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Mr. Morshed Alam is one of the most eminent business icons of present time in the country. With his outstanding business acumen, 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.

Date of Last Reappointment as a Director:

19 May, 2022

Skills and Experience:

Mr. Morshed Alam has an acute perception of the dimensions of contemporary business issues and exceptional ability to make sense out of complexity and vulnerable business world.

As a token of recognition, 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;

Concurrent Appointme:

• Bengal Windsor Thermoplastics Limited – Chairman
• Bengal Media Corporation Limited (Rtv) – Chairman
• Bengal Plastics Limited – Chairman
• Bengal Poly Paper Sack Limited – Chairman
• Bengal Adhesive & Chemical Products Limited – Chairman
• Bengal Flexipak Limited – Chairman
• Bengal Polymer Wares Limited – Chairman
• Power Utility Bangladesh Limited – Chairman
• Hamilton Metal Corporation Limited – Chairman
• Designer Fashion Limited – Chairman
• Bengal Retails Limited - Chairman
• Bengal Renewable Energy Limited – Chairman
• Linnex Electronics (Bangladesh) Limited – Chairman
• Euphoria Apparels Limited – Chairman
• Bengal Cement Limited – Chairman
• Bengal Structure Development Limited – Chairman
• Bengal Hotel and Resort Limited – Chairman
• Mercantile Bank Securities Limited – Sponsor Director

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.

Social Engagement

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.

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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 is visionary, critical thinker and strategic decision maker.

Date of Last Reappointment as a Director :  22 July, 2020

Skills and Experience

Mr. Alam has thorough understanding of banking business model. He has extensive travelling experiences of around 64 countries for business purposes.

Concurrent Appointments:

He is the Chairman of Bengal Trading Limited (Japan). He is a Sponsor Shareholder of Premier Leasing & Finance Ltd. He is also a Director of National Television Ltd. (RTV).

Social Engagement

He is also Founder of Saheda Gafur Ibrahim General Hospital, Kalaiya, Patuakhali.

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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.

Date of Last Reappointment as a Director: 13 September, 2021

Skills and Experience

He 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. His association with the well-reputed organization makes him a forward looking and progressive-businessman who has already reached an enviable height.

Concurrent Appointments

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 a Shareholder & Ex-Chairman of Global Insurance Limited and Sponsor Shareholder of Premier Leasing & Finance Limited.

Social Engagement

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

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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.

Date of Last Reappointment as a Director: 20 June, 2021

Skills and Experience

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.

Concurrent Appointments

He was the Founder President of Bangladesh Paper Importers Association and Founder President of Greater Noakhali Paper Merchant Samobay Somittee. Apart from the aforementioned affiliations, he is also General Body Member of FBCCI, Bangladesh.

Social Engagement

He is the founder of Rajapur High School & College, Al Haj Shamsul Hoque Miah Adarsha Academy, Khaja Ahmed Bidda Niketon. 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.

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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.

Date of Last Reappointment as a Director

Presently, he has been working as a Professor 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).

Skills and Experience: 02 February, 2021

Skills and Experience

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.

Concurrent Appointments

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.

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Mr. M. Amanullah, the founder of the conglomerate, Aman Group of Companies, is a very respected and distinguished industrialist in Bangladesh. His business dexterity has led 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.

Mr. Aman 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 country’s export trade sector.

Date of Last Reappointment as a Director: 05 July, 2020

Skills and Experience

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.

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 & founded Mousumi Network 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.

Concurrent Appointments

• Aman Spinning Mills Limited – Chairman
• Mousumi Network Limited – Chairman
• Arena Securities Limited – Chairman
• Dayton Holdings Limited – Chairman
• Mercantile Bank Securities Limited – Sponsor Director

Social Engagement

Mr. Aman is also recognized for his contribution to the community and to the nation in the field of education. He is one of the governing body members and donor representatives of Ayat College of Nursing & Health Sciences. Mr. Amanullah established “Aman Group Foundation” as his initiative towards social responsibilities. Under the foundation, a specialized Kidney Dialysis center has been in operation to cater to the health needs of the disadvantaged population

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Mr. Md. Abdul Hannan was born on 27th July, 1962 in a respectable Muslim family of Faridgonj, Chandpur. He is communicative, problem solver and an empathetic person.

