Pubali Bank Limited

The 14th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Pubali Bank Securities Limited was held at Bank�s Head Office board room through hybrid method (physical presence and virtual platform) on April 17, 2024. Moniruddin Ahmed, Chairman, Board of Directors of Pubali Bank Securities Limited presided over the meeting. Directors of Pubali Bank Securities Limited- Azizur Rahman, Mustafa Ahmed, Ayesha Farha Chowdhury, Runa Fowzia Hafiz, Ahmed Salah Sater, Asif A. Choudhury, Shahinuzzaman Yaqub, Dr. Shahdeen Malik, Mohammad Ali and Managing Director of Pubali Bank Securities Limited Mohammed Ahsan Ullah & General Manager Md. Shah Alam were present at the AGM. Mohammad Liton Miah FCA, General Manager and CFO of Pubali Bank was also present.

Recently Pubali Bank PLC. and BD Tax Technology Limited has signed an agreement for preparation, process and submission of Income Tax through Pubali PI Mobile banking app. Md. Shahnewaz Khan, Deputy Managing Director of Pubali Bank PLC. and Shamim Rahman, Manager- Finance & Admin of BD Tax Technology Limited were present at the ceremony. Md. Rabiul Alam, DGM & Head of Alternative Delivery Channel (ADC) Division of Pubali Bank PLC. and Mahbubul Kabir, COO (Chief Operating Officer) of BD Tax Technology Limited has signed the agreement on behalf of their organization along with other senior officials from both the organizations were also present during the ceremony.

A five day long �Orientation Program� has been arranged for newly recruited 290 Senior Officers and Officers in the Pubali Bank PLC organized by Human Resourses Division. The course is designed aiming at familiarizing the participants with the concepts, principles, rules, regulations, laws and practices of Bank. The event was graced by the presence of the Chief Guest, Managing Director & CEO Mohammad Ali. Deputy Managing Directors - Mohammad Esha, Mohammad Shahadat Hossain, Ahmed Enayet Manzur, Md. Shahnewaz Khan, Mohammad Anisuzzaman and Mohammed Jamal Uddin Mazumder were present as Special Guests. Ismat Ara Huq, General Manager and Head of Human Resources Division delivered the welcome speech. In his inaugural speech Chief Guest Mohammad Ali urged everyone to work sincerely and honestly. He advised everyone to equip themself with diversified banking knowledge to cope with present competitive global market. He also added that one could become successful banker by exploring skills and talents at the highest level through applying themselves properly. He advised all officers to abide by the rules and regulations of Bangladesh Bank and other regulatory bodies since we are a very compliant bank. Managing Director advised newly recruited officers to render service to the customer with determination, integrity and professionalism. He stressed them to equip themselves with modern technology to provide better service to the customer. General Managers of Head Office and Senior Executives of Pubali Bank were also present in the ceremony.

Pubali Bank PLC.organized �Annual Risk Conference -2023� recenly at the Conference Room of Head Office. Mohammad Ali, Managing Director & CEO of Pubali Bank PLC. inaugurated the Conference as Chief Guest. Md. Zabdul Islam, Director, Department of Offsite Supervision (Division-2), Bangladesh Bank; Mohammad Esha, Md. Shahnewaz Khan and Mohammad Anisuzzaman- Deputy Managing Directors of Pubali Bank were present as Special Guests. Nitish Kumar Roy, GM & Chief Risk Officer of the Bank presided over. Among others, Regional Managers of Dhaka, Corporate Branch Managers of Dhaka and all Division heads along with other relevant officials of the Bank attended the Conference physically. The Conference were also attended by 982 number of officials from across the country including Head of Principal Offices, other Regional Managers, Branch and Sub-Branch Managers on zoom platform of the Bank. Two Resource Persons from Department of Off-Site (Division-2), Bangladesh Bank Kazi Arif Uz Zaman Ph.D, Additional Director and Mohammad Arif Hasan, Joint Director along with other internal resource persons of Pubali Bank PLC. delivered their presentations in the daylong conference.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Pubali Bank PLC and Astra Airways Limited (Air Astra ) has been signed recently at bank's head office. N. M. Firoz Kamal, Deputy General Manager & Head of Card Business Division of Pubali Bank and Mozammel Haque Bhuiya, Head of Marketing and Sales of Air Astra signed the MoU on behalf of their respective organizations. Mohammad Anisuzzaman, Deputy Managing Director; Ashim Kumar Roy, General Manager & Head of Cards of Pubali Bank Limited along with other high officials from both organizations were also present during the signing ceremony. Under this MoU, All Pubali Bank cardholders (Debit & Credit) will enjoy 10% discount on base fare along with other facilities from Air Astra.

As a part of Corporate Social Responsibility(CSR) Pubali Bank PLC gifted a microbus to Ibrahim Cardiac Hospital & Research Institute. Mohammad Ali, Managing Director & CEO of Pubali Bank Limited handed over the key to Professor Dr. A K Azad Khan, President of Bangladesh Diabetic Samity. Professor Mahmudur Rahman, Chairman, Board of Management, Ibrahim Cardiac Hospital & Research Institute presided over. Md. Kamruzzaman, General Manager and RM of Dhaka Central Region of Pubali Bank and Md. Sayeef Uddin, Secretary General of Bangladesh Diabetic Samity were also present. In his speech Mohammad Ali said, Pubali Bank is not only a profit oriented organization; apart from this, it continues to contribute to healthcare as part of its social responsibility. In continuation of this, Pubali Bank gifted a microbus to Ibrahim Cardiac Hospital & Research Institute. He further said that this gift will serve as a symbol of friendship and mutual cooperation between the two organizations in the days to come. Manager of Shisupark Branch of Pubali Bank was also present along with other Officials from both organizations.

Managers' Conference- 2023 of Chattogram Central, South & North Zone and Agrabad & CDA Corporate Branch of Pubali Bank PLC held recently. Mohammad Ali, Managing Director & CEO of Pubali Bank graced the conference as Chief Guest. Mohammad Esha, Deputy Managing Director was present as Special Guest. Mohammad Abdur Rahim, General Manager & Head of Chattogram Principal Office presided over the conference. In his speech Mohammad Ali emphasized on expansion of foreign remittance business through better customer & modern banking service. He said, �The economy of Bangladesh is expanding as the world economy is doing the same. Banking sector is playing the lead role here. He urged all to work sincerely in this competitive banking sector. Mr. Ali stressed on selection of potential borrower and try to enhance bank business. He also advised all to work hard, look for new business avenues and diversification and to take concerted efforts for achieving the target fixed for the year 2023. DGM & Regional Head of Chattogram Central Zone Md. Akhtaruzzaman Sarker; DGM & Regional Head of Chattogram South Zone Mohammad Altab Hossain and DGM & Regional Head of Chattogram North Zone AKM Masud were present. At the conference, necessary strategies and plans were framed to achieve the target fixed for the year 2023.

Pubali Bank Limited, one of Bangladesh's largest private sector commercial banks, recently held its 1400th board meeting at the bank's head office. The meeting was presided over by Monzurur Rahman, the Chairman of the Board of Directors. In honor of this special occasion, Chairman Monzurur Rahman and former Chairman Hafiz Ahmed Mazumder MP celebrated by cutting a cake, joined by fellow board members. The celebration included the presence of Pubali Bank Limited Board of Directors: Fahim Ahmed Faruk Chowdhury, Azizur Rahman, Md. Abdur Razzak Mondal, and Arif Ahmed Choudhury; Independent Directors: Dr. Shahdeen Malik and Mohammad Naushad Ali Chowdhury, as well as Managing Director and Chief Executive Mohammad Ali. Since its establishment in 1959, Pubali Bank has played a vital role in Bangladesh's economy and the daily lives of millions of people. With 501 branches, 170 sub-branches, 17 Islamic Banking Windows, and a dedicated workforce of around nine thousand employees, Pubali Bank is dedicated to offering top-notch banking services to its customers. Monzurur Rahman, Chairman of the Board of Directors, stated, "Today's 1400th Board Meeting is a significant milestone in Pubali Bank's journey. Throughout the years, we have worked hard to establish an ethical and secure banking system. This achievement reflects our commitment to good governance and our unwavering pursuit of growth. We dedicate this occasion to our customers and reaffirm our dedication to contributing to Bangladesh's prosperity." Managing Director and Chief Executive Mohammad Ali added, "Today's 1400th board meeting demonstrates Pubali Bank's dedication to excellence and innovation. Pubali Bank proudly operates under a transparent policy. Our Board of Directors firmly believes in good corporate governance and refrains from interfering in the ethical decisions made by our management. Our experience, values, and ethics motivate us to make decisions that are in the best interests of our customers." It's worth noting that in 1985, Pubali Bank was privatized and began operating under new management in the private sector with an initial capital of only Tk. 16 crore. Currently, Pubali Bank's capital stands at approximately Tk. 4,322 crore (June 2023), and total deposits have grown from Tk. 614 crore to Tk. 54,994 crore (June 2023). Pubali Bank Limited has continuously embraced innovation and digitalization to better serve its customers in line with the modern era and the government's vision of 'Digital Bangladesh.' The bank has taken pioneering steps in digitizing its services, offering services such as Internet Banking, Pi Banking, mobile apps, and extensive ATM services. In addition to conventional banking, Pubali Bank also provides Islamic banking services in all its branches. During the 1400th Board Meeting, the Directors expressed their satisfaction with the bank's significant growth and development and expressed their gratitude to the hardworking officers and employees of Pubali Bank for their tireless contributions in reaching this milestone.

A training course on �Foundation Training for Junior Officer & Junior Officer (Cash)� was held recently under the auspices of Pubali Bank Training Institute. Mohammad Ali, Managing Director and CEO of Pubali Bank Ltd. graced the occasion as Chief Guest in the inaugural ceremony. Ahmed Enayet Manzur, Deputy Managing Director of the bank was present as Special Guest. Ratan Kumar Shil, DGM of Pubali Bank Training Institute, presided over the function. In his speech Managing Director Mohammad Ali made a clarion call on all participants to foster new spirit and enthusiasm for achieving our Bank�s Vision and Mission. He reiterated on the challenging tasks for all for ensuring profitability and strength of the bank. He put forward his views on being Compliant Ethical Bank making our position excellent and envious. He made instruction to them to make all-out efforts to make proper investment of fund, to reduce classification of loan and to arrest mismanagement in the operational activities of the bank with a view to maintaining efficiency and effectiveness in all respects. He urged all Officers to work with honesty and integrity in the workplace. 24 (twenty four) Officers of the bank participated in the Training Course.

Pubali Bank Limited's 2nd Business Conference-2023 of Regional and Corporate Branch Managers held at bank�s head office auditorium recently. Monzurur Rahman, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Pubali Bank Ltd. was the Chief Guest at the conference with the participation of all Regional Managers, Corporate Branch Managers and Division Heads and Executives. Mohammad Ali, Managing Director and CEO of the bank presided over the Conference. Mohammad Esha, Mohammad Shahadat Hossain, Ahmed Enayet Manzur, Md. Shahnewaz Khan and Mohammad Anisuzzaman - Deputy Managing Directors were present at the Conference. General Manager of General Banking and Operation Division Md. Faizul Hoque Sharif delivered the welcome speech. In his speech Chief Guest Monzurur Rahman instructed to conduct banking in the current situation by following the rules and regulations of Bangladesh Bank and the regulatory body. He called upon the people to pay special attention to ensure that there is no deviation from the banking policy. In his speech, Managing Director Mohammad Ali emphasized on the need of banking sector to speed up the economic activities in the current situation of the global economy.He hoped that all would work together to deal with the situation with honesty, dedication and efficiency. Managing Director Mohammad Ali highlighted business acquisition and analysis at the conference and what needs to be done. At the meeting, necessary strategies and plans were framed to achieve the target fixed for the year 2023.

Monzurur Rahman has been re-elected as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Pubali Bank Limited. Habibur Rahman, Advisor of Chauddagram Bankers� Society and Managing Director of South Bangla Agriculture and Commerce Bank, congratulated him with flowers on behalf of the organization. At this time, the Vice-President of the organization and the Managing Director of Southeast Bank Nuruddin M. Sadek Hossain, SEVP of Shahjalal Islami Bank Asfaqul Haque Mithu FCA and Coordinator S. M. Habib Mohsin Sudhon and members of the executive committee were present.

Pubali Bank Limited and Bangladesh Rural Electrification Board (BREB) recently signed an agreement for Collecting BREB�s postpaid electricity bill through Pubali Bank�s Online/ Mobile banking apps �PI� by using API. Md. Rabiul Alam, DGM & Head of ADC Division, Pubali Bank Limited and Hasina Begum, Secretary of BREB, signed the agreement on behalf of their organization. Under this agreement, customers of Polli Biddyut Samity will able to pay their postpaid electricity bill through Pubali Bank�s Internet Banking/PI mobile banking apps. A.S. Sirajul Haque Chowdhury, GM & Regional Manager, Dhaka North Zone of Pubali Bank Limited; Md. Faizul Hoque Sharif, GM & Division Head, General Banking and Operation Division of Pubali Bank Limited; Dipankar Biswas, Member (Finance) of BREB, Md. Hossain Patwary, Controller (Finance and Accounts) of BREB, along with other officials from both the organizations were also present during the signing ceremony.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Pubali Bank Limited and Bproperty has been signed recently at bank's head office. Md. Malequl Islam, DGM and Head of Consumers Credit Division of Pubali Bank Limited and Mark Nosworthy, CEO of Bproperty signed the MoU on behalf of their respective organizations at the presence of Mohammad Esha, Deputy Managing Director of the bank. Md. Shahnewaz Khan and Mohammad Anisuzzaman - Deputy Managing Directors of the bank were also present. Md. Rabiul Alam, DGM & Head of Alternative Delivery Channel (ADC) Division; N. M. Firoz Kamal, DGM & Head of Card Business Division of Pubali Bank Limited and Khan Tanjeel Ahmed, General Manager of Bproperty along with other high officials from both organizations were also present during the signing ceremony. Under this MoU, the customers of Bproperty will be able to take home loan facility from Pubali Bank on fast and easy terms.

