Brac Bank recently organised ‘Regional Compliance Meet 2025’ to reinforce a culture of regulatory adherence and governance among its frontline banking officers.
Held on June 21 in Gulshan, Dhaka, the event brought together nearly 250 officials from 38 branches and sub-branches across three regions, along with members of the premium banking and retail sales divisions.
The day-long event focused on aligning operational practices with the guidelines of regulators and promoting a culture of ethical banking, strong compliance, and organisational accountability.
Interactive sessions, knowledge-based quizzes, and formal recognition of the most compliant branches were among the highlights of the programme.
Sessions were conducted by teams from the bank’s Anti Money Laundering Department (AMLD), Internal Control and Compliance (ICC), Branch Governance Team, and representatives of the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU).
The participation of distribution network leaders and the retail sales team enhanced the programme’s scope and depth.
Speaking on the occasion, Brac Bank’s Managing Director and CEO (current charge) Tareq Refat Ullah Khan praised the enthusiastic engagement of the bank’s field staff.
“Compliance must be embedded in every transaction, decision, and team. To ensure transparency and long-term sustainability, compliance must be integrated into the bank’s operating model,” he said.
He emphasised that the event reflected the bank’s institutional commitment to building a culture of accountability at all levels.
Senior officials, including Senior Zonal Head (North) A.K.M. Tareq, Senior Deputy CAMLCO Khan Md Golam Shahriar, Head of Branch Governance Md Robiul Islam CEA, and other regional heads, also addressed the gathering.
Brac Bank reiterated its top priority in complying with regulatory directives to mitigate risks in branch-based banking and to safeguard customers’ assets.
Through ongoing training for frontline officers, the bank aims to reduce potential business risks and financial losses.
The Branch Governance Team plans to hold similar compliance meets in other regions, as part of a broader effort to institutionalise compliance practices across the bank’s distribution network and promote ethics, values, and good governance in all operations.