Sonali Bank PLC has commenced the new year’s operational agenda with a comprehensive Divisional Business Review Meeting for 2025, organised by its General Manager’s Offices in Cumilla and Noakhali. The gathering, held on Saturday at the Buro Bangladesh Auditorium, brought together senior leadership and key operational heads to evaluate the bank’s recent performance and outline strategic priorities for the coming financial year, according to a press release.
The meeting was graced by the presence of Md. Shawkat Ali Khan, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Sonali Bank PLC, who attended as the chief guest. His participation underscored the gravity of the discussions and the bank’s commitment to strengthening its nationwide service delivery.
Presiding over the event was Md. Golam Siddique, General Manager (In-Charge) of the Cumilla GM office. The session also featured several distinguished special guests, including Md. Rezaul Karim, Deputy Managing Director; Md. Safayet Hossain Patwary, General Manager of the Head Office; and Mohammad Moniruzzaman, General Manager (In-Charge) of the Noakhali GM office.
The event saw the attendance of heads of principal offices, leaders of corporate branches, and branch managers under both the Cumilla and Noakhali divisions. Their collective presence provided a holistic platform for open dialogue on performance targets, operational challenges, and growth opportunities across diverse regions.
Key Attendees at the 2025 Divisional Business Review Meeting
| Designation | Name | Role at Event |
|---|---|---|
| Managing Director & CEO | Md. Shawkat Ali Khan | Chief Guest |
| GM (In-Charge), Cumilla GM Office | Md. Golam Siddique | Chair of the Meeting |
| Deputy Managing Director | Md. Rezaul Karim | Special Guest |
| General Manager, Head Office | Md. Safayet Hossain Patwary | Special Guest |
| GM (In-Charge), Noakhali GM Office | Mohammad Moniruzzaman | Special Guest |
During the meeting, participants engaged in in-depth reviews of the bank’s business operations, including deposit mobilisation, loan disbursement trends, digital banking expansion, and customer service enhancements. Discussions highlighted the need for continued innovation, strengthened internal controls, and improved branch-level responsiveness to evolving customer expectations.
Several strategies were explored to bolster service efficiency across divisions, with an emphasis on digital transformation, sustainable lending practices, and capacity-building initiatives for staff. Leadership reiterated Sonali Bank’s commitment to reinforcing its role as a trusted public sector financial institution, particularly at a time when customer expectations and regulatory requirements are evolving rapidly.
The meeting concluded with a renewed pledge to elevate operational excellence and financial performance throughout 2025, reflecting the bank’s dedication to delivering robust, customer-centric services nationwide.