Mr. Gulzar Ahmed, Honorable Director of Standard Bank PLC. and Head of the country’s renowned jewellery company Apan Jewellers, has been elected as the Vice Chairman of the Bank at the 421^st  meeting of the Board of Directors of Standard Bank held on 07 January 2026. Mr. Gulzar Ahmed was born in a respectable Muslim family of Golapganj Upazila of Sylhet district. After completing his education, he took over his family business Apan Jewellers. The Apan family has established 9 jewellery showrooms in different parts of Dhaka with their combined efforts. As a prominent business personality, Mr. Ahmed has climbed to the pinnacle of success through honesty, dedication and professionalism in his 44-year colorful business career. He served as the Acting President of Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) for a long time. He is also the Chairman of Unique Gold Private Limited, First Vice President of Bangladesh Jewellery Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BJMEA), Member of General Body of FBCCI, Member of the Executive Council of Baitul Mukarram Business Group, Chief Advisor of Apanscape and Advisor of Gulshan DNCC Market Committee. He is also the former President of Baitul Mukarram Business Group. In addition to his professional success, he is actively involved in various socio-cultural organizations, which demonstrates his commitment to community development and social responsibility.