Chairman and Independent Director
Chairman and Independent Director
Mr. Munshi Shafiul Haque appointed in the Board of Directors of Union Capital Limited on 29 September 2019 as an Independent Director and later on he elected as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company on 15 February 2023.
A retired senior Government Officer, Mr. Haque did his Master’s in Economics from Rajshahi University in 1982. Later he obtained LLB and LLM from a renowned University.
He started his career as an Assistant Commissioner and served the Government in various important capacities before his retirement as the Additional Secretary under the Ministry of Commerce of the Government of Peoples Republic of Bangladesh.
Mr. Haque was the former Councilor Member of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries of Bangladesh (ICSB) and the Institute of Cost & Management Accountants of Bangladesh (ICMAB). He was also the member of the Scrutiny Committee for approval of Foreign Loan/Supplier’s Credit. He was also the Chairman of National Tea Company Limited.
Mr. Haque attended in many academic training, workshop and seminars in both home and abroad.
Director
Director
Mr. Waqar A. Choudhury, Managing Director & CEO of Vanguard Asset Management Limited, an Asset Management Company licensed & regulated by Bangladesh Securities & Exchange Commission (BSEC) for managing Mutual Funds, providing Corporate Advisory services and Portfolio Management. He obtained Bachelor of Finance & Banking (Finance Concentration) from Adelphi University, Long Island, N.Y. USA in 1995. Then he started his career in the year 1996 as a Director of Nascom (Pvt.) Ltd. and Sponsor Shareholder of Green Delta Insurance Company Limited. He is a member of various associations and clubs including Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MCCI), former Director of Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI), American Alumni Association, Dhaka Club Limited, Gulshan Club Limited, Kurmitola Golf Club Limited, Uttara Club Limited, Gulshan Youth Club, Weekend Cricket Club Association and Old Laboratories Association.
Nominated by Enrilco Limited
Nominated by Enrilco Limited
Mr. Nadeem A.Chaudhury is representing Enrilco Limited in the Board of Union Capital Limited. Mr. Chaudhury holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering and Construction Management from Pratt Institute, New York, USA. He has been involved in the Infrastructure Development business internationally for over 18 years. He is also highly skilled contract negotiator with international concerns. He was a Director of Green Delta Insurance Company Limited and currently he is the Chief Executive Officer of Bengal Development Corporation Ltd (IG Group).
Mr. Chaudhury is a sponsor director of Enrilco Ltd as well.
Nominated by Palmal Garments Hosiery Limited
Nominated by Palmal Garments Hosiery Limited
Mrs. Sikder, born in 1974, obtained BBA degree from ABAC University of Thailand. Subsequently Mrs. Tajrina Sikder involved with Palmal Group as a director. As a businesswoman she is associated with business activities in the area of apparels, fashion, accessories and packaging.
She has traveled various countries for business purpose. She is also involved with many social work and welfare organization
Director
Director
Mrs. Meherunnesa Haque was born in 1954. As a businesswoman she is involved with business activities since 1984. Mrs. Haque holds position of Director in good number of business entities in the area of garments and garments accessories and finance. She has traveled various countries including U.S.A, UK, Canada, Germany, Singapore, and Thailand for business purposes. She enthusiastically takes part and contributes to various social activities. Mrs. Haque is one of the Directors of Palmal Group.
Independent Director
(Nominated by Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission)
Independent Director
(Nominated by Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission)
Professor Dr. Hasina Sheykh did her Masters in Banking from the University of Dhaka by securing the first class first position. She also completed MBA in Corporate Strategy & Economic Policy from Maastricht School of Management (MsM), Netherlands and Honored with Distinction. Later she did Ph.D. in Employee Relations from UWA Business School under the University of Western Australia (UWA), Australia.
Dr. Hasina started her career in 2000 with GSP Finance Company Bangladesh Ltd. and later she joined as a Lecturer of Banking & Insurance at University of Dhaka in the year 2002 and presently she is a Professor in the same department. Besides, she is also holding an administrative role as the Director, Masters of Professional Banking (MPB) Program under the department of Banking and Insurance, University of Dhaka.
Academically, Dr. Hasina has been awarded many scholarships such as Endeavour Postgraduate Award, Australia, The Netherlands Fellowship Programmes (NFP) by the Netherlands Government, the Best Student Award in M.Com by Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd. and Government Scholarships in all levels of studies in school, college and university level.
