BRAC Bank hosted the Regional Compliance Meet 2025 to reinforce the 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 Compliance Meet on August 30, 2025, in Gulshan, Dhaka. The initiative underscores the bank’s commitment to regulatory adherence, ethical banking, enhanced compliance and good governance.
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 A.N.M. Kalim Uddin Hasan Tushar, Joint Director of Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU), officials from BRAC Bank’s Anti-Money Laundering Department (AMLD), Internal Control & Compliance (ICC), Branch Governance Team. Participants from both the Distribution Network and Retail Sales Team achieved stronger inclusiveness and alignment across the functions.
Tareq Refat Ullah Khan, Managing Director & CEO, BRAC Bank, attended the event and 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 & Head of Branch Distribution Network; A. K. M. 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.
BRAC Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to the highest standards of regulatory compliance through a proactive initiative designed to strengthen risk management in branch banking. By equipping its frontline officials with in-depth knowledge of compliance protocols, the bank seeks to minimize potential business risks and safeguard the assets of its valued customers.
As part of this initiative, BRAC Bank will expand similar programmes nationwide, embedding a culture of compliance and governance across its extensive distribution network. This structured approach underscores the bank’s dedication to ethical conduct, operational resilience, and sustainable banking practices.
The initiative reflects BRAC Bank’s broader strategy of institutionalising robust governance standards across all business channels—ensuring long-term stability, transparency, and trust in Bangladesh’s financial sector.