Mr. A K M Shahnawaj, Managing Director (Current Charge) of Dhaka Bank PLC, is a seasoned banking professional with over 37 years of extensive experience in the financial sector. He joined Dhaka Bank on 10 January 2013 and has since held several key leadership positions, culminating in his appointment as Managing Director (Current Charge) effective 1 October 2025.

Prior to joining Dhaka Bank, Mr. Shahnawaj served at Bank Asia Limited from 2002 to 2013, where he played a significant role in expanding the Bank’s business operations and strengthening institutional performance. He began his banking career with Arab Bangladesh (AB) Bank Limited, gaining valuable experience in retail and corporate banking, and subsequently held important positions at Muslim Commercial Bank Limited and Bank Asia Limited.

Mr. Shahnawaj holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), University of Dhaka, and a Bachelor of Social Science (BSS) in Economics from the University of Chittagong.

His international exposure includes participation in numerous global training and development programs such as the SHOP Leadership Development Training in Japan, Quality Management for Bangladesh & Nepal in Japan, Leadership Development Seminar in Malaysia, and Anti-Money Laundering Training in China. He also attended WCBI 2019: Growth and Sustainability in an Age of Disruption at the Guildhall, London; the Mashreq Conference “Treasuring the Present, Creating the Future” in Thailand; the Corporate Management Program (AOTS, Japan) in 2025; and the ICC Global Conference on Letters of Credit and Bank Guarantees in Austria in 2017.

A visionary and people-centric leader, Mr. Shahnawaj is recognized for his integrity, prudence, and strategic insight. Under his guidance, Dhaka Bank continues to uphold its legacy of Excellence in Banking, driven by innovation, sustainability, and customer trust.

A. M. M. Moyen Uddin, Deputy Managing Director of Dhaka Bank PLC, is an accomplished professional with over three decades of experience in the banking and technology sectors. He joined Dhaka Bank on 16 April 2015 as Senior Executive Vice President and Head of Information Technology and has been serving as Deputy Managing Director since 1 January 2021.

With a strong background in information technology and banking operations, Mr. Moyen has been instrumental in driving Dhaka Bank’s digital transformation, strengthening its technology infrastructure and ensuring operational efficiency through innovation. His leadership continues to enhance the Bank’s capabilities in digital banking, cybersecurity, and IT governance. Currently as a Member of Senior Management, he is playing the supervisory role over Operations Division, IT Division, AML & CFT Division, Risk Management Division as well Cards & ADC Operations. He is also holding the position of CAMLCO and CRO of Dhaka Bank PLC.

Prior to joining Dhaka Bank, he was the Head of Information Technology of Eastern Bank PLC. Before joining bank, he worked in Chartered Accountants Firm and Software Development House as software developer and designer. His professional journey encompasses 29 years in the banking industry and 4 years in the technology and consulting sector. During his career with the banks, he played vital roles in Core Banking, Payment and Financial System implementation, process automation, data conversion and IT risk management and Certification.

Mr. Moyen obtained his B.Sc. (Hons) and M.Sc. degrees from University of Dhaka. During his career, he attended numerous trainings, seminars and workshops on different aspects of Information Technology and Banking at home and abroad.

A forward-thinking leader, Mr. Moyen is widely respected for his expertise in technology-driven banking, strategic vision, and commitment to excellence—qualities that continue to support Dhaka Bank’s digital advancement and customer-centric growth.

Md. Mostaque Ahmed is a highly accomplished banking professional serving as the Deputy Managing Director (DMD) and Chief Emerging Markets Officer (CEMO) at Dhaka Bank PLC. In addition to his role as CEMO, he also looks after the Offshore Business (OBU) and CPC Trade Business of the bank.

A foundational member of the bank, Mr. Ahmed has been with Dhaka Bank since July 5, 1995, contributing to its success throughout his 33-year career in the financial sector. He has held the executive role of DMD & CEMO since August 2021, where he is responsible for driving strategic market growth and overseeing executive management functions.

Mr. Ahmed’s extensive operational experience includes successful leadership tenures as Manager of prominent locations such as the Gulshan, Banani, Karwan Bazar and Foreign Exchange Branches. His career began at United Commercial Bank in 1993.

