Asia’s Best B-School Leadership Award goes to BIBM
Bangladesh Institute of Bank Management (BIBM) has been awarded Asia’s Best B-School Leadership Award by CMO-Asia, based in Mumbai, India. CMO (Chief Marketing Officers) Asia Council is dedicated to high-level knowledge exchange through Leadership and Networking amongst senior CMOs and brand decision makers across industry segments. The CMO Asia Advisory Board and the Advisory Council of World Brand Congress assume the task of identifying Asia’s Best Business School. It may be mentioned that BIBM is a unique educational, training and research institution in bank management, run by a Governing Body, chaired by the Governor, Bangladesh Bank.
In addition to its training programmes catering for mid and senior level bank executives, BIBM has a prestigious and rigorous business programme, Master’s in Bank Management (MBM), which has attracted the attention of jury board for being considered as the Asia’s Best B-School Leadership Award. Dr. Bandana Saha, Director General, BIBM received the award at a formal ceremony in Singapore on July 23, 2010. July 26, 2010

Workshop on “Financial Stability and Stress Testing” ended at BIBM

A day long workshop on “Financial Stability and Stress Testing” was organized by the Bangladesh Institute of Bank Management (BIBM) on June 28, 2010. Thirty-nine senior and mid-level executives from different banks and financial institutions participated in the workshop. The workshop was designed to discuss the issues relating to Financial Stability and Stress Testing in the context of Commercial Banks of Bangladesh. The participants suggested a number of measures regarding- techniques for Stress Testing, framework for regular Stress Testing, Scope for Stress Testing and implementation of Stress Testing guidelines of Bangladesh Bank.
The workshop key-note paper was presented by Dr. Toufic Ahmad Choudhury, Professor & Director (Training), Md. Nehal Ahmed and Md. Alamgir, Assistant Professors of BIBM. All the Faculty Members of BIBM were present at the workshop. Mr. S. K. Sur Chowdhury, Executive Director, Bangladesh Bank was present as the guest resource person in the final presentation. The guest resource and Dr. Bandana Saha, Director General of BIBM distributed certificates among the participants at the concluding session of the workshop. Dr. Toufic Ahmad Choudhury, Professor & Director (Training), Md. Nehal Ahmed and Md. Alamgir, Assistant Professors of BIBM jointly coordinated the workshop.

June 29, 2010

“Banking Laws and Regulations” outreach course organized by BIBM ended at the Chittagong premise of Bangladesh Bank

A 05-day long Outreach Training Course on “Banking Laws and Regulations”, organized by the Bangladesh Institute of Bank Management (BIBM) at the Chittagong premise of Bangladesh Bank concluded on 20 May, 2010. A total of 49 participants from different banks (including Bangladesh Bank) and financial institutions participated in this course. BIBM designed this course to acquaint the participants with the laws and regulations related to banking, to improve operational skills in handling different legal matters of banks and to review banks’ and bankers’ safeguards.
Dr. Bandana Saha, Director General of BIBM distributed certificates among the participants at the concluding session held at Chittagong office of Bangladesh Bank as the Chief Guest while Nawshad Ali Chowdhury, General Manager of Bangladesh Bank, Chittagong office was present at the programme as Special Guest. Syed Ahmed Khan and Q. G. M. Farooqi, Faculty Members of BIBM jointly coordinated the course.

May 24, 2010

A Training workshop on “Bond Market Operations in Bangladesh” Concluded in BIBM

BIBM has conducted a training workshop on “Bond Market Operations in Bangladesh” at BIBM premises during May 05-06, 2010 with a view to enhance the capability of the participants regarding the operation of bond market, to drive the strategies for the development of a secondary market and share the importance of bond market operations for banking portfolio development. A total number of 28 participants in the rank of Senior Principal Officer of Equivalent Officer and above participated in the workshop.
Tanweer Mehdee, and Md. Zakir Hossain, Lecturers of BIBM jointly coordinated the workshop.

