Human Resource

Management
In Bangladesh:
A Study on AB Bank Limited

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DECLARATION

I do hereby declare that this report titled Human Resource Management In

Bangladesh: A Study on AB Bank Limited submitted by me to University of
Development Alternative, for the Degree of Business Administration is an original
work.

It has not been submitted earlier either partly or wholly to any other University or
Institution for any Degree, Diploma, Associate-ship, Studentship, Fellowship or Prize.

Md. Shamsuzzoha (Lotus)

Department of Business Administration
University of Development Alternative

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CERTIFICATE
With regard to this report Human Resource Management In Bangladesh: A Study on
AB Bank Limited submitted by Md. Shamsuzzoha (Lotus), for the Degree of Bachelor
of Business Administration, I certify that:

(1) He has carried out internship under my direct supervision and guidance (for tree
months) and that the manuscript of the report has been scrutinized by me; and

(2) The final composed copy of this report, which is being submitted to the
University of Development Alternative, has been carefully read by me for its
material and language.

..
Shawpon Devnath
Head, Department of Business Administration
University of Development Alternative

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September 08, 09
Professor Md. Latifur Rahman
Department of Business Administration
University of Development Alternative
Dhanmondi, Dhaka
Subject: Letter of transmittal
Sir,
I am submitting my internship report on Human Resource Management In
Bangladesh: A Study On AB Bank Limited. I have collected as much information as
possible from banking activities of the AB Bank Limited. Three months work on this
organization was a worthwhile experience for me as it was in such a reputed organization.
It is a great pleasure for me to present you with the report as a requirement of the
Bachelor Degree.
I believe that this internship program has enriched both my knowledge and experience.

Obediently Yours,

Md. Shamsuzzoha (Lotus)

Department of Business Administration
University of Development Alternative

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Acknowledgement
At the very beginning, I am very grateful to Almighty Allah for giving me the strength to
finish the internship report as a part of my BBA program. It is a challenging program which
I have completed..
I would like to thank my respectable Supervisor, teacher Assistant. Professor Shawpon
Devnath, who gave me the opportunity to do this Internship report under his guidance. He
is very much co-operative and always gave me enough motivation for written this report.
I have got sufficient help and co-operation from ABBL officials to prepare this report. I
also give special thanks to Mr. Sabbir Ali, Head of Human Resource Division, and ABBL
for his kind permission to allow me for practical training.
I am also thankful to Md. Mahedi Hasan, In-charge of Human Resource who, apart from
his busy office work, has spared time to discuss of the report and guided me by giving
useful suggestions.
I am also thankful to Md. Hasan Mutalib Chowdhury, Md. Anisur Rahman Khan, Mufty
Rahman who wares very help for preparing my report.
My heartfelt thanks and gratitude are for all those faculty members of UODA with whom I
completed my courses and who gave the valuable education to help me in the practical life.

...

Md. Shamsuzzoha (Lotus)

ID: 050704
Department of Business Administration
University of Development Alternative

Abbreviation Used
Abbreviations

Full Name

AB

Arab Bangladesh Bank Limited, But from 1st

ABBL
ABBF

January, 2008 it was known as AB Bank.

AB Bank Limited
AB Bank Foundation

BCIC
BDT
COLA
EOBS
HR
HRD
HRIS
KRA
MBW
MISYS
NRB
PAS
SME
SWIFT
UAE

Bangladesh Chemical Industries Corporation

Bangladeshi Taka
Cost of Living Adjustment
End of Service Benefits
Human Resource
Human Resource Division
Human Resource Information System
Key Result Area
Merchant Bank Wing
Non Resident Bangladeshi
Performance Appraisal System
Small & Medium Enterprise
Society for Wide Interbrain Financial
Telecommunication
United Arab Amirat

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This report highlights about evaluation and assessment of AB Bank Human Resource
Practices. Information has taken from companys website, internal papers and practical
works. The main objective was to find the out overall condition of Human Resources

Management in Bangladesh analyzing the performance of AB Bank Ltd. To prepare this

report the researcher mainly depends on the experience and secondary data. Besides this
she has also used primary data. Company Insight, advertising, catalogues of the Company
brochures, books, reports etc. are the sources of secondary data. Based on these
information, she prepared this qualitative report, because it was like having an unstructured
exploratory research methodology based on observation for providing insight of the report
topic.
The AB Bank Limited, the first private sector bank under Joint Venture with Dubai Bank
Limited, UAE incorporated in Bangladesh on 31st December 1981 and started its operation
with effect from April 12, 1982. The AB Bank Limited Management Team comprises of a
group of people and each of them comes with an international working background and is
committed in leveraging their experience to take ABBL to greater heights by ensuring top
line revenues with dynamic capabilities.
Human resource management can be defined as a process of procuring, developing &
maintaining competent human resource in the organization so that goals of an organization
are achieved in an effective and efficient manner. Human Resource Management The
policies and practices involved in carrying out the people or human resource aspects of a
management position, including recruiting, screening, training, rewarding, and appraising.
Human Resource Division of ABBL is one of the most valuable departments with the
responsibilities of staffing, training and development, organization development,
performance appraisals, rewarding, control and maintenance etc. The Human Resource of
ABBL is exactly well thought and perfectly managed. As from the very first, top
management beloved in empowered employees, where they refused to put their finger in
every part of the pie. These employees are not suffocated with authority but are able to
grow as the organization matures. Job description is a necessary accomplishment should
have for each position for recruiting the most suitable candidate on the basis of skill and
experience required. Still hundred percent job descriptions is not prepared or collected by
the HR Division. Human Resources Information System is must for a corporate
environment like ABBL. ABBL is going to establish a new HRIS very soon.

ABBL is committed to focus all its energy on its customer as well as its employees. This is
sure a strong Human Recourse practices will help ABBL to pave the way leading to
outmost destination. Human Resources Division in ABBL is under massive reconstruction
program which ensure will the future benefits and high corporate culture and the secured
place of contribution and dedication the experience and the exposure of high
professionalism.

Table of contents
Page
Chapter-01: Introduction & Background

1-3

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Origin of the report

1.3 Objectives of the Report

1.4 Methodology

1.5 Limitation

Chapter-02: PROFILE OF THE ORGANIZATION

5-24

2.1 Background of the AB Bank Limited

2.2 Mission Statement

2.3 Vision Statement

2.4 Change of Name

2.5 Corporate Information of the AB Bank Limited

2.6 Values

2.7 Objectives of the AB Bank Limited

2.8 Historical Review of the AB Bank Limited

2.9 Current Profile of the AB Bank Limited

11

2.10 Board of Directors of the AB Bank Limited

13

2.11 Management Aspects

14

2.12 Management Hierarchy of the AB Bank Limited

17

2.13 Departments and Divisions of the AB Bank Limited

18

2.14 Products and Services of the AB Bank Limited

22

2.15 Corporate Social Responsibilities of the AB Bank Limited

24

Chapter -03: Human Resource Management of the AB Bank Ltd 25-40

3.1 Human Resource Management

26

3.1.1 Recruitment & Selection

27

3.1.2 Training & Development

30

3.1.3 Compensation and Benefits

31

3.2 Problem Identification

37

3.3 Internship Position

39

3.4 Duties & Activities

39

3.5 Daily Routine

40

Chapter- 04: SWOT Analyses

41-43

4.1 Strengths

42

4.2 Weaknesses

42

4.3 Opportunities

43

4.4 Threats
43

Chapter- 05: Conclusion & Recommendations

46

44-

5.1 Conclusion

45

5.2 Recommendations

46

Appendix

50

CHAPTER-01
Introduction & Background

1.1 Introduction:

Internship experience plays a vital role for every student to implement his or her theoretical
knowledge and to get a practical knowledge from any organization. In order to complete
BBA degree, internship report is one of crucial part in the final semester to complete BBA
degree from University of Development Alternative (UODA). AB Bank Limited gives the
author an opportunity for gathering practical knowledge and preparing this report.
Authority of University of Development Alternative (UODA) assigned the author to find a
company for his internship, she availed herself of this opportunity from AB Bank Limited.
Then placement office of (UODA) had sent an authorization letter to AB Bank Limited and
AB Bank Limited also sent acceptance letter to the University. Finally she has prepared this
report under the supervision of Sheikh Ashraf Ali, Ph.D, Professor of Northern University
Bangladesh.

