Abdul Qayyum Chowdhury has joined SBAC Bank PLC as its Additional Managing Director (AMD). Prior to this appointment, he served as Deputy Managing Director (DMD) at The Premier Bank PLC. The information was confirmed in a press release issued by SBAC Bank.
According to the statement, Abdul Qayyum Chowdhury began his banking career in 1994 when he joined IFIC Bank as a Probationary Officer. He later moved to Southeast Bank PLC, where he served for approximately two decades. During his long tenure there, he held several key positions, including Principal, Manager of the Dhanmondi Branch, and roles within the Foreign Trade Services Division.
In January 2023, he joined The Premier Bank PLC as Deputy Managing Director, a senior executive position in which he continued to build on his extensive banking experience before taking up his current role at SBAC Bank PLC.
His educational background includes a Bachelor’s (Honours) and a Master’s degree in International Relations from the University of Dhaka. In addition to his academic qualifications, he has participated in various seminars and training workshops on economics and banking both at home and abroad, as stated in the press release.
Career Overview
| Period | Institution | Position / Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | IFIC Bank PLC | Probationary Officer (career start) |
| Approx. 20 years | Southeast Bank PLC | Principal; Branch Manager (Dhanmondi); Foreign Trade Services Division and other roles |
| January 2023 | The Premier Bank PLC | Deputy Managing Director (DMD) |
| Current | SBAC Bank PLC | Additional Managing Director (AMD) |
Abdul Qayyum Chowdhury’s professional career spans multiple decades in the banking sector, with experience across branch management, foreign trade operations, and senior executive leadership roles within commercial banking institutions in Bangladesh.