Engr. Ghulam Mohammed Alomgir, the founder-director and Vice-Chairman of Bengal Commercial Bank PLC. was born on 1st January 1955 in the Noakhali district of Bangladesh. Right after completing his graduation in Mechanical Engineering in 1977 from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), he joined a French-based Oil and Gas Company in the UAE and served successfully for five years. However, with the ardent desire to emerge as an industrialist, he returned to Bangladesh in 1983 sacrificing his prosperous career and dazzling lifestyle.

Engr. Alomgir is considered as the most successful, respected, and charismatic businessmen of current time having a significant contribution to the country’s overall economy. He is the founder Chairman of MAX GROUP, one of the largest engineering conglomerates of Bangladesh that accounts for the employment of more than 8000+ people ranging from top-notch graduate engineers to semi-skilled laborers. His areas of specialization are but not limited to project management, financial management, contract administration, initiating sustainable work methods, negotiating big businesses, developing performance-oriented relationships and international joint ventures, etc.

Engr. Alomgir, in the age of 30, established Max Infrastructure Limited, by far the largest EPCM (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Management) Company of Bangladesh that has a dynamic presence in the development of key infrastructural assets in various sectors such as Railways, Power Generation, Nuclear Power Plants, Flyovers, Bridges, Elevated Expressways, Roadways, Embankment and Shore Protection, High-rise Residential and Commercial Buildings, etc. He owns and operates two Power Plants with a combined capacity of 242 MW. Over the years, he has established manufacturing facilities for Stainless Steel Crockeries, Cutleries, and Pipes, Lubricating Oil Blending, Automobile Leaf Springs, most of the Railway Track Fittings, Pre-stressed Concrete Sleepers, etc. under his dynamic leadership. To ensure the quality and in-time delivery of his projects and consignments, he has established the country’s largest fleet of equipment within his company that includes 1500+ state-of-the-art heavy equipment and machinery.

Engr. Alomgir was the founder director of NRB Global Bank Limited. Besides, he is a well-known face to the international business community and has participated many international conventions/ conferences as keynote speaker during his long professional career such as FOBANA Convention ‘2017 (Florida), Bangladesh Rising Conference ‘2018 (Harvard University, USA), AABEA Convention ‘2018 (New York), etc.

Mr. Alomgir apart from business, he is a devoted organizer and passionate activist for social development. He was elected as Director of Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI). He is the founder President of BUET Graduates Club Limited. He is also the current President of Engineers Recreation Centre (ERC), IEB, Dhaka. He was the former director of Bangladesh Cricket Board and also reputed for his enthusiasm to promote different sports. For his impeccable contribution in business and other sectors, he has been awarded an Honorary Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) by Commonwealth University in 2019.

On a personal level, he is a very pleasant and media-friendly personality. Moreover, he is not only a successful husband but also an ideal father of two flourishing children. He cares about quality, timeliness, and keeping commitments which he thinks is his main capital of doing business.

Engr. Ghulam Mohammed Alomgir is also discharging his duties and responsibilities as a Member of Risk Management Committee (RMC) of the Bank.

Jesmin Akhter came from a renowned practicing Muslim family of Naokhali. She is a Sponsor Director in the Board of Directors of Bengal Commercial Bank PLC. She is a skilled motivator for showing the lights for woman entrepreneurship in Bangladesh economy during last few decades. She is also a Director of Bengal Plastic Pipes Limited and Designer Fashion Limited. She is the proprietor of Osenic Trading Company.

Jesmin Akhter at the level of personal known is a sign of honesty, hardworking and amicable to her subordinate. She is an affectionate mother of a daughter and a son.

Mr. Firoz Alam, is a Sponsor Director in the Board of Directors of Bengal Commercial Bank PLC. He has completed his Bachelor’s degree from Dhaka City College and also completed his Higher education from Los Angeles, California (USA). Mr. Firoz Alam is the Managing Director of Bengal Cement Ltd., Bengal LPG Ltd., Bengal Poly and Paper Sack Ltd., Bengal Flexipak Ltd. and Bengal Feed & Fisheries Ltd. Mr. Firoz Alam is also Director of Bengal Plastics Ltd., RTV, Swissotel Dhaka and more than 30+ companies of Bengal Group of Industries.

