Mashrur Arefin, the Managing Director and CEO of City Bank PLC, has been elected as the Chairman of the Association of Bankers, Bangladesh (ABB), the apex body for the country’s commercial bank executives.
The election took place during the ABB’s 28th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held recently. The new leadership committee will serve a two-year term for the 2026–2027 period. Along with Arefin, Ahsan Zaman Chowdhury, Managing Director and CEO of Trust Bank PLC, was elected as the Secretary General of the organization.
The New ABB Leadership Team (2026–2027)
The AGM saw the election of several high-profile banking executives to key roles, aimed at strengthening the professional and policy framework of the nation’s financial sector.
| Position | Name | Current Role |
| Chairman | Mashrur Arefin | MD & CEO, City Bank PLC |
| Secretary General | Ahsan Zaman Chowdhury | MD & CEO, Trust Bank PLC |
| Vice Chairman | Hassan O. Rashid | MD & CEO, Prime Bank PLC |
| Vice Chairman | Mohammad Ali | MD & CEO, Pubali Bank PLC |
| Vice Chairman | Mohammad Mamdudur Rashid | MD & CEO, United Commercial Bank PLC |
| Treasurer | Tarek Reaz Khan | MD & CEO, NRB Bank PLC |
| Joint Secretary | Mirza Elias Uddin Ahmed | MD & CEO, Jamuna Bank PLC |
Vision and Governance
In addition to the primary office bearers, the AGM elected 12 more Managing Directors and CEOs from various commercial banks to the ABB’s Board of Governors.
The newly elected leadership is expected to focus on:
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Professional Excellence: Enhancing the skill sets and ethical standards of banking professionals across the country.
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Policy Reforms: Working closely with regulators to implement reforms that ensure financial stability.
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Coordinated Initiatives: Fostering collaboration between banks to address systemic challenges in the digital and economic landscape.
Profiles of the Leaders
Mashrur Arefin is a veteran banker with over three decades of experience. Under his leadership, City Bank has seen significant digital transformation and growth. He also holds the position of Chairperson of the SWIFT Members and Users Group in Bangladesh.
Ahsan Zaman Chowdhury, the new Secretary General, brings nearly 40 years of commercial banking expertise to the role. Having started his career in 1986, he has held senior leadership positions at AB Bank and Eastern Bank before taking the helm at Trust Bank.
Stakeholders within the financial industry expressed optimism that this new committee, composed of some of the most seasoned leaders in the sector, will drive a more transparent and robust banking environment for Bangladesh.