Dr. Hasina published many research papers on Corporate Governance, Business Ethics, Corporate Social Responsibility, Women Empowerment and work and family management of women in context of Bangladesh.
Dr. Hasina participated many conference in both home and abroad and visited extensively the countries of The Netherlands, Sweden, Australia and the UAE.
Independent Director
(Nominated by Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission)
Independent Director
(Nominated by Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission)
Dr. Muhammad Shahadat Hossain Siddiquee, Professor of Economics, University of Dhaka did his Masters in Economics from the University of Dhaka. He also completed his MA in Economics of Development from Erasmus University Rotterdam, Netherlands. Later he did his Ph.D. in Development Policy from the University of Manchester, UK.
Dr. Siddiquee started his career as an Economist for Research and Evaluation Division (RED), BRAC before joining to the University of Dhaka. He also worked as Adjunct Faculty in Institute of Business Admiration (IBA), University of Dhaka and Dhaka School of Economics. He worked as Research Associate at Erasmus University Rotterdam, Netherlands and Teaching Assistant at the University of Manchester, UK. Besides, he also worked as Visiting and Senior Research Fellow at BRAC Institute of Government and Development (BIGD), BRAC University. Moreover, Dr. Siddiquee also worked as the National Economist for Aisan Development Bank (ADB) and National and Country Consultant for UNFPA, Bangladesh.
Academically, Dr. Siddiquee has been awarded many scholarships such as Commonwealth Scholarship, Netherlands Fellowship Programme, Professor Hans Opschoor Prize for the best research paper, Gold Medal Award (Academic) by Salimullah Muslim Hall Ex-Student Welfare Association; University of Dhaka and Dhaka University Economics Department Alumni Association (DUEDAA) Scholarship.
Dr. Siddiquee published many research reports, articles, books and journals. He has also participated in many conference and seminars at both home and abroad.
Independent Director
(Nominated by Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission)
Independent Director
(Nominated by Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission)
Dr Qazi Moinuddin Mahmud AFHEA currently serves as an Associate Professor of Management at the University of Dhaka. Sponsored by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission UK, he obtained a PhD in HRM from the University of Bradford School of Management. He achieved Dean’s prize for innovation and impact in doctoral research. He is a Bradford Graduate Fellow and an Associate Fellow of UK Advance HE as well. He taught at both undergraduate and master’s level in the University of Bradford. Besides, he taught as a full-time or adjunct faculty at several institutions including BUET, Jagannath University, North South University, East West University, etc.
Prior to his teaching and research career, Dr Mahmud did his BBA in Management, PGD in Marketing Management, and MBA in HRM. He received Dean’s Honor award and Dean’s merit award for his outstanding results in those programs. He is a life registered Graduate Member of the University of Dhaka and a member of the Voice of Business. He is also an active member of the alumni association of Commonwealth Scholarship Commission UK and the University of Bradford.
Dr Mahmud participated in several training, conferences, and seminars at home and abroad. His writing was published by Palgrave Macmillan, Routledge, IGI Global, etc. He received extensive training on Qualitative Research Methods from the University of Oxford. He completed executive education (Tracks: Strategy & Innovation and Digital Business) from the MIT Sloan School of Management.
Managing Director & CEO (Current Charge)
Managing Director & CEO (Current Charge)
Mr. A. N. M. Golam Shabbir currently working as Managing Director & CEO (Current Charge) of Union Capital Limited. He obtained his B. Sc. Engineering Degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering from Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET). Being a Management professional with extensive experience of 26 years, he served 23 years in Financial Institution in various capacities with a wide range of management experience which includes Core Risk Management, Credit Proposal analysis, decision-making processes like strategic planning, capital and liquidity planning, new products and services, compensation design and operation budget preparation, controlling expenditures, ensuring development of portfolio, improving team performance, ensuring compliance, developing excellent customer rapport through enthusiastic communication and resolving problems.
Prior to joining in the year 1998 at UCL, he has served as the Manager of Hardware & Network Division of Systematique Computing Limited (SYSCOM). Mr. Shabbir started his career with Flora Limited, the largest ICT vendor of the country, he also served UNICEF as LAN Consultant under employment of Flora Limited. Besides IT expertise, Mr. Shabbir is proficient in HRM and carrying full responsibilities of HR & Administration Department for over 18 years. He is also holding the position of CAMLCO of the Company. Mr. Shabbir attended a number of seminars, workshops and trainings at home and abroad. He is a Life Fellow of Institute of Engineers Bangladesh.
