Mr. Md. Quamrul Islam Chowdhury has recently been elected Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of NRB Bank PLC at a meeting of the Board of Directors.
Mr. Chowdhury is a highly respected and accomplished banker with over four decades of experience in the banking and financial services sector in Bangladesh. He served as the Managing Director and CEO of Mercantile Bank PLC from February 2019 to November 2024, where he led the bank through significant operational and strategic milestones. Prior to becoming CEO, he held various key leadership positions in the bank including Additional Managing Director, Deputy Managing Director, Zonal Head of Chattogram Region, and Head of the Main Branch in Dhaka.
Mr. Chowdhury began his banking career in 1984 as a Probationary Officer at National Bank Limited. He later served as SAVP and Head of Jubilee Road Branch at National Credit & Commerce Bank Limited from 1994 to 2001. In 2001, he joined Mercantile Bank PLC and played a pivotal role in the expansion of the bank’s regional and operational footprint.
Mr. Chowdhury’s expertise encompasses corporate banking, SME finance, international trade, treasury and liquidity management, credit risk management, and regulatory compliance. His leadership was instrumental in the successful implementation of the TEMENOS T24 Core Banking System at Mercantile Bank and in maintaining the bank’s strong asset quality and governance standards.
He holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Master of Commerce in Marketing from the University of Dhaka. Throughout his career, Mr. Chowdhury has actively participated in numerous seminars, workshops, and executive leadership development programs both at home and abroad. He attended key international programs in the USA, UK, Japan, UAE, Oman, India, Hong Kong, and Malaysia, covering topics such as banking operations, risk management, total quality management, and leadership development.
Mr. Chowdhury is known for his commitment to ethical banking, institutional integrity, and sustainable growth. His rich experience and proven track record in strategic leadership make him a valuable asset to the Board of NRB Bank PLC.