May 23, 2010

Training Course on “Advanced Credit Management” (May 09- 13, 2010)

A training course on “Advanced Credit Management” has organized and successfully completed by BIBM at its own premises during May 09 - 13, 2010 for five consecutive working days. The major objectives of the course were to acquaint the participants with the existing credit management practices, organizational policies and programs regarding innovation and making of credit products, different techniques of loan portfolio management, credit investigation, credit processing, loan recovery, NPL Management and various emerging challenges regarding credit management of banks. A total number of 34 participants from different banks and Non-bank financial institution in the rank of senior principle officer or equivalent officer and above participated in the course.
Md. Atiar Rahman Mollah, Faculty Member and Tahmina Rahman, Lecturer of BIBM jointly coordinated the course.

May 16, 2010

Course News of the Training Course on “Laws and Regulations Related to General Banking and Credit”

A training course on “Laws and Regulations Related to General Banking and Credit” was organized by BIBM at its own premises for five working days during April 18 - 22, 2010. The major objectives of the course were to acquaint the participants with the laws and regulations related to banking, to improve operational skills in handling different legal matters of banks and to review bankers’ safeguards. A total number of 48 officers from different banks and non-bank financial institutions in the rank of senior officer or equivalent officer and above participated in the course. Q. G. M. Farooqi, Faculty Member and Maksuda Khatun, Lecturer of BIBM jointly coordinated the course.

May 10, 2010

“Laws and Regulations Related to General Banking and Credit” course ended at BIBM

A 05-day long training course on “Laws and Regulations Related to General Banking and Credit” conducted by the Bangladesh Institute of Bank Management (BIBM) concluded on April 22, 2010. A total of forty eight senior officers from different banks and financial institutions participated in this course. BIBM designed this course to acquaint the participants with the laws and regulations related to banking , to improve operational skills in handling different legal matters of banks and to review banks’ and bankers’ safeguards .
Dr. Bandana Saha, Director General of BIBM distributed certificates among the participants at the concluding session of the course. Q.G.M. Farooqi, Faculty Member and Maksuda Khatun, Lecturer of BIBM jointly coordinated the course.

April 26, 2010

News of the Training Workshop on “Structured Finance” (April 12 – 13, 2010)

A Training Workshop on “Structured Finance” by the BIBM at its premises for two working days (April 12 – 13, 2010). The major objective of the Workshop was to familiarize the participants with the concept and types of structured finance products, their utility in loan portfolio management, various operational aspects as well as documentation process for structured finance and exchange views with the participants regarding practical issues and problems of using structured finance products in Bangladesh. A total number of 27 officers from different banks, in the rank of senior principal officer or equivalent officers and above participated in the Workshop.
Mr. Abed Ali, Faculty Member and Tahmina Rahman, Lecturer of BIBM jointly coordinated the Workshop.

April 18, 2010

“Use of IT for Banking Business Enhancement”-an outreach course conducted by BIBM

A 05-day long outreach training course on “Use of IT for Banking Business Enhancement” organized by the Bangladesh Institute of Bank Management (BIBM) at the Sylhet premise of Bangladesh Bank concluded on 08 April, 2010. A total of 30 participants from different banks (including Bangladesh Bank) and financial institutions participated in this course. BIBM designed this course to develop the knowledge base necessary for the bank officers to cope with the applications of IT in banks, to develop knowledge and skill about computer applications in banks and to familiarize the participants with the issues of IT applications in banks for business development.
Dr. Bandana Saha, Director General of BIBM distributed certificates among the participants at the concluding session- held at Sylhet office of Bangladesh Bank as the chief guest, while Md. Jahangir Alam, General Manager of Bangladesh Bank, Sylhet office was present at the program as special guest. Md. Shihab Uddin Khan, Associate Professor and Md. Mahbubur Rahman Alam, Assistant Professor of BIBM jointly coordinated the course.