Recently Pubali Bank Limited and Dutch-Bangla Bank Limited has signed an agreement for fund transfer between Pubali Bank�s mobile banking apps (PI) and Dutch-Bangla Bank�s mobile banking (Rocket). Md. Rabiul Alam, DGM & Head of Alternative Delivery Channel (ADC) Division of Pubali Bank Limited and Shaikh Mohammad Imran Quader, VP & Head of Mobile Banking Division of Dutch-Bangla Bank Limited signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations. Mohammad Ali, Managing Director & CEO of Pubali Bank Ltd. and Abul Kashem Md. Shirin, Managing Director & CEO of Dutch-Bangla Bank Ltd. were present at the agreement signing ceremony. Md. Shahnewaz Khan, Deputy Managing Director of Pubali Bank Ltd. and Md. Abedur Rahman Sikder, DMD & COO of Dutch-Bangla Bank Ltd. along with Senior Executives from both the organizations were also present during the signing ceremony.

Eminent Business Person and social worker Monzurur Rahman has been re-elected as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Pubali Bank Limited. He has been unanimously re-elected as Chairman of the bank in its 1388th Board Meeting. Mr. Monzurur Rahman is the Chairman of Rema Tea Company Ltd. He has long 56 years� experience in banking, insurance and tea business. He was an Independent Director of Lafarge Holcim Bangladesh Ltd. He was an elected member of the Executive Committee of Bangladesh Association of Publicly Listed Companies (BAPLC). Mr. Rahman is a graduate from Calcutta University. He was born in a noble Muslim family in Kazibari at Cheora village of Cumilla. His father Late Khan Bahadur Mukhlesur Rahman was a law graduate from Calcutta University in 1916 and a successful tea planter.

The 40th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Pubali Bank Limited was held at bank�s auditorium of Head Office through hybrid method (physical presence and virtual platform) on June 06, 2023. Monzurur Rahman, Honourable Chairman, Board of Directors of Pubali Bank Limited presided over the meeting. The Shareholders unanimously approved 12.50% Cash Dividend for the year ended 31st December 2022 in the 40th Annual General Meeting (AGM). Hon�ble Directors and a huge number of Shareholders participated in the discussion and talked about the overall performance of the Bank in the AGM. They expressed their satisfaction & also suggested some suggestions for further improvement of performance of the bank. Hon�ble Chairman thanked everybody for active participation in the AGM and then announced the end of the meeting.

Pubali Bank Limited aspires to be a leading technology-driven financial institution within this year by offering its customers services that would go with the spirit of 4IR (Fourth Industrial Revolution). Established in 1959, the country's largest private commercial bank in terms of its network has already procured 4IR-supported infrastructure of Oracle to introduce easier, faster and the most convenient services. "It's a part of our continuous and intensified focus in embracing latest technology to make the bank a globally competitive one," managing director and chief executive officer of the bank Mohammad Ali told the FE in an exclusive interview recently. "Now our main target is to convert all our banking activities into 4IR-based ones." The bank has formed a 4IR preparedness committee to look after the proceedings. Under the initiative, the bank has taken four projects - a complete payment modality through e-KYC in integration with the bank's dedicated mobile apps, consumers' loan-related application and approval facility, developing content to facilitate corporate loan proposal renewal and enhancement, and LC (letter of credit)-related services for the corporate houses. "We're expecting these projects to be completed within the next three months. Initially, we'll start on a small scale and all aspects of banking will gradually come under the purview of the latest technology," said the MD. The bank wants to create a complete virtual ecosystem - the banking system would become branchless with less human interaction while their clients would perform banking activities on their own. The infrastructure includes artificial intelligence, data mining and warehouses. The bank will make a wallet account system that would be available in their dedicated apps 'PI Banking'. Once opening the account, the clients will be able to enjoy services like fund transfer, add money, merchant payment, send money and many more. "Opening this wallet, people will not only get all privileges of branch banking but also their personal income, expenditure and wealth management," Mr Ali said. "It will help ensure instant delivery of services." Simultaneously, he added, the customers can submit loan requests without visiting any branch. For instance, if someone is interested in getting funds for buying a flat, the client would submit a request and in response the bank will seek necessary particulars like location, size and income statement. The bank's system will have location-wise rough pricing of apartments. Once the information is given virtually, the bank authorities will consider the information authentic before placing those in artificial intelligence (AI) and the AI will tell them how much loan the loan-seeking individual can get based on the information. Then the bank's relationship officer will make an appointment for meeting the client in his/her place to collect required documents, counter-checking the original ones. "Our relationship officers will be empowering enough to issue the letter of disbursement from the spot once everything is matched. So, the clients don't need to visit the branch," said the bank's top executive, adding that the major concern of the banking system is reducing the operational costs. "If we can do it, we will be able to offer loans and advances at lower rates. This will give us the competitive advantage. So, we need to adopt technological advantages. We will make a team of 300 technologically-sound people who will be assigned to deal with the technology-driven banking services," he said. Giving an example, he said the size of the portfolio of the bank was Tk 8.50 billion during its privatisation in 1984 when around 9,000 people were working. By now, the bank's portfolio rose to Tk 720 billion but its manpower remains the same. "It is possible only because of technology. Our target is to provide more robust services with the same expenses," said Mr Ali. Talking about the existing lending rate ceiling, he said the rate in developed economies range between 6.0 per cent and 7.0 per cent. "We need to reach that level if we really want to be a developed economy. We will not be able to achieve it unless and until we take technological advantage." The bank initially emerged in the banking landscape of the then East Pakistan as Eastern Mercantile Bank Limited at the initiative of some Bangalee entrepreneurs in 1959 for providing credit to the Bangalee entrepreneurs who had limited access to credit in those days from other financial institutions. After the independence of Bangladesh, the bank was nationalised in 1972 under the name of Pubali Bank. Later it was denationalised in 1983 as a private bank and renamed as Pubali Bank Limited. Now Pubali Bank becomes the largest private commercial bank in Bangladesh in terms of branch networking. It is providing its banking services across the country through 498 branches, 132 sub-branches and 17 Islamic windows. Its deposit portfolio rose to over Tk 511 billion until the immediate past calendar year of 2022. In terms of sector-wise loans and advances, trade and commerce accounted for 17.81 per cent of its total loan, followed by textile (10.13 per cent), readymade garment (7.29 per cent) and food and allied (6.68 per cent). The bank's classified loans came down to 2.41 per cent thanks to its dedication towards customer services and upholding corporate governance and compliance with all aspects in the banking sector.

A 2(two) days long Conference titled �Annual Managers� Conference 2023� participated by all 498 Branch Managers, Regional Managers & Sr. Executives of Head Office was held at Hotel Long Beach Auditorium, Cox's Bazar recently to motivate them to increase Bank�s business by rendering better services. Monzurur Rahman, Chairman, Board of Directors graced the conference as chief guest while Managing Director & CEO Mohammad Ali presided over the conference. Directors- Moniruddin Ahmed, Fahim Ahmed Faruk Chowdhury, Rumana Sharif, M. Kabiruzzaman Yaqub FCMA (UK), CGMA; Azizur Rahman, Md. Abdur Razzak Mondal and Rana Laila Hafiz; Independent Director Mohammad Naushad Ali Chowdhury were present as Special Guests. In the conference Chief Guest rewarded 62 best Managers for their outstanding performance for the year 2022. In his speech Chairman Monzurur Rahman emphasized on expansion of foreign remittance business through better customer & modern banking service. He also advised all to work hard, look for new business avenues and adopt diversification and to take concerted efforts for achieving the target fixed for the year 2023. In his speech Managing Director & CEO Mohammad Ali looked at the past tradition, history and culture of the bank and said that the country's largest private commercial bank has been providing modern banking services in keeping with the era through skilled workforce, highest quality online banking system and management. He expressed confidence that Pubali Bank will continue its efforts to deliver services to the remote areas of Bangladesh. He expressed optimism that 2023 will be the year of leadership of Pubali Bank in the banking sector. Deputy Managing Directors- Mohammad Esha, Mohammad Shahadat Hossain, Ahmed Enayet Manzur, Md. Shahnewaz Khan and Mohammad Anisuzzaman & Senior Executives were also present. .

Managers� Conference-2023 of Dhaka North, Dhaka Central, Dhaka South, Gazipur & Narayangonj region of Pubali Bank Limited held at bank�s head office today. All Branch and Sub-branch Managers of these region & Islamic Banking Window Heads took part in the conference. Mohammad Ali, Managing Director & CEO graced the conference as Chief Guest. Deputy Managing Director Mohammad Esha and Deputy Managing Director Mohammad Shahadat Hossain were Special Guests. General Manager and RM of Dhaka North Region A. S. Sirajul Haque Chowdhury, General Manager and RM of Dhaka Central Region Sultana Sarifun Nahar, General Manager and RM of Dhaka South Region Md. Kamruzzaman, DGM and RM of Narayangonj Region A.K.M. Abdur Raqib, DGM and RM of Gazipur Region Chowdhury Abdul Waheed presided over the conference. Md. Faizul Hoque Sharif, General Manager of General Banking and Operation Division delivered welcome speech. In his speech Mohammad Ali emphasized on expansion of foreign remittance business through better customer & modern banking service. He also advised all Regional Managers & Branch Managers to work hard, look for new business avenues and adopt diversification and to take concerted efforts for achieving the target fixed for the year 2023. He urged upon all the executives to keep close vigilance so that newly disbursed loans may not become overdue or classified. Intensive supervision and close monitoring of the loan should be made. General Managers of Head Office and Senior Executives were present at the conference.

Pubali Bank Limited has been awarded `Remittance Award� by the Centre for Non Resident Bangladeshi (NRB) for outstanding contribution to collect remittance for the year 2022. The Centre for NRB organized �Branding Bangladesh� ceremony at a hotel in the city. Mohammad Ali, Managing Director & CEO of Pubali Bank Limited received the award from Dr. Mashiur Rahman, Economic Affairs Adviser to the Prime Minister. MS Shekil Chowdhury, Chairperson of the Centre for NRB presided over the ceremony. Mayor of London Worthing Council Henna Chowdhury, Mayor of London Barking and Dagenham Council Faruk Choudhury, former Chief of Bangladesh Naval Staff Admiral Aurangzeb Chowdhury, former Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Mashihuzzaman Serniabat, former Principal Staff Officer of Armed Forces Division Lt. General Md. Mainul Islam, former IGP of Bangladesh Police A.K.M Shahidul Hoque were present.

Ahmed Shafi Choudhury, Director of the Board of Directors of Pubali Bank Limited passed away while undergoing treatment at United Hospital of Dhaka on Friday, January 20, 2023 at 11.45 pm. (Inna Lillahi wa Inna Ilaihi Raziun) The Board of Directors of Pubali Bank Limited and Officers & employees have expressed deep grief over his death. The Pubali family seeking forgiveness of the departed soul from Almighty Allah and extends its deepest condolences to the bereaved family of the deceased.

Pubali Bank Limited has donated Tk. 04(Four) Crore to the Home Construction Project declared by Honourable Prime Minister to the homeless, as a part of corporate social responsibility. Monzurur Rahman, Chairman, Board of Directors of Pubali Bank Ltd. handed over a donation cheque of Tk. 04(Four) Crore to Hon�ble Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at Prime Minister�s Office in the capital today. Here mentionable that, Pubali Bank is not only a profit oriented organization; it has some social responsibility also. As a part of it, Pubali Bank Limited has donated Tk. 04(Four) Crore to the Home Construction Project of Honourable Prime Minister. Pubali Bank Ltd. plays a significant role in any development activities of our country in the past as well.

Pubali Bank Limited has signed an agreement with Bangladesh Bank for disbursement of loans under the Tk. 5,000 crore refinancing scheme aimed at ensuring food security of the country. Mohammad Ali, Managing Director (Current Charge) of Pubali Bank Limited and Md. Abul Kalam Azad, Director, Agriculture Credit Department of Bangladesh Bank signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations at the presence of Abdur Rouf Talukder, Governor of Bangladesh Bank. Bangladesh Bank Deputy Governor A.K.M Sajedur Rahman Khan was present on the occasion. Mohammad Monjurul Islam Mojumder, General Manager, Credit Division of Pubali Bank Limited and senior officials of Bangladesh Bank's Agriculture Credit Department were present at the signing ceremony.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Pubali Bank Limited and The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB) has been signed recently at bank's head office for Document Verification System (DVS). Mohammad Ali, Managing Director & CEO (Current Charge) of Pubali Bank Ltd. and Md. Shahadat Hossain FCA, President of ICAB were present during the signing ceremony. Mohammad Liton Miah FCA, General Manager and CFO; Habibur Rahman, Md. Shahnewaz Khan and Mohammad Monjurul Islam Mojumder- General Managers of Pubali Bank Ltd. were also present. ICAB introduced this software database Document Verification System (DVS) to establish transparency and accountability in the country's accounting system and prevent misuse of audit reports. DVS makes the accounting system more acceptable and reliable.

