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THURSDAY, JUNE 12, 2025
Abdul Hai Sarker elected as Chairman of Bangladesh Association of Banks

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Press Release
09 September, 2024, 09:30 pm
Last modified: 09 September, 2024, 09:48 pm

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Abdul Hai Sarker elected as Chairman of Bangladesh Association of Banks

Press Release
09 September, 2024, 09:30 pm
Last modified: 09 September, 2024, 09:48 pm
Abdul Hai Sarker elected as Chairman of Bangladesh Association of Banks

Mr. Abdul Hai Sarker, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Dhaka Bank PLC., has been unanimously elected as the Chairman of the Bangladesh Association of Banks (BAB) for the remaining period of the current term, until 28 February 2025. The decision was made during the Executive Committee meeting held on Monday, 9 September 2024, in the board room of the Bangladesh Association of Banks (BAB).

Mr. Sarker was born into a respectable Muslim family in the Sirajgonj District. He completed his postgraduate degree (M. Com) at the University of Dhaka in 1970. Following graduation, he became involved in international trade and business, eventually establishing himself as a prominent industrialist in the country. His sincere efforts and dynamic leadership led to forming a large business conglomerate known as Purbani Group.

Mr. Sarker is the current and founding Chairman of Dhaka Bank PLC., a former Vice Chairman of the Bangladesh Association of Banks (BAB), and a former Director of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI). He has also served as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB). Mr. Sarker was the President of the Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA) for four consecutive terms and is a founding member of the Board of Trustees of the Bangladesh Enterprise Institute (BEI). He also served as an Associate Director of the International Cotton Association, based in Liverpool, UK.

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In addition to being a leading business figure, Mr. Sarker has made commendable contributions to social welfare and community development. He has been recognised by various organisations for his outstanding contributions to society and has been granted Commercially Important Person (CIP) status by the government.

The election of Mr. Sarker as Chairman of BAB is expected to bring significant value to the entire banking community, fostering meaningful progress and propelling the sector's future prospects.

Bangladesh Association of Banks (BAB)

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