The Premier Bank PLC held its 27th annual general meeting (AGM) in a hybrid format on Tuesday, June 30 at Golf Garden, Dhaka.
The meeting was presided over by the bank's sponsor shareholder and chairman Dr Arifur Rahman.
Among those present were 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), University of Dhaka; M Nurul Alam, director and chairman of Premier Bank Securities Limited; Md Monzur Mofiz, managing director; Mohammad Akram Hossain, company secretary, along with the bank's shareholders, senior executives, and other officials.
Welcoming the participants, chairman Arifur Rahman presented an overview of the bank's performance, key achievements, and strategic priorities for the future.
Addressing the shareholders, Arifur Rahman 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.'"
Managing director Md Monzur Mofiz said: "Guided by the principles of integrity, transparency, and good 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."
During the meeting, shareholders approved the bank's audited financial statements, the report of the board of directors, and other agenda items placed before the AGM.
Shareholders also participated in an interactive discussion and question-and-answer session.
The meeting noted that since embarking on its journey with the commitment of 'Service First,' The Premier Bank PLC has established itself as one of Bangladesh's leading private commercial banks.
The bank currently operates a nationwide network of 136 branches, 67 sub-branches, 130 ATMs, and 214 agent banking outlets.
Leveraging modern technology and innovative banking solutions, the bank remains committed to delivering superior customer service while creating sustainable value for all stakeholders.