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Mr. Mohd. Hanif Chowdhury is a renowned businessman of the country. He obtained his B.Sc degree under Chattogram University in 1976. He started his business career in 1980 in Garments sector. Then he explored his business in Textile sector. Presently he is the Group Chairman of Unitex Group. He is the Chairman of Unitex Spinning Ltd. (unit-1 & unit-2), Unitex Composite Mills Ltd., HS Composite Textile Ltd., Unitex LPG Ltd., Unitex Steel Mills Ltd. and Unitex Petroleum Ltd. He was the Vice Chairman of NRB Global Bank Ltd. and Director of Bangladesh Commerce Bank Ltd. Mr. Chowdhury is involved in various social activities in the country. He is the founder of Al-Madrasatul Islamia Jamiatul Ulom Bhingrol.

Mohd. Hanif Chowdhury

Chairman



Mr. S.M. Shafiul Hoque is a renowned businessman who after obtaining graduation started his business career. He has been engaged mostly in Garments & Textile business. He is the Chairman of Integral Apparels Ltd., Director of Combined Texwear Ltd. and Mission Apparels Industries Ltd. Mr. Hoque is the former Vice President of Chattogram Chamber of Commerce & Industries (CCCI). Mr. Shafiul Hoque was the Chairman of Bangladesh Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) airport cell, Chattogram. He is carrying out duties as a Vice Chairman for Projonmo Chattogram regional board as well as active member of BSCIC Shilpo Malik Samity, Kalurghat, Chattogram, Bangladesh.

S.M. Shafiul Hoque

Vice Chairman,



Mrs. Hasina Gazi graduated from the University of Dhaka. She is a successful entrepreneur who after completion her education started business. She is also the Director of Gazi Rim, Gazi Fan, Gazi Plastic, Rubber Industries and Gazi Kitchenware. She is the proprietor of Pappa Traders. She is also Director of Gazi Group of Industries and wife of Mr. Golam Dastagir Gazi (Bir Protik) MP, Managing Director of Gazi Group of Industries. She is the president and donor member of different Schools and Colleges in Rupgonj, Narayangonj and Jamalpur. She is actively involved in social welfare of working women in different zones in Rupgonj, Narayangonj. She is the honorable Mayor at Rupgonj Pourasava, Narayangonj.

Hasina Gazi

Director



Mr. Sadeque Hossain Chowdhury is a successful businessman of the country. He obtained his B.Sc (Engineering) Degree from the University of London, UK and MBA Degree from the University of Aston, Birmingham, UK. He has been engaged in business in different sectors. He is the Managing Director of Multidrive Ltd., Multidrive Electronics Ltd., Multidrive Industries Ltd., Motodrive Ltd., Motodrive Industries Ltd., Medidrive Ltd., Travelscene Ltd. and he is also the Director of K & T Logistics Ltd., Regensea Lines Ltd., Container & Terminal Services Ltd., Finvest Services Ltd., Smart Ltd. and British Motors Bangladesh Ltd. He is the member of the Institute of Electrical Engineers (IEE), UK, American Management Association (AMA) and Kurmitola Golf Club, Dhaka.

Sadeque Hossain Chowdhury

Director


Mr. Feroz U. Haider is a renowned international banker with experience in very senior positions in financial institutions in South East Asia. He started his banking career in 1967 with United Bank Limited (now Janata Bank) after his graduation from University of Dhaka and worked till 1975. From 1976 to 1978 he was the General Manager of Gulf Finance Company Limited, Hong Kong.He was the Managing Director of GSP Finance Company Limited, Hong Kong and GSP International Limited, Vanuatu. From 1989 to 1996 he was the Chairman of GSP International Limited, Vanuatu and President of Thai Prasit Insurance Company Limited, Hong Kong (now Mittare Insurance Co. Ltd.). From the date of incorporation (October 29, 1995) of GSP Finance Company (Bangladesh) Limited, he served as Chairman and Managing Director. And Since 2008 he is working as Chairman of the Company.

Feroz U. Haider

Director



Mrs. Khurshida Rahman is a renowned entrepreneur who after completion her education started business. She has been engaged in business since long. She is the Director of Business King Limited and owner of Kashfia Plaza. She is the Sponsor of the Company. She is involved in various social activities in the Country.