UCL senior executives bring more than 100 years of combined experience in local industry, with specific expertise in specialized sectors of financing business and capital market operation. Their collective motivation, enthusiasm and insight make them uniquely qualified to lead UCL’s 100+ employees and serve our valued customers.
Managing Director & CEO (Current Charge)
Managing Director & CEO (Current Charge)
Mr. A. N. M. Golam Shabbir currently working as Managing Director & CEO (Current Charge) of Union Capital Limited. He obtained his B. Sc. Engineering Degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering from Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET). Being a Management professional with extensive experience of 27 years, he served 25 years in Financial Institution in various capacities with a wide range of management experience which includes Core Risk Management, Credit Proposal analysis, decision-making processes like strategic planning, capital and liquidity planning, new products and services, compensation design and operation budget preparation, controlling expenditures, ensuring development of portfolio, improving team performance, ensuring compliance, developing excellent customer rapport through enthusiastic communication and resolving problems.
Prior to joining in the year 1998 at UCL, he has served as the Manager of Hardware & Network Division of Systematique Computing Limited (SYSCOM). Mr. Shabbir started his career with Flora Limited, the largest ICT vendor of the country, he also served UNICEF as LAN Consultant under employment of Flora Limited. Besides IT expertise, Mr. Shabbir is proficient in HRM and carrying full responsibilities of HR & Administration Department for over 18 years. Mr. Shabbir attended a number of seminars, workshops and trainings at home and abroad. He is a Life Fellow of Institute of Engineers Bangladesh.
EVP, Head of Corporate Finance & SME
EVP, Head of Corporate Finance & SME
Mr. Murad has completed M.Com (Marketing) from University of Dhaka and MBA major in finance from American International University Bangladesh (AIUB). He started his career with a promotional project namely HORECA of British American Tobacco in December 1998 as Project Leader and worked there for 6 months and then joined in a production house namely In-house Production in June 1999 and worked there for 9 months. In June 2000 he joined UCL as Junior Associate and from that time working in different segment of lease and corporate finance department. In 2022 he was promoted as Executive Vice President of Lease and Corporate Finance Department as responsible in Marketing to Corporate and SME financing. He has obtained various training/ workshop/seminars at Home and abroad
SVP, Head of Credit Administration and Special Asset Management
SVP, Head of Credit Administration and Special Asset Management
Mr. Salah Uddin joined Union Capital Limited on August 10, 2016. He is currently working as Senior Vice President & Head of Credit Administration Department(CAD) and Special Asset Management (SAM) with the responsibility of Loan Documentation, Disbursement and Asset operations. He has over 13 years of extensive experience in different areas of NBFIs. Before joining this company, he served International Leasing And Financial Services Limited for 09 years. During his long tenure with International leasing, he got the opportunity to work in Special Asset Management Department, Credit Administration & Monitoring Department with different capacities. He started his career in 2006 with Grameenphone Limited and later switched to International Leasing in 2007. He has obtained his BBA and MBA in Management Studies from the University of Dhaka. He has attended a good number of trainings, workshop, seminar at BIBM, Bangladesh Bank, and different training institutes of Bangladesh.
SVP, Head of Legal
SVP, Head of Legal
Mr. Abedin has over 15 year’s extensive experience in the legal profession. He has completed his LL.B (Hon’s) and LL.M from the University of Chittagong. He has joined Union Capital Limited on 10th AUGUST,2016.Prior to joining at UCL, he worked at International Leasing And Financial Services Limited in the Legal Department for more than 6 years. Mr. Abedin started his career as a Staff Lawyer with a human rights organization “Ain O ShalishKendro”, here he served for more than 1 year. Thereafter he joined at “Hasan & Associates” a renowned corporate law firm of the country as an Associates Lawyer. There he worked for 3 years for numerous Banks and NBFI’s, different national and multinational corporate entities of the country regarding loan and security documentation, all process as of litigation to recover the loans, labour law issues, commercial issues, etc. He attended different training/workshops at BIBM and different Training Organizations of Bangladesh.