1.2 Origin of the Report:

This report is prepared as partial requirement of the three months internship program for
the BBA students of Northern University Bangladesh. AB Bank Limited has given her the
opportunity to complete internship program. In the report she has mainly given concentrate
on Human Resource Management in AB Bank Ltd. Basically this report highlights
about evaluation and assessment of AB Bank Human Resource Practices. Information has
taken from companys website, internal papers and practical works.

1.3 Objectives of the Report:

Broad Objective:
The main objective was to find the out overall condition of Human Resources Management
in Bangladesh analyzing the performance of AB Bank Ltd.

Specific Objective:

To acquire in depth knowledge over ABBLs Human Resource Developments work

flow and their inter divisional dependencies.

To gather the actual knowledge about the Human Resource operations in the
organization.

1.4 Methodology:
With a view to conducting a research study, what is necessary is to design the research
framework and select the appropriate research methodology. A research design is simply a
1
framework
or a plan for a study that may be used as a guide in collecting and analyzing

data.. On the other hand, the research methodology is a way to systematically solve the
research problem. Methodology means the underlying principles and of the organization of
a philosophical system or inquiry procedure. This internship report plays a good role for the
research, because that gives practical experience to implementation of the theoretical
knowledge. Without adopting proper methods it is difficult to conduct a successful
research. The optimum outcome of the research depends largely on adopting the methods
suitable to the research topic in the field of investigation.
To prepare this report the researcher mainly depends on the experience and secondary data.
Besides this she has also used primary data. Company Insight, advertising, catalogues of
the Company brochures, books, reports etc. are the sources of secondary data. Based on
these information, she prepared this qualitative report, because it was like having an
unstructured exploratory research methodology based on observation for providing insight
of the report topic.

1.5 Limitation:
Nothing is ahead of limitations. The major limitations that the author faced during her
internship period are as follows:
The major limitation of this report is that no previous study is done earlier on
ABBLs Human Resource Division. So, secondary information ware scarce.
Few officers sometime felt disturbed, as they were busy in their job. Sometimes
they didnt want to co operate with the author keeping aside their official work.
The authority did not disclose much information for keeping the organization
confidentiality.
In there web site HR related information ware limited.
The time period of this study is very short. The author had only 12 weeks in hand to
complete this report, which was not enough. So, she could not do in depth study.
Most of the times the officials were busy and were not able to give much time.

CHAPTER-02
Profile of the Organization

2.1 Background of the AB Bank Limited:

The AB Bank Limited, the first private sector bank under Joint Venture with Dubai Bank
Limited, UAE incorporated in Bangladesh on 31st December 1981 and started its operation
with effect from April 12, 1982.
Dubai Bank Limited (the name has subsequently changed to Union Bank of the Middleast
Limited) decided to off-load their investment in the AB Bank Limited with a view to
concentration their activities in the UAE in early part of 1987 and in terms of Articles 23A
and 23B of the Articles of Association of the Company and with the necessary approval of
the relevant authorities, the shares held by them in the Bank were sold and transferred to
Group "A" Shareholders, i.e. Bangladeshi Sponsor Shareholders.
As of December 31, 2007; the Authorized Capital and the Equity (Paid up Capital and
Reserve) of the Bank are BDT 2000 million and BDT 4511.59 million respectively.
Authorized Capital of the Bank has been increased to BDT 3000 million in the Extra
Ordinary General Meeting held on July 16, 2008.
Since beginning, the bank acquired confidence and trust of the public and the business
houses by rendering high quality services in different areas of banking operations,
professional competence and employment of the state of art technology.
During the last 27 years, AB Bank Limited has opened 73 Branches in different Business
Centers of the country, one foreign Branch in Mumbai, India and also established a wholly
owned Subsidiary Finance Company in Hong Kong in the name of AB International
Finance Limited. To facilitate cross border trade and payment related services, the Bank
has correspondent relationship with over 220 international banks of repute across 58
countries of the World.
AB Bank Limited, the premier sector bank of the country is making headway with a mark
of sustainable growth. The overall performance indicates mark of improvement with
Deposit reaching BDT 53375.35 million, which is precisely 26.85% higher than the
preceding year. On the Advance side, the Bank has been able to achieve 30.76% increase,

thereby raising a total portfolio to BDT 40915.35 million, which places the Bank in the top
tier of private sector commercial banks of the country.
On account of Foreign Trade, the Bank made a significant headway in respect of import,
export and inflow of foreign exchange remittances from abroad.

2.2 Mission Statement:

"To be the best performing bank in the country"

2.3 Vision Statement:

"To be the trendsetter for innovative banking with excellence & perfection"

2.4 Change of Name:

Arab Bangladesh Bank Limited changed its name to AB Bank Limited (ABBL) with effect
from 14 November 2007 Vide Bangladesh Bank MRPD Circular Letter No- 10 dated 22
November 2007. Prior to those Shareholders of the Bank approved the change of name in
the Extra Ordinary General Meeting held on 04 September 2007.
New Logo of ABBL
Effective 01 January 2008, ABBL changed its Logo as well.

2.5 Corporate Information of AB Bank

Limited:
Name of the Company

AB Bank Ltd
Legal Form: A public limited company incorporated on 31st December, 1981 under the

Companies Act, 1913 and listed in the Dhaka Stock Exchange Ltd and Chittagong Stock
Exchange Ltd.
Commencement of Business

27th February 1982

Registered Office
BCIC Bhaban, 30-31, Dilkusha C/A

Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh.

Tel: +88-02-9560312
Fax: +88-02-9564122, 23
SWIFT: ABBLBDDH
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.abbank.com.bd

2.6 Values:

Service Excellence
Openness
Trust
Commitment
Integrity
Responsible corporate citizen

AB Bank Limited consider their customers trust as the lifeline of their business, control and
compliance as license to operate, dynamic and motivated people as their strength to
multiply and technology as their weapon to render excellent service.

2.7 Objectives of AB Bank Limited:

Maximization of profit along with the benefits of employees is the main objective of the
bank. In addition, the other objectives are:
Bringing modern Banking facility to the doorstep of general public through
diversification of banking services, thereby arousing saving propensity among the
people.
Foreign a cordial, deep-rooted and firm banker-customer relationship by dispensing
prompt and improved clients service.
Taking part in the development if the national economy through productive
deployment of the Banks resources as well as patronizing different social activities.
Connecting clients to modern banking practice by the best application of improved
information technology, so that they get encouraged to continue and feel proud of
banking with ABBL.
Ensuring highest use of the professional workforce through enhancement of their
aptitude and competency.

 Responding to the need of the time by participating in syndicated large loan

financing with likeminded Banks of the country, thereby expanding the area of
investment of the Bank.

Elevating the image of the Bank at home and abroad by sustained expansion of its
activities.

Ensuring maintenance of capital adequacy, comfortable liquidity, asset quality and

highest through successful implementation of the management core risk program.

