Chairman
Chairman
Mr. Chowdhury Tanzim Karim is a full time practicing lawyer specialized in company, commercial, banking and securities law. Mr. Karim is the Head of Chamber at C. T. Karim & Partners, a Dhaka based law firm primarily engaged in dealing with civil matters. He has been providing legal services to a number of leading banks, financial institutions, merchant banks and asset management companies in Bangladesh.
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), 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 Limited
Nominated by Palmal Garments 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. Sabita Rezwana Rahman, is a professor in the Department of Microbiology of Dhaka University, did her PhD from United Kingdom and M.Sc. in Microbiology from Dhaka University. She got elected for the position of Joint Secretary of Dhaka University Teachers Association in 2012, Member of Dhaka University Teachers Association in 2013-16 and Senate Member of Dhaka University in 2013-16. She got international gold medal on Champions of the Champions in 2010 for outstanding research amongst young scientists and also gold medal awarded by Third World Academy of Sciences in Italy for outstanding research performance in 2009.
She got international award on Commonwealth Scholarship for PhD degree in the United Kingdom by Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in London, Govt. Merit Scholarship in Microbiology and Dean’s Award in BAS-Third World Academy of Sciences. She has 58 original scientific papers Peer Reviewed publication
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.
Nominated by Palmal Garments Hosiery Limited
Nominated by Palmal Garments Hosiery Limited
Qualification & Experience
Dr. Kazi Russel Mahbub graduated from Dhaka Dental College in 1996. After finishing his training in Dhaka,Dr. Mahbub went on to pursue further training in Australia, where he also obtained his Masters Degree from the prestigious University of Wollongogng, New South Wales (NSW) in 2002. Since then he has attended numerous scientific sessions and CME conferences in various countries. Dr. Mahbub setup his private practice in Gulshan called BIODENT Dental Clinic in 2003. He is one of the few private practitioners in Dhaka well known at home and abroad for his skills and high quality work. Skilled in Oral Surgical Procedures, Dr. Mahbub was one of the first few Bangladeshi Dentists to train and qualify for the placement of Dental implants from the BICON Institute of Boston, USA in 2009. Dr. Mahbub is also the founder and Chairman of Floral Accessories Limited, a reputed packaging industry setup in 2010. Dr. Mahbub is
an avid golfer, and is a member of both The Army Golf Club and Kurmitola Golf Club. He is also a long standing member of Dhaka Club. In his personal life, Dr. Mahbub is married and a loving father of one son and two daughters. He is the son of Engr K A S Md. Abdur Rahim, retired Chairman of Dhaka Electric Supply Authority.
Independent Director
Independent Director
A retired senior Government Officer, Mr. Munshi Shafiul Haque did his Masters 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 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.
Independent Director
Independent Director
Mr. Md. Abdus Salam was born in 1954. After completion of B. Com (Hons’) and M. Com in Accounting from the University of Dhaka in 1976, he started Chartered Accountancy Course with the support of two scholarships: Burmah Eastern and Bangladesh Chemical Industries Corporation awarded to the CA profession. He became an Associate Member of Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB) in 1989 and Fellow Member in 1994.
Presently, Mr. Salam is a partner of ARTISAN, Chartered Accountants. Before starting Public Practice, Mr. Salam was the Technical Adviser of the World Bank Project-ICAB and Finance Expert of ADB-PLU for Primary Education Development Program-2 of 11 Development Partners including the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank and Director Accounts (In charge) of Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB).
The elected President of ICAB for year 2013, Mr. Salam has been in the Council since 2010 and served as the Vice President, (Education and Training) from 2010 to 2015. He was the former Hon’y Secretary of Dhaka Regional Committee (DRC) of ICAB. He was the Member of Education Committee for the years 2010-2012 of South Asian Federation of Accountants (SAFA- a body of the SAARC) and was the Board Member of the SAFA for the year 2013. Furthermore, he has been actively involved in different standing and non-standing Committees for several years since the commencement of his Membership into this profession in 1989.
Mr. Salam was also one of the Council Member of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries of Bangladesh (ICSB) since its inception and served the Institute of Chartered Secretaries of Bangladesh in the elected capacity of Treasurer for the year 2004-2005 and the Vice President for the year 2005-2006.
Mr. Salam is a life Member of Bangladesh Economic Association.
He was an Independent Board Director of Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd for the years 2010-2015 and Independent Director of IBN Sina Pharmaceuticals Industry Ltd for the same period, and also served in these two organizations as the chairman/member of Risk Management and Audit Committees.
He also served as the Govt. Nominated Board Director of Coal Power Generation Company of Bangladesh and the Electricity Generation Company of Bangladesh, both the companies are under the Ministry of Power, GOB and served in these organizations as the chairman of Audit Committees.
Mr. Salam was the in the Board of Directors of DSE, CSE and the SME Foundation for 2013, the Past President of Lions Club of Meghna. He is a regularly contributing writer in the National Dailies, professional Journal “The Bangladesh Accountant”.
