BRAC Bank conducts second unannounced disaster recovery drill

BRAC Bank PLC has successfully completed its second full-scale, unannounced Business Continuity Plan (BCP) drill, aiming to verify the institution's ability to maintain critical banking operations during unforeseen emergencies. The exercise, conducted recently, required key personnel to relocate from the Head Office to a designated Disaster Recovery (DR) facility to sustain essential functions.

According to a press statement, the drill was carried out without any prior notice to the participating business units. This approach was designed to provide a realistic assessment of the bank's operational readiness, testing the ability of teams to activate protocols and coordinate effectively under pressure without advance preparation.

During the simulated disruption, the bank successfully executed critical business activities and institutional transactions without any interruption. The exercise involved close collaboration between the Risk Management Division, the Technology Division, General Services, and various other support functions.

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 also provided an opportunity to assess the effectiveness of interdepartmental coordination and identify areas for further strengthening the bank's business continuity framework.

Tareq Refat Ullah Khan, Managing Director and CEO at BRAC Bank, stated that business continuity is a fundamental institutional responsibility rather than merely a matter of regulatory compliance. He added that such initiatives are vital for safeguarding customer interests, maintaining stakeholder confidence, and ensuring the consistent delivery of essential banking services.