Khurshida Rahman

Director


Mr. Hamdan Hossain Chowdhury is the Director of Republic Insurance Company Limited. He is the son of Mr. Saber Hossain Chowdhury, MP. He is the Managing Director of Karnaphuli Limited. He had been grown up and gone to school in Bangladesh, Mr. Chowdhury completed his higher education in 2012, graduating with honors from University of Toronto, Canada. After graduating, Mr. Chowdhury become a certified freight forwarder, specializing in Supply Chain Management and International Trade & Transportation. His expertise and knowledge in the Logistics sector and innovating with creative end to end solutions for the trade, has blended well with Karnaphuli’s established and extensive footprint in the Bangladesh shipping scene. This has in turn led to Karnaphuli expanding into the air cargo airline business as well being the only owner of a containerized fleet of Bangladesh Flag Vessels. Currently he runs the largest south Asian container shipping company in the world, ranking 71st in the distinguished Alphaliner ratings of the world's largest shipping companies. Other than developing synergies and enhanced coordination amongst the various verticals within Karnaphuli, Mr. Chowdhury is also responsible for identifying new business opportunities and segments for the Group to venture into. He is an active member of Bangladesh Ocean Going Ship Owners Association (BOGSOA), promoting and safeguarding the interests of Bangladesh’s Shipping Community, and at the same time realizing the potential of Bangladesh as a maritime nation. Mr. Chowdhury is very passionate about the marine world and environmental issues. His additional responsibilities outside of the corporate world include being the Policy Aide to the Special Envoy on Climate and Environment to the Honourable Prime Minister of Bangladesh.

Hamdan Hossain Chowdhury

Director



Mrs. Shahin Haider obtained Degree in Home Economics from Croydon Technical College, Croydon, London, UK and engaged in business different sectors. She is a Director of S.F. Haider Foundation Ltd. She is the wife of Mr. Feroz U. Haider, Chairman of GSP Finance Company (Bangladesh) Limited.

Shahin Haider

Director



Mr. Mahboob Ur Rahman is an innovative entrepreneur running four leading companies in entertainment, hospitality, construction and information technology sector in Bangladesh. Educated in the United States of America in Information Technology and trained as an Executive MBA from Helsinki School of Economics in Finland. Mr. Rahman is leading changes and creating values with innovative business ideas and technologies in Bangladesh. Mr. Rahman is the Founder Chairman of Show Motions Limited, the first modern multiplex cinema theater in Bangladesh under the STAR Cineplex brand. He is founder Member of BASE Ltd.

Mahboob Ur Rahman, MP

Director



Mrs. Shahella Rashid Chowdhury is the Director of Republic Insurance Company Limited nominated by Cove Investment Limited. She was born in a respected Muslim family in 1964 at Chattogram. She completed graduate degree from Chattogram Govt. Women College in 1984. She is the wife of Mr. Mohd. Hanif Chowdhury, Chairman of Unitex Group and Republic Insurance Company Limited. She was the Director of Jaansco Garments Industries Ltd. from 1984 to 2001. She was also the Director of Jaansco Canada Incorporation in 2001. At present Mrs. Shahella Rashid Chowdhury is the Managing Director of HS Composite Textiles Ltd. She is involved in various social activities in the country.

Mrs. Shahella Rashid Chowdhury

Director


Mr. Mohammad Arif FCA, FCMA is the Director of Republic Insurance Company Limited nominated by Unitex LP Gas Limited. He was born in a respected Muslim Family in 1981 at Chattogram. He completed M.Com degree in 2004 under National University. He is the Group CFO (Chief Financial Officer) of Unitex Group which is one of the best industries in Bangladesh. He completed CA from Hoda Vasi Chowdhury & Co., Chartered Accounts, Chattogram. He is the fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB) and the Institute of Cost & Management Accounts of Bangladesh (ICMAB). Mr. Arif was the Chief Financial Officer of BSRM Steels Limited. He was also the Senior Manager- Group Accounts & Finance and Company Secretary of Mostafa Group of Industries. He was the Chairman of Chattogram Branch Council of ICMAB for 2021 and he also Chairman of Chattogram Regional Committee of ICAB for 2023. Mr. Arif is involved in various social activities in the Country.

