National Bank has organised its regional business conference for Dhaka at Anchor Tower in the capital's Banglamotor today.

Abdul Awal Mintoo, chairman of the bank, was the chief guest at the conference, according to a press release.

Mintoo said National Bank continues to play a vital role in the country's economy, particularly in the garments, agriculture and CMSME sectors.

He urged branch managers to focus on recovering classified loans, attracting new deposits and enhancing the quality of customer service.

He emphasised the importance of delivering new and attractive deposit products to customers and taking all necessary measures to regain customers' trust.

The conference was also attended by Moazzam Hossain, vice-chairman and sponsor director of the bank, Md Abdus Satter Sarkar, chairman of the audit committee and independent director, and Md Zulkar Nayn, and Prof Melita Mehjabeen, independent directors.

Among others, Md Touhidul Alam Khan, managing director and CEO of the bank, and Syed Rois Uddin, Sheikh Akhter Uddin Ahmed and Imran Ahmed, deputy managing directors, were also present.