Pubali Bank Limited has inaugurated Zinzira Sub-branch at Keranigonj, Dhaka with a view to provide advanced banking services for the valued customers. Mohammad Shahadat Hossain, Deputy Managing Director of Pubali Bank Ltd. formally inaugurated the Sub-branch as Chief Guest. General Manager and RM of Dhaka South Region Md. Kamruzzaman presided over the inaugural ceremony. Md. Faizul Hoque Sharif, General Manager of General Services and Development Division of Pubali Bank Ltd. was also present. In his speech Mohammad Shahadat Hossain said that Pubali Bank is committed to provide the best & innovative banking services needs of the market in fastest possible time. As a part for providing better services & client�s increasing demand Pubali Bank has opened its Sub-branch at Zinzira. He expressed his hope that Pubali Bank would surely serve its customers with utmost satisfaction by applying modern technology through this Sub-branch. He expressed his hope that the Sub-branch would make remarkable contribution in the business development of this area.

Pubali Bank Limited has inaugurated its Sub-branch at Boro Moghbazar, Dhaka with a view to provide advanced banking services for the valued customers. Mohammad Ali, Managing Director & CEO (Current Charge) of Pubali Bank Ltd. formally inaugurated the Sub-branch as Chief Guest. General Manager and RM of Dhaka Central Region Sultana Sarifun Nahar presided over the inaugural ceremony. In his speech Managing Director (Current Charge) Mohammad Ali said that Pubali Bank is committed to provide the best & innovative banking services needs of the market in fastest possible time. As a part for providing better services & client�s increasing demand Pubali Bank has opened its Sub-branch at Boro Moghbazar. He expressed his hope that Pubali Bank would surely serve its customers with utmost satisfaction by applying modern technology through this Sub-branch. He expressed his hope that the Sub-branch would make remarkable contribution in the business development of this area. Dilip Kumar Paul, General Manager of Establishment Division; Md. Faizul Hoque Sharif, General Manager of General Services and Development Division of Pubali Bank Ltd.; businessmen and Senior Executives of the bank were also present.

Managers� Conference-2022 of Dhaka South, Dhaka North, Dhaka Central, Gazipur & Narayangonj region of Pubali Bank Limited held at bank�s head office today. All Branch and Sub-branch Managers of these region & Islamic Banking Window Heads took part in the conference.Safiul Alam Khan Chowdhury, Managing Director & CEO graced the conference as Chief Guest. Mohammad Ali, Additional Managing Director & COO of the bank was present as Guest of Honour. Deputy Managing Director & Company Secretary Zahid Ahsan and Deputy Managing Director Mohammad Shahadat Hossain were Special Guests. General Manager and RM of Dhaka South Region Md. Kamruzzaman, General Manager and RM of Dhaka North Region A. S. Sirajul Haque Chowdhury, General Manager and RM of Dhaka Central Region Sultana Sarifun Nahar, DGM and RM of Narayangonj Region A.K.M. Abdur Raqib, DGM and RM of Gazipur Region Chowdhury Abdul Waheed presided over the conference. Md. Faizul Hoque Sharif, General Manager of General Services and Development Division delivered welcome speech. In his speech Safiul Alam Khan Chowdhury emphasized on expansion of foreign remittance business through better customer & modern banking service. He also advised all Regional Managers & Branch Managers to work hard, look for new business avenues and adopt diversification and to take concerted efforts for achieving the target fixed for the year 2022. He urged upon all the executives to keep close vigilance so that newly disbursed loans may not become overdue or classified. Intensive supervision and close monitoring of the loan should be made. General Managers of Head Office, Senior Executives and Branch Heads were present at the conference.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Pubali Bank Limited and Yashoda Hospitals, Hyderabad of India has been signed today at bank's head office. Ashim Kumar Roy, General Manager & Head of Cards of Pubali Bank Limited and Keshav Gupta, Senior Vice President of Yashoda Hospitals signed the MoU on behalf of their respective organizations at the presence of Mohammad Ali, Additional Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer(COO) of the bank. Md. Shahinur Rahman, Bangladesh Country Manager of Yashoda Hospitals and Senior Officials from both the organizations were also present during the signing ceremony. Under this MoU, all Pubali Bank Limited Employees, Card holders and their family members will avail 20% discount on out-patient investigations including CT & MRI and 15% discount on room rents and in-patient investigation including CT & MRI from Yashoda Hospitals along with other facilities.

Eminent Business Person and social worker Monzurur Rahman has been re-elected as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Pubali Bank Limited. He has been unanimously re-elected as Chairman of the bank in its 1338th Board Meeting. Mr. Monzurur Rahman is the Chairman of Rema Tea Company Ltd. He has long 53 years� experience in banking, insurance and tea business. He was an Independent Director of Lafarge Holcim Bangladesh Ltd. He was an elected member of the Executive Committee of Bangladesh Association of Publicly Listed Companies (BAPLC). Mr. Rahman is a graduate from Calcutta University. He was born in a noble Muslim family in Kazibari at Cheora village of Cumilla. His father Late Khan Bahadur Mukhlesur Rahman was a law graduate from Calcutta University in 1916 and a successful tea planter.

The 39th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Pubali Bank Limited was held at bank�s auditorium of Head Office through hybrid method (physical presence and virtual platform) on May 31 , 2022. Monzurur Rahman, Honourable Chairman, Board of Directors of Pubali Bank Limited presided over the meeting. The Shareholders unanimously approved 12.50% Cash Dividend for the year ended 31st December 2021 in the 39th Annual General Meeting (AGM). Directors- Moniruddin Ahmed, Habibur Rahman, Ahmed Shafi Choudhury, Fahim Ahmed Faruk Chowdhury, Rumana Sharif, M. Kabiruzzaman Yaqub FCMA (UK), CGMA; Musa Ahmed, Azizur Rahman, Md. Abdur Razzak Mondal, Rana Laila Hafiz and Mustafa Ahmed; Independent Directors- Dr. Shahdeen Malik and Mohammad Naushad Ali Chowdhury were present. A huge number of Shareholders participated in the discussion and talked about the overall performance of the Bank in the AGM. They expressed their satisfaction & also suggested some suggestions for further improvement of performance of the bank. Hon�ble Chairman thanked everybody for active participation in the AGM and then announced the end of the meeting.

Shahadat Hossain Chowdhury, former Deputy Managing Director of Pubali Bank Ltd., passed away at a Hospital, Dhaka at 5.30 am, January 01, 2022, while undergoing treatment. (Inna Lillahi wa Inna Ilaihi Raziun). He was the Deputy Managing Director from October 2004 to December 2005 in his long career of 36 years in Pubali Bank Limited. Pubali Bank Limited is deeply saddened by his death. The Pubali family seeks the forgiveness of the departed soul and extends its deepest condolences to the bereaved family of the deceased.

Pubali Bank Limited received Best Corporate Award-2020 by the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Bangladesh (ICMAB). Recently the award was given to Pubali Bank Limited at a hotel in the capital. Chief Guest Tipu Munshi MP, Honorable Commerce Minister presented the Award to Mohammad Ali, Additional Managing Director and COO of Pubali Bank Limited. Mohammad Liton Miah FCA, General Manager and CFO of Pubali Bank Ltd. was also present. Professor Shibli Rubayat-Ul-Islam, Chairman of BSEC; Kazi Akram Uddin Ahmed, Past President of FBCCI and A.K.M. Delwer Hussain FCMA, President of South Asian Federation of Accountants (SAFA) were present as Special Guests. ICMAB President Abu Bakar Siddique presided over the program.

Recently, a workshop on �Prevention of Money Laundering and Combating the Finance of Terrorism (CFT & Related Issues)� was organized by Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) under the management of Pubali Bank Limited as the Lead Bank with 67 representatives of 20 Scheduled Banks of Netrokona in the auditorium of Netrokena Circuit House. Safiul Alam Khan Chowdhury, Managing Director & CEO of Pubali Bank Ltd. formally inaugurated the workshop as Chief Guest. Shahana Ferdousi, DGM of Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) was present as Special Guest. Shyam Sundar Banik, DGM and Division Head of Anti Money Laundering Division and Marketing Division of Pubali Bank Ltd. was the Coordinator. Chowdhury Md. Shofiul Hasan, DGM and RM of Mymensingh region of Pubali Bank Ltd. presided over the workshop. Senior Executives of Pubali Bank Limited were also present.

Mirza Ali Insaf, former General Manager, Human Resources Division of Pubali Bank Ltd., passed away in Dallas, USA at 9:45 am Bangladesh time today, December 09, 2021, due to old age. (Inna Lillahi wa Inna Ilaihi Raziun). Pubali Bank Limited is deeply saddened by his death. The Pubali family seeks the forgiveness of the departed soul and extends its deepest condolences to the bereaved family of the deceased.

Pubali Bank Limited has celebrated the golden jubilee of victory and the Mujibborsho with due dignity by remembering the great architect of independence and the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, all the martyrs, heroic freedom fighters and heroines who sacrificed their lives in the war of liberation. The ceremony began with the hoisting of the national flag along with the national anthem. Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Bank Safiul Alam Khan Chowdhury was present as Chief Guest on the occasion. General Manager Dilip Kumar Paul delivered the welcome speech. All levels of executives, officers and employees of the Bank attended the function. Managing Director and CEO Safiul Alam Khan Chowdhury said, �This year marks the 50th anniversary of the birth of Bangladesh and the birth centenary of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. We are in this glorious moment - we may not be in such a celebration in the future - but by participating from our own position in the progress of Bangladesh, we can pay homage to the memory of the father of the nation and the heroes who gave their lives in the war of liberation. He said that under the leadership of the daughter of Bangabandhu, Bangladesh is far ahead of Pakistan in all indicators and has taken a respectable position on the map of the world today. Delegates of Pubali Bank Limited took part in the swearing-in ceremony of the golden jubilee of victory and the Mujibborsho at the South Plaza of the Parliament House in the afternoon.

Pubali Bank Limited, country's largest private commercial bank inaugurated the transaction service with bKash, country's largest mobile financial service provider at a hotel in the capital yesterday. Safiul Alam Khan Chowdhury, Managing Director & CEO of Pubali Bank Ltd. formally inaugurated the transaction service. Kamal Quadir, Chief Executive Officer of bKash was present on the occasion. Mohammad Ali, Additional Managing Director & COO of Pubali Bank Ltd.; Major General Sheikh Md Monirul Islam (Retd.), Chief External and Corporate Affairs Officer of bKash; Zahid Ahsan and Mohammad Shahadat Hossain - Deputy Managing Directors of Pubali Bank Ltd. along with senior officials from both the organizations were also present at the event. From now, the customers of Pubali Bank Ltd. will be able to Add Money instantly to bkash account using the bank's app PI banking and internet banking services. Very soon, they will also be able to �Transfer Money� from bKash to Pubali Bank. Apart from Add Money and Transfer Money, bKash customers can avail Cash Out service from ATMs of Pubali Bank, spread all over the country. Remittance sent by the expatriates living in different parts of the world can also be delivered to their near and dear ones� bKash account via Pubali Bank.

Pubali Bank Limited has donated blankets to the Honourable Prime Minister�s Relief fund as a part of corporate social responsibility to distribute among the cold-hit poor people of the country. Monzurur Rahman, Chairman, Board of Directors of Pubali Bank Ltd. handed over the blankets to Dr. Ahmad Kaikaus, Prime Minister�s Principal Secretary at Prime Minister�s Office in the capital recently. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina joined the donation programme virtually from Ganobhaban. Safiul Alam Khan Chowdhury, Managing Director & CEO of Pubali Bank Ltd. was also present.

Pubali Bank Limited signed an agreement with Bangladesh Bank for the purpose of paying revenue/tax through Automated Challan System (ACS). The agreement signing ceremony held at Bangladesh Bank�s conference room. Ahmed Jamal, Deputy Governor of Bangladesh Bank was present as Chief Guest. Safiul Alam Khan Chowdhury, Managing Director & CEO of Pubali Bank Limited and Forkan Hossain, General Manager of Bangladesh Bank signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations. Mohammad Ali, Additional Managing Director and COO; Mohammad Liton Miah FCA, General Manager and CFO of Pubali Bank Ltd. were present at the agreement signing ceremony. Under this agreement, the customers of Pubali Bank Limited will be able to deposit various government fees including revenue directly through all branches through treasury challan.

Pubali Bank Ltd. inaugurates ATM Booth at Kishoreganj Branch to provide modern and digital banking service for the valued customers of haor. Mohammad Shamim Alam, Deputy Commissioner of Kishoreganj formally inaugurated the booth. Chowdhury Md. Shofiul Hasan, DGM and RM of Mymensingh region of Pubali Bank Ltd.; Dipak Kumar Khasnobish, Manager of Kishoreganj Branch and local elites were also present.

