Morshed Alam, MP

Chairman

Mr. Morshed Alam is one of the most eminent business icons of present time in the country. With perception and technical expertise, he has become a leading entrepreneur of Bangladesh. He has been the Member of Parliament of 10th & 11th National Parliament representing the constituency of 269, Noakhali-2 (Senbagh-Sonaimuri). He was declared CIP for the Fiscal Year of 1996-1997, 1999-2000, 2008-2009 & 2010-2011 (Export) by the Ministry of Commerce, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh for his remarkable contribution in the business arena. He is also recipient of Prime Minister’s National Export Trophy - Gold during the FY 2013-2014, 2012-2013, 2011-2012, 2006-2007, 2000-2001, Prime Minister’s National Export Trophy – Silver during the FY 2013-2014, 2012-2013, 2010-2011, 2009-2010, Prime Minister’s National Export Trophy - Bronze during the FY 2010-2011, “Best Enterprise Award 2007” (Awarded by DHL / The Daily Star). 

He is the founder of Bengal Group of Industries which consists of as following;

1. Bengal Windsor Thermoplastics Limited – Chairman
2. Bengal Media Corporation Limited (Rtv) – Chairman
3. Bengal Plastics Limited – Chairman
4. Bengal Poly Paper Sack Limited – Chairman
5. Bengal Adhesive & Chemical Products Limited – Chairman
6. Bengal Flexipak Limited – Chairman
7. Bengal Polymer Wares Limited – Chairman
8. Bengal Plastic Pipes Limited – Chairman
9. Romania Food & Beverage Limited – Chairman
10. Power Utility Bangladesh Limited – Chairman
11. Hamilton Metal Corporation Limited – Chairman
12. Bengal Feed & Fisheries Limited – Chairman
13. Designer Fashion Limited – Chairman
14. Bengal Retails Limited - Chairman
15. Bengal Renewable Energy Limited – Chairman
16. Linnex Technologies Limited – Chairman
17. Euphoria Apparels Limited – Chairman
18. Bengal Cement Limited – Chairman
19. Bengal Structure Development Limited – Chairman
20. Bengal Hotel and Resort Limited – Chairman

Besides, he is the member of trustee board of The People’s University of Bangladesh and Director of Mercantile Bank Securities Limited. He was the Chairman of Board of Directors of Mercantile Bank Limited during the year 2013-2014. Being a philanthropist, he founded Morshed Alam High School at Nateswar, Noakhali and is a life donor member of Kazi Nagar Madrasa and Bazra High School at Noakhali and Motijheel Ideal High School, Dhaka.

A. S. M. Feroz Alam

Vice Chairman

Mr. A. S. M. Feroz Alam was born on December 01, 1960 in a respectable Muslim family of Patuakhali. He is a renowned businessman of the country.

He has traveled about 65 countries for business purposes. He is the Chairman of Bengal Trading Limited (Japan). He is a Sponsor Shareholder of Premier Leasing & Finance Ltd. He is the Director of National Television Ltd. (RTV). He is also Founder of Saheda Gafur Ibrahim General Hospital, Kaliya, Patuakhali.

Md. Abdul Hannan

Vice Chairman

Mr. Md. Abdul Hannan was born on 27th July, 1962 in a respectable Muslim family at Faridgonj, Chandpur. He is one of the leading businessmen of the country, especially in export of readymade garments.

He is Chairman & Managing Director of Dabstar Associates Limited, Reu Fashion Limited, ZHAS Garments Limited, M.H. Trading and Murad Apparels Limited. He is also Director of Eastern University of Bangladesh and Pan Pacific Hospital Ltd. His contributions towards the society are quite remarkable.

Md. Anwarul Haque

Chairman , Executive Committee

Mr. Md. Anwarul Haque was born on January 03, 1951 in a respected Muslim family in Dhaka. He is a renowned businessman of the country. He obtained the B.Sc. Eng (Civil) Degree from BUET and engaged himself in business for last 45 years in different sectors like Construction, Real Estate, Export & Import and Trading. His business affiliation is versatile and diversified. He is the Managing Director of Living Plus Limited. He is a Director of Holiday Travels Limited, Premier Leasing Securities Limited and Mercantile Bank Securities Limited. He is also Director of Securities Broking & Management Limited. He is a Shareholder & Ex-Chairman of Global Insurance Limited and Sponsor Shareholder of Premier Leasing & Finance Limited. His association with the above mentioned well-reputed organization makes him a forward looking and progressive-businessman who has already reached an enviable height. Furthermore, he has deep affinity and also attachment with various socio-cultural activities like Gulshan Club Limited, Dhanmondi Club Limited and Uttara Model Club Limited.

M. Amanullah

Chairman, Risk Management Committee

Mr. M. Amanullah, the founder of the conglomerate, Aman Group of Companies, is a very respected and distinguished industrialist in Bangladesh. His business acumen has lead to the successful launch of various, diversified businesses under the umbrella of Aman Group of Companies and he holds the position of Chairman of all the companies under the group.

