Professor Dr. Melita Mehjabeen, Independent Director of the Bank, has been elected as Chairman of the Board of Directors of National Bank PLC with immediate effect at the 539th meeting of the Board of Directors held on 28 February 2026. 

Dr. Melita herself has completed her bachelors and masters from IBA itself and has joined the Institute in 2009 as lecturer. A commonwealth scholar, Dr. Melita has completed her PhD from the Alliance Manchester Business School, University of Manchester, UK in Accounting and Finance. Her PhD research was on “The Politics of CSR Reporting: A traditional Economy Perspective”. She also has a master’s in development studies from the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. Before entering the academia, Dr. Melita has worked at the corporate sector for 5 years, serving at British American Tobacco, Bangladesh and Citibank, N.A.

She has published a number of articles in national and international journals. Dr. Melita is the Associate Editor of the Journal of Financial Markets and Governance and the Journal of Business Administration.

Currently she is Independent Director of Grameen Phone, British American Tobacco, Bangladesh & Unilever Consumer Care Limited.

Mr. Moazzam Hossain is the Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of National Bank Limited. He is also the Sponsor Director and former Chairman of the Bank. 

Mr. Hossain is a leading and successful entrepreneur in Bangladesh. After completing his graduation under the University of Dhaka, he left for higher studies at Nagoya University, Japan in the year 1968. He returned to Bangladesh in 1974 after completing post-graduation from Nagoya University. During his stay in Japan, he embarked in different business ventures in 1971. By the tender age of 24 years, Mr. Hossain successfully established himself as one of the youngest entrepreneurs. He pioneered in introducing reconditioned cars from Japan and pay as you earn concept in Bangladesh.

Mr. Hossain, the founder of Hosaf Group of Companies, was one of the first entrepreneurs in Bangladesh to have expanded his business both at home and abroad. With his strong sense of business acumen and foresight, he has established himself as one of the leading and successful businessman in the country. He has played a pioneering role in the establishment of the first joint venture company for deep sea fishing and barter trade with the East European Countries.

Currently, Mr. Hossain is the Chairman of Hosaf Group of Companies. He was also the former Chairman of Pragati Insurance Company Limited, President of Bangladesh Energy Companies Association, Vice President of BGMEA and Chairman of Presidency University.

Mr. Adil Chowdhury joined National Bank PLC (NBPLC) as Managing Director on Monday, July 7, 2025. With over 25 years of experience across both domestic and international banking institutions, Mr. Chowdhury brings a proven track record of leadership, transformation, and a strong sense of purpose to his new role. His appointment marks a pivotal moment for NBPLC, the country's first private sector bank fully owned by Bangladeshi nationals, as it seeks to restore its financial stability and regain public trust.

Widely respected in the local banking community, Mr. Chowdhury is known for his focus on sustainable business growth, strong ethical standards, and employee development. He believes in cultivating a culture of work-life balance and accountability, rewarding dedication and performance across all levels of the organization.

Mr. Chowdhury joins National Bank following a successful tenure as President & Managing Director of Bank Asia PLC. Under his leadership, the bank saw record growth in profits and a significant expansion of its digital banking operations. His ability to drive operational efficiency, strengthen governance practices, and recover distressed assets played a key role in making Bank Asia the second most profitable bank in the country by the end of 2022.

His career spans continents. Before returning to Bangladesh in 2020 to join Bank Asia as Deputy Managing Director, Mr. Chowdhury spent over 15 years abroad in various leadership roles. He served as Director at The Bank of Nova Scotia in both Hong Kong and Singapore, overseeing strategic initiatives across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East. Earlier in his career, he held roles at Credit Agricole Indosuez and American Express Bank in Dhaka, and later built the Treasury Department at Scotiabank’s Dhaka branch.

A significant part of his international portfolio involved managing a US$9 billion funding book while working with central banks and government investment agencies. His global exposure has equipped him with deep knowledge of international regulatory frameworks, risk management, and enterprise-wide banking operations—expertise he is expected to bring to the transformation efforts at NBPLC.

Mr. Chowdhury holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (VLSI Design) from the University of Texas at Austin and an MBA from the Richard Ivey School of Business, University of Western Ontario in Canada. He has also completed several international certifications in financial markets regulation and practices.

Beyond the boardroom, he is known for his collaborative leadership style and his commitment to building organizations that are resilient, transparent, and people-focused. His appointment as the Managing Director of National Bank comes at a time when the bank is looking for fresh direction and renewed confidence.