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The Board of Directors of NCC Bank PLC has elected Abdus Salam (Sponsor Director) as Vice-Chairman of the Bank in a meeting held recently.
Engr. Abdus Salam, a distinguished Electrical Engineer, graduated from the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) in 1965, according to a media release.
Over the decades, he has established himself as an authority in electromechanical installations, significantly contributing to the infrastructure and industrial development of Bangladesh. Throughout his illustrious career, Engr. Salam has had the privilege of working with renowned engineers and experts from countries including the USA, UK, France, Russia, India, and China.
He was the pioneer behind the first-ever Combined Cycle Power Plant and the initial Optical Fiber Cable installations in Bangladesh — both monumental advancements in the country’s technological landscape.
His technical acumen and leadership facilitated the installation of nearly a dozen power stations across the country, ranging from 50 MW to 400 MW in capacity. These projects have played a critical role in strengthening Bangladesh’s energy sector.
Among his most remarkable contributions are the construction of extra-heavy rail trolleys with a capacity of 350 tonnes and the development of three floating cranes with capacities of 200 tonnes, 600 tonnes, and 1000 tonnes — the latter two being the highest capacity floating cranes ever built in the country.
Engr. Salam's entrepreneurial spirit is reflected in the success of his business ventures, which span various sectors like The Bengal Electric Ltd., Multiple Equipment & Engineering Ltd., Gangatia Fisheries Ltd., Bengal Shipyard Ltd etc.