Prominent Banker Mr. Farman R Chowdhury has been renewed as the Managing Director & CEO of Al-Arafah Islami Bank Limited for the 2nd term from 01 October 2021 for the next 4 years. He has been serving as the Managing Director and CEO of the Bank since 1 October 2018. Prior to his joining he was the Managing Director & CEO of Shahjalal Islami Bank Limited and ONE Bank Limited and served there for 5 and 6 years respectively.

Mr. Chowdhury, an MBA from IBA, Dhaka University, started his banking career in October 1986 as a Management Trainee in American Express Bank and served there for 12 years in various capacities.

He carries with him vast experience in banking operations, especially in Credit and Marketing. He received training in Banking and Finance at home and abroad and attended many seminars, workshops, and symposiums relating to Banking and Finance during his long career.