2.8 Historical Retrospect of the AB Bank

Limited:
The AB Bank Limited (ABBL), a joint collaboration bank with Dubai Bank Limited, was
formed in Dhaka on 31 December 1981. It started banking operations on 12 April, 1982 as
a scheduled private sector commercial bank. Initially the authorized capital of the bank was
Tk 200 million divided into 2 million shares of Tk 100 each. The issued and paid up capital
was Tk 80 million. The authorized capital of the bank has later been enhanced to Tk 800
million. The paid up capital was also enhanced at different times of its operation and stood
at Tk 409.94 million in December, 2000. ABBL is the first Arabian-Bangladeshi joint
venture private commercial bank in Bangladesh and was formed with the assistance and
support of the Dubai-based Galadari family, a group active in international trade, finance
and industry.
Nine numbers of Boards of Directors including the Chairman, governs the overall affairs of
the bank. The Chief Executive of the bank is its Managing Director. In all, 1,472
employees, including the executives and officers, work in the bank in various capacities.
The bank has 62 branches (urban-46, rural-15 and overseas-1). The Head Office of the
bank is located at Dilkusha, Dhaka.
ABBL was set up to conduct all types of traditional commercial banking functions
including foreign exchange business and other financial services. It has been able to
achieve satisfactory progress in all areas of its planned activities including deposit

mobilization, credit expansion, servicing imports and exports, remittance services,

investment, and product innovation.
At the end of 1982, the first year of the banking business, the total deposits of ABBL
amounted to Tk 136.71 million. This stood at Tk 16,217.5 million on 31 December 2000.
The deposit-mix of the bank in 2000 was composed of fixed deposits (56.6%), savings
deposits (21.84%), and current and other deposits (21.56%). The amount of total reserve
funds of ABBL was Tk 354.81 million in 2000 as against Tk 202.48 million in 1995.
Total loans and advances of ABBL increased from Tk 116.96 million in 1982 to Tk
12,548.4 million in 2000. Responding to the needs of the market, ABBL introduced three
new schemes: Student Loan, Personal Computer Loan for Educational Institutions (for their
laboratories), and Monthly Interest Payment Facility to term deposit holders. The broad
economic areas in which the bank lends (and the total outstanding amount of advances to
those areas in million Taka) up to 31 March, 2000 were: agriculture and fisheries (278),
industry

(2,811),

retail/wholesale

trade

and

hotels

and

restaurants

(3,769),

transport/communication and storage (180), insurance, real estate and trade service (1,384),
special credit programmers, including poverty alleviation and income generating activity
(520), and others (1,874). Up to 31 March 2000, ABBL provided financial support in the
form of loans and advances to 88 large and medium scale and 145 small and cottage
industrial projects amounting to Tk 2,300 million. It has also extended project financing in
syndication with other banks. The ratio of advances and deposits during the year 1999 and
2000 were 80.66% and 77.38% respectively.
In 2000, the bank's total classified loans were 23.45% of its total loans and advances. It
maintained a provision of Tk 1,435.4 million for them, which affected the bank's
performance and degraded the quality of its lending assets. The quantum of investment of
the bank rose to Tk 2,429.66 million in 2000 from Tk 23 million in 1982. Of the total
investment in 2000, 93% was in government treasury bills. The rest was invested in other
sectors including debentures of ICB, ordinary shares of companies and prize bonds. In that
year, the bank earned an income of Tk 170.21 million from its investments.

In the financial year ending on 30 June 2000, total foreign exchange business of the bank
was Tk 11,600 million, which included imports (34.48%), exports (58.19%) and
remittances (7.33%). ABBL has foreign correspondent relationships with 221 banks/bank
offices and other financial institutions at different international financial centers. The
overseas operations of the bank are conducted through its Mumbai branch in India and its
subsidiary company, the AB International Finance Limited in Hong Kong. The bank has
two foreign representative offices - one in London and the other in Yangon.
As of December 31, 2006; the Authorized Capital and the Equity (Paid up Capital and
Reserve) of the Bank are BDT 2000 million and BDT 2582.76 million respectively. The
Sponsor-Shareholders hold 50% of the Share Capital; the General Public Shareholders hold
49.43% and the rest 0.57% Shares are held by the Government of the People's Republic of
Bangladesh. However, no individual sponsor share holder of AB Bank holds more than
10% of its total shares.
During the last 27 years, AB Bank Limited has opened 74 Branches in different Business
Centers of the country, one foreign Branch in Mumbai, India, two Representative Offices in
London and Yangon, Myanmar respectively and also established a wholly owned
Subsidiary Finance Company in Hong Kong in the name of AB International Finance
Limited. To facilitate cross border trade and payment related services, the Bank has
correspondent relationship with over 220 international banks of repute across 58 countries
of the world.

2.9 Current Profile of AB Bank Limited:

Since beginning, the bank acquired confidence and trust of the public and business houses
by rendering high quality services in different areas of banking operations, professional
competence and employment of the state of art technology.
At present, the bank has 74 branches throughout the country with about 18000 employees.
The existing Board of director is 14. M. Wahidul Haque is the chairman of board and
Kaiser A. Chowdhury is the President and Managing Director. The bank has been

restructured their five main business which are responsible for earning the revenues of the
bank. These are:
Corporate Banking
Consumer Banking
SME Banking
Treasury and
Cards
All other department of the bank acts as support for these units and helps them in every
possible way. Under this arrangement, the responsibilities and functions of those branches
have been reduced dramatically. Many of the activities like credit evaluation and approval,
monitoring of loans, trade services activities etc. are now centralized in the Head Office.
The branches of the bank are now termed as the sales and service Centers which are
solely concentrated on delivering services to the corporate and consumer clients and
maintain relationship with them.
AB Bank Limited, the premier sector bank of the country is making headway with a mark
of sustainable growth. The overall performance indicates mark of improvement with
Deposit reaching BDT 42076.99 million, which is precisely 53.78% higher than the
preceding year. On the Advance side, the Bank has been able to achieve 46.32% increase,
thereby raising a total portfolio to BDT 31289.25 million, which places the Bank in the top
tier of private sector commercial banks of the country.
On account of Foreign Trade, the Bank made a significant headway in respect of import,
export and inflow of foreign exchange remittances from abroad.

2.11 Management Aspects:

The AB Bank Limited Management Team comprises of a group of people and each of them
comes with an international working background and is committed in leveraging their
experience to take ABBL to greater heights by ensuring top line revenues with dynamic
capabilities. This Management Team is unique in being able to envision the need of the
business by bringing in admixture of advanced technology solutions know-how and
revamping the organizational make-up for maximum profitability. Other than the President
and Managing Director, the remaining Management Team Members each lead a functional
Department.
This mix of people is persistent to provide unparallel services to its customers, come up
with timely and innovative products and services and to enhance the capabilities of its
people of its people while emphasizing on the latest technology. This they believe will take
the bank to a foremost position in the country by the turn of the year 2008. This team is to
drive the business to maximize the operational excellence and efficiency through
acquisition of talent, developing systems, processes and people and through blending of
these to let customers revel in with fulfillment and permanency.
Like any other business organization, all the major decisions in ABBL are made by the top
management committee. The board mainly establishes the objectives and policies of the
bank. There are three committees of the board for different purpose:

2.11.1 Executive Committee:

This committee is comprised of Chairman, four members of the bank and one member
secretary. The functional and responsibilities of this committee is to establish and
periodically review the banks overall credit and lending policies and procedures,
development and implement uniform and minimum acceptable credit standards for the
bank, new credit proposal assessment and approval etc.

2.11.2 Audit Committee:

The main objective of this committee is to assist Board of Directors with regard to the audit
of financial reports, management reports by the external auditors, internal controls and
internal audits. ABBL have four members in audit committee.

2.11.3 Management Committee:

The main objective of this committee is to ensure business operations are in line with the
Banks policies, strategies and objectives, the bank has set up. This committee consists of
the Managing Director, Deputy Managing Director and different business unit heads. The
honorable members are:

Management Committee

2.12 Management Hierarchy of AB

Bank Limited:
Chairman
Board of Directors
Management Director
Deputy Managing Director
Senior Executive Vice President
Executive Vice President
Senior Vice President
Vice President
Senior Assistant Vice President
Assistant Vice President
Senior Principle Officer
Principal Officer
Management Trainee (Entry Level)

Senior Officer
Officer
Trainee Officer (Entry Level)
Contractual Officer (Entry Level)

2.13 Departments and Divisions of AB Bank

Limited:
The following are the main divisions; the structures and functions of each of these divisions
are described below:

2.13.1 Internal Control and Compliance

The main function of this division is to provide legal assistance to the branches and
implement recovery strategy for stuck-up loan and to ensure strict adherence to rules and
policies by all connected of the bank through routine and surprise inspection and audit. The
functions of this division are as follows:
Implement rescheduling process of stuck-up loan to the branches for obtaining

repayment schedule through persuasion and serve final notice etc. as the condition
required.
Monitor the individual cases with respect to their securities, value of securities and

finally review of possibility of recovery of banks stuck-up classified loan.

Investigate suspicious or irregular matters being directed by higher management.
Time to time follow-up of advance to keep the branch under constant pressure.
Carryout instant audit as felt necessary.