He holds an M. Com (Finance & Banking) from the University of Dhaka. Mr. Ahmed remains dedicated to global best practices, with participation in numerous international programs, including the Global Trade Review (GTR) Asia Conference, the MasterCard Regional Engagement Program (Singapore & Malaysia) and international banking seminars in Bangkok, Thailand, International Trade and Finance, with conference in Germany.

Mr. Akhlaqur Rahman, Deputy Managing Director of Dhaka Bank PLC, with over three decades in the field, is a highly experienced banking professional specializing in corporate and branch operations. He joined Dhaka Bank in March 1998 and has since made significant contributions to the Bank’s business growth, credit management, and customer relationship excellence.

Over his long and distinguished tenure, Mr. Rahman has held a series of important leadership positions within the Bank. He has been serving as Deputy Managing Director – Corporate since 1 January 2023. Prior to this, he served as Senior Executive Vice President and Head of Corporate Banking Division from 2020 to 2022. Earlier, he successfully led several key branches of Dhaka Bank, including Banani, Gulshan, and Baridhara, in managerial capacities between 2010 and 2020. His career progression also includes roles in Credit Management and Branch Operations, where he demonstrated exceptional leadership and strategic insight.

Before joining Dhaka Bank, Mr. Rahman began his banking career with United Commercial Bank Limited (UCBL) in 1995 as a Junior Officer, where he gained foundational experience in banking operations and client servicing.

Mr. Rahman holds a Master of Science (M.Sc.) and a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Chemistry from the University of Chattogram. His international exposure includes participation in several prestigious programs, such as On-the-Job Training (OJT) in Italy (2017), the 10th Annual Trade and Supply Chain Awards 2024 & GTR Asia Conference organized by ADB in Singapore, and the Bangladesh-China Trade Finance Program (2015).

Sheikh Abdul Bakir is a seasoned banking professional with over 34 years of distinguished experience, dedicating 30 years to Dhaka Bank PLC. He, throughout his tenure, has successfully managed several of the bank’s key branches, including Dhamnondi, Karwan Bazar and Banani Road 11 and, demonstrating exceptional managerial wisdom and a results-oriented approach. Beyond his core managerial duties, he also serves as a mentor, providing strategic guidance and oversight to multiple branches across the Dhaka and Narayanganj regions.

Mr. Bakir started his banking journey with Basic Bank PLC. and subsequently joined NCCBL before switching to Dhaka Bank PLC. In 1995. He has completed MBA from American International University Bangladesh (AIUB) with Magna Cum Laude Distinction.

Mr. Bakir has pursued extensive professional development through numerous domestic and international training programs. His expertise is fortified by certifications in ‘General Banking, Credit, and Trade Operations’; ‘Resource Management and Marketing’; ‘Supervisory Management & Team Building’; ‘Technology Development in Banking’ and ‘Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT)’.

Mr. Bakir’s three-decades contribution to Dhaka Bank is marked by momentous and exemplary results. A notable highlight of his leadership is his significant contributions in strengthening the bank’s financial health through recovery of non-performing loans.

Dhaka Bank PLC. has recognized his contributions through multiple letters of appreciation including Managing Director’s appreciation letter for achieving 116% of branch budget for the period of January to June 2018; Chairman’s appreciation letter for achieving branch budget for the year 2018; Managing Director’s appreciation letter for achieving branch budget for the year 2022.

Beyond his banking roles, Mr. Bakir demonstrates community leadership, notably serving as the Treasurer for the Bikrampur Foundation. He maintains strong professional ties as a member of the Association of Bankers Bangladesh Limited and the Dhaka University Alumni Association, alongside his status as a Lifetime Member of the Munshiganj Club and Munshiganj-Bikrampur Somiittee.

Mr. Abdullah H Kafi, joined Dhaka Bank PLC on 01 April, 2015. He has diverse and successful banking career of more than 26 years in Governance, Risk and Control (GRC) as well as in Central Banking.. He started his banking career as Assistant Director in 1999 with Bangladesh Bank – Central Bank of Bangladesh, where he had worked and facilitated with policies and according permissions in Agriculture Credit, Banking Supervision, Promoting Foreign Exchange Investment both Direct and Portfolio, Structured Finance as well as cross border Mergers and Acquisitions (M & A).

