Mr. Arefin also served as a Director at American Express Bank, Bangladesh, and held the role of Resident Vice President at Citibank N.A., Bangladesh, for a brief period.

Before joining City Bank in 2007, he was the Head of Consumer Banking at Eastern Bank Ltd. Since then, his career at City Bank has been marked by a range of leadership roles. He has served as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and was the Business Head of SME Banking, Retail Banking, Cards, Agent Banking, and Digital Financial Services (DFS). From 2007 to 2018, he also held the position of Chief Communications Officer (CCO) at the Bank.

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He serves as an Ex-Officio Director of Pubali Bank Securities Limited and is also a Nominee Director on the Board of Uttara Finance and Investment Limited on behalf of the Bank.

Mr. Ali holds a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Computer Science and Engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET). He also earned a Master’s in Development Studies (majoring in Economics) from the University of Dhaka, receiving the Dean’s Award for academic excellence. Additionally, he completed an MBA in Marketing from the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), University of Dhaka.

He has participated in numerous professional training programs, seminars, and courses on banking, technology, and leadership, both domestically and internationally. A passionate reader and avid traveler, Mr. Ali combines technical expertise with strategic vision to lead Pubali Bank toward continued growth.

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He was honored with first Kotler CEO of the Year Award in 2023 for his remarkable strides in advancing the marketing and business landscape of Bangladesh. Under his leadership, EBL has been awarded the Bank of the Year recognition by the Banker Magazine for 3 times, Best Retail Bank in Bangladesh award by The Asian Banker for 6 consecutive years 2013 – 2018, Euro money Best Bank in Bangladesh for 3 consecutive years, Asiamoney Best Corporate and Investment Bank of Bangladesh for 4 consecutive years, Finance Asia Best Bank of Bangladesh in 2017 and 2019, the IFC Global Award for the Best Partner for Working Capital Systemic Solution, ICSB National Award for Corporate Governance Excellence, the Best Financial Institution 2010 at the DHL-Daily Star Bangladesh Business Award.

It was also under his leadership EBL was the first Bangladeshi Bank to be rated by Moody’s in 2016. He led the Association of Bankers Bangladesh (ABB), a forum of Managing Directors of Bangladesh’s scheduled banks, for two terms 2020-2021 and 2014-2015.

A stellar performer throughout his career spanning over three decades, he was awarded CEO of the Year 2012 at Asian HR Leadership Award held in Dubai. In 2022, the World Business Outlook magazine awarded him the Best Banking CEO of the Year of Bangladesh.

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Prior to joining Mutual Trust Bank PLC, Mr. Rahman served as the Managing Director & CEO of Dhaka Bank PLC, where he led the bank to win the prestigious Bank of the Year 2018 – Bangladesh award from The Banker. He also held the positions of Managing Director & CEO and Deputy Managing Director (DMD) at BRAC Bank PLC, playing a key role in its growth and transformation. Earlier in his career, he served as DMD of Prime Bank PLC.

Mr. Rahman has received multiple international accolades, including “Banking CEO of the Year Bangladesh” by Global Banking and Finance Review and International Business Magazine, and “Inspirational Leader of the Year Bangladesh” by World Business Outlook Magazine. He was also honored with The Asian Banker Leadership Achievement Award for his contributions to BRAC Bank.

He began his professional career after earning an MBA from the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), University of Dhaka. His early roles included Monitoring Officer at Saudi-Bangladesh Industrial & Agricultural Investment Co. Ltd. (SABINCO) and Manager of Monitoring at Industrial Leasing & Development Co. (IDLC). He then held key positions at ANZ Grindlays Bank and Standard Chartered Bank before joining Citibank N.A., where he rose to become Director and Head of the Financial Institutions Group.

Known for his depth of expertise, Mr. Rahman frequently participates in international training programs and serves as a speaker on banking, finance, and management. Beyond his professional endeavors, he enjoys a fulfilling personal life with his wife and two daughters.

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Starting his career at ANZ Grindlays Bank, Mr. Hussain worked in various capacities and leadership positions at Standard Chartered and Eastern Bank PLC during his illustrious 33+ year career.
Mr. Hussain is versatile, skilled, and experienced in various fields of banking, including re-engineering banks, developing and executing strategic plans, corporate banking, SME banking, green banking, retail banking, infrastructure financing, digital solutions, centralized operations, Islamic banking window operations, card business, treasury, agent banking, equity and quasi-equity transactions, redefining strategies, mergers & acquisitions, advisory & structured finance transactions, and bringing in strategic equity investors.

Mr. Hussain is a Notre Dame alumnus and holds an MBA from IBA, Dhaka University. He has participated in numerous training courses, seminars, and symposiums both in the country and abroad. He is well-connected with a number of institutional bodies and is active in social initiatives.

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