Mr. Alam is named as one of the best young entrepreneurs of the country. He has been awarded with Commercially Important Person (CIP) in the year 2015 & 2017 by the Government of Bangladesh for his outstanding contributing to Bangladesh economy and business arena. He is also a recipient of National Export Trophy for the FY: 2012-2013 & 2016-2017 presented by the Honorable Prime Minister for his owing contribution in Export sector of the country. 

Mr. Firoz Alam, as a social contributor donated and constructed numerous madrashas and schools. His integrity & transparency of workings, idealistic and straight forward in dealing makes him qualified, energetic resourceful businessman. Mr. Alam has also visited India, Europe, USA and many other countries for business purpose which enhanced his professional experiences.

Mr. Alam is discharging his responsibilities as a member of Executive Committee (EC) of the Board of Directors of the Bank.

Mr. Shamsul Alam, a young entrepreneur is renowned for his innovative business ideas. He is a Sponsor Director in the Board Directors of Bengal Commercial Bank PLC. He is also acting as the Director of Bengal Group of Industries since 1995. He is holding the office of the Director of Bengal Plastics Limited, Bengal Media Corporation Limited (RTV), Bengal Feed & Fisheries Ltd., Bengal Poly and Paper Sack Limited, Bengal Windsor Thermoplastics Limited, Bengal Polymer Wares Ltd., Bengal Plastic Pipes Limited, Romania Food and Beverage Ltd. and few other companies of Bengal Group.

Mr. Alam has flourished his highest talent as the Managing Director of Bengal Adhesive and Chemicals Products Limited. He puts his nose up acquiring knowledge in the fields of adhesive materials across the country. He obtained his BBA degree from Dhaka University. He is the third son of Mr. Morshed Alam and Mrs. Bilkis Nahar. Mr. Shamsul Alam is a widely travelled person including countries of Europe, Asia and America.

Mr. Shamsul Alam is discharging his responsibilities as a member of Board Audit Committee and Shariah Supervisory Committee of the Bank.

Mr. Md. Shahabuddin, a distinguished businessman in Bangladesh and considered as one of the pioneers in the field of Indenting Business in Bangladesh. He is a Sponsor Director in the Board of Directors of Bengal Commercial Bank PLC. He has completed his MSS from the reputed Dhaka University. Mr. Shahabuddin is the founder and Managing Director of Pacific Associates Limited since its inception in the year 1988.

As a successful businessman Mr. Shahabuddin anchored the Pacific Associates Limited as the largest Indenting firm, representing top tier International Machinery brands, importer of spare parts & technical service provider in the field of Garments & Textile Machinery in Bangladesh. He bears the inch and outs experience of garments and textile machineries for a period of more than 33 years.

Md. Shahabuddin is also the successful Managing Director of Pacific Tex-Tech Ltd. and Pacific Builders Ltd. The rooftop success of the companies under his surveillance reflects his dedication towards hardworking and valiant leadership quality. Mr. Shahabuddin is well participated humanitarian workers for the wellbeing of the society. He founded the Shahabuddin School & College located in Chandpur as part of his social goodself virtue.

Mr. Md. Shahabuddin is also the Chairman of the Executive Committee (EC) of the Board of Directors of the Bank.

Born on December 14, 1968 in Chuadanga, Dilip Kumar Agarwala is a visionary, juvenile and prominent business personality, entrepreneur and philanthropist of Bangladesh. Visionary and self-esteemed Dilip Kumar Agarwala completed his graduation from a reputed University of Bangladesh. Mr. Agarwala went against the tide to build his career in establishing his own business through which he can offer jobs and not seek them. Mr. Agarwala’s experience in Transport, Construction and Jewelry business propelled him towards becoming a pioneer in Diamond Jewelry Business of the country who started the segment of Diamond Business in the year 2005. He is the Managing Director of a brand that has reached the highest echelon of Diamond Jewelry business excellence in Bangladesh, Diamond World Ltd. which received first ISO Certificate in Bangladesh in jewelry sector. Mr. Agarwala is the Past General Secretary of Bangladesh Jewelers Association, BAJUS and before that he led this very organization for about 08 years. He is also a member of SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SAARC CCI). Mr. Agarwala’s business caliber can be perceived through his serving of FBCCI, the apex entity for the finest businessmen in the country as Vice-President for the term 2019-21. In line with that he held the Office of Director of FBCCI for multiple terms of 2015-17, 2017-19, 2021-23 and currently for 2023-25.