He visited extensively the countries of Australia, United Kingdom, Canada, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Italy, Switzerland Geneva, Thailand, India, Pakistan, and Srilanka as official Nominees.
Independent Director
Independent Director
Dr. Muhammad Shahadat Hossain Siddiquee, Profession 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 carrier 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
Independent Director
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 carrier 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.
Managing Director & CEO
Managing Director & CEO
Qualification & Experience
Mr. Chowdhury Manzoor Liaquat, a dynamic and versatile management executive, has more than 23 years of experiences in the banking sector. In his long career he has successfully served the banking sector in different capacities.
Prior to his joining Union Capital Limited, Mr. Manzoor served Bank Asia Limited as the Senior Executive Vice President. Starting his career as a probationary officer with AB Bank Limited, Mr. Manzoor had worked in AB Bank Limited for more than 22 years under different capabilities including Head of Main Branch and Regional Relationship Manager of Dhaka Division. He also attended a large number of trainings, workshops, seminars at home and abroad.
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
Managing Director & CEO
Qualification & Experience
Mr. Chowdhury Manzoor Liaquat, a dynamic and versatile management executive, has more than 25 years of experiences in the bank and non-banking financial sector. In his long career he has successfully served the banking sector in different capacities.
Prior to his joining at Union Capital Limited, Mr. Manzoor served for Bank Asia Limited as the Senior Executive Vice President. Starting his career as a probationary officer with AB Bank Limited, Mr. Manzoor had worked in AB Bank Limited for more than 22 years under different capacities including Head of Main Branch and Regional Relationship Manager of Dhaka Division.
Mr. Manzoor joined Union Capital Limited as Deputy Managing Director on 15 February 2018 and subsequently promoted to the position of Additional Managing Director on 01 January 2019. Mr. Manzoor was appointed as Managing Director of UCL with the permission of Bangladesh Bank on 10 October 2019.
Mr. Manzoor attended a large number of trainings, workshops, seminars at home and abroad.
EVP, Head of Marketing & Company Secretary
EVP, Head of Marketing & Company Secretary
Qualification & Experience
Mr. Tauhidul Ashraf has 18 years of extensive experience in Bank, NBFIs, Insurance & Group of Companies in Senior positions. Mr. Ashraf is a qualified Chartered Secretary. He joined Union Capital Limited on 22 August, 2013 as SVP & Company Secretary. Prior to his joining, he served in H.R. Textile Mills Ltd., Northern General Insurance Co. Ltd., S. Alam Group of Industries, First Security Islami Bank Ltd., Prime Finance & Investments Ltd. and Aman Group under different capacities. He possesses versatile knowledge in the areas of Corporate Affairs, Administration, Share Management, Capital Market Operation etc. A Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries of Bangladesh. Mr. Ashraf was the Member Secretary of Dhaka Regional Chapter of ICSB for two consecutive sessions. He attended a number of training courses and seminars in home and abroad on Core Risk Management, Internal Audit & Control and Corporate Governance, the role of Company Secretary etc.
EVP, Chief Risk Officer & Head of ICT, HR & Admin
EVP, Chief Risk Officer & Head of ICT, HR & Admin
Mr. Shabbir obtained his B. Sc. Engineering Degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering from Khulna University of Engineering and Technology. He has a wide experience of over 23 years with NBFI in various capacities and 03 years in different ICT vendors. Starting his career in Flora Limited, the largest ICT vendor of the country, Mr. Shabbir also worked in UNICEF as LAN Consultant under employment of Flora Limited. Prior to joining at UCL Mr. Shabbir served as the Manager of Hardware & Network Division of Systematique Computing Limited (SYSCOM). Besides IT expertise, he is proficient in HRM and carrying full responsibilities of HR & Administration Department for over 16 years. He is also holding the position of Chief Risk Officer & CAMLCO of the Company. Mr. Shabbir is the Head of HR & Administration as well as the ICT Department. He attended a number of seminars, workshops and trainings, relating to the ICT and HR & Administration issues, at home and abroad. Mr. Shabbir is a Life Fellow of Institute of Engineers Bangladesh.
SVP, Head of Corporate Finance & SME
SVP, 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 2016 he was promoted as Senior 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.
VP, Head of Legal
VP, 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.
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.
VP & CFO
VP & 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 (An Independent Correspondent Firm to PwC) 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.
Manager & Head of ICC (CC)
Manager & Head of ICC (CC)
Ms. Sadia Shaherat Jahan has obtained her MBA in Accounting & Information Systems from the University of Dhaka in 2011 and later she completed her three years CA articleship from ACNABIN, Chartered Accountants (an independent correspondent firm to bakertally). During her articleship period, she gathered experience on global best practiced Financial Statements preparation, Financial Management Process, Auditing Procedures, Special Business Review and various taxation matters of national and multinational assigned clients. Ms. Sadia joined Union Capital Limited in 2017 as Assistant Manager in Internal Control and Compliance Department and presently she is acting as current charge of the department. Ms. Sadia has attended a good number of trainings, workshop, seminar at BIBM, Bangladesh Bank, and different training institutes of Bangladesh.