A Remittance Drawing Agreement between Pubali Bank Limited and National Exchange Company S.R.L, Italy has been signed at Bank�s Head Office. The Agreement aims to deliver remittances sent by expatriate Bangladeshis living in 90 countries around the world including Europe safely, in the shortest time and in the easiest possible way. Mohammed Idrish Farazy, Chairman of National Exchange Company S.R.L. and Nishat Maisura Rahman, DGM & Division Head of International Division of Pubali Bank Limited signed the Agreement on behalf of their respective organizations. Safiul Alam Khan Chowdhury, Managing Director & CEO; Mohammad Ali, Additional Managing Director and COO; Zahid Ahsan and Mohammad Shahadat Hossain- Deputy Managing Directors of Pubali Bank Ltd. and Kazi Abdullah Al Masum, Managing Director of National Exchange Company S.R.L. were present at the Agreement signing ceremony. Senior Executives from both the organizations were also present during the signing ceremony.

Sayed Saiful Islam (61), General Manager and Head of Principal Branch of Pubali Bank Limited, passed away being infected with Covid-19 Corona virus (Inna Lillahi wa Inna Ilaihi Raziun). He breathed his last at 5.40 pm on August 16, 2021 while undergoing treatment at a hospital in Dhaka. He left behind his wife, three daughters, one son, relatives and so many well wishers. Sayed Saiful Islam started his banking career in 1988 by joining Pubali Bank Limited as a probationary officer. He held various important positions including branch manager, Regional Manager(RM). Pubali Bank Limited is deeply saddened by his death. The Pubali family seeks the forgiveness of the departed soul and extends its deepest condolences to the bereaved family of the deceased.

Pubali Bank Limited paid rich tributes to the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on the occasion of his 46th Martyrdom Anniversary and National Mourning Day-2021 with due respect. The day of mourning began with Playing the national anthem and hoisting the national flag at half-mast and the hoisting of the black flag at the bank's head office. Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Bank Safiul Alam Khan Chowdhury was the Chief Guest at the discussion meeting based on the life and work of Bangabandhu. Additional Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer(COO) Mohammad Ali, Deputy Managing Director and Company Secretary Zahid Ahsan, Deputy Managing Director Mohammad Esha, Deputy Managing Director Mohammad Shahadat Hossain were Special guests. General Manager Ahmed Enayet Manzur delivered the welcome speech. General Manager Dewan Ruhul Ahsan and General Manager Dewan Jamil Masud took part in the discussion. Regional Managers from all over the country, Head of Corporate Branches and Division Heads of Head Office were virtually attached to the discussion. Managing Director and CEO Safiul Alam Khan Chowdhury said, Bangabandhu has given us freedom, he has given us an excellent constitution. Safiul Alam Khan Chowdhury said that every chapter of individual Mujib, leader Mujib, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib and from Bangabandhu to Father of the Nation Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is a living history. The birth of this formidable man will be a matter of pride not only in contemporary Bangladesh, but also in the history of any country in the world. His slogan 'Joy Bangla' is an infallible mantra of self-respect and self-discovery of Bangla and Bangalis. Additional Managing Director Mohammad Ali presented a documentary based on Bangabandhu's life and work. He said Bangabandhu has dedicated his entire life in the belief of building a society free from democratic exploitation. He has accepted the highest sacrifice of his life in his efforts to liberate Bangladesh from the bondage of Pakistan. Bangabandhu is the dreamer of the position in which Bangladesh stands today. Bangabandhu and Bangladesh are tied in one thread, that is why the Bengali nation has rejected the assassins of 15th August with hatred. At the end of the discussion, prayers were held for the departed souls of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and his family. After that, on the occasion of National Mourning Day, a tree planting program titled �Ki�ev mevB e�� ivcb - Qvqvq gvqvq fi�e fzeb� was observed. After inaugurating the tree planting program at Pubali Bank Officers Quarters, Moghbazar, Dhaka and Disaster Recovery (DR) Center, Uttara Dhaka, the Managing Director of the bank said Bangabandhu used to dream of a green Bengal. This tree planting program of the bank is a sign of respect and love for Bangabandhu. He urged all the officers and employees of the bank to plant at least two trees.

Pubali Bank Limited recently held 3rd Virtual conference with the participation of 482 Branch Heads, Sub-Branch Heads, Islamic Banking Window Heads, Regional Managers and all Division Heads across the country in order to keep the banking system dynamic during the current Corona pandemic crisis. Safiul Alam Khan Chowdhury, Managing Director & CEO of Pubali Bank Ltd. delivered his speech as Chief Guest at the conference. Mohammad Ali, Additional Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer; Deputy Managing Directors- Zahid Ahsan, Mohammad Esha and Mohammad Shahadat Hossain were present as Special Guests and delivered their speeches at the conference. In his speech Managing Director Safiul Alam Khan Chowdhury said, �The global outbreak of the corona virus has led to a health crisis and adverse effects on the economy�. He stressed on the need to implement credit activities in productive industries to overcome this situation. He called for selecting good borrowers to provide new loans and expand the import-export business. He called upon all the officers to provide safe banking services in compliance with the health rules in the current situation. Necessary strategies and plans were framed to achieve the target fixed for the year 2021 at the conference.

Pubali Bank Limited's ATM booth has been inaugurated at the traditional Sadarghat Launch Terminal in Dhaka to provide uninterrupted and round-the-clock banking services. Recently, Commodore Golam Sadeq, NGP, NDC; Chairman of Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority and Safiul Alam Khan Chowdhury, Managing Director and CEO of Pubali Bank Ltd. jointly cut the ribbon and inaugurated the booth. Mohammad Ali, Additional Managing Director & COO of the Bank and A. S. Sirajul Haque Chowdhury, General Manager and RM of Dhaka South Region along with Senior Executives from both the organization were present on the occasion. Managing Director and CEO Safiul Alam Khan Chowdhury in his speech said that in this age of globalization, Pubali Bank Limited is committed to provide better customer service by making proper use of modern technology. Following this, Pubali Bank, which has the largest online network in the country, has established the booth to facilitate the transactions of the esteemed customers by integrating with the modern banking trend

Eminent Business Person and social worker Monzurur Rahman has been re-elected as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Pubali Bank Limited. He has been unanimously re-elected as Chairman of the bank in its 1288th Board Meeting. Mr. Monzurur Rahman is the Chairman of Rema Tea Company Ltd. He has long 53 years� experience in banking, insurance and tea business. He was an Independent Director of Lafarge Holcim Bangladesh Ltd. He was an elected member of the Executive Committee of Bangladesh Association of Publicly Listed Companies (BAPLC). Mr. Rahman is a graduate from Calcutta University. He was born in a noble Muslim family in Kazibari at Cheora village of Cumilla. His father Late Khan Bahadur Mukhlesur Rahman was a law graduate from Calcutta University in 1916 and a successful tea planter.

Pubali Bank Limited has shifted its Mirpur Branch, Dhaka with a view to providing more advanced & modern banking services to its valued customers. Safiul Alam Khan Chowdhury, Managing Director & CEO of Pubali Bank Ltd. was present as Chief Guest. Mohammad Ali, Additional Managing Director and COO was present as Special Guest. Mohammad Anisuzzaman, General Manager and Regional Head of Dhaka North Region presided over the ceremony. In his speech Safiul Alam Khan Chowdhury said that Pubali Bank has been providing better services for its customer since 1959 with a promise to keep up its original tradition. He also said, Pubali Bank gives priority to provide opportunity and advantage to the doorsteps of the customers through application of modern technologies. With a view to expanding the scope of services, the bank has renovated its Mirpur Branch. He advised to accelerate the daily activities of the branch and urged all officers to enhance bank business. Senior Executives of the bank, Mirpur Branch Head, valued customers, local elites & businessmen also attended at the inaugural ceremony.

The 38th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Pubali Bank Limited was held at bank�s auditorium of Head Office through hybrid method (physical presence and virtual platform) on June 03, 2021. Monzurur Rahman, Honourable Chairman, Board of Directors of Pubali Bank Limited presided over the meeting. The Shareholders unanimously approved 12.50% Cash Dividend for the year ended 31st December 2020 in the 38th Annual General Meeting (AGM).

The Board of Directors of Pubali Bank Limited has recently appointed Zahid Ahsan, Mohammad Esha and Mohammad Shahadat Hossain as Deputy Managing Director (DMD) of the Bank.

Zahid Ahsan
Prior to his appointment as Deputy Managing Director, Zahid Ahsan was the General Manager of the Board Division of the Bank. He is currently serving as Company Secretary. He obtained his L.L.B (Hons) and L.L.M degree from Dhaka University. He started his career in Pubali Bank in 1988 as a Probationary Senior Officer. He later held important positions in various branches and corporate branches of the bank. He served as Credit-in-Charge of Principal Branch and Motijheel Corporate Branch. In his long professional life he has participated in many seminars and training courses.

Mohammad Esha
Prior to his appointment as Deputy Managing Director, Mohammad Esha was the General Manager of Credit Division and served as Head of RMG, CMSME and Agri Credit Unit. He obtained his MBA degree from Dhaka University. He has also completed JAIBB and DAIBB courses from the Institute of Bankers, Bangladesh (IBB). He started his career in Pubali Bank in 1997 as a Probationary Senior Officer. Later, he successfully served as the manager of 07 (seven) branches of the bank, out of which 04 (four) corporate branches. He takes classes as a guest speaker at various training institutes including BIBM. In his long professional life he has participated in many seminars and training courses at home and abroad.

Mohammad Shahadat Hossain
Prior to his appointment as Deputy Managing Director, Mohammad Shahadat Hossain was the General Manager of International Division and Treasury Division. He completed his MSS in Economics from the University of Chattogram. He started his career in Pubali Bank in 1997 as a Probationary Senior Officer. Later, he successfully served as the manager of various branches. He achieved PGD in Financial Management from Bangladesh Management Development Centre (BMDC) and Certified Documentary Credit Specialist (CDCS) from International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and London Institute of Banking and Finance (LIBF). Moreover, he attended in several trainings in home and abroad (a few to mention: The U.S.A., Germany, India, Singapore, Malaysia, UAE etc.).

Safiul Alam Khan Chowdhury has been appointed as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Pubali Bank Limited by the Board of Directors. He was serving as Additional Managing Director of the bank from January 01, 2016. Safiul Alam Khan Chowdhury, a post-graduate with honours from Dhaka University, joined Pubali Bank in 1983 as a Probationary Senior Officer through the Bankers Recruitment Committee of Bangladesh Bank. Starting the career as a Probationer he has reached to the top position in the same bank. Mr. Khan Chowdhury held the position of Head of the Credit Committee of Head Office, General Manager of various Divisions, Head of Corporate Branches, Head of Dhaka North Region and Deputy Managing Director of the bank. He participated in various seminars, symposiums, workshops and training programs on banking at home and abroad.

The �1st Managers Conference-2021� participated by all Managers of Mymensingh Region of Pubali Bank Limited was held recently to motivate them to increase Bank�s business by rendering better services. Safiul Alam Khan Chowdhury, Managing Director & CEO(Current Charge) of Pubali Bank Ltd. graced the conference as Chief Guest. M Shahnawaz Chowdhury, General Manager of Audit & Inspection Division of the bank was present as Special Guest. DGM and RM of Mymensingh region Chowdhury Md. Shofiul Hasan presided over the conference. In his speech Chief Guest Safiul Alam Khan Chowdhury emphasized on expansion of foreign remittance business through better customer & modern banking service. He also advised all to work hard, look for new business avenues and adopt diversification and to take concerted efforts for achieving the target fixed for the year 2021. Managing Director stressed on selection of potential borrower and try to enhance bank business. He emphasised on recovery of overdue, classified and write off loan on priority basis. He advised branch managers to keep close vigilence so that newly disbursed loans may not become overdue or classified by intensive supervision and close monitoring of the loan. Performance of the branches also evaluated in the meeting and necessary strategy and plans were taken to achieve the target fixed for the year 2021

Pubali Bank Ltd. has been awarded as one of the top bill collector banks in collecting Dhaka WASA�s bill for the fiscal year 2019-2020. Dhaka WASA organized `Bill Collection Award� ceremony in the city recently. Md. Tazul Islam, MP, Hon�ble Minister, Ministry of LGRD & Cooperatives, Chief Guest of the ceremony handed over the certificate and crest to Md. Abdul Halim Chowdhury, Managing Director & CEO of Pubali Bank Ltd. Dr. Engr. Golam Mostafa, Chairman of Dhaka WASA Board and Muhammad Ibrahim, Addl. Secretary, Local Government Division were present as Special Guests. Engr. Taqsem A Khan, Managing Director & CEO of Dhaka WASA presided over. Managing Directors of different banks and Senior Executives of Dhaka WASA were also present.

Prominent banker, one of the pioneers of Islamic banking in Bangladesh, former Chairman of the Board of Directors of Pubali Bank Limited, present Independent Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee, M. Azizul Haq passed away at the Combined Military Hospital (CMH), Dhaka at 8.00 am on Thursday, November 12, 2020, while undergoing treatment (Inna Lillahi wa Inna Ilahi Raziun). The Board of Directors of Pubali Bank Limited and all levels of executives, officers and employees have expressed deep grief over his death. They have prayed to Almighty Allah for the forgiveness of the departed soul. The Pubali family extends its deepest condolences to the bereaved family of the deceased.

