Staff Reporter: BRAC Bank highlighted the need for stronger governance, disciplined compliance, and modern risk management frameworks to address the rapidly evolving risk landscape in banking. At the Annual Risk Conference 2025, senior officials called for sector-wide collaboration and capacity-building to handle future risks effectively.
The hybrid, day-long event on 29 November at BRAC Bank’s headquarters saw the participation of over 1,000 branch managers, operations managers, and sub-branch in-charges.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Conference | Annual Risk Conference 2025 |
| Participants | 1,000+ banking officials |
| Key Focus | Risk management, governance, compliance, stress testing |
| Organiser | BRAC Bank |
The CEO, Tarek Refat Ullah Khan, inaugurated the conference. Special guest Suravi Ghosh, Additional Director at the Department of Off-Site Supervision, Bangladesh Bank, attended.
Speakers emphasised money laundering, digital banking ecosystems, rapidly changing risk landscapes, and early risk detection. They stressed reassessment and improvement of existing risk management frameworks.
Dr. Zahid Hossain presented on “Macroeconomic Outlook – LDC Graduation and Trade Tariff.” Independent directors Anita Gazi Rahman and Leela Rashid were present.
A panel discussion featured Chairperson Meheriar M Hassan, CFA Society Bangladesh President Asif Khan, and CEO Tarek Refat Ullah Khan discussing “Economic Forecasting and Bank’s Readiness – A Roadmap for 2026.”
Another panel focused on “Building a Data-Driven, People-Powered AML Framework” with independent directors Saleque Ahmed Abul Masrur, Chowdhury M.A.Q Sarwar, and DMD Sheikh Mohammad Ashfaq.
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 discuss “Risk Landscape of Retail Lending.”
Chairperson Meheriar M Hassan stated, “Banks face constant risks. Today’s conference will enhance colleagues’ risk management skills and operational readiness.”
Independent Director Saleque Ahmed Abul Masrur added, “Responsible banking relies on established standards, continuous training, and awareness.”