Then he served Citibank N.A., as Resident Vice President, managing Operational Risk and Internal Control (ORIC) framework across the business and functions of the franchise. As a country Head of ORIC, he rolled out the system of the risk identification, assessment and reporting as well as escalation ensuring robust control environment in Citibank, N.A., Bangladesh. He was recognized and awarded with Citibank N.A., Bangladesh CEO’s excellence award in advisory and facilitator role in one of the cross border M&A of Telcos.

Later on, he joined HSBC, Bangladesh in April 2010 as Country Head of Operational Risk – firstly instilled the Operational Risk Management Framework (ORMF) where he managed Risk Identification, Embedding Risk Culture, Risk Assessment, Mitigation and Reporting, played a pivotal role in risk management landscape transformation of HSBC Bangladesh site. As recognition of embedding the risk culture and risk awareness HSBC, Bangladesh he was awarded 2nd position amongst 17 sites of HSBC, Asia Pacific. Afterwards, he assumed the Head of Global Internal Audit function of HSBC, Bangladesh-where he played an instrumental role to initiate Risk Based Internal Audit adopted by HSBC, Group.

Since 2015, Mr. Kafi is managing internal audit, internal control oversight and entire compliance culture robustly in Dhaka Bank PLC. He possesses Masters in Finance, from the University of Dhaka with excellent academic credentials.

Mukarram Hossain Chowdhury, Senior Executive Vice President & Head of CRM Division of Dhaka Bank PLC, brings over 33 years of extensive expertise. He began his career in 1992 with Arab Bangladesh Bank Limited and subsequently served in several renowned foreign and local banks, gaining extensive exposure in trade finance, credit operations, and branch management.

He joined Dhaka Bank PLC. on 25 March 2001, and since then, has held a number of key leadership roles, including Head of Trade Finance, Head of RMG, Head of Credit and Head of multiple major branches. As Head of RMG Division, he plays a pivotal role in managing banking services tailored for RMG Sector, which made significant contribution to the Bank’s resilient growth and business expansion.

Mr. Chowdhury holds a Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com), Master of Commerce (M. Com), and an MBA in Finance from Eastern University. His international training includes trade seminars on “Back-to-Back L/Cs” organized by Citibank N.A., Hong Kong, and “ISBP” conducted by Citibank N.A., Singapore.

With over two decades of extensive experience in the Banking Sector, Mr. Chowdhury has developed a profound understanding of financial services particularly in textile and garments industries and leading the RMG Division at Dhaka Bank PLC. which is contributing significantly to the operational finance selection essential for the country’s RMG industry.

A results-driven and visionary leader, Mr. Chowdhury remains committed to upholding Dhaka Bank’s heritage of Excellence in Banking through innovation, prudence, and performance.

Mohammad Rezaur Rahman, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer of Dhaka Bank PLC, is a results-driven international HR professional with over 24 years of diversified experience across multinational and local financial institutions. He joined Dhaka Bank PLC in March 2017, bringing with him a strong record of leading transformative human resource strategies that align people, culture, and performance with organizational goals.

Before joining Dhaka Bank, Mr. Rahman held key leadership positions at HSBC Bangladesh, Woolworths Limited (Australia), and Prime Bank PLC. His extensive global experience has shaped his expertise in strategic HR management, talent development, organizational transformation, and change management. Throughout his career, he has successfully implemented business-oriented and practical HR solutions that drive efficiency and foster a high-performance culture.

Mr. Rahman is a certified HR professional with several prestigious qualifications. He holds an Advanced Certificate in Business Administration from the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), University of Dhaka, a Professional Diploma in Human Resources from the Australian HR Institute, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management from the Bangladesh Institute of Management (BIM). He also earned his M. Com and B. Com (Hons.) in Finance and Banking from the University of Dhaka, and is a Certified Recruitment Assessor from Saville & Holdsworth Australia Pty Limited (SHL).

Beyond his professional responsibilities, Mr. Rahman has been actively involved in CSR and environmental initiatives, serving as an HSBC Climate Champion and participating in the Climate Partnership Programme in India and Earthwatch Institute projects in the United Kingdom.