As a part of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), the Board of Directors of Pubali Bank Ltd. donated a Bus to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU). Md. Abdul Halim Chowdhury, Managing Director of Pubali Bank Limited handed over the key to Professor Dr. Kanak Kanti Barua, Vice-Chancellor of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University. Mohammad Ali, Additional Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer of Pubali Bank Ltd. was also present. Professor Dr. Muhammad Rafiqul Alam, Pro-Vice Chancellor(Admin); Professor Dr. Mohd. Zahid Hussain, Pro-Vice Chancellor(Research & Development); Professor Mohammed Atiqur Rahman, Treasurer of BSMMU; Sultana Sarifun Nahar, General Manager and RM of Dhaka Central Region of Pubali Bank Ltd. and Kazi Shaswoti Islam, DGM & Head of Shahbag Avenue Branch were also present. In his speech Md. Abdul Halim Chowdhury said, Pubali Bank is not only a profit oriented organization; it has some social responsibility. As a part of it, Pubali Bank donated a bus to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University. He cited that such activities will be continued. Vice-Chancellor of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Professor Dr. Kanak Kanti Barua praised such activities of Pubali Bank.

Pubali Bank Ltd. Board of Directors has elected M. Azizul Huq as Audit Committee Chairman, M. Kabiruzzaman Yaqub FCMA (UK), CGMA as Risk Management Committee Chairman, Md. Abdur Razzak Mondal as Executive Committee Chairman and Dr. Shahdeen Malik as Nomination & Remuneration Committee Chairman in its 1247th Board Meeting. Mr. M. Azizul Huq obtained his MA degree in Economics from Dhaka University. He has long 62 years� experience in banking career. He started his banking career in 1958 as a Probationary Officer with Habib Bank Ltd., Pakistan. Mr. Huq had the rare opportunity of working successively as Founder CEO of Islami Bank BD Ltd., Social Investment Bank Ltd. and Islamic Finance and Investment Ltd. In 2005 when the Central Shariah Board of Islamic Banks of Bangladesh introduced the prestigious Annual Islamic Banking Award, Mr. Huq was the first person to receive the award. He was Independent Director and Vice-Chairman of Islami Bank BD Ltd. till 05.01.2017. Mr. M. Kabiruzzaman Yaqub FCMA (UK), CGMA has been serving as a Director in Pubali Bank Ltd. since long. He was a member of Audit Committee. He has been serving as a member of Shari�ah Supervisory Committee. Mr. Yaqub completed his graduation in Civil Engineering from United Kingdom. He is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Management Accounts (UK). He has 31 years of multifarious experiences in various organizations. He is the Chairman of Imagine Properties Ltd. and also a Director of Pubali Bank Securities Ltd. He is an active member and former President of Gulshan Rotary Club, Bangladesh. He engages himself in various humanitarian activities. Mr. Md. Abdur Razzak Mondal is a Director of the Board of Directors of Pubali Bank Ltd. He was also a member of Audit Committee & Risk Management Committee of the bank. He has been serving as a member of Shari�ah Supervisory Committee of the bank. He has long 45 years� experience in his career. He is a nominee of That�s It Fashions Ltd. He engages himself in various humanitarian activities. Mr. Mondal obtained his MBA degree from IBA of Dhaka University. Mr. Dr. Shahdeen Malik has been practicing in Supreme Court of Bangladesh for long. Moreover, he had taught Law at Dhaka University and BRAC University. He is an Independent Director in the Board of Directors of Pubali Bank Ltd and Pubali Bank Securities Ltd. Mr. Malik obtained his PhD in Law from London, UK and LLM degree from Universities at Moscow & Philadelphia. He has long 32 years� experience in his career.

Eminent Business Person and social worker Monzurur Rahman has been elected as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Pubali Bank Limited. He has been unanimously elected as Chairman of the bank in its 1247th Board Meeting. Earlier, he was a member of Board of Directors and Chairman of Executive Committee of the bank. Mr. Monzurur Rahman is the Chairman of Rema Tea Company Ltd. and an Independent Director of Lafarge Holcim Bangladesh Ltd. He was an elected member of the Executive Committee of Bangladesh Association of Publicly Listed Companies (BAPLC). He has long 53 years� experience in banking, insurance and tea business. Mr. Rahman is a graduate from Calcutta University. He was born in a noble Muslim family in Kazibari at Cheora village of Cumilla. His father Late Khan Bahadur Mukhlesur Rahman was a law graduate from Calcutta University in 1916 and a successful tea planter.

The 37th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Pubali Bank Limited was held at bank�s board room of Head Office through digital platform on July 30, 2020. M. Azizul Huq, Honourable Chairman, Board of Directors of Pubali Bank Limited presided over the meeting. The Shareholders unanimously approved 10% Cash Dividend for the year ended 31st December 2019 in the 37th Annual General Meeting (AGM). A huge number of Shareholders participated in the discussion through video conference & they talked about the overall performance of the Bank in the AGM. They expressed their satisfaction & also suggested some suggestions for further improvement of performance of the bank. Hon�ble Chairman thanked everybody for active participation in the AGM and then announced the end of the meeting.

Pubali Bank Limited's Virtual Conference of Regional and Corporate Branch Managers-2020 was held recently. The global outbreak of the corona virus has led to a health crisis and adverse effects on the economy. M. Azizul Huq, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Pubali Bank Ltd. was the Chief Guest at the virtual conference with the participation of all Regional Managers, Corporate Branch Managers and Division Heads and Executives to keep the banking system smooth and dynamic during and after the current crisis. Honorable Directors of the Board of Directors Monzurur Rahman, M. Kabiruzzaman Yaqub FCMA (UK), CGMA, Musa Ahmed and Asif A. Choudhury were present as Special Guests in the inaugural session of the Virtual Conference. Md. Abdul Halim Chowdhury, Managing Director and CEO of the bank presided over the Conference. Safiul Alam Khan Chowdhury, Additional Managing Director and Mohammad Ali, Additional Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer were present at the Virtual Conference. In his speech Chief Guest Chairman M. Azizul Huq instructed to conduct banking in the current situation by following the rules and regulations of Bangladesh Bank and the regulatory body. He called upon the people to pay special attention to ensure that there is no deviation from the banking policy. In his speech, Managing Director Md. Abdul Halim Chowdhury stressed on the need for the banking sector to revive economic activities in the wake of the global epidemic caused by the coronavirus. He thanked the skilled and experienced human resources of Pubali Bank for working with risk in the midst of the Corona crisis and hoped that all would work together to deal with the situation with honesty, dedication and efficiency. Additional Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer Mohammad Ali highlighted business acquisition and analysis at the conference and what needs to be done to address the Corona Crisis. At the meeting, necessary strategies and plans were framed to achieve the target fixed for the year 2020.

The global outbreak of the corona virus has led to a health crisis and adverse effects on the economy. Pubali Bank Limited recently held an online conference with the participation of 482 branch managers�, all regional managers and all division heads and executives across the country with a view to keeping the banking system smooth and dynamic during and after the current crisis. Md. Abdul Halim Chowdhury, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Pubali Bank Ltd. called upon all the officers to provide safe banking services in compliance with the health rules in the current situation. He emphasized the need to work together to protect the post-corona banking sector as well as to prevent corona and provide credit facilities to productive industries for economic development. He also urged the implementation of incentive package adopted by the government. Additional Managing Director Safiul Alam Khan Chowdhury and Additional Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer Mohammad Ali delivered speeches at the conference.

The Board of Directors of Pubali Bank Limited has recently promoted Mohammad Ali as Additional Managing Director (AMD) & Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Bank. Prior to his promotion Mohammad Ali was Deputy Managing Director of the Bank. He joined in Pubali Bank Ltd. as General Manager and Chief Technical Officer in 2008. In Pubali Bank he leads the affairs of Information Technology, Card, Branch Operation, Business Development, Marketing, Research, Treasury(Front Office), International, Consumers Credit, Lease, Risk Management & Corporate Matters. Currently he is also CAMLCO and CRO. Under his leadership, Pubali Bank developed its in-house Core Banking Software to operate the largest real-time online banking service in the private sector. He played the key role in establishing Data Center, Disaster Recovery Center, MIS System & operation of Visa and Master Card for Pubali Bank Ltd. He has played a vital role in formulating Strategic Management Policy for the Bank. Mr. Ali secured 10th Position in the combined merit list in HSC from Rangpur Cadet College. He completed his graduation and post-graduation in Computer Science and Engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), Masters degree in Development Studies from Dhaka University, Executive MBA (Marketing) from IBA and MBA (Finance) from AUST. He obtained Deans Award from Dhaka University for his outstanding result in Development Studies. He took part in various training programs, seminars and conference at home and abroad.

The 1st Managers� Conference- 2020 of Moulvibazar Region participated by all Managers was held recently to motivate them to increase Bank�s business by rendering better services. Safiul Alam Khan Chowdhury, Additional Managing Director of Pubali Bank Ltd. graced the conference as Chief Guest. M. Shahnawaz Chowdhury, General Manager of Head Office and Ershadul Haque, General Manager of Sylhet Principal Office were present as Special Guests. DGM and RM of Moulavibazar region Mohammad Arifur Rahman presided over the conference. Performance of the branches also evaluated in the meeting and necessary strategy and plans were taken to achieve the target fixed for the year 2020.

Pubali Bank Limited has inaugurated its 480th branch at Sonargaon Janapath, Uttara in the Capital today having online banking facilities with a view to provide modern banking service. M. Azizul Huq, Chairman, Board of Directors of Pubali Bank Ltd. formally inaugurated the branch as Chief Guest. Md. Abdul Halim Chowdhury, Managing Director & CEO presided over the inaugural ceremony. Mohammad Ali, Deputy Managing Director; Abu Habib Khairul Kabir, General Manager of General Services & Development Division and Establishment Division; Mohammad Anisuzzaman, General Manager and RM of Dhaka North Region of Pubali Bank Ltd. were also present. In his speech M. Azizul Huq said that Pubali Bank is committed to provide the best & innovative banking services needs of the market in fastest possible time. As a part for providing better services & client�s increasing demand Pubali Bank has opened its 480th branch at Sonargaon Janapath, Uttara. He expressed his hope that Pubali Bank would surely serve its customers with utmost satisfaction by applying modern technology through this branch. In this context he urged the local businessmen to avail the facility of Pubali Bank to expand their ventures. In his speech Managing Director Md. Abdul Halim Chowdhury said that Pubali Bank has been providing better services for its customer with a promise to keep up its original tradition. He also said, PBL gives priority to provide opportunity and advantage to the customers through application of modern technologies. He also urged all the local people for extending co-operation to the bank. He expressed his hope that the branch would remarkable contribution in the business development of this area. Branch Manager, local elites & businessmen also attended at the inaugural ceremony.

Pubali Bank Limited has inaugurated its 476th branch at Kalihati in Tangail having online banking facilities with a view to provide modern banking service. Alhaj Hasan Imam Khan Sohel Hazari, Member of Parliament from Tangail-4 formally inaugurated the branch as Chief Guest. Abu Habib Khairul Kabir, General Manager of General Services & Development Division and Establishment Division of Pubali Bank Ltd. was present as Guest of Honour. Ali Akbar, Mayor of Kalihati Municipality and Shamim Ara Nipa, UNO of Kalihati were present as Special Guests. DGM and RM of Mymensing region Chowdhury Md. Shofiul Hasan presided over the inaugural ceremony. In his speech General Manager Abu Habib Khairul Kabir said that Pubali Bank is committed to provide the best & innovative banking services needs of the market in fastest possible time. As a part for providing better services & client�s increasing demand Pubali Bank has opened its 476th branch at Kalihati, Tangail. He expressed his hope that Pubali Bank would surely serve its customers with utmost satisfaction by applying modern technology through this branch. In this context he urged the local businessmen to avail the facility of Pubali Bank to expand their ventures. He expressed his hope that the branch would remarkable contribution in the business development of this area. Branch Manager, local elites & businessmen also attended at the inaugural ceremony.

Pubali Bank Limited Consumers Credit Division recently organized CLS Agent Conference 2019 at bank�s head office auditorium. Md. Abdul Halim Chowdhury, Managing Director and CEO of Pubali Bank Ltd. was present as Chief Guest at the ceremony. Safiul Alam Khan Chowdhury, Additional Managing Director of the Bank was present as Guest of Honour. Deputy Managing Directors- Mohammad Ali and Akhtar Hamid Khan were present as Special Guests. Dewan Jamil Masud, General Manager of Consumers Credit Division presided over the ceremony. Crests, Motorbikes and Laptops are awarded among Top 09 (Nine) Performing CLS Agents for the year 2018.

Pubali Bank Limited has inaugurated its Islamic Banking Window at Gulshan Corporate Branch, Dhaka having online banking facilities with a view to provide modern banking service according to Islamic Shariah. M. Azizul Huq, Chairman, Board of Directors of Pubali Bank Ltd. formally inaugurated the window as Chief Guest. Hafiz Ahmed Mazumder MP, Chairman of Bangladesh Red Crescent Society was present as Guest of Honour. Monzurur Rahman, Moniruddin Ahmed, M. Kabiruzzaman Yaqub, Arif A. Choudhury, Asif A. Choudhury, Rana Laila Hafiz - Directors of the bank was present as Special Guests. Md. Abdul Halim Chowdhury, Managing Director & CEO presided over. Mohammad Ali, Deputy Managing Director and A.B.M. Abdus Sattar, General Manager and Head of Islamic Banking Wing; General Managers of Head Office and Senior Executives of Pubali Bank Limited were also present. Local elites & Businessmen also attended at the inaugural ceremony.