Date of Last Reappointment as a Director: 20 June, 2021

Skills and Experience:

He is one of the leading businessmen of the country, especially in export of readymade garments.

Concurrent Appointments

He is Chairman & Managing Director of Dabstar & Associates Limited, Reu Fashion Limited, ZHAS Garments Limited, M.H. Trading and Murad Apparels Limited.

Social Engagement

He is also Director of Eastern University of Bangladesh and Pan Pacific Hospital Ltd. His contributions towards the society are quite remarkable.

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Alhaj Mosharref Hossain was born on January 07, 1940 in a respectable Muslim family at Chhagalnaiya, 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.

Date of Last Reappointment as a Director: 19 May, 2022

Skills and Experience

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.

Concurrent Appointments

He is also a Director of Toka Ink (BD) Ltd. and Managing Director of Bulbul Printers.

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Mr. M.A. Khan Belal was born on November 02, 1958 in a respectable Muslim family of Begumgonj, Noakhali.

Mr. Belal obtained M.Sc (Chemistry) from Dhaka University. He has a high academic background and commendable experience in the field of Trade, Industry, Shipping, Banking and other businesses in Bangladesh.

Date of Last Reappointment as a Director: 20 June, 2021

Skills and Experience

Shamrat Group of Companies Limited is one of the leading Group of Companies in Bangladesh and he is the Chairman of the Group.

Concurrent Appointments

• Shamrat Prince Spinning Mills Limited – Chairman
• Shamrat Cold Storage Limited – Managing Director
• Shamrat Ice & Fish Processing Plant – Proprietor
• Shamrat Commercial Company Limited – Managing Director
• Shandhya Hotel (Residential) – Proprietor
• Shamrat Shipping Lines – Proprietor
• Shamrat Commercial Enterprise – Proprietor
• B.M.S Travels – Proprietor
• Prince Trade International – Proprietor
• Shamrat Agro Limited – Chairman
• Shamrat Feed Limited – Chairman
• B.S.P. Corporation – Proprietor
• Zamzam LP Gas Limited – Managing Director
• Mercantile Bank Securities Limited – Chairman

Social Engagement

Mr. Belal always engages himself with various social, cultural, educational and religious organizations. He donated in various sectors like orphanages, School, Mosque, Madrasha, Sports etc.

Mr. Belal 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.

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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 has a strong foundation of financial literacy. He obtained Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree.

Date of Last Reappointment as a Director 09 February, 2021

Skills and Experience

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. Within short period of time he becomes a successful businessman by dint of his hard labor, sincerity, honesty and amiable dealings.

Concurrent Appointments

Mr. Mohammad Abdul Awal is a Sponsor Shareholder and was the Chairman of Express Insurance Limited.

Social Engagement

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 is a Professor of Finance and Coordinator of the BBA Program at IBA, University of Dhaka. Before this, he was the Coordinator of IBA’s Regular and Executive MBA Programs. He received his MSc and PhD degrees from Aston Business School, Aston University, UK. In his more than 15 years of teaching career, he has taught at both undergraduate and graduate levels in national and international institutions. Dr. Kabir worked as a sessional lecturer at Aston University, UK, for almost two years. He was also a Visiting Scholar at Queen’s University Belfast, UK. He is an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, UK.

An active promoter of industry-academia collaboration, Dr. Kabir serves on the boards of a number of listed companies and educational institutes. He has undertaken consultancy assignments on a range of management issues, and his clients include the Skills for Employment Investment Program (SEIP), Access to Information (a2i) Program and Police Reform Program (PRP).

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 was 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 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.