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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 Reappointment as a Director : 19 June, 2024

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 which consists of as following:

Concurrent Appointments

• Shamrat Prince Spinning Mills Limited–Chairman
• Shamrat Cold Storage Limited–Managing Director
• 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–Sponsor

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 president of Noakhali Zila Samity. He 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 was the Vice President of Noakhali Zila Samity, Executive Member of the Mohammedan Sporting Club, Dhaka, Member of the Dhaka Club Limited and also the Member of the Noakhali Club. He assumed the office of Region Chairman of the Lions Club of Dhaka Premier Dist 315-B1, Ex-Chairman of 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. 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 Reappointment as a Director :  26 June, 2023

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 Sponsor Director & Chairman of Mercantile Bank Securities Limited.

Social Engagement

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

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Mr. Md. Abdul Hannan was born on 27 July, 1962 in a respectable Muslim family of Faridgonj, Chandpur. He is a Member of the 13th National Parliament representing the constituency of 263, Chandpur-4. He is communicative, problem solver and an empathetic person.

Date of Reappointment as a Director : 19 June, 2024

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 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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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 Reappointment as a Director 15 September, 2025

Skills and Experience

He has been engaged in business for last 46 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 and Sponsor of Mercantile Bank Securities Limited. He was Chairman of Global Insurance 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 Reappointment as a Director : 19 June, 2024

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 Sponsor 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.

Dr. Md. Rezaul Kabir is a Professor of Finance at the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), University of Dhaka. He holds a Ph.D from Aston Business School, Aston University, UK, under the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan, and an M.Sc. in Accounting and Finance from the same institution with Distinction. He has also completed advanced training in Firm Valuation, Venture Financing, M&A, and Corporate Restructuring from the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM-A).

At IBA, he applies a case-based pedagogy to strengthen experiential learning in finance education. He has previously taught at Aston Business School in the UK and has held key academic leadership roles at IBA, including Coordinator of the Executive MBA, MBA, and BBA programs. Beyond academia, he is engaged in research collaborations across Bangladesh, Canada, and the UK, and serves the corporate sector as a board member, consultant, and mentor.

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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 Commercially Important Person (CIP) for many years for his significant contribution to the country’s export trade sector.

Date of Reappointment as a Director :  26 June, 2023

Skills and Experience

He was Chairman of Mercantile Bank PLC., (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 Dayton Holdings Ltd. and 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
• Dayton Holdings Limited–Chairman
• Mercantile Bank Securities Limited–Sponsor Director
• Arena Securities Limited– Director
• Notun Vision Limited– 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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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 Reappointment as a Director : 24 August, 2025

Skills and Experience

He is the Director of Toka Ink (BD) Limited. Apart from being a businessman of repute, he is also a prominent personality in Bangladesh.

Concurrent Appointments

He is the Managing Director of Iqbal & Sons C.N.G Complex Ltd. and a  partner of  Iqbal & Sons.

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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 Reappointment as a Director: 26 June, 2023

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

Concurrent Appointments

Mr. Mohammad Abdul Awal, a Sponsor Shareholder of Express Insurance Limited, has been actively involved with the company since its inception on 30 March 2000. Over the years, he has provided guidance and leadership, and held the various position including Board Member, Vice Chairman, and Chairman.

Professor Mohammad Thoufiqul Islam, PhD is a highly accomplished academician, currently serving as the Chairman of the Department of Management in the Faculty of Business Studies at the University of Dhaka.

Dr. Islam's academic foundation is international, holding a PhD in Management of Technology from Japan (2013), and a Master’s in International Trade from South Korea (2009). His research and applied expertise are extensive, covering Human Resource Management (HRM), Circular Economy and Sustainability, International Trade and Business Strategy, and Innovation and Technology Management

His leadership roles include serving as Director of the Centre for Trade and Investment at the University of Dhaka.

He is a prolific contributor to academic literature, having authored six academic books and published over thirty research articles in both local and international journals.

Professor Nasrin Sultana, PhD is a distinguished academic and health economist with over 25 years of experience in teaching, research, policy analysis, and institutional leadership. She is a Professor at the Institute of Health Economics, University of Dhaka, and currently serves as the Provost of Shamsunnahar Hall. She has also held several key academic leadership positions, including Director of the Institute of Health Economics. Her expertise encompasses economics, health economics, financing, corporate governance, economic evaluation, and public policy, with extensive experience collaborating with national and international organizations, including World Bank, WHO, UNICEF, UNFPA, USAID, CIDA and GIZ. Professor Sultana has led and contributed to approximately 50 national and international research and has authored around 30 peer-reviewed publications. Her extensive experience in evidence-based policymaking, strategic decision-making, institutional governance, and stakeholder engagement enables her to make valuable contributions to corporate governance, risk oversight, and the promotion of sustainable institutional development.

Mr. Mati ul Hasan is the Managing Director of Mercantile Bank PLC. Earlier he served in the same bank holding the position of Additional Managing Director & Chief Risk Officer and Deputy Managing Director. Over 41 years of experience in the financial sector, he has been working in Mercantile Bank from 2014. He joined IFIC Bank in 1st April, 1984 as Probationary Officer. He has experience of 10 years in oversees operation in Pakistan and 2 years in Nepal Bangladesh Bank, Nepal. He was the Head of overseas branch in Pakistan and Nepal, Head of Branch Local Office of IFIC Bank- Dhaka. He completed B.S.S. (Hons) in Economics from Dhaka University and Masters in Bank Management. He is a Diplomaed Associate of Institute of Bankers, Bangladesh (DAIBB) and Associate Member of Institute of Bankers, Pakistan.