BRAC Bank tests crisis readiness with unannounced full-scale BCP drill

the exercise tested the bank’s ability to swiftly activate its business continuity arrangements and sustain essential services from its designated Disaster Recovery (DR) facility. Theurday, 14 November 2026: BRAC Bank PLC has successfully conducted its second full-scale, unannounced Business Continuity Plan (BCP) drill, demonstrating its preparedness to maintain critical banking operations amid unforeseen disruptions.

Held on November 4, drill was conducted without prior notice to the participating business units, offering a realistic assessment of the bank’s operational readiness.

As part of the exercise, key personnel from the Head Office were immediately mobilised to the designated DR facility, where critical operational teams relocated their activities and continued essential banking functions throughout the working day.

A significant outcome of the exercise was the uninterrupted execution of critical business activities and institutional transactions during the simulated disruption. The successful transition demonstrated the effectiveness of the bank’s continuity arrangements and the readiness of its people, processes and technology infrastructure to support essential operations from an alternate facility.

Unlike conventional pre-scheduled exercises, the unannounced nature of the drill tested the ability of critical teams to respond to unexpected situations, make timely decisions, activate established protocols and coordinate effectively across different functions without advance preparation.

The exercise involved close coordination among the Risk Management Division, Technology Division, General Services and other support functions, alongside designated critical business units. It also provided an opportunity to assess the effectiveness of interdepartmental coordination and identify areas for further strengthening the bank’s business continuity framework.

Commenting on the initiative, Tareq Refat Ullah Khan, Managing Director & CEO at BRAC Bank, said, “For BRAC Bank, business continuity goes beyond regulatory compliance; it is a fundamental institutional responsibility and an integral part of safeguarding customer interests, maintaining stakeholder confidence, and ensuring the uninterrupted delivery of essential banking services.”