Mr. Agarwala is human being who feels the misery of the society. His philanthropic notion paved the way towards the introduction of the Tara Devi Foundation established by Mr. Agarwala, Tara Devi Foundation has contributed in education, health and socio-economic development of Chuadanga and Kushtia providing a wide range of social offerings rebating tuition fees, building science laboratories, providing mid-day meals, free ambulance service, setting up old homes and so on. As recognition of his philanthropic activities, he achieved lifetime membership of Bangladesh Red Crescent Society and Bangladesh Diabetic Society. Mr. Agarwala has also been honored with the prestigious Mother Teresa International Award. In recognition of his outstanding contribution towards society and its citizens through business, he has been selected as the best taxpayer in Chuadanga district by the National Board of Revenue for the seventh time in a row. Another feather in Mr. Agarwala’s cap is being honored as Commercially Important Person (CIP) for 09 times in a row for his outstanding contribution towards Bangladesh’s economy.

Mr. Agarwala and his family has been devoted to the welfare of the minority communities of the country for generations. For this, his family faced brutal oppression during the Liberation War of 1971. Three members of his family were martyred in the war. But it couldn’t suppress their notion in aiding the minority communities of the country. Mr. Agarwala and his family keep on providing socio-economic assistance for the helpless and poverty-stricken people in different parts of the country. He is working relentlessly as advisor of Bangladesh Hindu, Buddhist, Christian Unity Council which is a non-profit organization aims to uphold the rights of the minority communities in Bangladesh.

Despite all his business and philanthropic diligence, Mr. Agarwala is a bibliophile who believes that his knowledge is equally valuable for the upcoming generations. To pave the way for the future leaders, Mr. Agarwala is leaving his mark by writing about his vision and mission of propelling Bangladesh to move forward. Some prominent books of Mr. Agarwala are: Agrosor Bangladesh (2020), Swanirvar Bangladesh (2023), Somriddho Bangladesh (2023) and many more. He has explored the world widely including the countries of Europe, Asia and North America.

Mr. Dilip Kumar Agarwala is also discharging his responsibility as a member of the Executive Committee of the Bank.

Dr. Joshoda Jibon Debnath, CIP is called one of the Metaphors for making a Digital Bangladesh by the nearest time. Mr. Joshoda is a Sponsor Director in the Board of Directors of Bengal Commercial Bank PLC. on behalf of Technomedia Ltd. He is the founder of Technomedia Ltd., one of the advanced IT supporting companies of Bangladesh who are serving mostly for making a hassle free banking industry based on modern technology. As the strongest competitor in the field of Digital Banking and ICT Sector Dr. Joshoda Jibon Debnath holds more than 80% market share of ATMs in the Banking and Financial Institutions. As an IT fellow Mr. Debnath was awarded as the 2^nd largest distributor of NCR ATM in Middle East and Africa region in the year 2010.

Dr. Joshoda has been elected as Vice-President (Term: 2023-2025) of Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI), the highest trade organization of Bangladesh comprises of business VIPs and entities.  He was enlisted as Commercially Important Person (CIP) by the government of Bangladesh in recognition of his contribution for dreaming a Digital Based Bangladesh Economy. He is also the Chairman of Protection One (Pvt.) Ltd., Techo Condidence Securities Ltd., Lenden BD Ltd. He was also elected as a Director of Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) for the term of 2021-2023. He is also a Director of Bangladesh Chamber of Industries (BCI), Plastic Card ID Ltd., Rajendra ECO Resort, Vibrant Software BD Ltd., and Independent Director of Shampur Sugar Mill Ltd. He is the Managing Director of Technomedia Ltd., Money Plant Link Ltd., Delta Force Ltd. and Pay Union BD Ltd.