2.13.2 Financial Institutions and Treasury

Treasury unit is a core banking unit with its leading-edge technology and steadily growing
volume of activity in the markets, ABBLs treasury unit and currency dealing desks have
consolidated its position as a well-known and well establish counterpart in the newly
transformed Free Floating rate, dealing daily with a wide circle of both bank and non-bank
customers all over Bangladesh. Our everyday business evolves around participation in
Money Market and Foreign Exchange Market in a substantial volume.

2.13.3 Human Resources Division

The employees of AB Bank Limited are the most valuable asset for the bank. Having
competent and professional employees is becoming increasingly important in todays
competitive world, and ABBL has a significant competitive advantage in this respect. Many
of its employees have worked here from the beginning of the bank and therefore have vast
experience in their respective field. Also the new employees are recruited with high
academic background and given proper training after recruitment to groom up for their
responsibilities. At present around 18000 people are employed with ABBL. All aspects of
the employees looked after by the Human Resource Division. HR division is responsible
mainly for recruitment, Development, Rewarding and Benefits of the staffs. The mission
statement of HR division is we will ensure the skilled employments where we will work
with fun and pride.

2.13.4 Board Division

In Board Division works the company secretary. They take decision and run the
organization properly.

2.13.5 Share Division

The Customer authorizes AB Bank Limited to exchange, share, part with all information
related to the details and transaction history of the Customers to its Affiliates / banks /
financial institutions / credit bureaus / agencies/participation in any telecommunication or
electronic clearing network as may be required by law, customary practice, credit reporting,

statistical analysis and credit scoring, verification or risk management and shall not hold
AB Bank Limited liable for use or disclosure of this information.

2.13.6 Finance Division

Finance division is very significant division for any Bank, the main objectives of Finance
Division are:
Maintain daily liquidity positions, treasury bills, call money, debentures, placement
of fund etc.
Monthly-accrued interest assessment of all interest bearing accounts, inter-branch
assessment, and amortization of all fixed and other assets.
Preparation of statement of accounts and profit and loss account for the Bank.
Cost of fund analysis.
Fulfilling reporting requirements of Bangladesh Bank.
Maintenance of accounts, income and expenditure posting, salaries, Provident Fund
etc.

2.13.7 Operations
The Operations Division consists of Service Delivery, Trade services and Treasury support
unit and IT Division. These subunits provide support to the front office functionalities.

2.13.8 Credits
The Credit Risk Management Department is assisted by the Credit Division which is
mainly concern with the post-approval functions of the division. Duties and responsibilities
of Credit Division are too focused on documentation, sitting the limit of system, monitoring
and disbursement of credit products. Credit Division censures that no transactions are
booked under expired limits or lines of credit accounts where security documentation or
collateral have not been perfected.

2.13.9 Retail Banking

Under retail banking ABBL provide two types of loan, these are:
Unsecured Loan
Secured Loan

The Unsecured loans are:

Personal Loan
Auto Loan
Easy Loan (For Executives)
Gold Grace - Jewellery Loan
House/Office Furnishing/Renovation Loan
Staff Loan
Education Loan

The Secured Loans are:

Personal Loan
Personal Overdraft

2.13.10 Business Banking Division

Alongside providing the best service to the client, patronizing and taking part in social
development activities as well as making due contribution to growth of the national
economy.

2.13.11 Corporate Affairs

At AB Bank provides complete range of solutions to meet Corporate Customers
requirement. ABBL Corporate Banking solutions include a board spectrum of products and
services backed by proven, modern technologies. ABBL specialist terms offer a
comprehensive service providing finance to large and medium-sized businesses based in
Bangladesh.

2.13.12 MISYS Core Team

Our strategy at Misys is to provide innovative, integrated solutions and services that set us
apart as the leading application software and services provider to the financial services and
healthcare industries. In financial services we serve over 1,200 customers, including all of
the worlds top 50 banks. In healthcare, all scripts Misys, the company in which we own a
controlling interest, serves more than 150,000 physicians, 700 hospitals and nearly 7,000

post-acute and homecare organizations. AB Bank uses the Misys Banking application
software.

2.13.13 Investment Banking Division

AB Bank generally does four types of Investment Banking Services. They are:

Merchant Banking Wing

Custodial Service
Brokerage Service
Future Products.

2.13.14 AB Bank Foundation

AB Bank Foundation (ABBF) is a subsidiary company of AB Bank Limited having holding
99.60% shares of the ABBF. The company was first established under the trust deed
constituted and registered on the 14th day of May 2002. Subsequently the trust by a
resolution of its Board of trustee in its 3rd meeting held on 29.12.2002 resolved to cancel
the Trust Deed and utilize the trust fund for the foundation of a company limited by
guarantee primarily for charitable purpose. Then the company was incorporated on 3rd day
of November 2003 under section 28 of Companies Act 1994, a company limited by
guarantee. The certificate of incorporation is C-558(10)/2003.

2.13.15 Merchant Bank Wing

AB Bank launched its Merchant Banking Wing (MBW) operations in the year 2003.
Financial statements of Merchant Banking Wing have been audited by a separately
appointed independent auditor. Assets-liabilities and income-expenditures of that Wing are
incorporated in similar heads of account of the Bank's financial statements. As a fully
fledged merchant banker, ABBL provide the following services:

Portfolio Management
Issue Management
Underwriting
Corporate Advisory
Bankers to the Issue
Private Placement

2.14 Products and Services of AB Bank

Limited

Retail Banking
Corporate Banking
SME Banking
Project Finance
Loan Syndication
Lending Rates
Deposit Rates
Exchange Rates
NRB Banking
Money Transfer
Islami Banking
Investment Banking
Cards

Here I discuss about:

Corporate Banking
SME Banking
Project Finance
Loan Syndication
Islamic Banking
Cards
s

2.14.1 Corporate Banking

At AB Bank we provide complete range of solutions to meet Corporate Customers'
requirement. Our Corporate Banking solutions include a broad spectrum of products and
services backed by proven, modern technologies.
Corporate Lending

Our specialist teams offer a comprehensive service providing finance to large and mediumsized businesses based in Bangladesh. For more information as to how we might best meet
your corporate debt needs, please contact us at our Corporate Head Office.
Structured Finance

We have a specialist Structured Finance Team who arrange and underwrite finance
solutions including Debt and Equity Syndication for financial sponsors, management teams
and corporate. Also we provide corporate advisory services.

We aim to provide tailored financing solutions with a dedicated team who can rapidly
respond to client needs.
Following are some of the products and financial tools of Corporate Banking:

Project Finance
Working Capital Finance
Trade Finance
Cash Management
Syndicated Finance, both onshore & off-shore
Equity Finance, both onshore & off-shore
Corporate Advisory Services

2.13.2 SME Banking

Considering the volume, role and contribution of the SMEs, in the last two decades AB
Bank has been patronizing this sector by extending credit facilities of different types and
tenor. As of now 54% of the banks total loan portfolio is segmented to the SMEs which
deserve all out attention in our plans, projections and forecasting.
As such the bank has emphasized on the following issues:
To provide the best services to the SME sector
To increase the SME portfolio of ABBL significantly
To improve the quality of ABBLs portfolio
SME Sectors in which AB Bank has participated so far:

Agro machinery
Poultry
Animal Feed
Dairy Product
Fruit Preservation
Hotel & Restaurants
Garments Accessories
Leather products
Plastic product
Furniture : Wooden & Metal
Ink
Paint
Printing & Packaging
Wire & Cable

Aluminum
Cement and Lime Plaster
Clinics and Hospitals
Engineering & Scientific Instruments

2.15 Corporate Social Responsibilities of the

AB Bank Limited
In this 21st century, the social responsibility of an organization is unavoidable. The societal
marketing concept holds that the organization should the needs wants and interest of the
target markets. It should then deliver superior to customers in a way that maintains or
improves the consumers and the societys well-being.
The bank realizes the importance of contributing to the public, community and society as a
whole as well as participating in environmental protection and conservation for a
sustainable future.
In every year ABBL contribute their in various types of social activities. These are;
awarding the talent student, monetary contribution in the disable fund, contribute
increasing public awareness and they also invest for beatification. ABBL contribute for the
Sidor affected people. No one in society can avoid the due responsibilities, ABBL position
is positive in this regard and they wish to find a suitable segment to work with the future to
meet the corporate social responsibility.

