Mr. Tarek Reaz Khan has recently joined NRB Bank PLC. as the Managing Director for 3-years tenure. Prior to joining NRB Bank PLC., Mr. Tarek served as the MD & CEO of Padma Bank PLC.
After completing Masters in Marketing from the University of Dhaka in 1994, Mr. Tarek served in multiple Large Local Conglomerate before starting his banking career with the Standard Chartered Bank as a Trainee Officer in 1997. In his long colorful career of 30 years, he had served at Standard Chartered Bank Bangladesh in different positions including senior management positions particularly in the domain of Retail and Branch Banking, where he served for 16 years. He also served at The Premier Bank PLC. as Deputy Managing Director, COO and CAMLCO, Bank Alfalah Bangladesh as Country Head of Retail Banking and Branches and Mutual Trust Bank PLC. as the Deputy Managing Director, COO and CAMLCO.
Mr. Tarek has led multiple strategic organizational transformation initiatives across different banks, where he served and contributed significantly towards the fundamental improvement in the specific areas of Business, Risk, Operations, Support Functions, Technology and HR, which ensured growth of those banks. He had overseas attachment exposure in the UAE, India and Malaysia during his time with Standard Chartered Bank. He also had attachment exposure in Pakistan during his time with Bank Alfalah Bangladesh Operations. He participated in many professional and management development trainings, workshops and seminars both at home and abroad. He has travelled to 33 countries of the world.
In his personal life, he is married and father of three children.
Mr. Md. Shakir Amin Chowdhury joined NRB Bank PLC. as Deputy Managing Director on March 2021 and promoted as Additional Managing Director on November 2024.
Mr. Md. Shakir Amin Chowdhury - a graduate in Agricultural Economics from Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh has total 35 years of banking experience.
Prior to joining NRB Bank, he was the Deputy Managing Director of Dhaka Bank Ltd. and also worked in AB Bank Ltd. where he played major role in AML, Corporate Banking, Credit Management, Foreign Trade, Branch Operations etc.
Mr. Md Shaheen Howlader has joined NRB Bank PLC. as Deputy Managing Director (DMD) on April 11, 2022.
Before joining NRB Bank, he was the Senior Executive Vice President and Head of Corporate and Investment Banking, SME Banking and Retail Banking at Modhumoti Bank Limited.
Mr. Howlader starts his career in National Bank Limited as Probationary Officer in October 1995. With a long 26 years of experience in Banking, Mr. Howlader served in National Bank Limited, Prime Bank Limited and Modhumoti Bank Limited with diversified portfolio as Head of Business, Heads of Corporate & Investment Banking, SME and Retail Banking, ADC & Cards, Agent Banking, Agriculture and Rural Banking, Green Banking & CSR and also Head of Branches.
His multidimensional experience in branch banking and head office has made him a very successful career in banking.
A veteran in Banking industry, Mr. Howlader has vast experience in Credit Risk Management, Trade Finance Credit, Project finance, trade finance, RMG finance, credit & policy analysis as well as Sales and Marketing.
A career Banker Mr. Howlader graduated with honors in Economics and did his post-graduation in Demography from the University of Dhaka. He also obtained MBA in Banking and Insurance from Dhaka University.
He has also completed various training on Credit, project finance, environmental risk management, CRM, SME financing, Green Banking etc. He participated in various seminars and workshops in home and abroad.
Mr. Howlader hails from a respectable Muslim family from Bandhabari of Kotalipara Upazila under Gopalgonj District.
Mr. Md Anwar Uddin has joined NRB Bank PLC. as Deputy Managing Director (DMD). With an illustrious career spanning over three decades, Mr. Uddin brings a wealth of experience and expertise in banking operations, strategic management, and corporate relations.
Mr. Uddin began his banking career with NCC Bank Ltd. as a Probationary Officer in 1987. He later joined Southeast Bank Limited (SEBL) in 1996, where he served in various capacities, eventually rising to the position of Deputy Managing Director. During his tenure at SEBL, Mr. Uddin played a pivotal role in Corporate Banking, Portfolio Management, Credit Marketing and Administration, International Trade, Risk Management, Strategic Management, Compliance, AML & CFT, Human Resources Management, Training & Development, among others.
Throughout his career, Mr. Uddin has demonstrated exceptional leadership and organizational skills, significantly contributing to the growth and success of the institutions he served. He has been instrumental in fostering relationships with prominent corporate clients and implementing effective risk management strategies.
