Brac Bank’s Nurun Nahar Begum wins UK award

Nurun Nahar Begum, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of BRAC Bank, has received the Best Woman CTO Award from London-based Women's Tabloid Publications UK for her transformative work in advancing technology within Bangladesh's banking sector.
The Women's Tabloid Awards 2025 honour exceptional women leaders, entrepreneurs, and organisations championing influential women-focused initiatives.
As Bangladesh's first and only female CTO in banking, Nahar stands as a trailblazer in tech-driven banking. With over 25 years of expertise, she has shaped industry standards, guided emerging talent, and propelled BRAC Bank's digital leadership.
Tareq Refat Ullah Khan, Managing Director & CEO of BRAC Bank, stated: "Nahar is instrumental in our digital transformation. This award is a proud moment for BRAC Bank and will motivate professionals to advance in their careers."
Nahar also leads BRAC Bank's TARA Forum, the bank's internal women's platform, reinforcing her status as a national role model for women in technology and leadership.