Mr. Khalilur Rahman is one of the leading industrialists and business personalities of Bangladesh. He is the Chairman of KDS Group, one of the large business conglomerates of Bangladesh having footsteps in almost all the sectors. He is one of the Sponsor Director of National Bank Limited. He is also a member of Executive Committee and Risk Management Committee of the Board of Directors. He is a Bachelor of Science in Management and a Commercially Important Person (CIP). He is the President of Chittagong Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CMCCI), Vice President of Bangladesh Inland Container Depot Association (BICDA), Chairman of Bangladesh C. R. Coil Manufacturers & Exporters Association (BCRCMEA) and founder President of Patiya Samity at Chittagong City. He is a Shareholder of Al-Arafa Islami Bank Ltd. He is the Life Member of Bhatiary Golf and Country Club, Chittagong Boat Club, Chittagong Club Ltd, Chittagong Metropolitan Lions Club, Chittagong Press Club, Chittagong Institute Limited (Senior’s Club), Chittagong Maa & Shishu Hospital & Ziri Zanakollan Trust. He is the founder Chairman of Southern University Bangladesh and President of Khalilur Rahman Mohila College, Khalil Mir Degree College, Khalil Rahman Girls’ High School, Kartala Belkhain Mohabodhi High School, Khalilur Rahman Shishu Niketon (Kinder Garten), Saberia Khalilia Senior Madrasha & Shaindair Gouchiya Tayoubia Delwara Begum Sunnia Alim Madrasha.
He is a well-known philanthropist and engaged in different socio economic activities of the country.
Alhaj Khalilur Rahman
Chairman
Mr. Moazzam Hossain is a leading and successful entrepreneur in Bangladesh. He is a Sponsor Director & former Chairman of National Bank Limited. Presently, he is the Chairman of Risk Management Committee and also a Member of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of National Bank Limited.
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.
Moazzam Hossain
Director
Professor A K M Tofazzal Haque
Director
Ehsanul Karim
Director
Md Sirazul Karim FCMA
Director
Ershad Mahmud
Director
Lieutenant General Md. Shafiqur Rahman, OSP (BAR), SPP, afwc, psc(Retd) is the representative Director of Sikder Insurance Company Ltd., a corporate shareholder of National Bank Ltd. He carries long 38 years’ experience of serving Bangladesh Army and the nation at home and abroad including five years of active service in Chittagong Hill Tracts and four years of peacekeeping across Asia, Africaand the Middle East. He was conferred with Bangladesh Army Medals, ‘SenaParodorshitaPadak– SPP’ in early 2014, ‘Outstanding Service Padak – OSP’ in 2018 and 2019 consecutively for excellence in military professionalism.
Prior to his retirement in January 2021, General Shafique was the Chief of General Staff of Bangladesh Army and before that he served as the Director General of Special Security Force. The General has the rare honour of commanding three Infantry Divisions including prestigious 24 Infantry Division in Chittagong.General Shafique obtained his ‘Masters of Defence Studies’ from the National University of Bangladesh. He was also awarded with the ‘Presidential Gold Medal’ in April 2014 for academic excellence in the Masters of Security Studies degree under Bangladesh University of Professionals. He has the honour of obtaining a diploma in Strategic Planning and Development from Cranfield University of the United Kingdom. He attended number of international seminars, workshop and symposiums in different countries and regions of the world.
Lieutenant General Md. Shafiqur Rahman, Osp (Bar), Spp, Afwc, Psc(Retd)
Nominated Director (Sikder Insurance Company Ltd.)
Professor Md Helal Uddin Niazi
Independent Director
Dr. Ratna Datta FCA
Independent Director
A B M Zahirul Huda
Independent Director
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 Touhidul Alam 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, Touhidul Alam 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).