The 2nd conference- 2019 of Regional and Corporate Branch Managers of Pubali Bank Limited held at bank�s head office today. M. Azizul Huq, Chairman, Board of Directors of Pubali Bank Ltd. was present as Chief Guest. Md. Abdul Halim Chowdhury, Managing Director and CEO of the bank presided over the conference. Deputy Managing Directors - Mohammad Ali and Akhtar Hamid Khan were present at the conference. General Managers, all Regional & Corporate Heads and other Senior Executives of Head Office were also present. In his speech M. Azizul Huq stressed on selection of potential borrower and try to expand bank business. He advised all officers to abide by the rules and regulations of Bangladesh Bank and other regulatory bodies since we are a very compliant bank. In his speech Managing Director Md. Abdul Halim Chowdhury emphasized on expansion of foreign remittance business through better customer & modern banking service. He also advised all to work hard, look for new business avenues and diversification and to take concerted efforts for achieving the target fixed for the year 2019. At the meeting, necessary strategies and plans were framed to achieve the target fixed for the year 2019.

Eminent Banker M. Azizul Huq has been unanimously elected as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Pubali Bank Ltd. in its 1200th Board Meeting. Mr. M. Azizul Huq obtained his MA degree in Economics from Dhaka University. He has long 62 years� experience in banking career. He started his banking career in 1958 as a Probationary Officer with Habib Bank Ltd., Pakistan. Mr. Huq had the rare opportunity of working successively as Founder CEO of Islami Bank BD Ltd., Social Investment Bank Ltd. and Islamic Finance and Investment Ltd. In 2005 when the Central Shariah Board of Islamic Banks of Bangladesh introduced the prestigious Annual Islamic Banking Award, Mr. Huq was the first person to receive the award. He was Independent Director and Vice-Chairman of Islami Bank BD Ltd. till 05.01.2017.

The 36th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Pubali Bank Limited was held at bank�s auditorium on May 19, 2019. Habibur Rahman, Honourable Chairman, Board of Directors of Pubali Bank Limited presided over the meeting. The Shareholders unanimously approved 10% Cash & 3% Stock Dividend for the year ended 31st December 2018 in the 36th Annual General Meeting (AGM). A huge number of Shareholders actively participated in the discussion & they talked about the overall performance of the Bank in the AGM. They expressed their satisfaction & also suggested some suggestions for further improvement of performance of the bank. Hon�ble Chairman thanked everybody for active participation in the AGM and then announced the end of the meeting.

Pubali Bank Limited has inaugurated its Renovated `Chairman�s Secretariat�, `Board Room� and `MD�s Secretariat�. Habibur Rahman, Chairman, Board of Directors of Pubali Bank Limited inaugurated the Renovated `Board Room� along with other Members of Board of Directors. Vice-Chairman Moniruddin Ahmed; Directors- Monzurur Rahman, Rumana Sharif, Arif A. Choudhury, Asif A. Choudhury, Azizur Rahman, Md. Abdur Razzak Mondal, M. Kabiruzzaman Yaqub, Independent Director Shahdeen Malik and M. Azizul Huq and Managing Director Md. Abdul Halim Chowdhury were present.

Pubali Bank Ltd. inaugurates ATM Booth at Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh to provide modern and digital banking service for the valued customers. Professor Dr. Md. Ali Akbar, VC of Agricultural University formally inaugurated the booth as Chief Guest. Professor Dr. Md. Jasimuddin Khan, Pro-VC of Agricultural University and Md. Abdul Halim Chowdhury, Managing Director & CEO of Pubali Bank Ltd. were present as Guest of Honour. Safiul Alam Khan Chowdhury, Additional Managing Director and Mohammad Ali, Deputy Managing Director of the bank were present as Special Guests. DGM and RM of Mymensingh region Md. Rafiqul Islam presided over. Teachers, Students & Officials of the University and Senior Executives of the bank were also present.

The �1st Managers� Conference-2019� participated by all Managers of Rangpur Region was held recently to motivate them to increase Bank�s business by rendering better services. Md. Abdul Halim Chowdhury, Managing Director of Pubali Bank Ltd. graced the conference as Chief Guest. Mohammad Ali, Deputy Managing Director of the bank was present as Special Guest. DGM and RM of Rangpur region Md. Kamruzzaman presided over the conference. In his speech Chief Guest Md. Abdul Halim Chowdhury emphasized on expansion of foreign remittance business through better customer & modern banking service. He also advised all to work hard, look for new business avenues and adopt diversification and to take concerted efforts for achieving the target fixed for the year 2019. He stressed on selection of potential borrower and try to enhance bank business. He emphasised on recovery of overdue, classified and write off loan on priority basis. He advised branch managers to keep close vigilence so that newly disbursed loans may not become overdue or classified by intensive supervision and close monitoring of the loan. In his speech Special Guest Mohammad Ali advised all to work hard to increase remittance rendering best customer services. He underscored the need for increased utilization of the modern Information Techninlogy for qualitative improvement in the overall customer service of PBL as the bank has to operate in a highly competitive Banking sector. Performance of the branches also evaluated in the meeting and necessary strategy and plans were taken to achieve the target fixed for the year 2019.

The 1st Managers� Conference- 2019 of Chattogram South Zone of Pubali Bank Limited held recently. Md. Abdul Halim Chowdhury, Managing Director & CEO of Pubali Bank Ltd. graced the conference as Chief Guest. Akhtar Hamid Khan- Deputy Managing Director of the Bank was present as Special Guest. Habibur Rahman, General Manager of Chattogram Principal Office presided over the conference. In his speech Md. Abdul Halim Chowdhury emphasized on expansion of foreign remittance business through better customer & modern banking service. He said, �The economy of Bangladesh is expanding as the world economy is doing the same. Banking sector is playing the lead role here. He urged all to work sincerely in this competitive banking sector. Mr. Chowdhury stressed on selection of potential borrower and try to enhance bank business. He also advised all to work hard, look for new business avenues and diversification and to take concerted efforts for achieving the target fixed for the year 2019. In his speech Akhtar Hamid Khan stressed on selection of potential borrower and try to expand bank business. He advised all officers to abide by the rules and regulations of Bangladesh Bank and other regulatory bodies since we are a very compliant bank. At the conference, necessary strategies and plans were framed to achieve the target fixed for the year 2019. DGM & Regional Head of Chattogram South Zone Mohammad Monjurul Islam Mojumder, DGM & Regional Head of Chattogram North Zone Naresh Chandra Basak and Branch Managers of Chattogram South Zone & Agrabad Corp. Branch were also attended at the conference.

The 1st Managers� Conference- 2019 of Chattogram North Zone of Pubali Bank Limited held recently. Md. Abdul Halim Chowdhury, Managing Director & CEO of Pubali Bank Ltd. graced the conference as Chief Guest. Akhtar Hamid Khan- Deputy Managing Director of the Bank was present as Special Guest. Habibur Rahman, General Manager of Chattogram Principal Office presided over the conference. In his speech Md. Abdul Halim Chowdhury emphasized on expansion of foreign remittance business through better customer & modern banking service. He said, �The economy of Bangladesh is expanding as the world economy is doing the same. Banking sector is playing the lead role here. He urged all to work sincerely in this competitive banking sector. Mr. Chowdhury stressed on selection of potential borrower and try to enhance bank business. He also advised all to work hard, look for new business avenues and diversification and to take concerted efforts for achieving the target fixed for the year 2019. In his speech Akhtar Hamid Khan stressed on selection of potential borrower and try to expand bank business. He advised all officers to abide by the rules and regulations of Bangladesh Bank and other regulatory bodies since we are a very compliant bank. At the conference, necessary strategies and plans were framed to achieve the target fixed for the year 2019. DGM & Regional Head of Chattogram North Zone Naresh Chandra Basak, DGM & Regional Head of Chattogram South Zone Mohammad Monjurul Islam Mojumder and Branch Managers of Chattogram North Zone & CDA Corp. Branch were also attended at the conference.

Safiul Alam Khan Chowdhury has been re-appointed as Additional Managing Director of Pubali Bank Limited for 03 (three) years. He has been serving as Additional Managing Director since 01 January 2016. Prior to his appointment as Additional Managing Director Safiul Alam Khan Chowdhury was the Deputy Managing Director. He started his banking career as Senior Officer with Pubali Bank Ltd. in 1983, selected through the Bankers Recruitment Committee of Bangaldesh Bank. He was the General Manager of different Division of Head Office of the Bank and also served as Head of different Corporate Branches & Regional Head of Dhaka North Region of the Bank. Safiul Alam Khan Chowdhury took part in various seminars, symposiums, workshops and training programs at home and abroad. He completed his graduation and post-graduation from the University of Dhaka.

An �Orientation Program� has been arranged recently for newly recruited Armed Guards in Pubali Bank Ltd. at Bank�s auditorium. Md. Abdul Halim Chowdhury, Managing Director & CEO of Pubali Bank Ltd. was present as Chief Guest at the ceremony. Additional Managing Directors- Muhammad Mijanur Rahman Joddar and Safiul Alam Khan Chowdhury; Deputy Managing Director - Mohammad Ali were present as Special Guests. General Manager of HRD Ahmed Enayet Manzur presided over the program.

Pubali Bank Limited, the largest private commercial bank of the country has been awarded as the highest tax-payer in the banking category under the large tax payers� unit in 2017-18 tax year. Finance Minister Abul Maal Abdul Muhith recently handed over the crest and tax card to Habibur Rahman, Chairman, Board of Directors of Pubali Bank Limited at a ceremony held at Sonargaon Hotel. Safiul Alam Khan Chowdhury, Additional Managing Director of Pubali Bank Ltd. was present at that time. State Minister for Finance and Planning M A Mannan MP, FBCCI President Md. Shafiul Islam (Mohiuddin) and Md. Mosharraf Hossain Bhuiyan, Chairman of National Board of Revenue(NBR) were present at that time.

A training course on �Foundation Training for Senior Officers & Officers� was held recently under the auspices of Pubali Bank Training Institute. Md. Abdul Halim Chowdhury, Managing Director of Pubali Bank Ltd. graced the occasion as Chief Guest in the inaugural ceremony. Niranjan Chandra Gope, Principal of Pubali Bank Training Institute, presided over the function. In his speech Md. Abdul Halim Chowdhury made a clarion call on all participants to foster new spirit and enthusiasm for achieving our Bank�s Vision and Mission. He reiterated on the challenging tasks for all for ensuring profitability and strength of the bank. He put forward his views on being Compliant Ethical Bank making our position excellent and envious. He made instruction to them to make all-out efforts to make proper investment of fund, to reduce classification of loan and to arrest mismanagement in the operational activities of the bank with a view to maintaining efficiency and effectiveness in all respects. He urged all Officers to work with honesty and integrity in the workplace. 29 (twenty nine) Officers of the bank participated in the Training Course.

A training course on �Fire Safety Training & Fire Drill� organized by Pubali Bank Limited Establishment Division held recently at bank�s head office auditorium. Muhammad Mijanur Rahman Joddar, Additional Managing Director-1 of Pubali Bank Ltd. was present at the ceremony as Guest of Honour. Deputy Managing Director Akhtar Hamid Khan presided over the training course. Iftikher Haider, Deputy General Manager of Establishment Division was also present.

The �2nd Managers Conference-2018� participated by all Managers of Mymensingh Region of Pubali Bank Limited was held recently to motivate them to increase Bank�s business by rendering better services. Md. Abdul Halim Chowdhury, Managing Director of Pubali Bank Ltd. graced the conference as Chief Guest. Mohammad Ali, Deputy Managing Director of the bank was present as Special Guest. DGM and RM of Mymensingh region Md. Rafiqul Islam presided over the conference. In his speech Chief Guest Md. Abdul Halim Chowdhury emphasized on expansion of foreign remittance business through better customer & modern banking service. He also advised all to work hard, look for new business avenues and adopt diversification and to take concerted efforts for achieving the target fixed for the year 2018. Managing Director stressed on selection of potential borrower and try to enhance bank business. He emphasised on recovery of overdue, classified and write off loan on priority basis. He advised branch managers to keep close vigilence so that newly disbursed loans may not become overdue or classified by intensive supervision and close monitoring of the loan. Performance of the branches also evaluated in the meeting and necessary strategy and plans were taken to achieve the target fixed for the year 2018.

Pubali Bank Ltd. has donated 15(fifteen) lac taka to Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) Research Centre recently as a part of Corporate Social Responsibility(CSR). Managing Director of Pubali Bank Ltd. Md. Abdul Halim Chowdhury handed over the cheque to SUST Vice Chancellor Professor Farid Uddin Ahmed. Director of SUST Research Centre Professor Dr. Md. Zakir Hossain presided over the function. SUST Treasurer Professor Dr. Md. Elias Uddin Biswas, General Manager of Sylhet Principal Office of Pubali Bank Ltd. B. M. Shahidul Haque, DGM & Regional Head of Sylhet East Region Mahbub Ahmed, DGM & RM of Sylhet West Region Ziaul Haque Chowdhury were also present on the occassion. In his speech Md. Abdul Halim Chowdhury said, �Financial institutions also have to come forward along with the Government to continue the Reserch Findings of the University. We are proud to give donation to the research sector of a university. He said, �Pubali Bank Ltd. has always spread its helping hands for the development of education sector. He highlighted the various socio-economic activities of Pubali Bank including education, research and assured everyone this field of co-operation will be widened in future.�

2nd Managers� conference-2018 of Dhaka North of Pubali Bank Limited was held recently.Md. Abdul Halim Chowdhury, Managing Director & CEO graced the conference as Chief Guest. Mohammad Ali, Deputy Managing Director was present as Guest of Honour. Dewan Ruhul Ahsan and Dewan Jamil Masud- General Managers of Head Office were present as Special Guests.. General Manager and RM of Dhaka North Region Md. Humayan Kabir, presided over the conference. Branch Heads of Dhaka North Region were present at the conference. Managing Director Md. Abdul Halim Chowdhury emphasized on expansion of foreign remittance business through better customer & modern banking service. He also advised all Regional Managers & Branch Managers to work hard, look for new business avenues and adopt diversification and to take concerted efforts for achieving the target fixed for the year 2018. He urged upon all the executives to keep close vigilance so that newly disbursed loans may not become overdue or classified. Intensive supervision and close monitoring of the loan should be made.

