Citizens Bank organises annual business conference

Citizens Bank PLC recently held its “Annual Business Conference 2026” at a resort in Munshiganj.

Chowdhury Mohammed Hanif Shoeb, chairman of Citizens Bank PLC, inaugurated the conference as the chief guest and delivered strategic guidance aligned with the bank’s mission and vision, according to a press release.

SM Shofiqul Hoq, director, and AKM Shahidul Haque, independent director, attended the conference and delivered their valuable speeches and guidance.

Alamgir Hossain, managing director of the bank, presented a comprehensive overview of the bank’s business performance in 2025.

He highlighted strong deposit growth, improved asset quality, controlled non-performing loans, a robust compliance culture, sound capital adequacy, strong corporate governance and a solid financial foundation.

Citizens Bank achieved strong financial performance in 2025, with operating profit growing by 21 percent. Deposits rose by 30 percent, advances increased by 34 percent, while the non-performing loan (NPL) ratio stood at just 0.20 percent.

Hossain also outlined the strategic action plan for 2026, emphasising business expansion, enhanced operational efficiency, accelerated digital banking initiatives, expansion of the business network, and the introduction of innovative, customer-centric services and products.

Md Mostafizur Rahman and Md Abdul Latif, deputy managing directors, along with divisional heads and branch managers from across the country, were also present.