Mohammed Younus elected as chairman of Shahjalal Islami Bank

Mr. Mohammed Younus has been unanimously elected as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC during its 404th Board meeting held on Wednesday.

In the same meeting, Mr. Mohiuddin Ahmed was re-elected and Mr. Fakir Akhtaruzzaman was elected as Vice-Chairmen, respectively, of the Board of Directors of the bank, according to a press release.

The newly-elected Chairman Mr. Mohammed Younus was born in a respectable Muslim family in Munshiganj District in 1958. Renowned industrialist and businessman Mr. Younus has a long and creditable business experience of more than three decades and is engaged in Papers, IT, Insurance, Marchant Bank, Agro Sector, Rubber, Fabrics and Cold Storages Trade Industry. He is the Managing Director of Sobhan Ice & Cold Storage Ltd., Younus Cold Storage Ltd., Ananta Paper Mills Ltd., Younus Paper Mills Ltd., Younus Fine Paper Mills Ltd., Younus Spinning Mills Ltd., Younus Newsprint Mills Ltd. and Younus Offset Paper Mills Ltd.

He is the Publisher of the online newspaper Sonalinews.com. He is also associated with the newspaper of Daily Nayadiganta and Diganta Television. Besides these, he also engaged in the field of education. He is a member of the Board of Trustees of Fareast International University. He is also the Managing Director of Galaxy Flying Academy Ltd. He is the Vice President ofthe  Bangladesh Chamber of Industries (BCI). Mr. Younus engaged in Sports, Social and Cultural Organizations since a long time.

The re-elected Vice-Chairman of the bank, Mr. Mohiuddin Ahmed, was born in a respectable Muslim family in 1955 at Bangshal in the old city of Dhaka. He has a long and successful business experience for more than four decades. Renowned businessman Mr. Mohiuddinis the proprietor of Rupsha Trading Corporation and Mohiuddin Auto House. He is also the Chairman of Pecific Automobiles. Mr. Mohiuddin Ahmed is the Vice-Chairman of Shahjalal Islami Bank Securities and Sponsor Shareholder of Islami Insurance Bangladesh Ltd..He is the former Vice Chairman and member of the Governing Body of Southeast University. He is also a former Director of the Bangladesh Chamber of Industries (BCI). Mr. Mohiuddin is engaged in several social welfare organizations since a long time. He has made significant contributions to education and health services.Mr. Mohiuddin Ahmed has travelled to various countries of the world for the sake of his business activities.

The other elected Vice-Chairman, Mr. Fakir Akhtaruzzaman, was born in 1956 in a respectable Muslim family at Panchrukhi, Araihazar in Narayanganj District and started business after completion of his education. He has a long and successful business experience of more than three decades and established himself as an icon of Knit Garments Industries. Mr. Fakir Akhtaruzzamanis the Managing Director of Fakir Knitwear’s Limited, FKL Spinning Ltd., and Zaman Agro Fisheries Ltd.. He has been awarded with National Export Trophy (Gold, Silver) several times and also selected as CIP by the Government of Bangladesh for his outstanding contribution to national economy.

In addition to the success in trade and business, Mr. Akhtaruzzaman is immensely reputed for his contribution to the field of education and health. He is adhereto governthe Shaheb Ali High School, the Begum AnowaraDegree College and the Madrasah Darul Hadith Salafiah at Araihazar of Narayanganj District. He is also the Chairman of Fakir Eco Knitwear’s Limited and the Director of Central Hospital Limited, Dhaka. Mr. Akhtaruzzaman has also affiliation with different trade bodies and social organizations. He is the member of BGMEA, BTMEA, Purbachal Club and All Community Club. He is a brave Freedom Fighter. He has also traveled different Countries of the world in connection with business.