risks within day-to-day banking operations.
Md. [Name], Additional Director of Bangladesh Bank… Mahfuzur Rahman highlighted key areas requiring special attention to enhance the stability of the bank’s operations and its capacity to withstand adverse conditions.
MD and CEO Tareq Reaz Khan spoke about the importance of fostering a culture of effective risk management, regulatory compliance, and good governance within the bank. He emphasized the impact of top leadership’s vision and commitment—the “Tone at the Top”—on risk management and governance. Additionally, he underscored the necessity of timely reporting of potential risks to the appropriate authorities and taking necessary measures.
He urged all concerned officials to remain vigilant amidst the challenging and evolving banking landscape. At the same time, he emphasized the importance of exercising prudence in risk management within their respective roles to establish NRB Bank as a risk-aware and sustainable institution.
Through this conference, NRB Bank PLC. reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening corporate governance, enhancing proactive risk awareness, and conducting sustainable banking operations in alignment with Bangladesh Bank’s regulatory guidelines.