As a part of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Pubali Bank Ltd. donated an Ambulance to Dhaka National Medical Institute Hospital. Md. Abdul Halim Chowdhury, Managing Director of Pubali Bank Limited handed over the Ambulance to Kazi Firoz Rashid, Chairman of Dhaka National Medical Institute Hospital & Member of Parliament from Dhaka-6. Muhammad Mijanur Rahman Joddar, Additional Managing Director; Mohammad Ali and Akhtar Hamid Khan- Deputy Managing Directors of Pubali Bank Limited and Dr. Captain (Retd.) M. A. Salam, Director, Dhaka National Medical Institute Hospital and Professor Dr. Mostaque Ahmed, Principal, Dhaka National Medical College were present. Abu Habib Khairul Kabir, General Manager of General Services and Development Division and A. S. Sirajul Haque Chowdhury, General Manager and Regional Head of Dhaka South Region of Pubali Bank Ltd. along with other Sr. Executives of both organizations were also present. Chairman of Dhaka National Medical Institute Hospital Kazi Firoz Rashid praised such activities of Pubali Bank. In his speech Md. Abdul Halim Chowdhury said, Pubali Bank is not only a profit oriented organization; it has some social responsibility. As a part of it, Pubali Bank donated an Ambulance to Dhaka National Medical Institute Hospital. He cited that such activities will be continued.

A training course on �Foundation Training for Senior Officers & Officers� was held recently under the auspices of Pubali Bank Training Institute. Md. Abdul Halim Chowdhury, Managing Director of Pubali Bank Ltd. graced the occasion as Chief Guest in the inaugural ceremony. Niranjan Chandra Gope, Principal of Pubali Bank Training Institute, presided over the function. In his speech Md. Abdul Halim Chowdhury made a clarion call on all participants to foster new spirit and enthusiasm for achieving our Bank�s Vision and Mission. He reiterated on the challenging tasks for all for ensuring profitability and strength of the bank. He put forward his views on being Compliant Ethical Bank making our position excellent and envious. He made instruction to them to make all-out efforts to make proper investment of fund, to reduce classification of loan and to arrest mismanagement in the operational activities of the bank with a view to maintaining efficiency and effectiveness in all respects. He urged all Officers to work with honesty and integrity in the workplace. 30 (thirty) Officers of the bank participated in the Training Course.

The Board of Directors of Pubali Bank Limited has recently appointed Muhammad Mijanur Rahman Joddar as Additional Managing Director-1 of the Bank. Prior to his appointment, Muhammad Mijanur Rahman Joddar was the Executive Director of Bangladesh Bank. He started his banking career as Officer Class One with Bangladesh Bank. He has almost thirty two years� job experiences in Bangladesh Bank. Muhammad Mijanur Rahman Joddar completed his graduation and post-graduation in Finance from the University of Dhaka. He completed his MBA in Management Information System (MIS) from the University of New Orleans, USA. He also obtained Post Graduate Diploma in Bank Management from BIBM. Muhammad Mijanur Rahman Joddar has experience as Observer of Bangladesh Bank in the Board Meeting of Agrani Bank Ltd. & Al-Arafah Islami Bank Ltd. He took part in various seminars, symposiums, workshops and training programs at home and abroad.

Eminent Industrialist and social worker Moniruddin Ahmed has been elected as Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors of Pubali Bank Ltd. and Eminent Industrialist and social worker Syed Moazzem Hussain has been elected as Vice-Chairman and Chairman of Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of Pubali Bank Ltd. in its 1162nd Board Meeting. Mr. Moniruddin Ahmed is a renowned businessman and engaging himself with various social activities. He has been working relentlessly to upgrade the education status of Sylhet. He is the founder Chairman of Monir Ahmed Academy. He is the Chairman of Pubali Bank Securities Limited. Mr. Syed Moazzem Hussain is a renowned businessman and engaging himself with various social activities. He is the Chairman of Prince Corporation Ltd. and Moazzem Knit & Dyeing Industries Ltd. He was the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Delta Life Insurance Company Ltd. He is the Chairman of Executive Committee of Pubali Bank Ltd. He is the founder of Hollying Berry Syed Moazzem Red Crescent Hospital in Barishal. He is also the founder of Syed Moazzem Red Crescent Clinic and Halima Moazzem School in Jhalokati.

The 35th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Pubali Bank Limited was held at bank�s auditorium on May 10, 2018. Habibur Rahman, Honourable Chairman, Board of Directors of Pubali Bank Limited presided over the meeting. The Shareholders unanimously approved 5% Cash & 5% Stock Dividend for the year ended 31st December 2017 in the 35th Annual General Meeting (AGM). A huge number of Shareholders actively participated in the discussion & they talked about the overall performance of the Bank in the AGM. They expressed their satisfaction & also suggested some suggestions for further improvement of performance of the bank. Hon�ble Chairman thanked everybody for active participation in the AGM and then announced the end of the meeting.

The 35th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Pubali Bank Limited was held at bank�s auditorium on May 10, 2018. Chairman of the Board of Directors of Pubali Bank Ltd. was re-elected unanimously in its 1161st Board Meeting after Annual General Meeting. Eminent Industrialist and social worker Habibur Rahman has been re-elected as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Pubali Bank Ltd. for 02(two) years. Mr. Habibur Rahman is a renowned businessman and engaging himself with various social activities. He is the sponsor Director of Green Delta Insurance, Delta Hospital & Delta Medical Center. He was born in a noble Muslim family in Sylhet.

Pubali Bank Limited has been honoured with plaque entitled `Top Ten Remittance Award� for remarkable support service to increase the flow of inward foreign remittance and �Financial Branding Award 2018� for outstanding services and participation to increase the economic image of the country in abroad from the Centre for Non-Resident Bangladeshis (NRBs). Deputy Managing Director Mohammad Ali on behalf of Pubali Bank Limited received the award from Nurul Islam BSc, Honorable Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister. MS Shekil Chowdhury, Chairperson of the Centre for NRBs presided over the function.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Pubali Bank Limited and BRAC Services Ltd. has been signed recently at bank�s Head Office. Md. Abdul Halim Chowdhury, Managing Director & CEO; Safiul Alam Khan Chowdhury, Additional Managing Director and Mohammad Ali, Deputy Managing Director of Pubali Bank Ltd. and Khondoker Asaduzzaman, Group General Manager of BRAC Services Ltd. were present at the MoU signing ceremony. Ashim Kumar Roy, DGM & Head of Cards of Pubali Bank Limited and Nasim-ul Haque Chowdhury, Head of Sales of BRAC Services Ltd. signed the MoU on behalf of their respective organizations. Halima Khatoon, DGM of Card Division of Pubali Bank Limited was also present on the occasion. Under this MoU, all Debit & Credit Card holders and Employees of Pubali Bank Limited will avail 20% discount on Room tariff and 15% discount on Food along with other facilities.

Pubali Bank Limited Board of Directors� has donated Tk.5 (five) crore to the Honourable Prime Minister�s Relief & Welfare fund as a part of corporate social responsibility. Habibur Rahman, Chairman, Board of Directors of Pubali Bank Ltd. handed over a donation cheque of Tk. 5 (five) crore to Sheikh Hasina, Hon�ble Prime Minister at Ganabhaban in the capital recently. Md. Abdul Halim Chowdhury, Managing Director & CEO of Pubali Bank Ltd. was also present on the occasion.

Pubali Bank Limited recently signed an agreement with Bangladesh Bank (BB). Under this agreement, Pubali Bank will be able to utilise Two Step Loan fund for its customers provided by Japan International Co-operation Agency(JICA). Md. Abdul Halim Chowdhury, Managing Director & CEO of Pubali Bank Limited and Md. Rezaul Islam, General Manager of Bangladesh Bank signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations. Governor of Bangladesh Bank Fazle Kabir, Chief Representative of JICA Bangladesh Office Takatoshi Nishikata, Deputy Governor of Bangladesh Bank Abu Hena Mohd. Razee Hassan and Executive Director of Bangladesh Bank Ahmed Jamal along with other senior officials from both the organizations were also present on the occasion.

As a part of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) the Board of Directors of Pubali Bank Ltd. donated a Pick-up (Toyota Brand) to Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP). Md. Abdul Halim Chowdhury, Managing Director of Pubali Bank Limited handed over the key of the pick-up to Md. Asaduzzaman Mia, Commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP). Safiul Alam Khan Chowdhury, Additional Managing Director and Abu Habib Khairul Kabir, General Manager of General Services and Development Division of Pubali Bank Ltd. along with other Sr. Executives of both organizations were also present. Md. Asaduzzaman Mia, Commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) praised such activities of Pubali Bank and said that other organizations should participate in such activities. In his speech Md. Abdul Halim Chowdhury said, Pubali Bank is not only a profit oriented organization; it has some social responsibility. As a part of it, Pubali Bank donated a Pick-up for use of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP). He cited that such activities will be continued.

Pubali Bank Limited signed a participatory agreement with Bangladesh Bank (BB) on Second Small & Medium Sized Enterprise Development Project (SMEDP2) at the conference room of BB recently. With the financial support of Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Bangladesh, the agreement was signed under the refinance scheme of US$ 240 million to expand financial services for the development of Cottage, Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (CMSME). Md. Abdul Halim Chowdhury, Managing Director & CEO of Pubali Bank Limited and Md. Abul Bashar, General Manager of Financial Inclusion Department of Bangladesh Bank signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations. S.K. Sur Chowdhury, Deputy Governor of Bangladesh Bank was present in the ceremony as chief guest while Cai Li, Deputy Country Director of ADB and Pradip Kumar Datta, General Manager of Credit Division of Pubali Bank Limited along with other senior officials of both the organizations were also present on the occasion.

Pubali Bank Limited Board of Directors� has donated 50,000 blankets to the Honourable Prime Minister�s Relief fund as a part of corporate social responsibility to distribute among the cold-hit poor people of the country. Habibur Rahman, Chairman, Board of Directors of Pubali Bank Ltd. handed over a sample of the blankets to Sheikh Hasina, Hon�ble Prime Minister at Prime Minister�s Office in the capital recently. Md. Abdul Halim Chowdhury, Managing Director of Pubali Bank Ltd. was present at the occasion. Here mentionable that, Pubali Bank Limited is very much committed to the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Social responsibility is designed to respond for the greater interest of the society. Pubali Bank Ltd. plays a significant role in any natural calamity of our country in the past as a part of their corporate social responsibility.

Pubali Bank Limited has inaugurated its 458th branch at Melandaha Bazar, Jamalpur having online banking facilities with a view to provide modern banking service. State Minister for Textile and Jute Mirza Azam MP was present as Chief Guest and formally inaugurated the branch. Md. Abdul Halim Chowdhury, Managing Director & CEO of Pubali Bank Ltd. was present as Guest of Honour. Safiul Alam Khan Chowdhury, Additional Managing Director and Mohammad Ali, Deputy Managing Director of the bank were present as Special Guests. DGM and RM of Mymensingh region Md. Rafiqul Islam presided over the ceremony. Branch Manager, local elites & businessmen also attended at the inaugural ceremony.

Pubali Bank Limited Board of Directors� has donated Tk. 05(Five) Crore to the Honourable Prime Minister�s Relief fund for the Rohingya as a part of corporate social responsibility. Fahim Ahmed Faruk Chowdhury, Vice-Chairman, Board of Directors of Pubali Bank Ltd. handed over a donation cheque of Tk. 05(Five) Crore to Sheikh Hasina, Hon�ble Prime Minister at her office in the capital recently. Moniruddin Ahmed, Director of Pubali Bank Ltd. was present at the occasion.

The �1st Managers� Conference-2017� participated by all Managers of Barisal Region of Pubali Bank Ltd. was held recently to motivate them to increase Bank�s business by rendering better services. Md. Abdul Halim Chowdhury, Managing Director of Pubali Bank Ltd. graced the conference as Chief Guest. Safiul Alam Khan Chowdhury, Additional Managing Director of the bank was present as Special Guest. DGM and RM of Barisal region Md. Zahidur Rahaman presided over the conference. In his speech Md. Abdul Halim Chowdhury emphasized on expansion of foreign remittance business through better customer & modern banking service. He also advised all to work hard, look for new business avenues and adopt diversification and to take concerted efforts for achieving the target fixed for the year 2017. He emphasized on expansion of the business at a very competitive price. He underscored the need for increased utilization of the modern Information Techninlogy for qualitative improvement in the overall customer service of PBL as the bank has to operate in a highly competitive Banking sector. Additional Managing Director Safiul Alam Khan Chowdhury stressed on selection of potential borrower and try to enhance bank business. He emphasised on recovery of overdue, classified and write off loan on priority basis. He advised Regional head and Branch managers to keep close vigilence so that newly disbursed loans may not become overdue or classified by intensive supervision and close monitoring of the loan. Performance of the branches also evaluated in the meeting and necessary strategy and plans were taken to achieve the target fixed for the year 2017 .