CHAPTER-03
Human Resource Management
Of AB Bank Ltd. And
Deities Performed

3.1 Human Resource Management:

Human Resource Management (HRM) is concerned with the people dimension in
management. Since every organization is made up of people, acquiring their services,
developing their skills, motivating them to high level of performance and ensuring that they
continue to maintain their commitment to the organization are essential to achieving

organizational objectives. This is true regardless of the type of organization-government,

business, education, health, recreation, or social action. Getting and keeping good people is
critical to the success of every organization, whether profit or nonprofit, public or private.
Human resource management can be defined as a process of procuring, developing &
maintaining competent human resource in the organization so that goals of an organization
are achieved in an effective and efficient manner.
Human Resource Management The policies and practices involved in carrying out the
people or human resource aspects of a management position, including recruiting,
screening, training, rewarding, and appraising.

Human Resource Division (HRD) of AB Bank Limited:

Human Resource Division of ABBL is one of the most valuable departments with the
responsibilities of staffing, training and development, organization development,
performance appraisals, rewarding, control and maintenance etc. With the start of ABBLs
banking operation the Human Resource Division (HRD) was not in a strong position and
structured as it is now. The HRD of ABBL consists of fourteen competent and experienced
executives to carry out the whole responsibilities. The Human Resource Division of ABBL
stands in its Head Office at BCIC Bhaban under the direct supervision of the top
management.

Core Functions of Human Resources Division in AB

Bank Limited:

Core HR Process
Recruitment and
Selection

Training and
Development

Compensation and
Benefits

3.1.1 Recruitment & Selection:

Recruitment is a linking function joining together those with jobs to fill those seeking
jobs .It is a joining process in that it tries to bring together job seekers and employer with
a view to encouraging

the former to apply for a job to the latter. The objective of

recruitment is to develop a group of potentially qualified people. To this end, the

organization must project the position in such a way that job seekers respond. To be cost
effective, the recruitment process should attract qualified applicants and prove enough
information for nonqualified persons to self-select themselves out.
To select is choose. Selection is a screening process of picking individuals who have
relevant qualifications to fill jobs in an organization. The basic purpose is to choose the
individuals who can most successfully perform the job from the pool of qualified
candidates. Selection starts after the recruitment process is over and job applications have
been received.

Recruitment & Selection Process of AB Bank Ltd:

As per Bangladesh Bank BRPD Circular No. 16 dated July 24, 2003, Appointments to the
service of the bank up to two levels below the rank of the Managing Director will be made
by the Board of Directors of the Bank. All other appointments will be made by the Board of
Director of the Bank as required under the organ gram of the Bank duly approved by the
Board.
Recruitment and selecting are some of the important inputs to healthy organizational
activities. Recruitment procedure is commerce within the bank due to turnover, promotion,
retirement, new business strategy, etc. Banks philosophy is to retain and develop the in
house talent and hire the best performers in the industry. The recruitment procedure

includes internal job watch and from external sources. Set of skills, need availability,
education, job description are prerequisites criteria for a successful recruitment. For
sustenance and growth of business the Bank will recruit at three levels. These as follows:

Trainee Officer

On need basis, whenever a vacancy arises by various reasons or new business need;
recruitment will be made through a basic job related written test and an interview
session commanding by the Head of the Human Resources Division. Suitable
candidates are selected from the dropped application for various posts and high
recommendations. Minimum qualification for this level is graduation from any reputed
University.

Management Trainees

Management trainees are required on planned basis to develop a team of young

potential fresh graduates to develop them as future leaders of the bank. The numbers of
selection determined every year depending on the changes in business and turnover.
The selection process is done through a stiff competing method. The candidates are
expected to be with high academic performance from any reputed foreign or local
University. Written examination covers information technology, mathematical aptitude,
English, general knowledge, economics and general questions. After primary selection
candidates have to face a long interview session with the top management. After all
procedure, there are a few candidates can who convince the higher management and
appointed as Management Trainee of ABBL.

Lateral entry

External recruitment at any level made only when, internal successor is not available or
totally a new position created for the business need or/and a technical job arises. This
may done by publicizing the position opening through newspaper advertisements in
leading national dailies or through out the online job portal as ABBL is the corporate
client of BD Jobs

Appointment:

After finishing all the selection procedures duly approved by the Managing Director or
Board the Appointment offer is made. Appointment offer consists of joining open period,
particulars of salary, position etc. with the employment offer the required documents and
pre-medical tests report are asked by the HR to bring in the day of joining.

Probationary period
Employees appointed from trainee officer to officer level will be on probation; normally for
one year. The probationary period for the management trainee is six month from the date of
joining. During the probationary period the new incumbents suitability for the job will be
appraised. This period will also provide the new employees the opportunity to appreciate
whether the job is suitable for him/her. The problem period may be extended if
management thinks additional training or period is required to review the performance of
the management.

Confirmation
On satisfactory completion of probationary period and recommendation by the functional
head the incumbent will be confirmed as the permanent employees of ABBL.

Resignation
A confirmed employee may resign from the services of the bank giving three months
notice in writing through a proper channel or three months basic salary in lieu thereof. The
management may also ask to resign an employee giving him/her a three months notice or
three months basic salary in lieu thereof.
Any partial or full waiver of notice period will be at the discretion of the managing director.

Termination:
If any employee are out of the job in some cases is called termination. There are certain
circumstances where-even though complaint is within jurisdiction- thee bank can dismiss
him without considering its merits. This is sometime called early termination.

Termination process of AB Bank Ltd:

The bank may terminate the services of permanent employees by giving him/her notice in
writing or salary in lieu thereof for the period as under
120 days notices in case of subordinate-staff or salary in lieu thereof.
90 days notice for all other grades or salary in lieu thereof.
During probation, the management may terminate the employment at any time without
notice. Similarly, an incumbent may terminate his/her employment with the bank at any
time during probation on intimation in writing to the management.
The authority to terminate an employee of the grades from junior officer to Executive vice
precedent lies with the Managing Director while that of senior executive vice president and
above can only be exercised by the Board of Directors .

Dismissal:
An employee will be dismissed from the banks service if he or she is guilty of misconduct
or whatsoever according to the report of the enquiry committee. The concerned dismissed
employee will get only the own contribution of his/her provident fund.

Discharge on Medical Ground:

If an employee is incapable to continue his/her service for continues ill health, mental
abnormality and disorder, then the management may discharge him/her from service on
medical ground. He/she may be paid as ex-gratuity with other benefits with the approval of
the Managing Director.

3.1.2 Training & Development:

Training involves the change of skills, knowledge, attitudes, or behavior of employees.
Although training is similar to development in the methods used to affect learning, they
differ in the time frames. Training is more present day oriented; its focus is on individuals
current jobs, enhancing those specific skills and abilities to immediately perform their jobs.
Training is job specific and is designed to make employees more effective in their current

job. Employee development, on the other hand, generally focuses on future jobs in the
organization.

Training & Development policy of AB Bank Ltd:

Banks policy is to train and develop managers at all levels so that they contribute towards
the organizations growth and also enhance their own development. Development is seen as
a joint responsibility of the individual and his/her manager.
Training needs will be identified and individual during the performance appraisal process
and employees will be nominated to various programs of the following types

Induction (to orient the new entrant about the organization)

On the job training

Function based skill training

General management training

Training and development program in ABBL is limited and HRD is going to take
immediate measures for developing its training process, orientation, career development
etc. provided that ABBL has its training academy stands in Dhaka.

