Citizens Bank PLC organized its Annual Risk Conference 2026 at the Bank’s Head Office in Motijheel, Dhaka. Mr. Mohammad Ashiqur Rahman, Executive Director of Bangladesh Bank, attended the conference as the Chief Guest and inaugurated the event. In his address, he shared valuable guidelines and insights on various risk factors in the banking sector, emphasizing the importance of effective risk management, regulatory compliance and prudent banking practices.

Mr. Alamgir Hossain, Managing Director of Citizens Bank PLC, presided over the conference and shared his valuable insights on various aspects of risk management in banking operations. He emphasized the importance of managing concentration risk, maintaining asset quality and ensuring sound corporate governance. He also highlighted the need for effectively identifying, assessing and mitigating potential risks in the prevailing macroeconomic environment to strengthen operational efficiency, safeguard financial stability and ensure sustainable growth.

Mr. Monoar Uddin Ahmed, Director (BSD-5); Mr. Mohammad Abdur Rab, Director (SPCD); and Mr. Siddhartha Shankar Roy, Additional Director of Bangladesh Bank, attended the conference as resource persons and conducted sessions on various risk factors in the banking sector as resource persons.

Among others, Mr. Md. Mostafizur Rahman and Mr. Md. Abdul Latif, Deputy Managing Directors of Citizens Bank PLC, along with senior executives, heads of divisions, and branch heads of the Bank, also attended the conference.