Akkas Uddin Mollah has been elected as chair-man of the board of directors of Shahjalal Islami Bank Limited, the bank said in press statement yesterday.  

Khandoker Sakib Ahmed and Mohammed Golam Quddus were re-elected as vice-chairmen of the board of directors of the bank.

They were elected at the 259th meeting of the bank held at its boardroom in the capital recently.

Akkas Uddin Mollah is the chairman and managing director of Russel Spinning Mills Ltd, Russel Garments Ltd, Ekram Sweaters Ltd, Russel Knitting Ltd, Russel Washing Plant, Shahan Colours Ltd, Tania Cotton Mills Ltd, and PNR Fastener Co Ltd. He is also the chairman of Osman Memorial Hospital and Osmania Madrasa.

Khandoker Sakib Ahmed is a sponsor shareholder and director of the bank. He is the managing director of Zuairia Group, Zuairia Trade International, Z Agrovet Enterprise and Proprietor of Khandoker Poultry & Fisheries.

He is also director of Al-Arafah Islami Bank Securities Ltd and sponsor of Shahjalal Islami Bank Securities Limited.

Mohammed Golam Quddus is a director of the bank who represents Anwer Khan Modern Hospital Ltd.

He served as secretary to the government under various ministries.