Born and brought up in a business family, Mr. Amanullah started pursuing his own business endeavors since 1968. He introduced Arena Industries Ltd., engaged in industrial contract-packaging and Mousumi Enterprises Ltd. and Arena Consumer Products Ltd., for distribution and manufacture of consumer products. He introduced Arena HRI Ltd., which is an India-Bangladesh joint venture in the field of cosmetic industry and is one of the leading manufacturers of Hair Care products in Bangladesh. He also introduced Arena Securities Ltd. in the financial sector which is a member of Dhaka Stock Exchange and registered as a corporate house for operation in the capital market of the country. In the textile sector Mr. Aman set up a manufacturing unit in the name of Aman Spinning Mills Ltd., which manufactures 100% export oriented carded yarn from raw cotton. He is one of the Directors of "Amader Shomoy', one of top circulating daily print media in Bangladesh. He is one of the founders, Ex Chairman & present Advisor of the publicly listed company Global Insurance Ltd., and advisor of Desh General Insurance Company Ltd. He is the past Chairman of Mercantile Bank Ltd. (2013-2014) and contributed heavily towards the efficiency and optimization of Mercantile Bank during his tenure.

Mr. Aman is also recognized for his contribution to the community and to the nation in the field of education. He is the Chairman of the Board of Trustee of Presidency University, Dhaka. For the contribution to the society, as a philanthropist, Mr. Amanullah established "Aman Group Foundation" as his initiative towards social responsibilities. For this act, he was honored several times by the Govt. and other organizations. He was awarded the Sarojini Naidu Gold Medal Award in 2000, C.R. Das Gold Medal Award in 2002 and the Atish Dipankar Scholar Congress Award in 2004 for his extraordinary contribution in various sectors of Bangladesh. He was declared CIP, Commercially important person, for many years for his significant contribution to the countrys export trade sector.

Dr. Gazi Mohammad Hasan Jamil

Independent Director & Chairman, Audit Committee

Dr. Gazi Mohammad Hasan Jamil, Chairman, Audit Committee of the Board of Directors was appointed as an Independent Director of Mercantile Bank Limited on February 02, 2021. Presently, he has been working as a Professor and Director of the BBA program of the Department of Finance, University of Dhaka. He achieved his Ph.D. from Concordia University, Canada, and Masters in Science in Finance and MBA from Texas A&M University, USA. Dr. Gazi has also been pursuing Chartered Financial Analysts Program (CFA). In the early stage of his career, he had notable experience in working with multinational banks and well-reputed companies in Bangladesh. As an outstanding academician and researcher in the field of finance and economics, he has published several articles in recognized journals and conferences at the national and international levels. He is also working as a national consultant of UNDP and a research fellow of CIREQ, Quebec. Dr. Gazi had also served as an Assistant Professor in the Economics Department of Concordia University, Canada.

Dr. Gazi’s notable honours include Concordia Accelerator Award, Conference and Exposition Award, Ph.D. Entrance Fellowship, Outstanding Graduate Assistant & Graduate Assistant Fellowship-Texas A&M, CFA Society Scholarship, and Dean’s Award.

Al-Haj Akram Hossain (Humayun)

Director

Al-Haj Akram Hossain (Humayun) was born on July 1, 1952 in a respectable Muslim family of Dagonbhuiyan, Feni. He is a commerce graduate and one of the known Freedom Fighters of Bangladesh Liberation War. He has established himself as an icon in the business sector of the country with global reputation of being reliable in various business sectors. He is the chairman and Managing Director of FARS group and Director of Mercantile Bank Securities Ltd.

He is the founder of Rajapur High School & College, Al Haj Shamsul Hoque Miah Adarsha Academy, Khaja Ahmed Bidda Niketon. He was also the Founder President of Bangladesh Paper Importers Association and Founder President of Greater Noakhali Paper Merchant Samobay Somittee. He is also the Chairman of Managing Committee of Rajapur High School and College, Al Haj Shamsul Hoque Miah Adarsha Academy and Sindurpur Rowshan Ulum Wadudia Madrasha. He is the founder member of Board of Trustee of Feni University and Life Member of Feni Heart Foundation, Feni Diabetic Somittee and Officers club, Feni. Apart from the aforementioned affiliations, he is also General Body Member of FBCCI, Bangladesh.

Alhaj Mosharref Hossain

Director

Alhaj Mosharref Hossain was born on January 07, 1940 in a respectable Muslim family at Chhagalnaya, Feni. He had his schooling in the local educational institutions.

Alhaj Mosharref Hossain is one of the leading businessmen of the country, especially in trading. He is the Proprietor of M. H. Traders, a renowned business house engaged in paper trading. Apart from being a businessman of repute, he is also a prominent personality in Bangladesh. He is also a Director of Toka Ink (BD) Ltd. and Managing Director of Bulbul Printers. He is the Founder and Director of Hossainya Hefje Quran Madrasa & Atimkhana, Chhagalnaya, Feni.

