Premier Bank holds 26th annual general meeting

Premier Bank PLC today organised its 26th annual general meeting (AGM).

Arifur Rahman, chairman of Premier Bank PLC, presided over the meeting, which was held virtually, according to a press release.

In his address, Rahman expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the bank's customers, shareholders, the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission, and officials at all levels for their continued trust and support.

"Since the inception of the bank, our depositors and shareholders have been our greatest strength, and my responsibility towards them is immense."

"The new board of directors is committed to establishing Premier Bank as a well-governed, transparent, and responsible financial institution through good governance, accountability, and sustainable banking practices," he added.

Mohammad Abu Jafar, managing director and CEO, presented the key highlights and statistics from the Annual Report 2024 and urged all employees to continue contributing meaningfully in their respective areas to achieve greater success in the days ahead.

Independent directors -- Md Forkan Hossain, chairman of the audit committee; Syed Faridul Islam, chairman of the executive committee; Md Sazzad Hossain, chairman of the risk management committee; Prof Sheikh Morshed Jahan; and M Nurul Alam, chairman of Premier Bank Securities Limited -- attended the meeting.

Syed Abul Hashem, deputy managing director of the bank, and Mohammad Akram Hossain, company secretary, along with a large number of shareholders, also joined the event.