NRBC Bank celebrates its 13th anniversary
NRBC Bank PLC has completed 13 years of its journey and stepped into its 14th year. Marking its 13th anniversary, the bank reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening good governance by ensuring transparency and accountability.
It also pledged to expand inclusive banking, aiming to bring low-income individuals into the formal financial sector through its extensive network.
The announcements were made at a ceremony at the bank’s head office on Thursday, where progress and future strategies were outlined. NRBC Bank Chairman Md Ali Hossain Prodhania attended as chief guest.
The event held under the theme “Lighting Trust across the Nation”, was attended by Managing Director and CEO Dr Md Touhidul Alam Khan FCMA, Deputy Managing Director Mohammad Abdul Qaium Khan, divisional heads, and officials from various zones, branches, and sub-branches, many of whom joined virtually.
In his address, Md Ali Hossain Prodhania thanked the sponsors and shareholders, highlighting that since its inception on 2 April 2013, NRBC Bank have secured leading positions across key performance indicators among fourth-generation banks.
He outlined the bank’s primary objectives: ensuring sound governance, expanding service coverage, and enhancing its reputation. He added that improving loan recovery and reducing non-performing loans would bolster profitability and protect the interests of depositors and investors.
He announced a renewed ambition to transform NRBC Bank into a ‘people’s bank’ by increasing lending to the cottage, micro, and small sectors, targeting a 40 per cent share of total loans. The bank also intends to accelerate the expansion of technology-driven services.
Managing Director and CEO Dr Md Touhidul Alam Khan FCMA stated that as NRBC Bank enters its 14th year, it remains committed to compliance and growth. Over the past 13 years, total deposits have reached Tk19, 590crore, with total loans at Tk14, 962crore.
A key strength of the bank is its nationwide network of nearly 500 branches and sub-branches, and over 600 agent banking outlets. Through these, the bank now serves more than 2.15 million accounts. Initiatives such as microcredit and nano-loans are being implemented to position NRBC Bank as a trusted financial partner across all segments of society.
