NRBC Bank chairman stresses zero classified loans

NRBC Bank PLC convened a Cumilla Zone town hall on August 1, 2025, in Feni, led by Chairman Md Ali Hossain Prodhania, to align on strategic objectives.
Managing Director and CEO Dr Touhidul Alam Khan, DMD, and CFO Harun ur Rashid, along with Cumilla Zonal Head Kazi Mohammad Ziaul Karim, and officials from all branches and sub-branches in Cumilla, Noakhali, Chandpur, and Feni, attended.
Chairman Md Ali Hossain Prodhania highlighted the main goal: reducing the zone's classified loan ratio from 5 percent to zero, through strict compliance, transparency, and accountability.
He outlined steps to enhance asset quality and ensure strong governance, emphasising disciplined lending, legal recoveries, and robust regulatory compliance to boost profitability.
He urged lowering funding costs by increasing low-interest deposits and expanding lending to Cottage, Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (CMSMEs).
Managing Director and CEO Dr Touhidul Alam Khan highlighted the bank's wide reach, noting the Cumilla region's blend of large industries and MSMEs. He directed teams to enhance service delivery, positioning the bank as a key supporter of local enterprise growth.