Dr. Joshoda Jibon Deb Nath, CIP is a responsible member of the Risk Management Committee of the Board of Directors of the Bank.

Mrs. Tasmin Mahmud, a well-known entrepreneur in the RMG, Apparel, Telecommunications, Securities, Financial and Real Estate sector holds a strong dignity. She is a Sponsor Director in the Board of Directors of Bengal Commercial Bank PLC.

Mrs. Mahmud is serving as the Member of the Board of different renowned conglomerates. As a steersman of positive change Mrs. Mahmud is a focused, client-centric executive with an exceptional record for driving growth. She is widely recognized for her role in shaping the business in multiple sectors which brings her the honor to travel Japan as one of the members of a trade delegation led by the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. Mrs. Mahmud was an integral member of a business delegation led by the FBCCI upon receiving an invitation from the Ambassador of Peoples’ Republic of South Korea in Bangladesh. 

Mrs. Tasmin Mahmud, being a successful business women idle is holding the position of Director of Cotton dyeing & Finishing Mills Ltd., Cotton Line (BD) Ltd., Cotton N Cotton Garments Industries Ltd., Pacific Cotton Ltd., BG Tel Limited and Bigstar Solutions Ltd.

Mrs. Mahmud was born in a respected Muslim Zaminder family of Shibchor, Madaripur (Utrail Chowdhury Bari). She obtained her BSS and MSS from the University of Dhaka under the Discipline of Public Administration. Mrs. Mahmud is passionate about social responsibility and Philanthropic services. She is currently an active member of Gulshan Ladies Community Club, Army Golf Club, Gulshan Club, Zonta Club of Dhaka and Baridhara Diplomatic Club. By personal level of known is an affectionate mother of a daughter and a son.

Mrs. Mahmud is also a member of Executive Committee (EC) Committee of the Bank.

Mr. S. M. Faruqi Hasan, C.I.P, is a sponsor Director of Bengal Commercial Bank PLC. He has completed his Master Degree from Dhaka University in 1983. During the mid eighties he started his own construction business. Since then, he has diversified his business into few other areas and now he is a very well-known businessman in Bangladesh. Currently, he is the Honorable Chairman of Protik Group. His present business enterprises are:

a)         Chairman & CEO                  -           Protik Developers Ltd.

     -           Protik Bone China Ltd.

     -           Protik Food and Allied Ltd.

     -           Protik Trade International.

     -           Protik Energy & Refinery Ltd.

     -           Protik Logistics Ltd.

     -           Hotel Lake Castle Ltd.   

b)         Managing Director & CEO    -           Protik Ceramics Ltd.

In addition, Mr. S. M. Faruqi Hasan, C.I.P is an active member of the different business bodies/ organization such as:

              a)         Dhaka Club Limited.

              b)         Real Estate and Housing Association of Bangladesh (REHAB).

              c)         Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI).

              d)         Bangladesh Indenting Agent Association (BIAA).

              e)         Chattagram Boat Club.

              f)         Federation of Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FBCCI).

g)         Vice president of Bangladesh Hotel and Guest House Owner’s Association (BHGHOA).

h)         Advisor of Bangladesh Ceramic Manufacturers & Export Association (BCMEA).

As recognition of his contribution towards the economic development of Bangladesh he was named as Commercially Important Person (CIP) by the government of Bangladesh. He is a widely travelled person and also involved with different social activities and social organization.

Mr. S. M. Faruqi Hasan, C.I.P is the Chairman of Risk Management Committee of the Board of Directors of the Bank.

Mr. Md. Iqbal Hossain Chowdhury comes of a reputed Muslim family of Lakshipur.  He has graduated from Dhaka College followed by an MBA from South East University. He is the Director in the Board of Directors of Bengal Commercial Bank Plc representing B. Dash Japan Co. Ltd. 