Mr. Oli Ahad Chowdhury has joined NRB Bank PLC. as Head of Business, Retail Banking on 5th May 2019. Now, he is working as Head of Retail Banking in NRB Bank PLC.
Mr. Oli has 15 years of experience in Commercial Banking in Bangladesh. He started his Banking career as 1st batch probationary officer in Jamuna Bank Limited in 2004. Then he worked for HSBC from 2006 to 2010 in and later joined in Eastern Bank Limited in 2010. During his journey, he worked in HSBC and Eastern Bank Limited in various Departments of the Bank like Branch Manager, Branch Area Head, Head of Retail Asset and Head of Retail Risk under Credit Risk Management Department.
Mr Oli has vast experience in Retail Banking and attended good numbers of domestic and international trainings, seminars and workshops in home and abroad. Mr. Oli Ahad Chowdhury has completed his EMBA from Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Dhaka University. He has completed his Honors and Masters in Economics from Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet.
Joined NRB Bank as SVP & Head of Risk Management Division in February 2016. With over 16 years in banking experience, he started by joining Prime Bank in middle of 2000 as Management Trainee.
After a brief stop at ONE Bank, finished a long stop at Trust Bank. He served in different departments at various capacities including Head of Basel & RMD and Manager, Credit & Foreign Trade at various branches of Trust Bank.
Studied BSS with MSS in economics and subsequently MBA in Finance (Evening) from University of Dhaka. In addition, added Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Management from Bangladesh Institute of Management.
Mr. Md. Aktaruzzaman Sarker is a seasoned banker with over 23 years of experience in the financial sector, specializing in IT, ICT security, audit, investment and general branch banking. As the Executive Vice President and Head of the IT Division at NRB Bank PLC since August 2024, he spearheads the bank’s digital transformation and cybersecurity strategies. His expertise ensures that NRB Bank remains at the forefront of technological advancements while maintaining the highest standards of security and regulatory compliance.
Throughout his distinguished career, Mr. Sarker has held several senior positions, including Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Head of the ICT Security Department, and In-charge, IT Audit, at Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC. There, he was instrumental in implementing innovative ICT security frameworks and improving IT governance. Additionally, he has served at NCC Bank, First Security Islami Bank, and Bangladesh Krishi Bank, where he played key roles in Corporate Banking, Credit Management, CSD, and Branch Operations. His leadership significantly enhanced operational efficiency and ensured alignment with evolving regulatory requirements.
Mr. Sarker holds an MBA in Banking from the University of Dhaka, a Master’s in Industrial & Production Engineering and a BSc in Mechanical Engineering from BUET. He also earned a Post-Graduation Diploma in Computer Applications Program (PGDCAP) from BIBM. His professional certifications include Certified Expert in Risk Management (CERM), ISMS (ISO/IEC-27001) Lead Auditor (CQI & IRCA, conducted by BSI), and Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH). His forward-thinking leadership and commitment to innovation make him an invaluable member of NRB Bank’s lively team.
Mr. Md. Johir Uddin Shahriar Kabir joined NRB Bank PLC. as Assistant Vice President on 21st July 2013 before the start of operations of the Bank. He was the project manager of implementation of Crore Banking software and Card Management Software. Now, he is working as Head of Operations and Head of Finance and Accounts and DCAMLCO in NRB Bank PLC..
Mr. Johir, a seasoned finance and auditing professional and taxation specialist with 17 years of experience in local and foreign commercial banking in Bangladesh, Multinational company and also world largest “Big Four” Auditing Firm. Prior to joining in NRB Bank, he was the Senior Manager-Finance in LafargeHolcim Bangladesh Limited. Mr. Johir starts his career in KPMG in 2004. He also worked in ICB Islamic Bank Limited.
Mr. Johir completed his graduation and post-graduation in Accounting from National University. He completed his MBA in Finance from DIU. He completed Chartered Accountancy course from KPMG Bangladesh, Chartered Accountants. He also competed his Diploma in computer from NIIT. He is a qualified Income Tax Practitioner.
Mr. A. F.M. Zakaria Huqe, currently officiated as Head of Facilities Management Division and In-charge Brand & Communications Department. Before inception of this Bank, he performed several preparatory tasks and pursue various regulatory authorities to receive LOI, Banking Operations License, approval from RJSC etc. Later, performed as Company Secretary of the Bank for 4 (four) years alongside Acting Head of Human Resources Division. Mr. Huqe exercise his role in PURCO (Purchase Committee).
He also worked for Bank’s Retail Banking Division as In-charge, Sales Governance.
