Ten officials of the Bangladesh Bank (BB) were given Employees Recognition Award for their outstanding performance in carrying out respective duties in 2009 and 2010.

BB governor Dr Atiur Rahman handed over one crest (a golden coin) and a certification of appraisal to each of the awardees at a simple function organised at the central bank headquarters on Tuesday, according to a press release.

The award recipients are joint directors Khandaker Murshed Millat of Banking Regulations and Policy Department, Md Zulkernain of the Foreign Currency Inspection and Vigilance Department, Md Rafikul Islam of Money Laundering Prevention Department, Md Osman Gani of Accounting and Budgeting Department and Hosne Ara Shikha of Infrastructure Promotion and Financing Facility Cell. 

Among assistant directors, the awardees are Md Kamal Hossain of Money Laundering Prevention Department, Munir Ahmed Chowdhury of Banking Inspection Department, Md Shahriar Siddiqui and Md Aminur Rahman Chowdhury of Department of Offsite Supervision and Md Nurul Alam of Financial Institute and Market Department.      

Speaking at the programme, Dr Atiur urged all the employees of the central bank to work for national interest in a professional manner with supreme integrity and dedication.“You (officials) can make a dynamic, efficient and resilient financial system in the country through your work,” Atiur said.He said the annual recognition awards of the central bank would build professionalism among officials and employees.Among others, BB deputy governors and executive directors were present.

Source: The Independent/ Bangladesh/ 23th Nov 2011