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UCB gets new board of directors


Published : 31 Aug 2024 08:51 PM

Distinguished business leader and visionary entrepreneur Sharif Zahir has been unanimously elected as the Chairman of United Commercial Bank PLC during the board meeting held on today, at the corporate office of UCB. 

Additionally, young industrial entrepreneur Md. Tanvir Khan has been elected as the Executive Committee Chairman of the Bank. 

Furthermore, Md. Shazzad Hossoin has been elected as the Vice-Chairman of the Bank, and Md. Yusuf Ali has been appointed as the Chairman of the Risk Management Committee. In addition, Obaidur Rahman FCA has been elected as the Chairman of the Audit Committee of the Bank. 

Sharif Zahir, the newly elected Chairman of UCB, is a pioneer in fostering corporate governance in the business and industry sectors. 

He has been honored with the prestigious Commercially Important Person (CIP) award. 

Eminent business entrepreneur Md. Tanvir Khan is the Managing Director of J.K. Group of Industries. 

He is the eldest son of prominent business tycoon Md. Jahangir Alam Khan, one of the sponsors of UCB. As a dedicated philanthropist, he is associated with J.K. Memorial Hospital, an 80-bed non-profit hospital in Chattogram.

Md. Tanvir Khan is a member of the Executive Committee of Chattogram Samity-Dhaka, Savar Golf Club, Dhaka Boat Club, BGMEA Apparel Club, and Gulshan Club. 

Md. Shazzad Hossoin is a former Executive Director of Bangladesh Bank, with extensive knowledge of banking and economics.

Mr. Md. Yusuf Ali has had an illustrious career in managerial positions in various financial institutions.