3.1.3 Compensation and Benefits:

Salaries
Salaries are confidential between the employees concerned and the management.
Employees joining against a post will be receiving the salary as per the grade they join in.
the employees who are in probation will be eligible to join the PF only after their
confirmation. Management trainee alone will receive a monthly consolidated salary during
the provisionary period.
Salaries increase which is linked with the performance of the individual employee per
calendar year takes effect from 1st march of the years.
The annual salary revision is decided by the Managing Dsirector with approval of the
Board of Directors based on:

 Individual performance
Market movement
The Banks affordability
Individuals relative position in a particular salary range
COLA (cost of living adjustment )
Any request for information relating to salary should be directed to the Human Resources
Department

Break-Up of Monthly Salary of an employee in AB

Bank Limited
Head of Accounts
Basic Pay
House Rent Allowance
Conveyance Allowance
Medical Allowance
Utility Allowance
Entertainment Allowance
Leave Fare Concession
Personal pay

Taka per Month

Promotional Benefits
In the event of promotion/up-graduation to a higher job grade, the employee will
receive an increase of his/her previous basic salary and all other allowances
applicable in the higher grade. However, the performance will receive the minimum
range of the level where he/she has been promoted.
In case the revised basic salary still remains below the starting scale of the new job
grade, the employee is then given the differential needed to place him/her at the
starting basic salary of the new job grade.

Increments

Salary increases are awarded once a year on the basis of increment policy to all employees
who have performed satisfactory in the given year for a minimum period of 180 days after
confirmation of service. One may not receive any increment on a given year as a penalty on
account of any offence/disciplinary measure. The confirm employee who is in service with
the Bank less than 180 days will receive the COLA portion of the increment, which is
determined by rate of inflation and CPI (consumer price index) during that financial year.
The portion of COLA in each year will be decided by Management committee of the bank.
Increments are awarded to the employees as per rating of the annual performance Appraisal
at variable percentage of their existing respective basic salary as under excluding the
COLA portion.

Promotion:
Promotion means raising up of an employee from his present position to the next higher
position. Promotion is vertical movement of an employee within the organization. In other
word, promotion refers to the upward movement of an employee from one job to another
higher one, with increase in salary, status and responsibilities. Promotion may be temporary
or permanent, depending upon the needs of the organization.
Promotion depends on the availability of a position in the higher grade and a proven track
record of an individuals capabilities of taking over the management committee decides to
upgrade the job.
Promotion to the rank and status of executive level depends on the Management
Committee.
All promotions, other than the above, have to be recommended by the functional heads and
shall be approved by the Management Committee. A minimum service of two years in a
similar position is the prerequisite for promotion, but for any exceptional case the
promotion may be awarded at the full discretion of the Managing Director.
However, there is no guarantee that all recommended cases will be promoted and the
Managing Director may at his description promote a few exceptional cases.

Bonuses
Subject to other provisions of the terms of service headlines declared by the management
from time to time bonus shall only be payable to the employees who would, at the time of
declaration of bonus, be in the service of the bank and entitled to the same at that time

Festival Bonuses
The following employees are normally to receive festival bonus as underEmployment category

Payment system

All regular officers and staff

One months basic pay both in

Eid-ul-Fitre and Eid-ul-Azha.

2.

All regular officer and staff (non

Muslim)

One months basic pay both in

Eid-ul-Fitre and Eid-ul-Azha or
two months basic pay at the time
of the main festival with the
approval of the management.

Officer on contract

As per contract

Officer/employees on probation or who

have not completed six months service.

50% of basic

Executives personal drivers/ outsourced

Monthly consolidated wages
employees/workers
* Officers and employees under any disciplinary action will not receive any festival bonus

Performance Bonus
The bank may award performance bonus from time to time depending on the actual profit
made in a given year. This bonus is subject to payment only upon approval. .
This bonus will only be awarded to those who have completed 180 days confirmed service
with the bank and made significant contribution towards achieving the profit target over
and above the normal target. The contribution measurement will be coming from the
performance appraisal system.

The employees who are rated four in the appraisal process are not eligible for performance
bonus. In year when the bank does not declare any dividends, no performance bonus will
be awarded. This is in compliance with Bangladesh banks regulation.

End of Service Benefits (EOSB)

This is the mix of benefits he/she will gain after leaving the company normally. It will be
the blends of provident fund, gratuity, loan deductions, service excellence etc. after
resignation FR department takes one month to calculate and issue EOSB to that ex-official.

Performance Appraisal System (PAS)

Performance appraisal system (PAS) is the tool by which we measure the performance of
an individuals and identify the gaps and plan future development in order to enable a better
feet between the jobs and the incumbent.
It is an HR process for driving business results. It is defining in advance what we must do
as an individual to win in the market place and later on assessing the performance based on
the extent to which we achieve result.
Performance appraisal system is quite structured that it can measure both goal (What) and
the management competencies (How).
Goals-Key Result Areas (KRA) is the specific major objectives to be set at the beginning of
the year through consultation with the reporting manager. These need to be aligned to the
objectives of the function and consequently to overall objectives of the bank.
A management competency is a skill, ability or trait that predicts success to perform a job.
The Performance Appraisal needs to be implemented as per PAS format which will be
circulated by HR at the beginning of the year. The definition of rating in performance
appraisal is given below for reference:

Performance Standard
Excellent (4.6-5.0)
Very Good (3.6-4.5)
Good (2.6-3.5)

 Average (1.6-2.5)
Below Average (1.0-1.5)
Here the following term for Appraisal are consider Indication key job responsibilities/ Targets/ Work plan of the employee for the year.
Performance on the job.
Knowledge level.
Behavioral competence level.
Excellent= 92-100, Very Good= 72-90, Good= 52-70, Average= 32-50 and Below
Average= 20-30
Consider on the Job Performance and see results delivered by employee (Judge Quantity
and Quality) - anyone of the following:
A Strongest all around performer, Exceptionally Exceeded targets/ given what plan
for above expectation.
A Stronger all performer, Reasonably Exceeded or target/ given work plan above
expectation.
A Strong performer Met targets/ given work plan satisfactorily within expectation.
A Reasonable performer, Closely Met target/ given work plan, but not fully
satisfactory.
Performance standard is Well Below, targets/ given work plan, needs serious
tanning and serious efforts to improve.
Those who are rated in Excellent, Very Good, Good, Average and Below Average are
eligible for incentive bonus.
If any appraised feels that his/her performance evaluation by the line managers is
influenced by discrimination or unfair and biased judgment the appraised may appeal to
Head of HR with his/her grievance in writing. In such cases the Head of HR will be the
first point contract. If the issue remain unresolved than it will referred be to the MD for
his/her review and decision and in that case, the decision of MD will be final.

Expected Future Look of Human Resources Division of

ABBL
It is to mention that the Human Resources Department of ABBL is under massive
reconstruction or development under the supervision of new Head of Human Resources
Division. This is expected that within the end of this year the HRD of ABBL will get new
look to its internal customers; strengthen on.

Performance Appraisal tool

Training need identification
On the job training
In house training
External training
Hire of reputed faculty
Overseas/regional training
Long service awards
Cultural evenings
Family day
Event based dinner/lunches
In house magazine
Meetings
Memorandum
Electronic bulletin board
Split-level lunches with DG/ED
Internal climate survey
Establishing an informal working relationship with having respect for corporate
values etc.

3.2 Problem Identification

Standard is not yet Set: First problem of Human Resource Division is the level of
standard which is not yet up to the mark. The operation and workflow of the department is
still complex.
Identical HR Policy: After 27 years of business excellence, an individual Human
Resources Policy is absent. The existing policy demands refurbishment to set unique
standard.

