Midland Bank PLC convened its Annual Business Conference 2026 on 6 February 2026, bringing together senior leadership and key business heads to review performance, assess the 2026 budget and chart strategic priorities for the year ahead. The day-long conference covered a wide spectrum of the Bank’s operations, including Branch and Sub-Branch Banking, Agent Banking, Islami Banking, Retail Sales, Institutional Banking, SME, NRB, Cards and Treasury business segments.
According to a press release, the conference was attended by Independent Director Mr Riaz Ahmed Choudhury as a special guest. The event was inaugurated and presided over by Md Ahsan-uz Zaman, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Midland Bank PLC, who set the tone by emphasising sustainable growth, prudent risk management and customer-centric service delivery.
Deputy Managing Director and Chief Risk Officer Md Zahid Hossain, alongside Deputy Managing Director and Head of IT and CRO Md Nazmul Huda Sarkar, joined members of the Senior Management Team, divisional heads, unit heads of the Institutional Banking Division, heads of branches and sub-branches, and the Chief Executive Officer of Midland Bank Asset Management Company Limited.
At the outset, Chief Financial Officer Didarul Islam presented an overview of the Bank’s overall business performance, outlining key trends, operational highlights and areas requiring focused attention. This was followed by detailed presentations from Md Javed Tarek Khan, Head of Institutional Banking, together with unit heads, as well as the heads of SME and Treasury divisions. Khondokar Toufique Hossain, Head of ID, separately presented the Bank’s ID business performance.
The conference undertook a comprehensive review of performance across Institutional Banking Units, SME, Treasury, ID and NRB Banking. Participants critically assessed the proposed budget for 2026 and discussed practical strategies to achieve targeted growth while safeguarding asset quality.
A parallel review was conducted for retail-focused operations. Md Rashed Akter, Head of Retail Distribution Division and Chief Bancassurance Officer, led sessions with area and cluster heads, branch and sub-branch leaders, and heads of Branch SME and Retail Business, Cards, Agent Banking and Retail Sales. Managers responsible for the Islami Banking Window, Financial Literacy Wing, Projects, Process and Product Development, Digital Transformation and Bancassurance also presented analytical insights supported by demonstrations.
The table below summarises the key business segments reviewed during the conference:
| Business Segment | Focus of Review |
|---|---|
| Institutional Banking | Performance, budget and growth strategy |
| SME Banking | Portfolio quality and expansion plans |
| Treasury | Market performance and risk positioning |
| Retail & Branch Banking | Service excellence and sales productivity |
| Agent & Islami Banking | Outreach, compliance and inclusion initiatives |
| Cards & Digital Services | Product performance and digital transformation |
| NRB Banking | Remittance growth and customer engagement |
In his concluding remarks, the Managing Director urged all teams to maintain excellence in service, support clients in achieving their financial objectives, comply strictly with regulatory requirements, recover non-performing loans and deliver sustainable returns to shareholders.
The conference concluded with a prize-giving ceremony, during which crests and certificates were awarded to top performers across various categories, recognising their contribution to the Bank’s overall success.