Mr. Chowdhury is well known as one of the established Real Estate business personalities of the country. He is the Managing Director of renowned JCX Development Ltd, JCX Trading Ltd, JCX Enterprise Ltd. He has played a great role in the industry by earning FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) through joint venture business enterprise with Japanese largest real estate development company- CREED Group, which is the ever first of its kind. 

Mr. Md. Iqbal Hossain Chowdhury is successfully running a business Conglomerate with diversified interests in Energy, Auto Mobiles, Tourism and Hospitality sector. He is also Director of Bengal Life Insurance Company Ltd, Moonlight Shipping, Napier Homes Ltd and JAPASTY Co. Ltd. Mr. Md. Iqbal Hossain Chowdhury is also the owner of the most popular restaurant chain in Dhaka named The Beyond Buffet, Brew Splash. He has recently marked his footprint in gold and diamond business & launched JCX Gold & Diamond- an iconic luxurious Jewelry shop of the country.

Mr.  Chowdhury is involved in many social activities and widely acclaimed for his philanthropic contributions to the society. He is Director of Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) for the second term in a row respectively. He is also the Vice Chairman of Bashundhara Kings Football Team, Member of SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), Member of Japan Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JBCCI), Member of Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI).

Mr. Md. Iqbal Hossain Chowdhury is also discharging his responsibility as a member of Executive Committee of the Bank.

Mr. Muhammad Jamaluddin was born in a prominent Muslim family of Chittagong on 29 August 1950. He obtained his B. Sc. (Hons.) and M. Sc. degrees in Physics from the University of Dhaka.

Mr. Jamaluddin joined Petrobangla as Geophysicist in June 1975 and started his career as an oil and gas explorer in the country. He retired from Petrobangla in August 2007 as the Managing Director of BAPEX. He was also a proud member of ‘Bangladesh Gas Act’ Preparation Committee, Steering Committee for the “Gas Sector Master Plan and Strategy for Bangladesh Project” and Bangladesh Expert Committee for “Petroleum Potential and Resource Assessment Project 2001” during his tenure in Petrobangla.

He also acted as Member of Board of Directors of Bangladesh Petroleum Exploration & Production Company Ltd. (BAPEX), and Pashchimanchal Gas Company Ltd. (PGCL). Currently he is acting as an Independent Member of the Board of Directors of KDS Accessories Ltd. and Director of Grameen Shakti. He is also a Member of Board of Directors of Center for Mass Education in Science (CMES), an NGO working in rural Bangladesh for imparting non-formal education and hands-on technical education to the disadvantaged children of the country.

As part of recognition of condensed experience in Petrobangla, Mr. Muhammad Jamaluddin has been appointed as consultant for different gas-sector projects of Asian Development Bank (ADB), SAARC Energy Center, Islamabad, Gustavson Associates, USA (for implementation of ADB funded project), Keystone Business Support Company Ltd., and IUCN. He is well known for his writings in the National Dailies on various critical energy sector issues of the country. He is widely travelled to the countries of Europe, Asia and America for professional training, education and on behalf of the government.

Mr. Muhammad Jamaluddin is discharging his responsibilities as a member of the Risk Management Committee and Shariah Supervisory Committee of the Bank.

Rokeya Khatun, FCA is a Representative Director in the Board of Directors of Bengal Commercial Bank PLC. on behalf of Ilmeeyat Apparels Limited, a concern of Sharmin Group. Rokeya Khatun, FCA was born in a respected Muslim Family in Khulna in 1976. She has completed BBS(Honour’s) and MBS in Economics from Government Girls’ University College in Khulna. She has qualified as a Chartered Accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB) in 2009. She became the Fellow member of the Institute in 2015.

At present she is working as the Executive Director (Accounts and Finance) of Sharmin Group, one of the largest export oriented Garments Industries in Bangladesh. Previously she worked as Group General Manager (Accounts and Finance) in Anwar Group of Industries.

Mrs. Rokeya is discharging her responsibilities as a member of the Board Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of the Bank.

Khawja Mahtab Uddin is a Representative Director on behalf of Starlight Sweaters Ltd. in the Board of Directors of Bengal Commercial Bank PLC. He has completed his B.Com degree from reputed Dhaka City College. Mr. Mahtab is discharging his responsibilities as the Marketing Director of famous Starlight Sweaters Ltd., a concern of Labib Group.