Lack of Proper Development: In HR Division there is the huge lack of development

activities, the employee joining ABBL should be taken under a cordial orientation program
which is absent and activities of individual/career development are fewer.
Lack of Proper Training: Proper training is very important issue for the employee
specially occupy with the financial organization. In ABBL proper training need
requirement is not justified rather done by the employees personal interest.
Service Excellence: Employees code of conduct or service manual is governed solely by
the service quality unit. But there should be a coordination of HRD to measure the perfect
evaluation of the employees performance.
Performance Appraisal System: Performance appraisal system is very important issue for
Human Resource Department as it is the benchmark on which the promotion, increment,
performance bonus, reward & recognition are done. The existing system is not justified;
from the previous experience it was found that the rating does not bear the true
demonstration of the overall performance. The difference between the five rates is not
properly measured and somewhat biased in many cases.
Human Resource Impact: After passing its 27 years anniversary of its service still Human
Resource Department is acting as Human Resource Department than act as Human
Resource Business partner.
M . S h a b b ir A li

SVP
CHANGE MANAGEMENT & HR ORGANIZATION
STRUCTURE 2008 - 09
H ead of H R

M ehedi H asan
SPO
H R O PS & D ev

M d . A n is u r R a h m a n K h a n
AVP
R e m u n a r a t io n & H R IS

Y a s m e e n F a ir o o z
PO
R e c r u it m e n t / E R / I n t e r n s h ip

M d . H a s a n M o t a lib C h o w d h u ry
PO
P a y R o ll

V a c a n t P o s it io n
M T /P O
H R D e v / O D / P o lic y

M u fty R a h m a n
O f fic e r
H R IS

A b u H e n a M ors h e d A s h raf
O f fic e r
H R S e r v ic e s & L e a v e

A nup K um ar R oy
SPO
D is c p lin e , G riv a n c e & A t t ra t io n

M o h a m m a d S h a h id u lla h K a is e r
SO
S e p a r a t io n / A tt r it io n /C o n f ir m a t io n / W e lf a re

A s h ra f a l M a m u n
AVP
T r a in in g

I s r a t F a t im a S h o ily
SAVP
T r a in in g C o o r d in a t io n & P ro g r a m
M d . H a ru n - U r - R a s h id
SO
T r a in in g L o g is t ic s
V a c a n t P o s itio n
M T /P O
T r a in in g C o o r d in a t io n

3. 3 Internship Position
The author joined in AB Bank Limited at Head Office on 15th March as an internee to fulfill
her BBA program under the Department of Business Administration of Northern
University Bangladesh. As a result, she has completed my internship program in AB Bank
Limited at Head Office. It is a highly capitalized new generation and one of the leading
private commercial Banks in Bangladesh.
The working environment of AB Bank Ltd is very much friendly. Every personnel of the
HR Division was very much busy but they always tried to help her from their experience.
The

author learnt a lot of HR related work and they ware very much co-operative.

3.4 Duties and Activities

Personal File Management
After having internship placement in Human Resource Division the author first duty was to
allocate and shape all personal files which be can submitted when required. Provided that
before, all those personal files were a bit scattered and halfhearted and it was difficult to
find required personal files (PF) immediately. For this, the author divided all the personal
files of the employees according to their existing branches and departments in Head Office.
Personal file is the only most reliable source of any information about any employee of the
bank required for various reasons as inquiries, justification, trend of service excellence,
background, end of service benefits, calculation etc.

Updating Information in Personal File

When she joined Human Resources Division, there was thousands of office letters and
performance appraisal form of each employee which ware not updated to the personal file.
Her responsibilities ware to direct support staff to find the personal file quickly and add the
letters in the file. In case of performance appraisal form, first she had directed the support
staff to make a photocopy of each form for sending the photocopy to the employee him/her
self and keep original copy in the personal file.

Calling the Candidates for Written Test or Interview

over Phone
Over the internship period she used to call the candidates over phone for scheduled written
test or interview session. For this she used to collect the resume of the candidates; finding
her/his contract number in the resume and start calling. After receiving the call from other
end she used to verify the person she called for, introduced herself and let him/her know
about the schedule and asked for a confirmation that he/she is interested to come in the
scheduled time.

Invigilation in the Written Test Examination Conducted

by HRD
In her internship period several times she obtained the duty of invigilation in the written
examination. Being an invigilator she had the full authority to arrange the sit map, check
the duration, deduct marks, and even take the examination sheet in case of any misconduct
done by any candidate.

Joining of New Employee

During the internship session, she used to go for joining of new employee. For that, she
used to first greet him/her, take all the required documents, certificates, medical tests, clean
release order from previous from previous employer etc. and open a new personal file with
all documents. Then she used to prepare a posting order based for the new employee based
on approval sheet.

3.5 Daily Routine

She joined the AB Bank Ltd on 15, March 2009 as an internee. After being an internee, her
daily work was maintained with a fine regularity. I n this organization, she worked under
the Human Resource Division from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

Chapter 04
SWOT Analysis

SWOT

Analysis

of

Human

Resources

Division of ABBL
4.1 Strength
Open HR Manual: The Human Resources Manual of ABBL limited is open for all of its
entire employees giving total understanding of the terms and condition of the organization
to its entire employees to assist the benefits and growth they can ever achieve and the role
of Human Resources Department with all other departments/divisions of the organization.
This HR manual is uploaded in the internal website of ABBL...
Empowered Work Force: The Human Resource of ABBL is exactly well thought and
perfectly managed. As from the very first, top management beloved in empowered
employees, where they refused to put their finger in every part of the pie. These employees
are not suffocated with authority but are able to grow as the organization matures.
Strong Bonding and Belongingness: ABBL employees are one of the major assets. The
employees of ABBL have a strong sense of commitment towards organization and also feel
proud and a sense of belonging towards ABBL. This strong organizational culture of ABBL
is a main strength of the organization.

Information Technology: Online banking, e-mail and personal computer for all employees
enabled the employees work easier and faster with full of professionalism. All kinds of
benefits, salaries, monetary rewards are directly given to employees bank account through
flex cube.
Different Staff Loans: There is a set of staff loans in ABBL which increases the
employees satisfaction in terms of monetary benefits enabled them to work more stress
free and put dedication.
Employee Evaluation: Employee evaluation process by Human Resources Division
became strength for its fair judgment and put trust among the employees of other
department on Human Resources Department.
Centralized Banking: Centralized banking means the core function of business
coordinated by the head office gives an immense effect for reducing the internal conflicts
among the branches and the Head office.

4.2 Weaknesses
Job Description: Job description is a necessary accomplishment should have for each
position for recruiting the most suitable candidate on the basis of skill and experience
required. Still hundred percent job description is not prepared or collected by the HR
Division.
HR Accounting: Human Resources Accounting is a strong tool for matching the benefits
of each new recruitment done in the organization, calculation turnover, etc. Human
Resources Division of ABBL has not yet established this practice.
Compensation and Benefits: Compensation and benefits of ABBLs employees are
provided by the Human Resources Division through two different softwares named EZHR
and flex cube. Both of that software are not flexible to use and have lot of limitations.

4.3 Opportunities

Management Information System: In recent business practices the importance of MIS is

unavoidable. Human Resources Department is not out of it. HRD of ABBL has every
potential capability to establish new MIS and use it in various manpower reporting.
Human Resources Information System: Human Resources Information System is must
for a corporate environment like ABBL. ABBL is going to establish a new HRIS very soon.
Research and Development: Though ABBL has almost all due capabilities to command
extensive research and development activities, ABBL done a little in this area.
Salary Survey: ABBL is going to start its salary survey with the most reputed consultant
of Bangladesh for its salary survey.
Training and Learning: Training and learning is the core function for making the
executives cope with the new scenario and make them update and knowledgeable. ABBL is
going to utilize its fullest capacity and enthusiasm in this regards by establishing a library,
arranging extensive element etc. very soon.

4.4 Threats
Competitive Salary and Turnover: The salary package of ABBL is not as competitive as
the market demands, so the turnover of manpower is increasing day by day.
New/Multinational Companies/Bank Policy: New multinational companies and bank
policy as threat to ABBL in respect of increasing the salary expectation of the employees
and new HR practices that turning the existing employees dissatisfied.
Bangladesh Bank Regulation/Legislation: The regulation and legislation of Bangladesh
bank is randomly changing the scenario of the human resources policy and scope suddenly.

Chapter 05
Conclusion
&
Recommendations

5.1 Conclusion
AB Bank Limited, the pioneer private Bank of the country has created a sense of mass
participation through its diversified activities over the last 27 years. Their numbers of
clients service recovers and supporters have been increased rapidly. For its diversified
banking service, it has got a wide range of publicity and created a special image in the
banking area in the country. ABBL has stared making profit from 1985 still now.

The report is aimed at the Human Resource Division. AB Bank Limited operating in the
market with the ambition of becoming the Bank of choice for its clients and all its
stakeholders. It is just natural for ABBL to pitch its customer service benchmarks high, at a
level where the local standard is far exceeded and global standard are met.

