Md. Touhidul Alam Khan has joined National Bank Limited as the Managing Director and CEO with effect from January 25, 2024. Prior to his new assignment TouhidulAlam was serving as the Additional Managing Director of Premier Bank.
He started his banking career in 1993 as a Senior Officer at Agrani Bank and progressively elevated his position through senior management roles in different banks, including Prime Bank, Bank Asia, Modhumoti Bank, and Standard Bank. During his 31-year long career, he has taken on significant roles such as Chief Business Officer, Chief Risk Officer, Chief Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer, Chief Credit Officer, and various other strategic responsibilities.
Among Khan's notable achievements is his leadership in Bangladesh's first Shariah-based syndication deal and orchestration of the largest syndication term loan, demonstrating profound expertise in syndications and structured finance. Holding a master’s degree in finance from the University of Dhaka, he is a fellow member of ICMAB, an associate fellow member of IIBI, UK, and a certified professional member of Basel III Compliance Professionals of the United States. Notably, he holds the distinction of being the first certified sustainability reporting assurer (CSRA) in Bangladesh, emphasizing his commitment to sustainable business practices.
Apart from his professional achievements, TouhidulAlam Khan has garnered multiple esteemed national and international awards for his outstanding literary contributions. He is a widely acknowledged contributor to renowned business magazines such as 'The Asian Banker' and 'Asian Banking and Finance' in Singapore. Additionally, he has been nominated as an Associate Editor of 'The Cost and Management,' a journal of ICMAB, on two occasions. Furthermore, he is an International Correspondent of Islamic Finance News (IFN), Malaysia, world’s leading Islamic Finance News Provider.
His dedication to continuous learning is evident through active engagement as a moderator and speaker in diverse training programs and conferences, both at national and international scale. He is in the final stages of completing his Ph.D., concentrating on "Integrated Credit and Sustainability Risk Assessment under the Global Reporting Initiative for the Banking Sector in Bangladesh" at Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP).
Md. Touhidul Alam Khan
Managing Director
Mr. Syed Rois Uddin has been promoted to Deputy Managing Director of National Bank Limited on April 30, 2018. Previously, he worked as the SEVP & Manager of Mohakhali Branch of the Bank. A seasoned banker, Mr. Rois has started his banking career as a Probationary Officer in Uttara Bank Limited in 1996 and his managerial assignment began at RokeyaSarani Branch in the same Bank in 1999. He also served in SIBL & NCC Bank Limited. He joined National Bank Limited in 2005 as Vice President. Afterwards, he performed managerial responsibility at Uttara, Gulshan, Banani&Dilkusha Branch of NBL and worked as Divisional Head of Credit Risk Management-I and Human Resources Division at Head Office.
He has been contributing a lot in developing expert bankers in Credit and Foreign Exchange by conducting classes in NBL Training Institute. He has also conducted classes in various departments of Government on various foreign exchange related topics. He has participated in various national and international programs and participated in the “Future CEO” program conducted by New Zealand WASDA.He completed his Master’s degree in Mathematics from Dhaka University and later obtained his MBA degree. Mr. Rois is also Diplomaed Associate of IBB.
Syed Rois Uddin
Deputy Managing Director
Mr. Sheikh Akhter Uddin Ahmed has been promoted to the position of Deputy Managing Director at National Bank Limited on December 27, 2023. Previously, he held the role of Senior Executive Vice President & Head of the Human Resource Division. With over 25 years of diverse banking experience, encompassing Foreign Exchange Operations, Credit Operations, Foreign Remittance, General Banking, and Overseas Operations.
Mr. Akhter began his career as a Probationary Officer at National Bank Limited in 1998. Notably, he served as the Chief Executive Officer of NBL Money Transfer SdnBhd, Malaysia, a wholly owned overseas subsidiary, for 12 years. Mr. Akhter holds graduate and postgraduate degrees in Accounting from Rajshahi University and has received various training and workshops both locally and internationally.
Sheikh Akhter Uddin Ahmed
Deputy Managing Director
Mr. Imran Ahmed assumes the role of Deputy Managing Director at National Bank Limited, backed by an illustrious career spanning over 26 years in finance and IT. Holding esteemed qualifications such as Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Shari’ah Advisor and Auditor (CSAA), and Certified Sustainability Reporting Specialist (CSRS) with training from Malaysia and Indonesia, he brings a wealth of expertise to his new position. With a Master's in Commerce (Accounting), he also serves as a Green Finance Consultant and periodically lends his expertise to GFA Consulting Group Germany.
Before joining National Bank, Mr. Ahmed held key positions including General Manager & Chief Audit Officer at Sonali Bank PLC and Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer at NRB Bank Ltd. He has made significant contributions to renowned Banks such as Bank Asia Ltd. and Dhaka Bank PLC. His professional journey commenced at the Asian Vegetable Research & Development Center (AVRDC), where he started as an Accountant in 1998.
Imran Ahmed
Deputy Managing Director
Mr. Md Abdul Matin joined National Bank as the Deputy Managing Director on March 5, 2024. Prior to joining NBL, Mr. Matin served as the Deputy Managing Director of South Bangla Agriculture and Commerce (SBAC) Bank Limited.
Throughout his extensive banking career, Mr. Matin has held various leadership positions in prominent financial institutions in Bangladesh. He began his journey as a Probationary Officer at Southeast Bank in 1996 and subsequently served in key roles at Eastern Bank, Dhaka Bank, National Bank, and Prime Bank. His diverse experience includes serving as the Head of Branch and leading different divisions within these organizations.
Mr. Matin is a seasoned professional who participated in numerous training programs and workshops from both home and abroad. He is also a Certified Expert in Risk Management (CERM) and has authored a book namely, “Credit Operations and Risk Management in Commercial Banks”. His academic background includes an M.Com and B.Com in Accounting, as well as an MBA in Management from the University of Dhaka.
Md Abdul Matin
Deputy Managing Director
Mr. Krishna Kamal Ghose, FCA, currently serves as the Executive Vice President & Head of Financial Administration Division of National Bank Limited. With over 20 years of diverse experience in banking and finance, Mr. Ghose is a fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB). Commencing his professional journey in a reputed CA firm in Bangladesh, he played integral roles in various segments. Throughout his career, he actively participated in training sessions and seminars focused on banking, accounting standards, and taxation.
Mr. Ghose obtained his Bachelor's and Master's degrees with major in accounting from Jagannath University.