Mr. Tabith Awal has recently been appointed as a Director of National Bank PLC. He is a distinguished business leader and entrepreneur with extensive experience across a broad spectrum of industries, including banking, insurance, real estate, energy, agriculture, textiles, and information technology. He also serves as the Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Bank.

He currently serves as the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Multimode Group, where he plays a key role in strategic planning, business development, and the operational management of the Group’s diverse business portfolio. He earlier served as a Director on the Board of National Bank from 2001 to 2003.

Mr. Tabith Awal is the current President of the Bangladesh Football Federation and has demonstrated active engagement in sports administration and public life, reflecting his commitment to broader social development.

He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and a Master of Science (MSc) in Management Information Systems from The George Washington University, USA.

His diverse professional background, combined with his leadership acumen and commitment to sustainable business practices, brings valuable insight to the Board.

Ms. Nazneen Ahmad has been appointed as a Director of National Bank PLC by Bangladesh Bank. She is a distinguished business leader with extensive experience spanning over two decades across the garments, chemicals, and packaging sectors in Bangladesh.

She currently serves as Chairman of Dye Affin Ltd. and Officina BD Ltd., where she provides strategic leadership in marketing, supply chain development, and business expansion, particularly in garments-related chemical solutions. She is also the Managing Director of TS Holdings Ltd. and Zyta Garments Ltd., and holds Directorships in several reputed companies including TS Packaging Ltd., Denimach Ltd., and Denimach Washing Ltd.

Over the years, she has played a pivotal role in strengthening operational efficiency, expanding international market reach, and introducing innovative and environmentally conscious practices within the textile and allied industries.

Earlier, she served as a Consular Assistant at the Canadian High Commission in Dhaka. She also worked as a Consultant with CARE Canada, contributing to development programs focused on women’s empowerment and rural livelihood.

Ms. Nazneen holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from McGill University, Canada, with a major in Women’s Studies.

Her diverse professional background, combined with her leadership acumen and commitment to sustainable business practices, brings valuable insight to the Board.

Mr. Md. Zulkar Nayn has been appointed as an Independent Director through the reconstitution of the Board of Directors of National Bank PLC on August 20, 2024.

Prior to joining National Bank Limited, he held the position of Executive Director at Bangladesh Bank, where he demonstrated his extensive expertise in foreign exchange reserve management, regulations and supervision of banks and Finance Companies.

He has write-ups and articles on banking and finance in magazines and journals. During his career in Bangladesh Bank, Mr. Zulkar Nayn held important positions in various Departments including General Manager of Department of Financial Institutions and Markets, Department of Currency Management. He also held position of General Manager at Rangpur Office. He also worked as Executive Director and Head of Bangladesh Bank Training Academy.

Mr. Zulkar Nayn obtained M.Com.(Management) from University of Dhaka. He has done MBA from IBA, University of Dhaka and MBM from BIBM. He attended training and seminars in India, Malaysia, UAE, Switzerland, Australia, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Canada and USA.

He is presently a member of the Executive Committee & Risk Management Committee of the Board of Directors of the Bank. He is also Chairperson of NBL securities, a subsidiary of National Bank Limited.

Mr. Muklesur Rahman is one of the Independent Directors of National Bank PLC. He also serves as the Chairman of the Risk Management Committee of the Bank.

With an impressive career spanning 38 years in the competitive banking sector, Mr. Rahman is a highly accomplished leader. He has held the position of Managing Director and CEO at both Shimanto Bank and NRB Bank, where he demonstrated exceptional leadership and strategic vision.

Mr. Rahman has also served in key roles at several leading local and multinational banks, including United Commercial Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, ANZ Grindlays Bank, Citi NA, Standard Chartered Nepal, and Eastern Bank. His extensive experience equips him with unique insights into the banking industry, making him a key contributor to the National Bank.

Md. Abdus Satter Sarkar, FCMA, FCA has been appointed as an Independent Director through the reconstitution of the Board of Directors of National Bank PLC on August 20, 2024. Mr. Sarkar is also the Chairman of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of the Bank.

He is currently a Partner in one of the oldest and the largest Chartered Accounting firms in Bangladesh namely “Mahfel Huq & Co.” Before joining the firm he acted as the Head of Finance of BRAC, the largest NGO in the world for a number of years. He is also an Executive Committee Member and Treasurer and Chairman of the Audit and Finance Committee of Action Aid-Bangladesh. Additionally, he is a member of DBC of Institute of Cost and Management Accountant of Bangladesh (ICMAB) and a member of Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB). His specializations include audit, management consulting, corporate and legal affairs and valuation. Mr. Sarkar obtained his Master Degree in M.Com (Accounting) from University of Dhaka.

Mr. Md. Akhter Hossain is an experienced banking professional with more than 37 years in the banking and financial sector of Bangladesh. He began his banking career in 1988 as a Senior Officer at Agrani Bank PLC and later served in key leadership positions at Mercantile Bank PLC, Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC, and EXIM Bank PLC.

He served as Managing Director (Interim Charge) of EXIM Bank PLC and also held positions as Additional Managing Director and Deputy Managing Director at Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC. He was also a Nominated Director of Shahjalal Islami Bank Securities Ltd.

Mr. Hossain is known for his strong leadership, expertise in banking operations, treasury, foreign trade, credit risk management, compliance, and corporate governance. He has played an important role in improving banking policies, regulatory compliance, and institutional growth.

Besides banking, he is also involved in education and professional training. He has worked as a lecturer and regularly conducts training programs for banking professionals. He also served as Examiner and Moderator for the Institute of Bankers Bangladesh (IBB).

He completed his B.Com (Hons) and M.Com in Accounting from the University of Dhaka. He also earned an MBA from the University of Hull, UK, under the Bank of England Scholarship Program, and is an Associate of the Institute of Bankers Bangladesh (AIBB).

Mr. Hossain has attended many international training programs, seminars, and conferences in countries including the USA, UK, Germany, Switzerland, China, UAE, India, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and others.