BRAC Bank CTO Nurun Nahar wins JCI Award

Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of BRAC Bank Nurun Nahar Begum has won 'Women of Inspiration Award 2023' from Junior Chamber International (JCI) Bangladesh in 'Women in Banking' category, says a press release.
This award honours and celebrates the contributions of exceptional women who have made a significant impact in their respective fields.
Aligning with the theme of 2023 International Women's Day "Digit All: Innovation and technology for gender equality", this year's JCI Award highlighted women's contribution in the digital sphere and national progress.
JCI has honoured the only women CTO in the banking industry in Bangladesh for her contribution to the banking sector, especially in the field of technology. Nahar has contributed enormously towards building a strong technology infrastructure at BRAC Bank in the last two decades.
Apart from her technology role, Nahar also heads "TARA - BRAC Bank's Internal Women Employee Forum" that has played a pivotal role in establishing BRAC Bank as one of the most women-friendly banks in Bangladesh.
Education Minister Dr. Dipu Moni handed over the award to Nurun Nahar Begumand 12 other awardees at a ceremony in Dhaka on August 26.