SVP & CFO
SVP & CFO
Mr. Mohammad Balayet Hossain obtained his Master degree from the National University in Accounting. After obtaining master degree, Mr. Balayet joined in Hoda Vasi Chowdhury & Co, Chartered Accountant in 2006 as article student. During his articleship period, he gathered experience on global best practiced auditing procedures, financial management process, special business review, Financial Statements preparation, drafting appeal ground on various taxation matters of national and multinational assigned clients. Mr. Balayet is also a member of the Dhaka Taxes Bar Association. In 2010 he joined Union Capital Limited as Assistant Manager in Finance & Accounts department. He has attended a good number of trainings, workshop, seminar at BIBM, Bangladesh Bank, and different training institutes of Bangladesh.
VP, Head of Treasury
VP, Head of Treasury
Mr. Mahbub Alam joined Union Capital Limited in October 2016 as Vice President & Head of Treasury. Prior to that he was Deputy General Manager & Head of Treasury of GSP Finance Company (Bangladesh) Limited and worked there more than 11 years under various capacities. He worked in Noorani Group & A.R. Group as Senior Accountant more than 3 years. Mr. Alam has completed Master of Commerce (M. Com). He has completed article ship from Anisur Rahman & Co. Chartered Accountants. Mr. Alam is a Certified Finance Specialist (CFS) from the Institute of Scottish Qualifications Authority (UK). He is also holding the position of Deputy Chief Anti Money Laundering Compliance Officer (D-CAMLCO) of the Company. He participated in various training, workshops, seminars throughout his professional career at Bangladesh Bank, BBTA, NBR and different training organization in Bangladesh.
AVP, Credit Administration Department
AVP, Credit Administration Department
Mr. Asif Raihan Chowdhury obtained his BBA and MBA in Accounting & Information Systems from the University of Dhaka. He joined Union Capital Limited as Manager on January 20, 2014. He is currently working as Assistant Vice President of Credit Administration Department (CAD) with the responsibility of Loan Documentation, Disbursement and Asset operations. He has over 11 years of extensive experience in different areas of NBFIs. Prior to joining at UCL, he served Prime Finance & Investment Limited for 3.5 years under different capacities. He started his career in 2010 with Credit Rating Information & Services Limited (CRISL) as Research Officer and later switched to Prime Finance. He has attended a good number of trainings, workshop, seminar at Bangladesh Bank and different training institutes of Bangladesh.
AVP & Head of Liability Business Unit
AVP & Head of Liability Business Unit
Mr. Sk. Md. Rezwanul Haque obtained his B.COM Honors and M.COM in Management as major from Jagannath University, Dhaka. He has been working in Union Capital Ltd. since 4th August, 2013 as the Head of Liability Business Unit. Currently he is holding the position of Asst. Vice President. He has 16 years & above experiences in various scope of working capacities. Prior to join this company, he was in Prime Finance & Investment Ltd. He is also holding the position of Branch Anti Money Laundering Compliance Officer (BAMLCO) of Principal Branch of Union Capital Ltd. He has attained different trainings, workshops, seminars at Bangladesh Bank & various Training Institutions.
AVP, ICT
AVP, ICT
Mr. Md. Zahidul Islam has completed B. Sc. Engineering in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) from Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology (RUET) and Executive MBA major in finance from American International University Bangladesh (AIUB). He joined Union Capital Limited on August 19, 2019. Currently, Mr. Zahidul Islam is working as Assistant Vice President (AVP), ICT department of Union Capital Limited. He has over 15 years of experience and expertise in managing functions and departments dealing with information handling, workflow and systems.
Before Union Capital Limited, he served Delta Life Insurance Company Limited as Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Information Technology Department and Novotel Limited as Senior System Engineer. Mr. Zahidul started his career in 2008 as System Engineer at LEADS Corporation Limited, the largest ICT vendor of the country for 5.5 years. He has attended a good number of trainings, workshops, and seminars at home and abroad.
AVP, Finance & Accounts Department
AVP, Finance & Accounts Department
Mohammad Rashedul Islam is a qualified Charted Accountant having 15 years working experience in leading Financial Institutions, International NGO’s and Manufacturing Company in the area of financial reporting, audit, taxation, regulatory reporting and compliance. Mr. Rashedul is an associate member of the Institute of Chartered Accounts of Bangladesh and also a member of Dhaka Taxes Bar Association. He completed his graduation and post-graduation from Dhaka College in Accounting. He participated in various training, workshops, seminars during his professional career. Mr. Rashedul joined Union Capital Limited on January 18, 2023 as Assistant Vice President. Prior to joining Union Capital Limited he served Islamic Finance and Investment Limited as First Assistant Vice President.