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STAR BUSINESS DESK

NRBC Bank PLC has completed 13 years of operations and stepped into its 14th year, reaffirming its commitment to good governance and inclusive banking.

The bank marked the milestone with a ceremony at its head office in Dhaka recently, highlighting its progress and future plans, according to a press release.

Md Ali Hossain Prodhania, chairman of the bank, inaugurated the programme as the chief guest.

He said that since its inception on April 2, 2013, NRBC Bank has achieved strong performance among fourth-generation banks.

He emphasised that ensuring good governance, expanding service coverage, and enhancing the bank’s reputation remain key priorities. Increasing loan recovery and reducing non-performing loans will help boost profitability and protect the interests of depositors and investors, he added.

The chairman also reiterated the bank’s goal of becoming a “people’s bank” by increasing lending to cottage, micro, and small sectors, with a target of raising the share of such loans to 40 percent. He stressed the need to expand technology-driven services.

Md Touhidul Alam Khan, managing director and CEO, said the bank remains committed to maintaining growth momentum while strengthening compliance. Over the past 13 years, deposits have reached Tk 19,590 crore and loans Tk 14,962 crore.

NRBC Bank now operates nearly 500 branches and sub-branches and more than 600 agent banking outlets, serving over 21.5 lakh accounts nationwide.

Mohammad Abdul Qaium Khan, deputy managing director, along with divisional heads and officials from various zones, branches, and sub-branches, also joined the programme virtually.