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ABB elects new board for 2024-25

New board pledges to boost economic growth thru fostering collaboration


Published : 25 Dec 2023 08:52 PM

The Association of Bankers Bangladesh Limited (ABB) has announced the election of its new Board of Governors and office bearers for the term 2024-2025. The election was held at the ABB's 26th Annual General Meeting in Dhaka on December 23.

Selim R. F. Hussain, the Managing Director & CEO of BRAC Bank PLC, has been unanimously re-elected as the Chairman of ABB. Hussain’s re-election marks a continuation of his leadership following his successful term as Chairman from 2022 to 2023.

Along with Hussain, the ABB Members also elected three Vice Chairmen - Mohammed Monirul Moula, MD & CEO, Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC; Mashrur Arefin, MD & CEO, City Bank PLC; and Abul Kashem Md. Shirin, MD & CEO, Dutch Bangla Bank PLC. Two other senior officials were also elected by the ABB Members - a new Secre­tary General, Hassan O. Rashid, MD & CEO, Prime Bank PLC; and a Treasurer, Md. Ahsan-uz Zaman, MD & CEO, Midland Bank Ltd.

The newly elected Board of Gover

nors, comprising 16 members, will officially take charge starting January 1, 2024. Under the leadership of Hussain, the board is committed to furthering the mission and objectives of ABB, fostering collaboration within the banking sector, and contributing to the overall economic gro­wth of Bangladesh.

The ABB extends its heartfelt congratulations to all newly elected members of the Board of Governors and expresses gratitude to the outgoing board for their service.