Modhumoti Bank PLC has held a launching event for the National Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2026 at its head office to promote secure digital banking and strengthen cybersecurity awareness among employees.
The inauguration programme was attended by the bank’s Managing Director Md Shafiul Azam, Additional Managing Director Shahnawaj Chowdhury, Deputy Managing Director and Chief Business Officer Arab Fazlur Rahman, and Deputy Managing Director and Chief Risk Officer Arif Hasan Khan, among other senior officials.
A discussion session highlighted the growing importance of cybersecurity in banking, emphasising the need to strengthen cyber resilience, raise employee awareness, protect customer information and ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of digital banking services, according to a press release.
The participants also stressed collective responsibility, proactive security measures and continuous vigilance in addressing emerging cyber threats.
Other senior officials attending the programme included Fahmida Saeed Saki, senior executive vice-president and head of the International Division; R M Sariful Islam, executive vice-president and head of the Credit Risk Management Division; Shaikh Mohammed Shoieb, executive vice-president and head of the Operations Division; and Mohammad Nazmus Sakeb, vice-president and chief information and communication technology officer.
Md Mashiur Alam Mollah, vice-president and chief financial officer; Md Rezaul Karim, vice-president and company secretary; S M Arifur Rahman, assistant vice-president and head of Brand Communication and Public Relations; and Md Ismail Chowdhory, first assistant vice-president and head of IT Security, also attended the event.