The Premier Bank PLC has initiated a new phase of growth and stability guided by the dynamic leadership of its newly established Board of Directors. This Board, which combines vast experience and expertise in banking, finance, and governance, is setting a new standard for accountability, transparency, and customer-focused service.

The new Board includes some of the most distinguished and capable individuals in the country, with Dr. Arifur Rahman, the founding Vice-Chairman and entrepreneurial shareholder of Premier Bank, currently serving as the Chairman. Md. Forkan Hossain, Independent Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee (Former Executive Director, Bangladesh Bank). Syed Faridul Islam, Independent Director and Chairman of the Executive Committee (Former Additional Managing Director, United Commercial Bank). Md. Sajjad Hossain, Independent Director and Chairman of the Risk Management Committee (Former Deputy Managing Director, Bank Asia). Professor Sheikh Morshed Jahan, Independent Director (Professor, IBA – University of Dhaka). M Nurul Alam, FCS, CCEP-1, CGIA, Independent Director and Chairman of Premier Bank Securities Limited.

This exceptional blend of experience and expertise is diligently working to establish Premier Bank as one of the most reliable financial institutions in Bangladesh.

Since the establishment of this new board on August 19, 2025, the board’s primary focus in the initial three weeks has been to uphold the trust of depositors and the institution’s reputation by developing various banking policies with a strong emphasis on corporate governance and compliance. This includes efforts to recover non-performing loans (NPL) and implement effective measures.