Premier Bank holds 27th AGM

Premier Bank PLC held its 27th annual general meeting (AGM) on Tuesday at Army Golf Club, Dhaka.

Arifur Rahman, sponsor shareholder and chairman of the bank, presided over the meeting, according to a press release.

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Welcoming the participants, he presented an overview of the bank’s performance, key achievements, and strategic priorities for the future.

Addressing the shareholders, Arifur said, “By bringing an end to the irregularities of the past, we have firmly placed Premier Bank on a path of integrity and transparency.”

“Our commitment is to protect the interests of our depositors and, through restructuring and sound corporate governance, position the bank among the top five banks in the country.”

“We believe this unwavering commitment to integrity and prudent leadership will continue to take us Onward & Upward,” he added.

Md Forkan Hossain, director and chairman of the audit committee; Syed Faridul Islam, director and chairman of the executive committee; Md Sazzad Hossain, director and chairman of the risk management committee; Sheikh Morshed Jahan, director and professor at the Institute of Business Administration (IBA) of the University of Dhaka; and M Nurul Alam, director and chairman of Premier Bank Securities Limited, joined the event.

Md Monzur Mofiz, managing director, said, “Guided by the principles of integrity, transparency, and good corporate governance, we are building a stronger and more resilient institution while safeguarding the confidence of our depositors and creating sustainable long-term value for our shareholders.”

A large number of shareholders from across the country attended the meeting virtually. They approved the bank’s audited financial statements, the report of the board of directors, and other agenda items placed before the AGM.

Mohammad Akram Hossain, company secretary, along with the bank’s shareholders, senior executives, and other officials, was also present.