The 12th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of NRBC Bank was held on Thursday at Kurmitola Golf Club in Dhaka in a hybrid format. The meeting was presided over by NRBC Bank Independent Director and Chairman Ali Hossain Prodhania. Independent directors, sponsors, and shareholders participated both physically and online.
The AGM approved the audited financial report for the previous year, dividend distribution, appointment of auditors for 2025, and their remuneration. NRBC Bank Independent Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee Muhammad Emdad Ullah, FCA; NRBC Bank Independent Director and Chairman of the Risk Management Committee Nurul Haque; Independent Directors Abul Bashar, Anwar Hossain, and Barrister Md Shafiqul Rahman; along with NRBC Bank Managing Director and CEO Md Touhidul Alam Khan, and NRBC Bank Deputy Managing Director & CFO Harunur Rashid, were also present.
During the meeting, four agendas were approved by the highest number of votes cast by shareholders on the online platform. Chairman Ali Hossain Prodhania addressed various shareholder queries, both online and in person.
Expressing gratitude to all participants, Chairman Prodhania highlighted that Bangladesh Bank had reconstituted the Board of Directors, considering the interests of depositors and investors. “We are working relentlessly to establish good governance in the bank. By ensuring compliance, the new Board of Directors will protect the interests of depositors and meet shareholders’ expectations. Our goal is to restore credit discipline, enhance asset quality, and improve profitability,” he said.
Audit Committee Chairman Muhammad Emdad Ullah, FCA, stated, “The bank’s deposits have crossed the milestone of BDT 200 billion due to customer trust. With our extensive network, we have adopted sustainable business plans, and successful implementation will ensure the expected return for shareholders.”
Managing Director & CEO Md Touhidul Alam Khan added, “Depositors and investors are the lifeline of NRBC Bank. Under the guidance of a competent Board of Directors, we are committed to safeguarding the bank’s interests through compliance, transparency, and accountability, ensuring the protection of both depositors’ and investors’ interests.”
NRBC Bank, established in 2013 and listed on the stock exchange in 2021, currently operates 109 branches and 415 sub-branches nationwide. The bank provides traditional banking services along with Shariah-based Islamic banking services.