ABBL is committed to focus all its energy on its customer as well as its employees. This is
sure a strong Human Recourse practices will help ABBL to pave the way leading to
outmost destination. Human Resources Division in ABBL is under massive reconstruction
program which ensure will the future benefits and high corporate culture and the secured
place of contribution and dedication the experience and the exposure of high
professionalism.

5.2 Recommendations
1. Identical Human Resource Policy: There should be a unique HR policy in the
organization immediately; through the recognition of HR policy is under progress
supervised by the Manager and the Head of HR.
2. Human Resource Development: There should be all kinds of development activities as
individual, career and organizational by the Human Resource Department for enhancing the
employees growth as well as for achieving organizational hierarchy.
3. Training Need Assessment: ABBL has all the potential capabilities to make its
employees more efficient and future leaders. Training is a common practice for the
employees of any bank. This training should be organized by the Human Resource
Department only through need assessments. It can be examined through the performance
Personals
Vacant Numbers

Existing Numbers

SVP

VP

SAVP

AVP

SPO

PO

MT

SO

Officer

TO

TOTAL

12

evaluation process by which HRD will determine where he/she should have some more
exposure.
4. Performance Appraisal System: The existing appraisal system can be changed or
modified and new system could be developed which will articulate the accurate picture.
The criteria of evaluation should cover more competencies of an employee. The system
could cover criteria as individual, social along with the core business competencies. The
result can be used for training need assessment and help taking proper development
initiatives.
5. Linkage among Other Division: A department like HRD can not perform in isolation
where Human Resource Department is in the core of all other department with the
responsibilities of maximizing the employees benefits as well as achieving organizational
objectives. For better services, HRD must establish a proper linkage with the other
functional departments.
6. Reward and Recognition: Only higher salary package can not satisfy a self motivated
and exposed employee in higher level. The employee wants recognition and reward for
their self actualization. There are few reward and recognition options available in ABBL.
ABBL should review for deals with employee turnover. The workforce should be structured
and the standard functional designation should be in act.

References
Books
1) Decenzo A. David & Robbin P. Stephen & Sons Wiley Johe, Human Resource
Management, Inc, Singapur, Copyright 2003.
2) Dessler Gary, Human Resource Management, Pessonns Education Pte Ltd. India.
3) Khan Awal Abdul, Human Resource Management & Industrial Relations, Abir
Publication, 1st edition.

Report

AB Bank Annual Report, 2007.

AB Bank Annual Report, 2008.

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Appendix
PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL FORM
(Managers)
Year: __________
Name of the Employee (Appraise):

Position
Age :

Service with AB

Service Present position

Name of Supervisor (Appraiser):

Date last promotion2
Job location

Rating

Y..

Y .

A. Factors
1.

Target (s)

Achievement

%
Score

Profit

1.

%
Score

Other Strategic Targets contribution to (A) NB: If A is achieved, B rating may be ignored

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Deposit
Loans / Advances
Exports
Imports
Remittance
Guarantee/Bond
Other income

2.
1.

Quality of Achievements: 25 points PLUS or MINUS over achievement of (A)

(To be applied rtionately)
Audit Compliance
100% compliance = 5 point

2.

NPL (New)

100% compliance= 5 point

3.

NPL Recovery

75% achievement = 5 point

4.

Operating Budget

5% saving = 5 points

5.

Employee development

Monthly meetings, Weekly coaching ,

Employee feedback = 5 points
25

Total
Over Score

Less than 90%

Poor
Far below target

%
Score

: (A) ______(B)______(C)_______= ____________

PERFORMANCE SCORE CARD ( Tick )

Less than 100%
100%
100% +
Average
Good
Very Good
Near to target
Achieved target
Exceeded target

100% ++
Excellent
Exceptionally
exceeded target

C. Assessment of Knowledge & behavioral competence for Potential Listing only )

1=Need development, 2=Average, 3=Good, 4=Very Good & 5 =Excellent
RATING Tick
KNOWLEDGE & BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCE FACTORS
1
2
3
1. Overall Knowledge profile in assigned job responsibilities (core
job)
2. Knowledge about AB Banks product & services , Organization,
Policies & Processes (updated)
3. Appreciation in banking business

4. Computer literacy & IT knowledge relates to banking

5. Planning: Ability to plan own job activities and able to prioritize
and drive actions for results
6. Customer understanding and care
7. Awareness about compliance issues
8. A self starter with drive & initiatives
9. Attitude ( a positive thinker & adoptable to change )
10. Analytical ability
11. Communication ability
12. Inter-personal relationship
13. A team worker believes in team commitment
14. Ability to influence others & gain commitment
15. Speed in action
16. Integrity & Conduct in service ( comment ) :

D. Development Needs - 2(Two) areas in knowledge and 2(two) areas in behavioral competence
Knowledge

Behavioral competence

1. ..

1. ..

2. ..

2. ..

E. Supervisors overall comment Performance Summary & Rating

Rating
EX
VG
G
AVG

____________________
Supervisor ( Appraiser )
F. Employee view point about this appraisal and own career wishes

___________________
Employee ( Appraise )
G. Special Recommendations (career etc.) Place with justification

___________________
Supervisor ( Appraiser)

BAVG

H. HR review & comments:

________________
HR Representative

I. Interview outcome & comment by HR Steering Committee Sign & Date ( if necessary to organize)

________________________________
HR Steering Committee Representative

PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL FORM

(All employees other than Managers)

Year: __________
Name of the Employee (Appraise):

Position
Age :

Service with AB

Service Present position

Name of Supervisor (Appraiser):

Date last promotion
Job location

Rating

Y..

Y .

A. Key Job responsibilities / Targets / Work plan (in brief) of the employee in Y..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..

B. PERFORMANCE CATEGORY: Given the job responsibilities and considering Quantity & Quality of On the
job performance, evaluate performance category: (Any one of the following performance category)
5 (Five) performance category
Justification in brief Please give examples

Tick
RATING

EXCELLENT (EX) 100% ++ ACHIEVER.

Exceptionally Exceeded Performance
Standard/Targets / Given Work Plan far above
expectation .
VERY GOOD (VG) 100% + ACHIEVER.

Reasonably
Exceeded
Performance
Standard /Targets/
Given Work Plan above
expectation.
GOOD (G) 100% ACHIEVER. Met performance
standard /targets / given work plan satisfactorily
within expectations.
AVERAGE (AVG) Nearly 100% ACHIEVER
Closely
Met
Performance
Standard
/Targets /
Given Work Plan, but not fully
satisfactory

BELOW AVERAGE (BAVG) Performance far

below the Standard expectation / Targets / Given
Work Plan A poor performer.

D. Assessment of Knowledge & behavioral competence for Potential Listing only )

1=Need development, 2=Average, 3=Good, 4=Very Good & 5 =Excellent
RATING Tick
KNOWLEDGE & BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCE FACTORS
1
2
3
7. Overall Knowledge profile in assigned job responsibilities (core
job)
8. Knowledge about AB Banks product & services , Organization,
Policies & Processes (updated)
9. Appreciation in banking business
10. Computer literacy & IT knowledge relates to banking
11. Planning: Ability to plan own job activities and able to prioritize
and drive actions for results
12. Customer understanding and care
8. Awareness about compliance issues
17. A self starter with drive & initiatives
18. Attitude ( a positive thinker & adoptable to change )
19. Analytical ability
20. Communication ability
21. Inter-personal relationship
22. A team worker believes in team commitment
23. Ability to influence others & gain commitment
24. Speed in action
25. Integrity & Conduct in service ( comment ) :

D. Development Needs - 2(Two) areas in knowledge and 2(two) areas in behavioral competence
Knowledge

Behavioral competence

3. ..

3. ..

4. ..

4. ..

F. Supervisors overall comment Performance Summary & Rating

Rating
EX
VG
G
AVG

___________________
Supervisor ( Appraiser )

G. Employee view point about this appraisal and own career wishes:

Employee ( Appraise )
G. Special Recommendations (career etc.) Place with justification

BAVG

___________________
Supervisor ( Appraiser)

H. HR review & comments:

________________
HR Representative
I.

Interview outcome & comment by HR Steering Committee Sign & Date ( if necessary to organize):

_________________________________
HR Steering Committee Representative