He bears the highest level of experience in the modern marketing based business policy especially in the Readymade Garments sector. Mr. Mahtab by person is a man of good manner and good leader to motivate the co-worker. He is well travelled in different countries of Europe, Asia and America.

Mr. Khawja Mahtab Uddin is discharging his responsibilities as a member of the Executive Committee (EC) of the Board of Directors of the Bank.

Mr. Golam Nasir is a Representative Director in the Board of Directors of Bengal Commercial Bank PLC. on behalf of Bengal Plastics Ltd. He came from a very respectable Muslim family under the district of Noakhali, Bangladesh. He has completed his graduation from the University of Dhaka in Management. He is the sole proprietor of Accurate Steel, a business concern of his family.

He is very philanthropic and kind in nature. He is an affectionate father of a daughter and a son.  He is discharging his responsibility as a member of Risk Management Committee of the Board of Directors of the Bank.

Engr. Md. Abu Noman Hawlader is a qualified graduate from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), the highest renowned engineering university of Bangladesh. He bears diversified business experience in manufacturing industry as well as trade. He is the Chairman of Bangladesh Building Systems Ltd. (Publicly Listed Company), Nahee Aluminum Composite Panel Ltd. (Publicly Listed Company), BBS Cables Ltd. (Publicly Listed Company), Nahee SS Pipes Industries Ltd., Nahee Geo-Textile Industries Ltd., Helix Wire & Cables Industries Ltd., BBS Metallurgic Industries Ltd., Xiamen Reflective Insulations Ltd., Dynamic Cars Limited, BBS Infrastructures Ltd., and BBS Distributions Ltd.

He was awarded as Commercially Important Person (CIP) in the year 2016 & 2017 in the Heavy Industry Category by the Ministry of Commerce, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh for his outstanding contribution in the whole economy of the country. He was also awarded Business Asia Award as a “Best Entrepreneur of the year’2010-2011”, Golden Pen Award, Best Entrepreneur Award 2018, Corporate Governance Award-Awarded by ICSB and many more. He is a Member of Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI), Member of Bangladesh-Malaysia Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Member of Turkey-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Member of Electrical Merchandise & Manufacturing Association, Member of National Association of Small & Cottage Industries of Bangladesh, Founder Member of Executive Committee of BUET Graduate Club and many other business Associations. He is also a Life Member of Banani Club, Corporate member of Uttara Club, Member of Gulshan Runners Society and many other social organizations. Engr. Md. Abu Noman Hawlader is a man of noble vision and keeps himself involved in various social activities through which he intends to serve the humanity. He is the founding member of Abdul Hannan Howlader Secondary School which was established to help the poor students to achieve their dreams. Every year he arranges a scholarship program in the name of his father namely ‘Abdul Hannan Howlader Shkikha Britti’ distributed amongst the poor and meritorious students of his District of birth.

Engr. Md. Abu Noman Hawlader is also discharging his duties and responsibilities as a member of ‘Board Audit Committee’ of the Bank.

Dr. Md. Iftekharul Amin, Professor, Institute of Business Administration (IBA), University of Dhaka is a renowned academician and also an expert in quantitative research and analysis. He has completed his graduation in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of Dhaka and then obtained his MBA from the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), University of Dhaka. He completed his Ph.D. from the Institute of Information Technology (IIT), University of Dhaka on e-commerce adoption in the context of Bangladesh. He showed outstanding academic performance at all levels of his education. Currently he is a faculty member of IBA, University of Dhaka, and also the Coordinator of the MBA Program and the Warden of IBA Hostel. Before joining at IBA, Dr. Iftekhar worked as an Assistant Commissioner and Executive Magistrate and served at different capacities at different administrative departments of the Government of Bangladesh.

