News Briefs--(28-6-2018)

StanChart regional CEO visits BD

Judy Hsu, Regional CEO, ASEAN & South Asia, Standard Chartered recently arrived in Dhaka for her first official visit to the country. Judy was also accompanied by Rosalind Ng, Regional Chief Operating Officer, ASEAN and South Asia, Standard Chartered. Over a two-day Dhaka visit, Judy met regulators, clients and important stakeholders of the bank. The key agenda for the visit was to deepen the Bank's strategic partnership with both the public and private sectors, and help drive commerce and prosperity for Bangladesh. — Statement

Bank Asia elects new vice chairman

Mr. Md Nazrul Huda, one of the Independent Directors of Bank Asia Ltd, has been elected as Vice Chairman of the Bank at a meeting of the Board of Directors held recently. Mr. Huda is a former Deputy Governor of Bangladesh Bank. He served Bangladesh Bank successfully for 35 years in different capacities. Mr. Huda obtained Masters in Economics from both University of Dhaka, Bangladesh and University of New England, Australia. He has a number of publications on important issues relating to economy and banking. — Statement