April 11, 2010

"Investment and Merchant Banking" Course concluded at BIBM

BIBM has conducted a five day long training course on “Investment and Merchant Banking” in the BIBM premises from March 28 to April 01, 2010 with a view to familiarize the participants with the concepts and functions of investment and merchant banking, security market and its instruments, etc. A total number of 29 participants in the rank of senior officer or equivalent officers and above from different banks and financial institutions participated in the course.
Mr. Md. Shahid Ullah and Mr. Md. Ruhul Amin, Lecturers of BIBM jointly coordinated the course.

"Agricultural and Rural Banking" course ended at BIBM

A five day long training course on "Agricultural and Rural Banking" conducted by the Bangladesh Institute of Bank Management (BIBM) concluded on April 01, 2010. A total of 26 high officials from different banks & financial institutions participated in this course. BIBM designed this course to acquaint the participants with the present status of agricultural and rural banking and to emphasize the importance of institutional credit facilities for the overall development of rural areas and agricultural sector, to develop skills of participants for identifying, appraising and designing the agricultural and rural sector projects with special focus on value chain model, to acquaint the participants with the skill and knowledge on innovative financing techniques for agricultural and rural sector projects in the context of cross country experiences and to discuss various operational procedures including monitoring, supervision and follow-up of the projects and recovery of loans and advances involved in financing agricultural and rural sector projects.
Dr. Bandana Saha, Director General of BIBM distributed certificates among the participants at the concluding session of the course. A. N. K. Mizan and Kazi Baha Uddin, Lecturers of BIBM jointly coordinated the course.

April 04, 2010

"Risk Management and Capital Adequacy" course ended at BIBM

A five working day long training course on "Risk Management and Capital Adequacy" conducted by the Bangladesh Institute of Bank Management (BIBM) concluded on March 25, 2010. A total of 34 high officials from different banks & financial institutions participated in this course. BIBM designed this course to increase the understanding of bank officials various risks in the banking business and management by applying advanced techniques, acquaint the participants with the policy guidelines, techniques and strategies involved in effective management of risks in banking, develop skills in computing the capital adequacy requirement in line with Basel-II Accord.
Dr. Bandana Saha, Director General of BIBM distributed certificates among the participants at the concluding session of the course. Md. Nehal Ahmed, Assistant Professor and Antara Zareen, Lecturer of BIBM jointly coordinated the course.

March 30, 2010

A Training workshop on “Credit Risk Grading for Institutional Lending” Concluded in BIBM

BIBM has conducted a training workshop on “Credit Risk Grading for Institutional Lending” at BIBM premises during March 15-16, 2010 with a view to enhance the capability of the participants regarding assessment of credit risk associated with institutional borrowers and to improving the quality of loan portfolio of a bank. A total number of 27 participants in the rank of Deputy General Manager and Assistant General Manager or equivalent Executive from 16 different banks and financial institutions participated in the workshop.
Mr. Atul Chandra Pandit and Tahmina Rahman, Lecturers of BIBM jointly coordinated the workshop.

March 22, 2010

A Training course on “Risk Based Internal Audit and Supervision” Concluded in BIBM

BIBM has conducted a four day long training course on “Risk Based Internal Audit and Supervision” in the BIBM premises from January 25 to January 28, 2010 with a view to familiarize the participants with the concepts of internal control mechanism, risk based internal audit and supervision. A total number of 34 participants in the rank of principal officer or equivalent officers and above from different banks and financial institutions participated in the course.
Mr. Md. Mohiuddin Siddique, Associate Professor and Mr. Atul Chandra Pandit, Lecturer of BIBM jointly coordinated the course.

March 11, 2010

“Bank Marketing, Branding and Relationship Banking” course ended at BIBM

A 04-day long training course on “Bank Marketing, Branding and Relationship Banking” conducted by the Bangladesh Institute of Bank Management (BIBM) concluded on February 25, 2010. A total of eighteen senior officers from different banks and financial institutions participated in this course. BIBM designed this course to familiarize the participants with the fundamentals of marketing of bank products, branding and relationship banking, discuss the techniques of conducting research for product development in banks, issues and tools of relationship banking, formulate product pricing techniques and appropriate product design cycle in banking, discuss the bank marketing program and bank marketing administration including customer and bank marketing information system.
Dr. Bandana Saha, Director General of BIBM distributed certificates among the participants at the concluding session of the course. Abdul Jalil Choudhury, Associate Professor and Md. Mosharref Hossain, Lecturer of BIBM jointly coordinated the course.

