ONE Bank PLC recently organised its flagship Town Hall Meet 2025 in Dhaka’s vibrant Gulshan district, gathering employees and senior management from branches nationwide. The event was framed around the forward-looking theme “Together We Rise as ONE – Transform to Lead, Drive to Excel,” encapsulating the bank’s ambition to strengthen unity while steering a renewed phase of institutional transformation.
The programme was inaugurated by ASM Shahidullah Khan, chairman of ONE Bank PLC, who graced the gathering as chief guest. In his address, Khan reaffirmed the board’s unwavering confidence in the newly appointed leadership team and highlighted the board’s expectations for stronger governance frameworks, enhanced performance discipline, and a strategic transformation aligned with global banking standards. He noted that the banking sector is undergoing rapid change, and ONE Bank must remain proactive in embracing innovation and operational reform to maintain competitive strength.
Conducting the event was Muhit Rahman, the newly appointed managing director of ONE Bank PLC. According to an official press release, Rahman presented a comprehensive overview of his strategic vision for the bank. He outlined a modern, future-centred roadmap, emphasising disciplined execution, operational efficiency, technology-driven enhancements, and improved collaboration among teams at every organisational tier.
Rahman spoke in detail about accelerating digital banking capabilities, investing in customer-centric service upgrades, and fostering a culture of accountability and innovation across departments. He described 2025 as a “transformational year,” urging employees to work collectively toward shared goals while embracing technological advancement as a core enabler of progress. His keynote concluded with a rallying cry, “Together as ONE,” a message that resonated strongly with attenders and reinforced the theme of unified purpose.
The Town Hall Meet was attended by key figures from the bank’s leadership, including Zahur Ullah, chairman of the executive committee; Admiral Aurangzeb Chowdhury (retd), independent director and former Chief of Naval Staff; senior management; divisional and business heads; and branch managers from across the country. Their participation underscored the organisational importance of the event and the bank’s commitment to transparent communication and collective engagement.
Overall, the Town Hall Meet 2025 served not only as a strategic forum but also as a motivational gathering aimed at nurturing a cohesive and forward-driving workforce. With clarity of vision and renewed enthusiasm across all levels, ONE Bank positions itself for a year of enhanced performance and purposeful transformation.