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Dhaka, 6th November, 2025: Community Bank Bangladesh PLC. has recently achieved the
internationally recognized ISO 27001:2022 certificate. ISO 27001:2022 is the latest iteration of the
globally recognized standard for information security management systems (ISMS).
The recertification audit was conducted by Intertek Bangladesh, accredited by the United Kingdom
Accreditation Service (UKAS), Standard reaffirming the bank’s continued commitment to maintaining
the highest standards of Information Security Management Systems (ISMS).

To mark this achievement, a certificate handover ceremony was organized on Thursday (November 6,
2025) at the bank’s Head Office. Intertek Bangladesh Senior Manager – Compliance, MM Murshed
handed over the certificate to the Bank’s Managing Director (Current Charge) Kimiwa Saddat.
This achievement underscores Community Bank’s dedication to ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and
availability of information across all digital and IT operational platforms. It also reflects the Bank’s
proactive approach in adapting to evolving cybersecurity threats, regulatory requirements, and
technological advancements.

Managing Director (Current Charge) Kimiwa Saddat stated, “Securing the ISO 27001:2022 certification
reflects our strong commitment to safeguarding customer information and demonstrates our
capability in delivering modern, secure banking services. This milestone will serve as a motivation for
us to pursue further innovation and continuous improvement.”
The event was also attended by Md. Tanjim Morshed Bhuiyan, CITO, Head of DFS & Deputy Head of
RMD; Dr. Md Ariful Islam, Head of Corporate Banking and Head of Business (Branch); Md. Mamun Ur
Rahman, Head of ADC & Head of MD’s Coordination Team; Nurul Islam Chowdhury, Head of IT,
Intertek South Asia; Farhad Ahmed, Senior Manager – System Certification, Intertek; Smitha Tumpa
Baroi, Assistant Manager – Business Assurance, Intertek Bangladesh; and other senior officials from
Community Bank were present at the ceremony.

Community Bank Bangladesh PLC. continues to pioneer secure digital banking solutions in alignment
with the Bangladesh Bank’s ICT Security Guidelines and global best practices, reinforcing customer
trust and operational excellence.