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BRAC Bank managing director and chief executive officer Tareq Refat Ullah Khan, among others, is present at the bank’s Regional Compliance Meet 2025 recently. | Press release photo

BRAC Bank has hosted its Regional Compliance Meet 2025 to reinforce principles of good governance, strengthen compliance practices and ensure strict adherence to regulatory standards among its officials.

More than 210 officials from 46 branches and sub-branches across two regions, premium banking, SME wing and retail sales, participated in the meet held in the capital recently.


The day-long programme featured interactive sessions, knowledge-based quizzes, and formal recognition of the most compliant branches, highlighting the importance of ownership and creating broader accountability in both regulatory directives and internal compliance, as per processes and policies.

Key sessions were conducted by ANM Kalim Uddin Hasan Tushar, joint director of Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit, officials from BRAC Bank’s anti-money laundering department, internal control and compliance, branch governance team.

Participants from both the distribution network and retail sales team achieved stronger inclusiveness and alignment across the functions.

Managing director and chief executive officer Tareq Refat Ullah Khan commended the commitment of frontline colleagues.

‘Compliance is a function that must live in every transaction, every decision, and every team. Regulatory compliance must be embedded within the bank’s operating model to ensure transparency and long-term resilience. This meet reflects our commitment to building a culture of accountability across the organisation,’ he said.

Sheikh Mohammad Ashfaque, deputy managing director and head of branch distribution network; AKM Tareq, senior zonal head for north, distribution network; Taher Hasan Al Mamun, senior zonal head for south; Khan Md Golam Shahriar, senior deputy CAMLCO; Md Rabiul Islam, CEAF - head of branch governance; regional heads, unit heads and cluster managers and other senior officials attended the conference and shared their valuable guidance.