NRB Bank elects Chairman of Risk Management Committee

Mr Shaikh Md Salim has recently been elected Chairman of the Risk Management Committee of the Board of Directors of NRB Bank PLC at the Board of Directors' meeting.

Mr Salim is a former Executive Director of Bangladesh Bank, the central bank of Bangladesh.

Mr Salim has an impressive academic background, earning a Master of Business Administration in Financial Management from the University of Hull, UK, in 2003. Previously, he completed his Bachelor of Science in Engineering with a focus on Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) from Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) in 1987. Later, Mr Salim accumulated six years of valuable professional experience working with various private-sector firms, honing his skills in real-world business environments. Additionally, in 1997, he expanded his knowledge by completing a Certificate Course in Economics at the National University, Gazipur, Bangladesh. 

Mr Salim began his banking professional journey as an Assistant Director at the Bangladesh Bank, the central bank of Bangladesh, in January 1993, and advanced to the esteemed role of Executive Director throughout his career. With over 30 years of extensive experience at the Bangladesh Bank, he has developed a profound expertise in various domains, including financial analysis, project management, data-driven decision-making, credit appraisal, and evaluating the performance of banks and non-bank financial institutions.

His significant contributions encompass policy formulation and implementation, particularly aimed at promoting the development of Cottage, Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (CMSMEs). Mr. Salim has been instrumental in enhancing the financial capabilities of CMSMEs through targeted financing initiatives and managing diverse promotional events, fairs, and rallies.

Additionally, he has excelled in supervising and evaluating banking sector operations, ensuring compliance and achieving performance excellence. His teaching and training experience at the Bangladesh Bank Training Academy encompasses course design, coordination, preparation of study materials, development of annual training programmes, delivery of courses, and evaluation of examination scripts. Mr Salim's multifaceted skills and extensive background position him as a highly regarded professional in the banking and financial sectors.