Pragati Insurance PLC has successfully convened its 342nd Board of Directors session. The formal administrative gathering was conducted on Thursday, 14 May, at the general insurance provider’s principal corporate headquarters, located within the commercial hub of Kawran Bazar, Dhaka.
Presiding Leadership and Assembly Objectives
Syed M. Altaf Hussain, the Chairman of the Board of Directors, presided over the executive assembly. The primary objective of the session was to assess institutional performance, evaluate internal risk management strategies, and ensure the company’s operational trajectory remains aligned with national insurance regulations and general governance protocols.
Registered Attendance of Board and Management
The meeting was characterised by the collective presence of the company’s directorial board, independent advisors, and specialized department heads. To provide a clear overview of the administrative oversight present during the 342nd session, a comprehensive roster of all participants has been compiled in the table below:
| Functional Tier | Name of Official | Corporate Designation |
| Board Leadership | Syed M. Altaf Hussain | Chairman of the Board |
| Constituent Directors | Alhaj Khalilur Rahman | Board Member / Director |
| M.A. Awwal | Board Member / Director | |
| Saidur Rahman | Board Member / Director | |
| Nasir Latif | Board Member / Director | |
| M.A. Malek | Board Member / Director | |
| Nahreen Yeahea | Board Member / Director | |
| Tajwar Mohammad Awwal | Board Member / Director | |
| Syed Mohammad Jan | Board Member / Director | |
| Farida Akter | Board Member / Director | |
| External/Independent Review | Mahbub Anam | Independent Director |
| Advisory & Executive Suite | Md. Rezaul Karim | Advisor |
| Sharif Mostaba | Acting Chief Executive Officer | |
| Major (Retd.) Sadat Md. Musa | Deputy Managing Director (Administration) | |
| Amar Krishna Shil FCA | Chief Financial Officer | |
| Md. Nasir Uddin | Head of Internal Audit Department | |
| Mohammad Jafar Ali FCS | Company Secretary |
Corporate Continuity and Regulatory Alignment
As a major entity within the non-life insurance sector of Bangladesh, Pragati Insurance PLC relies on these statutory board meetings to maintain a robust internal control framework. The attendance of certified financial and administrative personnel—notably the Chief Financial Officer (FCA) and the Company Secretary (FCS)—underscores the organization’s adherence to stringent corporate reporting protocols and transparent accounting methodologies. The decisions ratified during this session are intended to reinforce market stability and protect shareholder equity.
