National Bank PLC has appointed Mohammad Abu Jafar as its Managing Director (MD), effective from Sunday.
Abu Jafar has 36 years of banking experience. Prior to joining National Bank, he served as MD and CEO of The Premier Bank. Before that, he was Additional Managing Director and Chief Business Officer at Dhaka Bank, and MD of Dhaka Bank Investment Limited from 2021, said a press release on Monday.
He began his banking career at Uttara Bank PLC as a Probationary Officer in 1990. He subsequently served at National Bank PLC and Dhaka Bank PLC.
During his tenure at Uttara Bank and National Bank, he served as Manager of Authorised Dealer (AD) Branches for more than 15 years, gaining experience in foreign exchange, international trade and branch banking operations.
Abu Jafar’s experience covers business development, Ready Made Garment financing, offshore banking, corporate banking, treasury business and operations, credit management, foreign trade financing, international business and branch banking.
The newly elected MD completed his graduation and post-graduation in Economics from the University of Chittagong. He holds a Diplomaed Associate of the Institute of Bankers, Bangladesh, the press release added.
