The New Nation - Internet Edition

Md Towhidur Rahman and Abdul Halim have been elected the chairman and the vice-chairman respectively of the executive committee (EC) of Shahjalal Islami Bank Ltd.

The election was held at the 92nd meeting of the board of directors of the bank at its board room in the city recently. The meeting was presided over by founder chairman of the bank Sajjatuz Jumma, said a press release.

Towhidur Rahman, a renowned industrialist and businessman, hailed from Patuakhali district. After obtaining his engineering specialist qualification from Europe, he worked for various government organisations for five years as executive engineer. Thereafter he started business and became engaged in export of sea foods and frozen foods. He is the chairman and the managing director of Libas Textiles Ltd, Fresh Foods Limited, Sea Fresh Limited and MTS International.

Abdul Halim, also a renowned businessman, hailed from Bangshal of the old city of Dhaka. He started his business in 1968. He is the chairman of Excellent Motors Ltd, Halim & Brothers, Kornophuli Motors, Motor Cycle Bitan & Rupsha trading Corporation.