Sunday, 5th April 2026
Khabor Wala Desk
Published: 11th January 2026, 1:41 PM
Dhaka Bank PLC has announced the appointment of Osman Ershad Faiz as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, marking a significant step in the bank’s strategic growth and digital transformation agenda. Faiz brings over three decades of international banking experience, having held senior leadership roles in renowned financial institutions across Asia and beyond.
With a career spanning operations, banking strategy, technology, digital innovation, and fintech, Faiz is well-positioned to guide Dhaka Bank through an increasingly complex financial landscape. His appointment is widely seen as a move to strengthen governance, accelerate digitalisation, and enhance operational excellence within the institution.
Career Highlights of Osman Ershad Faiz
| Period | Role | Organisation | Key Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 – Jan 2026 | Additional Managing Director & COO | Eastern Bank PLC | Oversaw operations and strategic initiatives, enhancing efficiency and risk management. |
| Prior to 2025 | Co-Founder | Asia FiiT, Singapore | Provided international banking and fintech advisory services. |
| Previous Roles | Chief Information & Operating Officer | AMTD Digital | Led technology and operational strategies for digital financial services. |
| Previous Roles | Managing Director & COO | Standard Chartered Bank Singapore | Directed operational strategy and process optimisation. |
| Previous Roles | MD & Chief Information Officer, Wholesale Banking (Eastern Hemisphere) | Standard Chartered Bank | Managed wholesale banking IT and operations across multiple countries. |
| 2015 – Present | Fellow | Institute of Banking and Finance, Singapore | Recognised for contribution to banking excellence. |
Faiz has been widely recognised for his leadership in technology and his commitment to fostering inclusive workplaces. He received the prestigious “Legend” Award at the World CIO 200 Summit in 2023 and has featured multiple times in the HERoes Global Role Model lists, supported by INvolve, the Financial Times, and Yahoo Finance, for his advocacy of women in business.
An alumnus of Aligarh Muslim University, Faiz holds a BCom (Honours) and an MBA, alongside executive education from INSEAD and Oxford’s Saïd Business School. He began his professional journey at American Express in 1993 as a management trainee.
Commenting on the appointment, Dhaka Bank Chairman Abdul Hai Sarker said:
“This is a defining moment for Bangladesh’s banking sector. We are confident that Osman Ershad Faiz’s operational expertise, strategic vision, and technology-driven approach will enable Dhaka Bank to sharpen its focus, strengthen its balance sheet, and accelerate growth in digital and SME banking while delivering sustainable value to customers and shareholders.”
Responding to his appointment, Faiz stated:
“I am honoured by the board’s trust and humbled to lead an institution that plays a vital role in Bangladesh’s economy. My priorities include enhancing client trust, modernising platforms and processes, and delivering superior services to individuals, businesses, and institutions, while supporting industry development and community initiatives.”
Established in 1995, Dhaka Bank PLC is a leading private-sector bank in Bangladesh, offering a comprehensive range of corporate, retail, commercial, SME, and Islamic banking services. Through its subsidiaries, Dhaka Bank Securities Limited and Dhaka Bank Investment Limited, the institution also provides capital market and merchant banking solutions across the country.
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