After joining at IBA, Dr. Iftekhar worked in different research projects. As a quantitative researcher, he worked in different research projects of development organizations like WB, UNFPA, CARE, WHO. He was a team member for preparing a strategic plan (2011-2013) for the Bangladesh Police. As a lead researcher, he has also conducted a number of marketing research projects for different private organizations. Besides, as a coordinator and team member, he has been involved in hundreds of recruitment tests and selection processes in different private and public sector organizations. As a coordinator and trainer, he also manages different Business courses under the Management Development Program (MDP), IBA. As an expert, he also contributes in different committees of a number of ministries and autonomous bodies.

As an academician, he is involved in different research projects and has published a number of research papers in different national and international journals. He has also attended a number of international conferences and presented research papers. His area of expertise includes Marketing Research, Consumer Behavior study, E-Commerce, Women Empowerment and SME and Marketing Communication. He is an Associate Member of the Australian Academy of Business Leadership (AABL), Australia since 20 April 2016.

Dr. Iftekhar is a founder and Co-chairperson of Protissruti Residential School  and College, Rangpur; Member, Executive Committee and former General Secretary of Center for Men and Masculinity Studies (CMMS), a research based NGO registered under the Ministry of Social Welfare and NGO Bureau, Government of Bangladesh; Member, Trustee Board, United Nations Youth and Students Association of Bangladesh (UNYSAB).

Dr. Md. Iftekharul Amin is also discharging his duties and responsibilities as the Chairman of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of the Bank.

A.N.M. Abul Kashem is an Independent Director in the Board of Directors of Bengal Commercial Bank PLC. He was born in a respected Muslim family in Noakhali in 1959. He has completed B.Sc (Hons.) & M.Sc in Geology from University of Dhaka.

He started his career in 1988 as Senior Officer in Agrani Bank in the Loan & Advance section. Later he joined Bangladesh Bank and lastly served as an Executive Director of the Central Bank. During his tenure in Bangladesh Bank, he was responsible for Bangladesh Bank Khulna Office; Foreign Exchange investment Dept. and Human Resource Dept. of Head Office. He is also vastly experienced in Central Bank Strengthen Project (CBSP), Banking inspection, Expenditure management and Accounts dept. He has acquired versatile knowledge by working in different departments at the Central Bank of Bangladesh and this extensive knowledge and long professional experience in banking sector is a great addition to the Board of Directors of Bengal Commercial Bank PLC. He has also been involved in many foreign trainings/meeting including Credit Risk Management, Core Banking Solution Module, Export Credit Agent (ECA) Module, Foreign Investment Road Show (UK, Japan), Joint Meeting with European Credit Agency and Foreign Investment Climate in Bangladesh.

Mr. Kashem is discharging his responsibilities as a member of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of the Bank.

Mr. Tarik Morshed, a seasoned banker with more than 30 years of extensive and versatile professional experiences in the Banking Industry joined Bengal Commercial Bank PLC (BGCB) as Managing Director and CEO on 1st April 2020. Prior to joining BGCB, he was the Managing Director and CEO of Bangladesh Finance and Investment Company Limited (BD Finance). Before joining BD Finance, he was working for the Social Islami Bank Limited (SIBL) as Additional Managing Director. During his tenure in SIBL, different organizational restructuring was implemented for efficient functioning of the Bank.

Mr. Tarik completed his Honors and Masters in Management from Rajshahi University and started his professional Journey with BRAC. He had been the Regional Manager (Credit Program) in BRAC prior to starting his banking profession in 1995 in Social Islami Bank Limited (SIBL). He served SIBL for 22 years including 10 years as Branch Manager including Gulshan Branch and Principal Branch of the Bank with proven record of contributing to the profitability of the bank by generating income and revenue growth. Mr. Morshed earned the prestige of creating milestones in the history of branches of SIBL while acted as Manager. He was awarded as “Best Manager” of the “INDUSTRY Based 10 (Ten) Best Bank Manager Award” for his noteworthy performance. During his long career, Mr. Tarik attended innumerable Seminars, Symposiums Workshops and Training Programs on Banking and Finance both at home and abroad. Mr. Morshed acted as a Nominated Director in the Board of Directors of SIBL Securities Ltd. and SIBL Investment Limited (subsidiaries of SIBL). He was also the head of ALCOO committee of SIBL during his tenure as Additional Managing Director.