March 02, 2010

“Time and Stress Management for Executives” workshop ended at BIBM

A two-day long workshop on “Time and Stress Management for Executives” conducted by the Bangladesh Institute of Bank Management (BIBM) concluded on February 24, 2010. Twenty one senior level officers from different banks and financial institutions participated in this workshop. The workshop was designed to develope knowledge about time and stress and their effects on job performance and to grow skill for managing time, stress and counseling. Dr. Bandana Saha, Director General of BIBM distributed certificates among the participants at the concluding session of the workshop. Fahmida Chowdhury, Associate Professor and Maksuda Khatun, Lecturer of BIBM jointly coordinated this workshop.

February 28, 2010

“Bank Management for Executives” course ended at BIBM

A 10-day long training course on “Bank Management for Executives” conducted by the Bangladesh Institute of Bank Management (BIBM) concluded on February 18, 2010. Twenty seven Executives from different banks and financial institutions participated in this course. BIBM designed this course to enhance awareness of the participants with latest developments in banking. The specific objectives were: to enhance the knowledge base about overall bank management like fund management, tools and techniques of risk management, human resources management strategies, loan portfolio management, the technology based banking and its prospect in Bangladesh etc. including the recent changes in international banking practices. Khondkar Ibrahim Khaled, Former Deputy Governor, Bangladesh Bank and Chairman, Bangladesh Krishi Bank discussed on Effective Bank Management with the participants and distributed certificates among the participants at the concluding session. Dr. Bandana Saha, Director General of BIBM was present at the concluding session of the course. Sk. Nazibul Islam, Faculty Member, BIBM and Md. Alamgir, Lecturer of BIBM jointly coordinated the course.

February 24, 2010

Course News of the Training Course on “Financial Analysis for Bankers”

A training course on “Financial Analysis for Bankers” was organized by BIBM at its own premises for seven working days during February 07-15, 2010. The major objective of the course was to acquaint the participants with the techniques of analyzing financial statements for evaluating the credit proposals as well as assessing the performance of banks and non-bank financial institutions. A total number of 34 officers from different banks and non-bank financial institutions in the rank of senior officer or equivalent officer and above participated in the course. Md. Nehal Ahmed, Assistant Professor and Tahmina Rahman, Lecturer of BIBM jointly coordinated the course.

February 24, 2010

A ten day long training course on “Credit Appraisal and Management” concluded in BIBM

BIBM organized a ten working day long training course on “Credit Appraisal and Management” in BIBM premises from November 08 to19, 2009 with a view to familiarize the trainees with the credit policy guidelines, techniques of selecting borrowers, techniques of credit risk management, process of loan structuring and pricing, documentation, supervision, monitoring and recovery of loans including NPL. A total number of 28 officers in the rank of Senior Officer or equivalent officer and above from different banks participated in the course. Md. Shahid Ullah and Atul Chandra Pandit, Lecturers of BIBM jointly coordinated the course.

Dr. Bandana Saha Appointed as the DG of BIBM

Dr. Bandana Saha appointed as Director General (DG) of Bangladesh Institute of Bank Management (BIBM). Earlier she was the Director (Admn. & Acc.) & Director (Research, Development & Consultancy) of BIBM. After having PhD. degree from Moscow State University of Soviet Russia, Dr. Saha joined BIBM as Assistant Professor in 1980. She has been involved in training, academic and research activities of BIBM for around last 30 years. She received a lot of training programs from America, India and her own country. She has a lot of publications in renowned journals of Bangladesh and abroad.

October 25, 2009