Sahabub Alam Khan, FCA, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Dhaka Bank PLC, is a highly accomplished finance professional with over 15 years of experience in the banking and financial services sector. A Fellow Chartered Accountant and member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB), Mr. Khan combines strong technical expertise with strategic financial leadership.

He began his banking career in 2010 and joined Dhaka Bank PLC on 11 February 2016 as Head of Accounts and Financial Reporting. Through his dedication and outstanding performance, he was appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in 2021, assuming responsibility for the Bank’s overall financial management, reporting, and regulatory compliance.

Mr. Khan plays a vital role in steering Dhaka Bank’s financial strategy, overseeing capital management, and ensuring fiscal prudence across all operations. He also supervises the financial performance of Dhaka Bank Securities Limited and Dhaka Bank Investment Limited, contributing to the Group’s overall governance and profitability.

An alumnus of the University of Dhaka, Mr. Khan holds both BBA and MBA degrees in Accounting & Information Systems (AIS). He achieved his ACA qualification in 2011 and was conferred FCA status in 2016.

In recognition of his exemplary contribution, Mr. Khan received a Letter of Appreciation from the Chairman of Dhaka Bank. His professionalism, integrity, and analytical acumen continue to strengthen the Bank’s financial resilience and commitment to excellence.

H. M. Mostafizur Rahaman is a distinguished retail banker who currently serves as the Senior Executive Vice President and Head of Retail Business at Dhaka Bank PLC. With over 25 years of diversified experience, his expertise spans retail and digital banking, information technology, card business and financial inclusion.

During his 12-year tenure at Dhaka Bank, Mr. Rahaman has been a key driver of digital transformation, leading strategic retail initiatives focused on innovation and customer-centric solutions. He is recognized for pioneering several industry-first achievements in Bangladesh, including eRIN (the country’s first digital nano loan), Account from Home (enabling remote account opening) and the LoungeKey access card.

He has significantly strengthened Dhaka Bank’s market presence through strategic co-branded debit and credit card partnerships with leading organizations like GrameenPhone and professional bodies such as ICAB and ICMAB. Additionally, his collaborations with renowned social and professional institutions, including Dhaka Club and BUET Graduates Club, have elevated the bank’s retail profile.

Mr. Rahaman possesses deep expertise in product development, sales strategy and financial technology. His prior experience includes various roles at Bank Asia, Jamuna Bank and Sonali Bank’s IT Division, where he contributed to implementing online banking and core IT systems.

Academically, he holds an MBA in Finance from the University of Dhaka and an Advanced Certificate in Business Administration from IBA. He is a Diploma Associate of the Institute of Bankers, Bangladesh (DAIBB), and has attended numerous international leadership programs across Singapore, Malaysia, Europe, Indonesia and India. Outside of banking, Mr. Rahaman is passionate about music, reading and travel.

Mohammad Masud Shahjahan, Senior Executive Vice President and Head of Treasury at Dhaka Bank PLC, is a distinguished banking professional with over 21 years of extensive experience in the financial sector of Bangladesh. He joined Dhaka Bank PLC on 27 January 2025, bringing with him deep expertise in treasury operations, financial market management, and NRB banking.

Before joining Dhaka Bank, Mr. Shahjahan served at Trust Bank PLC as Senior Executive Vice President and Head of Treasury & NRB Division, where he played a pivotal role in the automation and centralization of the NRB Division and led key initiatives to strengthen treasury management and compliance frameworks. His career began in 2004 as a Business Executive and Trader in the OTC Market, and he subsequently held leadership positions in the Treasury Divisions of Trust Bank PLC, Prime Bank PLC, and The City Bank PLC.

A dynamic contributor to the banking community, Mr. Shahjahan serves as a member of the BAMDA Executive Committee and the BAFEDA Technical Committee. He has also worked closely with Bangladesh Bank on major projects, including DIBOR, EDS Money, and SMART Rate (Benchmark Rate) initiatives.

Mr. Shahjahan earned both his BBA and MBA in Finance from the University of Dhaka and is a certified Microsoft Office User. He has attended numerous professional training programs and seminars, both domestically and internationally, enhancing his strategic and operational capabilities in modern treasury management.