M.A. Khan Belal

Director

Mr. M.A. Khan Belal was born on of 2nd November, 1958 in a respectable Muslim family of Begumgonj, Noakhali. Mr. Belal obtained M.Sc (Chemistry) from Dhaka University.

Mr. Belal has a high academic background and commendable experience in the field of Trade, Industry, Shipping, Banking and other businesses in Bangladesh. Shamrat Group of Companies Limited is one of the leading Group of Companies in Bangladesh and he is the Chairman of the Group.

Mr. Belal always remain engaged himself with various social, cultural, educational and religious organizations. He is the founder of Gopal Pur Foundation, Al-Haj Aman Ullah Khan Ideal Kindergarten and Al-Haj Aman Ullah Khan Hafezee Madrasha. He is also the Chairman of Podi Para Fazil Madrasha, Kachihata Dakhil Madrasha and K.M Bohumukhi Mohila Alim Madrasha. Mr. Belal was the Chairman of Gopal Pur Ali Haider High School and Ex-executive Member of the Siddheswari University College. He is also the Vice President of Noakhali Zilla Samity, Executive Member of the Mohammedan Sporting Club, Dhaka, Member of the Dhaka Club Limited and also the Member of the Noakhali Club. He was assumed the office of Region Chairman of the Lions Club of Dhaka Premier Dist 315-B1, Chairman Mannikka Nagar Dhakil Mohila Madrasha. Mr. Belal is also Advisor, Begumgonj Jubo Kallyan Samity, Advisor, Tulachara Manob Kallyan Club and President, Gopal Pur Ali Haider High School Ex- Student Kalyan Parishad.

Mr. Belal donated in various sectors like orphanages, School, Mosque, Madrasha, Sports etc.

Mohammad Abdul Awal

Director

Mr. Mohammad Abdul Awal is a renowned businessman of the country. He was born in a respected Muslim family in Shariatpur District.

Mr. Mohammad Abdul Awal is a Bachelor of Business Administration. He started his business career soon after completing his education and from then he devoted himself fully to business. In 2005, he started his share trading business house Synthia Securities Limited having a membership of Dhaka Stock Exchange and he is the Managing Director of the company.

Mr. Mohammad Abdul Awal is a Sponsor Shareholder and was the Chairman of Express Insurance Limited. Within short period of time he become a successful businessman by dint of his hard labor, sincerity, honesty and amiable dealings.

He has also made notable contribution in socio economic and cultural activities. He is the member secretary of 'Abdur Razzaq & Mohammad Selim Foundation', a non-profit organization engaged in social welfare activities with a view for helping the under privileged people of the society with their education & health care.

Dr. Md. Rezaul Kabir

Independent Director

Dr. Md. Rezaul Kabir was appointed as an Independent Director of Mercantile Bank Limited in October 2020. He is an Associate Professor of Finance and Coordinator of the MBA Program at the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), University of Dhaka. Before that he was the Coordinator of IBA's Executive MBA Program. He was awarded both his MSc and PhD degrees by Aston University, United Kingdom. He completed his doctoral degree under the prestigious 'Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan'. He has successfully undertaken consultancy assignments on a wide range of management issues. A few of his clients include Skills for Employment Investment Program (SEIP), Ministry of Finance; Access to Information (a2i) Program, Prime Minister's Office; Police Reform Program (PRP), Ministry of Home Affairs.

He worked as a sessional lecturer at Aston University, United Kingdom for almost two years. He was also a Visiting Scholar at Queen's University Belfast, United Kingdom. He has been relentless in his pursuit to remain up-to-date with the latest knowledge and research in his field and has participated in many training programs, workshops and conferences in different countries around the world.

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Md. Quamrul Islam Chowdhury

Managing Director & CEO

Mr. Md. Quamrul Islam Chowdhury is the Managing Director and CEO of Mercantile Bank Limited. He was the Additional Managing Director of the same bank.

He joined Mercantile Bank Limited in February 2001 and posted as Branch Incumbent of Khatungonj Branch, Chittagong. He served as Head of Agrabad Branch, Chittagong, Zonal Head of Chittagong Region and Head of Main Branch, Dhaka.

He started his banking career in National Bank Limited in 1983 as Probationary Officer. Mr. Chowdhury later joined in NCCBL holding position of Senior Asstt. Vice President and Branch In-Charge of Jubilee Road Branch, Chittagong.

Mr. Chowdhury obtained Master's degree in Marketing from Dhaka University. He is highly committed and successful banker especially in exploring business opportunities and providing creative solutions for the difficulties in banking operations. He has a wide range of experience in International Trade, Card & Retail Banking and Mobile Financial Services. He converged training program, seminar & workshop in both home and abroad viz: USA, Japan, India, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore etc.