Staff Reporter: With the rapidly evolving risk environment in the banking sector, BRAC Bank emphasised stronger governance, improved compliance, and modern risk management frameworks during its Annual Risk Conference 2025. Senior officials encouraged participants to enhance sector-wide collaboration and readiness to tackle future risks.
Held in a hybrid format on 29 November at the BRAC Bank headquarters, the event hosted over 1,000 branch managers, operations managers, and sub-branch in-charges.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Conference | Annual Risk Conference 2025 |
| Participants | 1,000+ banking officials |
| Core Themes | Risk management, stress testing, governance |
| Key Speaker | CEO Tarek Refat Ullah Khan |
| Special Guest | Suravi Ghosh, Additional Director, Bangladesh Bank |
CEO Tarek Refat Ullah Khan inaugurated the conference. Special guest Suravi Ghosh, Additional Director at Bangladesh Bank’s Department of Off-Site Supervision, attended.
Speakers highlighted digital banking, money laundering, risk detection, and the rapidly changing risk landscape. They stressed the need to reassess existing risk management processes.
Dr. Zahid Hossain presented on “Macroeconomic Outlook – LDC Graduation and Trade Tariff.” Independent directors Anita Gazi Rahman and Leela Rashid were present.
In a panel discussion, Chairperson Meheriar M Hassan, CFA Society Bangladesh President Asif Khan, and CEO Tarek Refat Ullah Khan discussed “Economic Forecasting and Bank Readiness – A Roadmap for 2026,” moderated by DMD & CRO Ahmed Rashid Joy.
Another panel focused on “Building a Data-Driven, People-Powered AML Framework,” led by independent directors Saleque Ahmed Abul Masrur, Chowdhury M.A.Q Sarwar, and DMD Sheikh Mohammad Ashfaq, moderated by DMD & KAMLOCO Chowdhury Moinul Islam.
Deputy Director Mahmuda Haque of Bangladesh Bank chaired a session on strengthening risk management. Kazi Faruk Kamal, Head of Credit at Dubai Islamic Bank, joined virtually to present on “Risk Landscape of Retail Lending.”
Chairperson Meheriar M Hassan stated, “All banks face various risks. Today’s conference equips our colleagues with enhanced risk management skills and field readiness.”
Independent Director Saleque Ahmed Abul Masrur added, “Through quality training and awareness, we ensure responsible banking and a strong risk culture.”