Bank Asia promotes Mohammad Ziaul Hasan Molla to AMD

Bank Asia PLC has promoted Mr. Mohammad Ziaul Hasan Molla to the position of Additional Managing Director (AMD) in recognition of his significant contributions and long-standing service to the bank, according to a press statement.

Mr. Molla, who has served as Deputy Managing Director since 2018, will continue to hold key responsibilities including Chief Credit Officer (CCO), Head of Agent Banking, Chief Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer (CAMLCO), and Executive Director of Bank Asia Foundation.

With over 25 years of experience in banking and financial services, he brings extensive expertise across credit, corporate, SME and retail banking, Islamic banking, and financial inclusion. Since joining Bank Asia in 2013, he has played a vital role in the bank’s growth, particularly in business development, credit, compliance, and agent banking.

Prior to Bank Asia, Mr. Molla held senior roles at City Bank PLC. and Standard Chartered Bank, and also served as CEO of a Hong Kong-based financial institution. Currently he serves as Chairman (2022–2026) of the Association of Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officers of Banks in Bangladesh (AACOBB), and promoting best practices across the banking industry in Bangladesh.

Mr. Molla holds a postgraduate degree in Finance from the University of Dhaka and an MBA from Newport University, USA. He also possesses internationally recognized certifications in Shariah advisory (CSAA, AAOIFI, Bahrain) and anti-money laundering (ACAMS, USA).