Jamal Uddin Ahmed (banker)
Jamal Uddin Ahmed is a Bangladeshi banker and former chairperson of Janata Bank, second largest state owned commercial bank in Bangladesh.[1][2] He is the general secretary of Bangladesh Economic Association.[3][4]
Early life and education
[edit]Ahmed completed his undergrad and masters in accounting from the University of Dhaka in 1977 and 1978 respectively.[5] He completed his PhD from Cardiff Business School in 1996.[5]
Career
[edit]In 1985, Ahmed became an associate member of Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh.[5]
Ahmed received his Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh in 1990.[5]
In 2009, Ahmed became the chairperson of Emerging Credit Rating Limited.[5]
Ahmed became a director of Dhaka Stock Exchange in 2010.[5] He became a director of Grameenphone in 2011.[5] He served on the board of directors of Power Grid Company of Bangladesh Limited.[5]
In 2015, Ahmed became the general secretary of the Bangladesh Economic Association.[5] He was re-elected in 2017 with Dr Abul Barakat being elected president of the Bangladesh Economic Association.[6]
From August 2019 to July 2020, Ahmed was the chairperson of Janata Bank.[5] On 28 July 2020, S. M. Mahfuzur Rahman was appointed chairperson of Janata Bank replacing Ahmed, who had faced allegations of graft in approving loans.[7][8] He denied all allegations against him.[8] He had opposed large loans of Janata Bank.[9] Hedayetullah Al Mamun was briefly appointed chairman but removed soon after his appointment.[8] Bangladesh Pratidin later reported that both men were removed through the effort of S. Alam, owner of S. Alam Group,[10] who had secured large loans from various banks including Janata Bank through close connections with the Awami League government.[11]
From 2023 to 2024, Ahmed was a member of the syndicate body of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Jamaluddin replaced with Mahfuzur as chairman of troubled Janata Bank". Bdnews24.com. Retrieved 2024-08-29.
- ^ "Shakeup in state-run bank top positions". bangladeshpost.net. Retrieved 2024-08-29.
- ^ "Sonali, Janata banks get new chairmen". Prothomalo. 2019-08-21. Retrieved 2024-08-29.
- ^ "Bangabandhu fought for all with extraordinary humanity, says Prof Haider". Dhaka Courier. Retrieved 2024-08-29.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Dr. Jamaluddin Ahmed, FCA - Emerging Credit Rating Ltd". 2015-10-15. Retrieved 2024-08-29.
- ^ "Abul Barakat-Jamaluddin Ahmed panel sweeps BEA election". The Financial Express. Retrieved 2024-08-29.
- ^ "SM Mahfuzur Rahman new Janata Bank chairman as former one removed". The Business Standard. 2020-07-28. Retrieved 2021-12-15.
- ^ a b c "Why was Jamal Uddin removed from Janata?". Dhaka Tribune. 2020-07-30. Retrieved 2021-12-15.
- ^ "FCA Jamaluddin ousted from Janata Bank board amid pressure". Business Mirror. 2020-07-28. Retrieved 2024-08-29.
- ^ "লুটের অর্থ ভাগ পেতেন রেহানা জয়". বাংলাদেশ প্রতিদিন (in Bengali). 2024-08-29. Retrieved 2024-08-29.
- ^ "What is the true value of S Alam Group's assets?". The Business Standard. 2024-08-28. Retrieved 2024-08-29.