Tanjil Chowdhury has been re-elected as the Chairman of Prime Bank PLC during the bank’s 585th board of directors meeting.
Chowdhury, who first took on the role in 2020, has overseen the bank’s significant growth and transformation. Under his leadership, Prime Bank has achieved notable progress, earning several prestigious accolades from leading international organisations. These awards recognise the bank’s achievements in areas such as digital banking, innovative products and services, environmental and social governance, gender diversity, sustainability, and overall leadership.
In addition to his role at Prime Bank, Chowdhury is the Managing Director of East Coast Group, a prominent conglomerate with over 45 years of experience in energy and downstream hydrocarbons. He also serves as an adviser to British International Investment, the UK’s development finance institution, established in 1948.
Chowdhury has a strong history of leadership in various sectors. He was an elected director of the Bangladesh Cricket Board for two consecutive terms from 2014 to 2021. Furthermore, he has held the positions of President for both the Bangladesh Merchant Bankers Association and the Solar Module Manufacturers Association of Bangladesh.
He holds a master’s degree in International Management with a finance concentration from King’s College London and is a professionally qualified ACCA Applied Skills (FHEQ Level 6) graduate.
Table of Key Information:
| Position | Name | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Chairman of Prime Bank | Tanjil Chowdhury | Re-elected at 585th Board Meeting, led transformative growth at Prime Bank |
| Managing Director | Tanjil Chowdhury | East Coast Group, a diversified conglomerate with over 45 years in energy and hydrocarbons |
| Adviser to British International Investment | Tanjil Chowdhury | Adviser to the UK’s development finance institution, founded in 1948 |
| Previous Roles | Tanjil Chowdhury | Elected director of Bangladesh Cricket Board (2014–2021), President of Bangladesh Merchant Bankers Association and Solar Module Manufacturers Association of Bangladesh |
| Education | Tanjil Chowdhury | Master’s in International Management (Finance Concentration) from King’s College London; ACCA Applied Skills (FHEQ Level 6) qualified |