The 1st conference- 2017 of Regional and Corporate Branch Managers of Pubali Bank Limited held at bank�s head office today. Md. Abdul Halim Chowdhury, Managing Director and CEO of the bank presided over the conference. Additional Managing Director Safiul Alam Khan Chowdhury, Deputy Managing Directors - Mohammad Ali and Akhtar Hamid Khan were present at the conference. General Managers, all Regional & Corporate Heads and other Senior Executives of Head Office were also present. In his speech Managing Director Md. Abdul Halim Chowdhury emphasized on expansion of foreign remittance business through better customer & modern banking service. He also advised all to work hard, look for new business avenues and diversification and to take concerted efforts for achieving the target fixed for the year 2017. In his speech Safiul Alam Khan Chowdhury stressed on selection of potential borrower and try to expand bank business. He advised all officers to abide by the rules and regulations of Bangladesh Bank and other regulatory bodies since we are a very compliant bank. At the meeting, necessary strategies and plans were framed to achieve the target fixed for the year 2017.

A training course on �Foundation Training for Senior Officers & Officers� was held recently under the auspices of Pubali Bank Training Institute. Md. Abdul Halim Chowdhury, Managing Director of Pubali Bank Ltd. graced the occasion as Chief Guest on the certificate awarding ceremony. Niranjan Chandra Gope, Principal of Pubali Bank Training Institute, presided over the function. In his speech Md. Abdul Halim Chowdhury made a clarion call on all participants to foster new spirit and enthusiasm for achieving our Bank�s Vision and Mission. He reiterated on the challenging tasks for all for ensuring profitability and strength of the bank. He put forward his views on being Compliant Ethical Bank making our position excellent and envious. He made instruction to them to make all-out efforts to make proper investment of fund, to reduce classification of loan and to arrest mismanagement in the operational activities of the bank with a view to maintaining efficiency and effectiveness in all respects. He urged all Officers to work with honesty and integrity in the workplace. 30 (thirty) Officers of the bank participated in the Training Course

The 4th conference- 2016 of Regional and Corporate Branch Managers of Pubali Bank Limited held at bank�s head office today. Habibur Rahman, Chairman, Board of Directors of Pubali Bank Limited was present as Chief Guest. Azizur Rahman, Vice-Chairman and Syed Moazzem Hussain, Director of Pubali Bank were present as Special Guests. Md. Abdul Halim Chowdhury, Managing Director of the bank presided over the conference. Additional Managing Director Safiul Alam Khan Chowdhury, Deputy Managing Directors - Md. Sayeed Ahmed FCA, Mohammad Ali and Akhtar Hamid Khan; General Managers, all Regional & Corporate Heads and other Senior Executives of Head Office were present at the conference. In his speech Habibur Rahman emphasized on expansion of foreign remittance business through better customer & modern banking service. He also advised all to work hard, look for new business avenues and diversification and to take concerted efforts for achieving the target fixed for the year 2016. In his speech Md. Abdul Halim Chowdhury stressed on selection of potential borrower and try to expand bank business. He advised all officers to abide by the rules and regulations of Bangladesh Bank and other regulatory bodies since we are a very compliant bank. At the meeting, necessary strategies and plans were framed to achieve the target fixed for the year 2016.

Pubali Bank Limited Board of Directors� has donated Tk. 20(Twenty) Lac to Dhaka Bar Association for the construction of a four bed primary clinic as a part of corporate social responsibility. Md. Abdul Halim Chowdhury, Managing Director of Pubali Bank Ltd. recently handed over a donation cheque of Tk. 20(Twenty) Lac to Md. Saidur Rahman Manik, President of Dhaka Bar Association. Mohammad Ali, Deputy Managing Director & Chief Technical Officer of the Bank, General Manager and RM of Dhaka South Region Md. Sirajul Islam Miah, General Manager of Head Office Abu Habib Khairul Kabir, General Secretary of Dhaka Bar Association Md. Ayubur Rahman, former President and General Secretary of Dhaka Bar Association and Officials of Pubali Bank Ltd. were present on the occasion. Here mentionable that, Pubali Bank Limited is very much committed to the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Social responsibility is designed to respond for the greater interest of the society.

A Follow up Meeting with the CLS Agents on Consumers Credit Scheme organized by Pubali Bank Limited Consumers Credit Division was held recently at bank�s head office auditorium. Md. Abdul Halim Chowdhury, Managing Director and CEO of Pubali Bank Ltd. was present as Chief Guest at the meeting. Additional Managing Director Safiul Alam Khan Chowdhury was present as Guest of Honour. Deputy Managing Directors - Md. Sayeed Ahmed FCA, Mohammad Ali and Akhtar Hamid Khan were present as Special Guests. General Manager of Head Office M. Shahnawaz Chowdhury was also present. Md. Belayet Hossain, DGM & Division Head of Consumers Credit Division presided over the meeting.

Pubali Bank Limited has recently given some bicycles to girls of Monir Ahmed Academy, Sylhet for the assistance of women education as a part of corporate social responsibility. Moniruddin Ahmed, Founder Chairman of Monir Ahmed Academy Presided over the ceremony while Md. Abdul Halim Chowdhury, Managing Director & CEO of Pubali Bank Ltd. was present as Chief Guest. Mohammad Ali, Deputy Managing Director & Chief Technical Officer of the bank was present as Special Guest. General Manager of Head Office Dewan Ruhul Ahsan, General Manager of Sylhet Principal Office A. S. Sirajul Haque Chowdhury, Principal of Monir Ahmed Academy Ujjal Kumar Saha and Senior Executives of the bank were also present on the occasion

Pubali Bank Limited has inaugurated its shifted Gulshan Model Town Corporate Branch with a view to providing best & modern banking services to its valued customers. Habibur Rahman, Chairman, Board of Directors of Pubali Bank Limited was present as Chief Guest at the inaugural ceremony. Vice-Chairman Azizur Rahman, Directors- Moniruddin Ahmed, Syed Moazzem Hussain, Monzurur Rahman, Ahmed Shafi Choudhury, M. Kabiruzzaman Yaqub and Rana Laila Hafiz were present as Special Guests. Managing Director Md. Abdul Halim Chowdhury presided over the ceremony. Former Chairman of Pubali Bank Ltd. and Chairman of Bangladesh Red Crescent Society Hafiz Ahmed Mazumder, Former Chairman of BTRC Syed Margub Murshed and Former Director of Pubali Bank Ltd. M. Faizur Rahman were also present among others. In his speech Chairman Habibur Rahman said that Pubali Bank is committed to provide the best & innovative banking services needs of the market in fastest possible time. As a part for providing better services & clients� increasing demand Pubali Bank has shifted Gulshan Model Town Corporate Branch. In his speech Md. Abdul Halim Chowdhury said that Pubali Bank has been providing better services for its customer since 1959 with a promise to keep up its original tradition. He also said, Pubali Bank gives priority to provide opportunity and advantage to the customers through application of modern technologies. With a view to expanding the scope of services, the bank has shifted its Gulshan Model Town Corporate Branch. He advised to accelerate the daily activities of the branch and urged all officers to enhance bank business. Additional Managing Director Safiul Alam Khan Chowdhury, Deputy Managing Directors - Md. Sayeed Ahmed FCA, Mohammad Ali and Akhtar Hamid Khan; Senior Executives of the bank, Gulshan Model Town Corporate Branch Head & DGM Mohammad Anisuzzaman, valued customers, local elites & businessmen also attended at the inaugural ceremony.

A workshop on �Management Development Program� was held recently under the auspices of Pubali Bank Training Institute. Md. Abdul Halim Chowdhury, Managing Director of Pubali Bank Ltd. graced the occasion as Chief Guest on the Inaugural ceremony. Niranjan Chandra Gope, Principal of Pubali Bank Training Institute, presided over the function. In his speech Md. Abdul Halim Chowdhury made a clarion call on all participants to foster new spirit and enthusiasm for achieving our Bank�s Vision and Mission. He reiterated on the challenging tasks for all for ensuring profitability and strength of the bank. He put forward his views on being Compliant Ethical Bank making our position excellent and envious. He made instruction to them to make all-out efforts to make proper investment of fund, to reduce classification of loan and to arrest mismanagement in the operational activities of the bank with a view to maintaining efficiency and effectiveness in all respects.

The 2nd conference- 2016 of Regional and Corporate Branch Managers of Pubali Bank Limited held at bank�s head office today. Hafiz Ahmed Mazumder, Chairman, Board of Directors of Pubali Bank Limited was present as Chief Guest. M. Kabiruzzaman Yaqub and Azizur Rahman- Directors of Pubali Bank were present as Special Guests. Md. Abdul Halim Chowdhury, Managing Director of the bank presided over the conference. Additional Managing Director Safiul Alam Khan Chowdhury, Deputy Managing Directors - Md. Sayeed Ahmed FCA, Mohammad Ali and Akhtar Hamid Khan; General Managers, all Regional & Corporate Heads and other Senior Executives of Head Office were present at the conference. In his speech Hafiz Ahmed Mazumder emphasized on expansion of foreign remittance business through better customer & modern banking service. He also advised all to work hard, look for new business avenues and diversification and to take concerted efforts for achieving the target fixed for the year 2016.

Pubali Bank Limited has been honoured with a plaque entitled `Top Ten Remittance Award� from the Centre for Non-Resident Bangladeshis (NRBs) for remarkable support service to increase the flow of inward foreign remittance.The award has been given at the inaugural ceremony of World Conference Series 2016 at a city Hotel recently. Managing Director Md. Abdul Halim Chowdhury on behalf of Pubali Bank Limited received the award from M A Mannan MP, State Minister for Finance and Planning.

Normal trading of the shares of the Company will resume on 04.04.2016 after record date.
Trading of the shares of the Company will remain suspended on record date i.e., 03.04.2016.
The Board of Directors has recommended 12% cash dividend for the year ended on 31.12.2015. Date of AGM: 28.04.2016, Time: 10:30 AM, Venue: Pubali Bank Auditorium, Head Office, 26 Dilkusha C/A, Dhaka-1000. Record Date: 03.04.2016. The Company has also reported Consolidated EPS of Tk. 3.34, Consolidated NAV per share of Tk. 27.48 and Consolidated NOCFPS of Tk. 2.87 for the year ended on 31.12.2015 as against Tk. 3.54, Tk. 25.14 and Tk. 3.28 respectively for the year ended on 31.12.2014.

Board of Directors of the Bank approved the Balance Sheet for 31 December-2014. It also recommended for 10% Cash Dividend. It further decided that the bank�s 32nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at 9.00 A.M. at PSC Convention Hall, Police Staff College, Mirpur-2014, Dhaka.

Md. Abdul Halim Chowdhury has been appointed as new Managing Director of Pubali Bank Limited. He was the Managing Director (Current Charge) of the bank since 7th December 2014. Prior to his appointment Md. Abdul Halim Chowdhury was Additional Managing Director of the Bank. He joined in Pubali Bank Ltd. as Principal Officer in 1988. He was Deputy Managing Director of the Bank and also served as General Manager of Credit Division, Head of different Corporate Branches & Regional Head of Dhaka Central Region of the Bank.

The 1st Managers� conference- 2015 of Dhaka South Region of Pubali Bank Limited held in the city recently. Md. Abdul Halim Chowdhury, Managing Director of Pubali Bank Limited was present as Chief Guest. Deputy Managing Director of the Bank Safiul Alam Khan Chowdhury was present as Special Guest. GM and RM of Dhaka South Region Md. Sirajul Islam Miah presided over the conference. In his speech Md. Abdul Halim Chowdhury emphasized on expansion of foreign remittance business through better customer & modern banking service. He said, �The range of the economy of Bangladesh is increasing as world economy is doing the same. Banking sector is playing the lead role here. He urged all to work sincerely in this competitive banking sector. Mr. Chowdhury stressed on selection of potential borrower and try to enhance bank business. He also advised all to work hard, look for new business avenues and diversification and to take concerted efforts for achieving the target fixed for the year 2015.

Pubali Bank Limited has inaugurated its 425th branch at Mawna, Gazipur. Hon�ble Chairman, Board of Directors of Pubali Bank Ltd. Hafiz Ahmed Mazumder formally inaugurated the branch. Pubali Bank�s Managing Director of Pubali Bank Helal Ahmed Chowdhury, Chairman of Envoy Group Qutubuddin Ahmed, Mawna Union Parishad Chairman Md. Fazlul Haque, Company Secretary of Pubali Bank Ltd. Md. Sayeed Sikder, Genaral Manager & Dhaka North Region Head Dewan Jamil Masud, General Manager B.M. Shahidul Hoque are also seen.

The 1st conference - 2014 of Regional and Corporate Branch Managers was held at bank�s head office today 25 January 2014. Hafiz Ahmed Mazumder, Chairman, Board of Directors of Pubali Bank was present as chief guest while Managing Director Helal Ahmed Chowdhury presided over the meeting. Directors of Pubali Bank Syed Moazzem Hussain, M. Kabiruzzaman Yaqub, Additional Managing Director M.A. Halim Chowdhury are also seen in the photograph.

Managing Director and CEO of Pubali Bank Ltd Helal Ahmed Chowdhury pose for photograph along with newly promoted Asst. General Managers. Additional Managing Director M. A. Halim Chowdhury and other General Managers also seen in the photograph.