Board of Directors
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Maj Gen Md. Anwarul Islam (Retd.)
Chairman & Independent Director
Maj Gen Md. Anwarul Islam (Retd.)
Business Address : Suvastu Imam Square (4th Floor),
65 Gulshan Avenue Gulshan, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh.
Joined on October 16, 2024.
Commissioned in 1987, Maj Gen Anwar served 32 years with distinction in the Bangladesh Army, retiring honorably in June 2020. Rising through ranks from junior to senior leadership, he gained extensive expertise in strategic, academic, administrative, operational, and human resource management roles. His assignments included significant positions at Army Headquarters, involving collaboration with ministries and embassies. Trained both domestically and internationally, Maj Gen Anwar played a pivotal role in training aspiring officers for the Army and BCS cadre, earning recognition as a Maker of the Leaders. He was also decorated with peace-time gallantry medals and Army-level insignias for his innovative contributions to leadership and organizational success. As President of ISSB, he tested over 20,000 applicants, selecting more than 2,000 cadets who are future leaders of the Armed Forces.
Maj Gen Anwar's career highlights include planning and managing officers' careers, leading security operations for VVIPs and installations, and commanding multi-agency forces in the Chittagong Hill Tracts to implement the Peace Accord. He also contributed to national projects such as the Vulnerable Group Feeding (VGF) initiative and disaster management efforts. With training in Senior Mission Leadership, media handling, and conflict management, he successfully led multinational teams and participated in national and international seminars. His roles as Chairman of educational institutions and a member of the Army’s ‘Think Tank Group’ underscore his versatility and commitment to development and innovation.
Currently, Maj Gen Anwar imparts his vast knowledge in Management and Leadership to undergraduates and postgraduates at MIST, BUP, and IBA. Since November 2024, he has served as Chairman and Independent Director of FAS Finance and Investment Limited, where he is spearheading efforts to revive the organization. Known for his visionary yet grounded approach, Maj Gen Anwar combines resilience, leadership, and a collaborative spirit to excel in challenging domains, earning respect across diverse professional spheres.
Mr. Md. Abdul Hakim
Independent Director
Mr. Md. Abdul Hakim
Business Address : Suvastu Imam Square (4th Floor),
65 Gulshan Avenue Gulshan, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh.
Joined on October 16, 2024.
Md. Abdul Hakim has been appointed as an Independent Director of FAS Finance & Investment Limited by Bangladesh Bank. He is a retired Executive Director of Bangladesh Bank, known for his extensive career spanning several decades in key leadership positions. His academic journey includes an MBA in Finance from The Millennium University, achieving the Dean’s Award in 2007, and a strong background in BSC (Honours), MSC Applied Mathematics from Dhaka University. Over the years, he has played pivotal roles in various departments, including Agricultural Credit, Human Resources, Banking Supervision, Financial Integrating and Customer Service, Debt Management, Deposit Insurance and Financial Inclusion contributing to national and international initiatives.
Throughout his career, he has actively participated in numerous foreign and local training programs in countries like Germany, India, Thailand, Nepal, and Kenya, focusing on innovations in rural and agricultural credit, managerial skills, and cooperative development. His notable achievements include receiving the Bangladesh Bank Employees' Award in 2015 and serving as a project director for initiatives aimed at supporting small and marginal farmers. He was also the project Director, small and marginal sized farmers agricultural productivity improvement and diversification financing project (SMAP), Bangladesh funded by JICA.
Mr. Hakim has also served as a guest speaker at prestigious institutions such as Bangladesh Institute of Bank Management (BIBM), Bangladesh Bank Training Academy (BBTA) and has been involved in policy-making as a government-nominated member and observer in various financial organizations. His dedication to professional excellence and his contributions to the banking sector have earned him respect and recognition.
In addition to his professional achievements, Mr. Hakim is committed to continuous learning, as demonstrated by his participation in local and international training on SME and agricultural banking, HR management, and risk analysis. His leadership and dedication have made a lasting impact on the financial sector in Bangladesh.
Mr. Md. Mokhlesur Rahman
Independent Director
Mr. Md. Mokhlesur Rahman
Business Address : Suvastu Imam Square (4th Floor),
65 Gulshan Avenue Gulshan, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh.
Joined on October 16, 2024.
