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NRBC Bank PLC publishes its second sustainability report for 2025

Published : Tuesday, 10 November, 2026 at 10:34 AM

Press Release

NRBC Bank PLC has published its second Sustainability Report for 2025 under the theme “Innovation Drives Impact.” Prepared in accordance with the globally recognized Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards, the report highlights the bank’s progress in digital transformation, rural economic empowerment, and its strategic initiatives to become a carbon-conscious and environmentally responsible banking institution.

The report was formally unveiled on Monday, 9 November 2026, by the Chairman of the Bank, Md. Ali Hossain Prodhania, who attended the occasion as the chief guest.

Among those present were Md. Nurul Haque, Chairman of the Risk Management Committee; Muhammad Emdad Ullah, FCA, FCMA, Chairman of the Audit Committee; Independent Directors Md. Abul Bashar, Md. Anwar Hossain and Barrister Md. Shafiqur Rahman; Dr. Md. Touhidul Alam Khan, FCMA, Managing Director & CEO; Md. Shaheen Howlader, Deputy Managing Director & Chief Business Officer; Mr. Tanushree Mitra, Chief Credit Officer; Mr. Rasedul Islam, FCA, FCMA, Chief Financial Officer (CFO); and members of the Sustainability Report Preparation Committee.

Speaking on the occasion, Chairman Md. Ali Hossain Prodhania said that the Board of Directors is working to steer NRBC Bank towards a low-carbon and resource-efficient economic model. He emphasized that sustainability is a cornerstone of the bank’s long-term resilience and corporate identity. The bank is systematically integrating sustainability principles into its credit policies and risk management frameworks to ensure that its financing contributes meaningfully to the development of a green economy, renewable energy and environmentally friendly infrastructure.

A major milestone highlighted in the 2025 report is the bank’s first-ever measurement of Scope-3 financed emissions under the global Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF) framework. The bank established an asset-level baseline of 74,818.11 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO₂e).

In digital transformation and environmental conservation, the bank processed 91,840 loans through its automated Loan Processing System (LPS), saving approximately 1.2 million sheets of paper and helping preserve around 150 trees.

The report also highlights the bank’s contribution to grassroots financial inclusion. During 2025, NRBC Bank disbursed BDT 55,335.38 million (approximately BDT 5,533.54 crore) in microfinance to 117,994 rural borrowers and BDT 2,707.96 million (approximately BDT 270.80 crore) to support women entrepreneurs. Additionally, the bank facilitated digital disbursements under government social safety net programs, reaching 183,664 beneficiaries. The bank also strengthened employee capabilities through training programs covering Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), credit management and compliance.

Dr. Md. Touhidul Alam Khan, FCMA, Managing Director & CEO of the NRBC Bank, said that the 2025 report demonstrates how digital innovation can drive measurable socioeconomic and environmental progress. He further emphasized that NRBC Bank remains committed to expanding financial access for underserved communities while promoting a low-carbon and cashless economy.

It may be noted that NRBC Bank published its first Sustainability Report in 2024. The 2025 report, marking the bank’s second consecutive sustainability disclosure, is available for download from the bank’s official website.