UCB holds seminar to raise cyber security awareness

United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) recently organised a special seminar at its head office in Gulshan to raise employee awareness of cybersecurity risks as part of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2026.
 
Titled ‘The Role of Employee Awareness in Reducing Cybersecurity Risks,’ the seminar was organised by UCB’s Information Security Division and highlighted employees’ responsibilities in safeguarding digital assets and protecting customer information, says a press release.

The seminar was inaugurated by Mohammed Mamdudur Rashid, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of UCB. He emphasised the importance of building a strong cybersecurity culture in a rapidly evolving digital environment. He also urged employees to remain alert to emerging cyber threats and take responsibility for identifying and addressing potential risks.

SM Tofayel Ahmed, Additional Director (ICT), Bangladesh Bank, attended the event. 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 (SEVP), UCB. 

Heads of various divisions, representatives of subsidiary companies and officials from Bangladesh Bank were also present.

During the seminar, Mashukur Rahman, Chief Technology Officer of UCB, delivered a session on ‘UCB’s Digital Transformation,’ while Shyamal B Das, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of upay, discussed ‘Technology Risk Management.’

In a special session titled ‘Cybersecurity Awareness in Banks,’ SM Tofayel Ahmed, Additional Director (ICT), Bangladesh Bank, highlighted the importance of following basic cybersecurity practices, maintaining employee vigilance and complying with regulatory guidelines.