Mr. Mokhlesur Rahman is appointed as an Independent Director of FAS Finance & Investment Limited by Bangladesh Bank. He is a nominated Director and Chairman of FAS Capital Management Ltd - a full-fledged Marchant Bank. Mr. Rahman is a highly experienced banking professional with a distinguished career spanning nearly 35 years at Janata Bank Limited-the second largest commercial bank of Bangladesh. Selected by the then Bankers' Recruitment Committee (BRC) of Bangladesh Bank he joined in the services of Janata Bank as a Senior Officer in the year 1984. Over the course of his tenure, Mr. Rahman held various senior positions, culminating in his retirement as General Manager in January 2019.
Throughout his career, Mr. Rahman was recognized for his dynamic leadership and strong work ethics. He played a pivotal role in driving the bank’s profitability through his expertise in financial product management, customer relations and revenue growth. His leadership and ability to foster trust among clients is central to his success in the banking sector leaving a lasting impact in the organization.
In addition to his managerial expertise, Mr. Rahman continuously enhanced his professional knowledge by participating in various domestic and international training programs, workshop and seminars. Notably he attended a workshop in Singapore focusing on critical areas such as Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act and Anti-Money Laundering ensuring his proficiency in global banking regulations.
Mr. Rahman completed Master of Science in Botany from Dhaka University and obtained MBA with a major in Finance from IBA, Rajshahi University. His commitment to personal and professional development has been a key driver in his successful banking career.He also visited Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore and India.
Mr. Mostafa Kamal Ahmed, FCA
Independent Director
Mr. Mostafa Kamal Ahmed, FCA
Business Address : Suvastu Imam Square (4th Floor),
65 Gulshan Avenue Gulshan, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh.
Joined on October 16, 2024.
Mr. Mostafa Kamal Ahmed FCA is appointed as an Independent Director of FAS Finance & Investment Limited by Bangladesh Bank. He is an experienced financial leader with over 25 years of professional experience across various industries, including textiles, telecommunications, home appliances, and financial services. He holds the distinguished title of Fellow Chartered Accountant, having qualified through The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh. He is also a registered VAT consultant and agent, as well as a member of the Taxes Bar Association, Dhaka.
His career spans top-level roles such as Group CFO, Company Secretary, and Consultant. He currently serves as the Proprietor of Kamal Ahmed & Co., Chartered Accountants, and has held leadership positions in several prominent companies, including Grameenphone Ltd. and Airtel Bangladesh Limited. His expertise encompasses finance, IT, supply chain management, HR, and administration
Mr. Ahmed holds an M.Com in Management, with additional certifications in governance, internal audit, taxation, and corporate law. His interests include professional learning, social development work, traveling, music, and sports. He has also contributed to various social organizations and serves on the Board of Trustees for COAST Trust, a microfinance-focused NGO.
Md. Abdul Wahab
Managing Director & CEO
Md. Abdul Wahab
Business Address : Suvastu Imam Square (4th Floor),
65 Gulshan Avenue Gulshan, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh.
Mr. Anjan Kumer Roy FCA
Business Address : House # 18 (4th Fl.), Road # 16, Dhanmondi, Dhaka.
Mr. Anjan Kumer Roy is the Independent Director of the Board since March 2015. He is also a member of the Executive Committee of the Board. Mr. Roy is a Fellow member of Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB) from October 2016. Mr. Roy obtained his MBA (Major in AIS) from Dept. of Accounting & Information Systems (AIS), Faculty of Business Studies from University of Dhaka. He also completed his BBA (Hons.) with distinction of “Dean Honors List' from the same University. He is a Director of Finance Accounting Management Experts (FAME) Ltd. and Nominated Director of FAS Capital Management Ltd. At present he is working as a Partner of "Ahmed Sheikh Roy & Co., Chartered Accountants" from and prior to this he was a partner of MAK & Co. and ARUN & ANJAN, Chartered Accountants of which he was a co-founder. Previously he served Dhaka Bank Limited, S.F. Ahmed & Co., Chartered Accountants and The City Bank Ltd. He also served as guest and part time faculty on accounting, corporate finance, risk management & capital adequacy for banks in different universities & institutes of our country. He attended a number of seminars, workshops and trainings relating to the key areas of banking and risk management in banking sector including risk & capital adequacy for banking sector, Basel-II implementation, Stress Testing for Financial Institution, QIS for Basel-III implementation in Bangladesh, environmental risk management, green banking etc. He is a Life Member of ’Dhaka University Accounting Alumni' from 2006. He enthusiastically takes part and contributes to various social activities as well.