Md. Quamrul Islam Chowdhury has recently been elected Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of NRB Bank PLC at a meeting of the Board of Directors, says a statement.
Mr. Chowdhury is an accomplished banker with over four decades of experience in the banking and financial services sector in Bangladesh.
He had served as the Managing Director and CEO of Mercantile Bank PLC from February 2019 to November 2024, where he led the bank through significant operational and strategic milestones. Prior to becoming CEO, he held various key leadership positions in the bank, including Additional Managing Director and Deputy Managing Director.
Mr. Chowdhury began his banking career in 1984 as a Probationary Officer at National Bank Limited. He later served as SAVP and Head of Jubilee Road Branch at National Credit & Commerce Bank Limited from 1994 to 2001. In 2001, he joined Mercantile Bank and played a pivotal role in expanding the bank's regional and operational footprint.
Mr. Chowdhury's expertise encompasses corporate banking, SME finance, international trade, treasury and liquidity management, credit risk management, and regulatory compliance. His leadership was instrumental in the successful implementation of the TEMENOS T24 Core Banking System at Mercantile Bank and in maintaining the bank's strong asset quality and governance standards.
He holds a Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree in marketing from the University of Dhaka.
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