Mohammad Arif

Director, & Chairman, Claims Committee


Ms. Raimah Chowdhury is the Director of Republic Insurance Company Limited nominated by Binning & Company (Bangladesh) Limited. She is also the Managing Director of Binning & Company (Bangladesh) Limited, Managing Director of HR Lines Limited and Group Coordinating Director of Karnaphuli Group. She completed a double major in Political Science and Religion and graduated with Honors in 2014 from the University of Toronto, Canada. After successfully pursuing a Certification of Business Management from the University of Toronto, Continuing Studies, she joined the family-owned business, Karnaphuli Group in 2015. Ms. Chowdhury is the Founder President of the WISTA Bangladesh Chapter and the Executive Committee member responsible for Asia under WISTA International (Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association) which is an international networking organization comprising of 5000+ members from over 55 countries for women in the maritime, trading and logistics sector.

Ms. Raimah Chowdhury

Director


Dr. Suborna Barua is the Independent Director of Republic Insurance Company Limited. He is a Professor at the Department of International Business, University of Dhaka and a part-time Research Fellow at Bangladesh Institute of Capital Market. Dr. Barua holds a blended experience of teaching courses in economics and finance at both local and foreign universities, delivering professional training on financial modelling, financial markets, financial management and project management, and working in cross-border research projects funded by institutions such as the World Bank, UNDP, and DFID-UK. He has so far led and managed more than twelve research projects funded by industry and the government. In addition, he has a long track of serving in financial and management consultant and advisory roles at over ten local and multinational corporations. Dr. Barua’s publication portfolio includes books, book chapters, and over thirty five articles published in high-impact factor journals. He has presented at more than twelve international conferences. He is Managing Editor of the Journal of Financial Markets and Governance and an Academic Editor of PLOS Climate. His current research and consulting areas are financial technology (Fintech) and sustainable finance and investment.

Mr. Dr. Suborna Barua

Independent Director, & Chairman, Provident Fund Committee


Mr. Md. Shafiqul Islam, FCA is the Independent Director of Republic Insurance Company Limited. He is one of the Managing Partners of Shafiq Basak & Co., Chartered Accountants Firm. He was born in January 08, 1958 at Comilla District. He passed B. Com (Hons) in Accounting in the year 1978 from Chittagong University and M. Com in Accounting in the year 1979 from the same University. He is a Professionally Qualified Chartered Accountant and Passed the course from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh in the year 1989. He was the past Chairman of the Chittagong Regional Committee of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh. He has long experience in Audit, Valuation reporting , Income Tax and VAT advisory services, Representing the assessment /Appeal of multinational, local corporate assessee, foreign national and local individual assessee, Company law Advisory and Secretarial services. Audit of accounts of large number of Public & Private Companies, NGO, Sector Corporation, Govt. & Semi Govt. Organizations. He is one of the life members of Chittagong Lions Foundation, Chittagong Ma-O Shishu Hospital and SHAHIC of Chattogram.

Mr. Md. Shafiqul Islam, FCA

Independent Director, & Chairman, Investment Committee


Dr. A K M Sarwar Jahan Zamil is the Managing Director & CEO of Republic Insurance Company Limited. He was born in 1966 at Sandwip, Chattogram. He completed M.com in Accounting under University of Dhaka. He also completed LLB and LLM from Uttara University and Prime University respectively. Mr. Zamil awarded PhD Degree from California Southern University Atlanta, USA. He started his career with Karnaphuli Insurance Company Ltd. as Manager in 1988. He had served his service tenure mainly at Meghna Insurance Company Ltd. in senior positions. He was the Chief Executive Officer of Meghna Insurance Company Ltd. from July 2016 to January 2020. He obtained Insurance Diploma under Bangladesh Insurance Academy. He also participated in different training and workshops under Bangladesh Insurance Academy. He worked in various departments like Claims & Re-Insurance, Underwriting, Branch Control & Corporate Compliance, Business Development and Administrative Operations. Mr. Zamil is involved in various social activities. He is a Chartered Member of Lions Club International and life member of Bangladesh Lions foundation. He is also a life member of Bangladesh Red Crescent Society and Dhaka University Alumni Association. Recently Mr. Sarwar has been elected as 2nd Vice District Governor of District 315 B1 Bangladesh for the Lionstic year 2023-24. He is a life long registered Graduate, Dhaka University. He is also a member, Chartered Insurance Institute, (U/K) and Associate Bangladesh Insurance Academy. He was the Member of Executive Committee, Bangladesh Insurance Forum.

Dr. AKM Sarwar Jahan Zamil

Managing Director & CEO

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