Press Release
25 October, 2026, 07:30 pm
Last modified: 25 October, 2026, 07:29 pm
United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) held a seminar to raise employees' awareness of cybersecurity risks and their responsibility to safeguard digital assets and customer information.
Held recently at the bank's Gulshan head office, the seminar was organised by UCB's Information Security Division as part of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2026, according to a press release. The invitation was extended to employees, and the programme focused on cybersecurity risks and their responsibilities for safeguarding digital assets and protecting customer information.
Titled "The Role of Employee Awareness in Reducing Cybersecurity Risks", the programme stressed employee vigilance and responsible conduct in maintaining secure banking operations.
UCB CEO Mohammed Mamdudur Rashid inaugurated the seminar and emphasised the need to build a strong cybersecurity culture amid rapid changes in the digital environment.
He urged employees to remain alert to emerging cyber threats and take responsibility for identifying and addressing potential risks.
Mashukur Rahman, chief technology officer of UCB, delivered a session on "UCB's Digital Transformation", while Shyamal B Das, CEO of upay, discussed "Technology Risk Management".
In a special session titled "Cybersecurity Awareness in Banks", SM Tofayel Ahmed, additional director (ICT) at Bangladesh Bank, highlighted the importance of following basic cybersecurity practices, maintaining employee vigilance and complying with regulatory guidelines.
Other attendees included Nabil Mustafizur Rahman, additional managing director and chief risk officer; Faruk Ahammad, FCA, chief financial officer; Zeeshan Kingshuk Huq, chief communication officer; and Saiful Islam, senior executive vice-president of UCB.
Heads of various divisions, representatives of subsidiary companies and officials from Bangladesh Bank also attended.
Speakers emphasised that every employee plays a role in cybersecurity through awareness and responsible conduct, alongside technology teams.
They said regular training, awareness initiatives and modern technology-driven security measures could help reduce cyber risks. Strengthening employees' understanding of these risks was essential to creating a safer digital banking environment, they added.
UCB said it continues to invest in digital transformation, cybersecurity and operational capabilities to protect customer information and the bank's digital assets. It reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening these efforts to deliver secure, reliable and modern banking services.