CURRICULUM  VITAE of S. M. Aminur Rahman

 

CONTACT ADDRESS

 

Janata Bank Limited

Head Office, 110 Motijheel C/A

Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh.

Phone: 880-2-7169287

Fax: 880-2-9560869

email : md@janatabank-bd.com

RESIDENCE ADDRESS

 

A-6 Century Estate Apartment

Bara Mogbazar

Ramna, Dhaka-1217

Bangladesh.

Phone: 880-2-8355124

PERMANENT ADDRESS

 

Vill: Burumdi

PO: Dhandir Bazar

PS: Sonargaon

Dist. Narayangonj

Bangladesh.

 

 

PROFILE

Obtained MBA from Institute of Business Administration, University of Dhaka in 1973. Presently I am providing consultancy service as CEO of Janata Bank Limited since Janauary, 2008 under Enterprises Growth and Bank Modernization Project (EGBPMP) funded by World Bank and under close monitoring of Bangladesh Bank, Ministry of Finance and World Bank.

Previously, I served as the Managing Director of Sonali Bank Limited, the largest commercial Bank and Janata Bank the second largest commercial bank with a net work of 1183 and 850 branches at home and abroad respectively. Notably both the bank were identified as problem bank by the central bank of Bangladesh.

My career has led me to specialize increasingly in the restructuring and management of Financial Institution. I have throughout experience in: commercial and investment banking, Micro and SME finance, restructuring and modernization of bank, strategic -planning; development of MIS, implementation of Information Technology, methodical administration; and the application of modern leadership methods (through staff motivation and involvement in both decision-making and target-setting. Navigating the different banking areas I've gathered a vast knowledge, skills and experience that can be used to contribute to the re-engineering and restructuring of Nepal Bank Limited (NBL).

 

Skills Base

·         Familiarity with banking rules and regulations, procurement policy, automation, restructuring and modernization of bank, MIS etc.

·         Credit management skills (including micro and SME financing)

·         Tested management techniques in both domestic and continental contexts

·         HR management with direct as well as distance line management skills.

·         Project management skills

·         Strategic and Operational Plan development with monitoring and evaluation skills  

·         Time-efficient, systematic working methodology

·         Rapid adaptability to new problem-solving

·         Languages: English and Bengali

 

EDUCATION

:

MBA from Institute of Business Administration (IBA),  Dhaka University, Bangladesh.

Professional Qualification

:

DAIBB (Diplomaed Associate of Institute of Bankers' Bangladesh).

SPECIALIZATION

:

Banking & Financial Management, Credit Management, International Banking & Management, Manpower Planning, Organizational Development & Reforms.

Present Representation in other Organization

:

a.  Chairman, Janata Exchange Co. srl, Rome, Italy.

b.  Director, Board of Directors, Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB).

c.   Director, Board of Directors, Industrial and Infrastructure Development Company Limited (IIDFC).

d.  Ex. Director, Bangladesh Commerce Bank Limited.

Membership in Professional Societies

:

a.   Member, Governing Board of the Bangladesh Institute of Bank Managent (BIBM)

b.  Member, Governing Board of the Institute of Bankers' Bangladesh (IBB)

c.   Member, IBA Alumni Association

d.  Member, Masters of Business Administration Club

e.   Member, Bangladesh Society for Training and Development

Membership in Club Societies

:

a.   Member, Kurmitola Golf Club (KGC), Dhaka.

b.  Member, Uttara Club, Dhaka.

c.   Member, (Use Club), Dhaka Club, Dhaka.

 

Employment Record (In Descending Order)

 

CURRENT POSITION Period: Jan/2008 to till date

:

Position : CEO & MD, Janata Bank Ltd.

 

 

 

Period: Dec/2006 to Dec/2008

:

Position : Managing Director, Sonali Bank

 

 

 

Period: Sept/2004 to Dec/2006

:

Position : Managing Director, Janata Bank

 

Period: Apr/2003 to Aug/2004

:

Position: Deputy Managing Director

 

 

Organization: Sonali Bank

 

 

 

Responsibilities

 

Incharge of Loan Recovery and Classification Division, International/ Foreign Remittances Division, Business Development/Branches Control and Engineering Division. Also in-charge of General Advances, Rural Credit, Micro Credit, Reconciliation, Vigilance, Law, Monitoring, MIS & Evaluation Division. I was also in-charge of Local and Foreign Currency Management Division, Disciplinary & Appeal and Inspection & Audit Division. Chairman of Investment/Standing Committee and Disciplinary Cases Committee. Introduced ATM (Ready Cash) in Sonali Bank. Responsible for increasing Foreign remittances in Sonali Bank. Introduced Electronic Fund Transfer for quick deposit of homebound remittances. Chief coordinator of Managing Core Risks in Banking (i.e. Internal Control & Compliance/Money Laundering/ Credit/Asset & Liability and Foreign Exchange Risks).

 

 

 

Period:May/2002 to Mar/2003

:

Position: General Manager

 

 

Organization: Sonali Bank

 

 

 

Responsibilities

 

Include holding the charge of International Banking with monitoring, guidance and control of the overseas operations of the Bank branches in India and subsidiaries in UK, USA. Also responsible for foreign exchange dealing room operation, Nostro accounts reconciliation and foreign remittances and also dealt with Import & Export L/Cs operation etc. Responsible for overall business of 300 branches as General Manager. I was involved in preparation of business plan of Sonali Bank (UK) Ltd. including obtaining of license of Sonali Bank (UK) Ltd. under the guidance of FSA (Financial Services Authorities) UK.

 

 

 

Period: Nov/1999 to Apr/2002

:

Position: General Manager

Organization: Rupali Bank Ltd. and Sonali Bank

 

 

 

Responsibilities

 

Include the overall operation of Foreign Exchange Business of both Rupali Bank Ltd. and Sonali Bank and were responsible HR division of Rupali Bank Ltd. including preparation of HR succession plan. Also responsible for business plan of both the Banks. In-charge as GM, General Manager's Office, Dhaka Division of Sonali Bank where all sort of banking business of 300 branches were under direct control. Also hold current charge of Managing Director of Rupali Bank Ltd.

 

 

 

Period:Sept/1994 to Oct/1999

:

Position: Deputy General Manager

Organization: Sonali Bank

     

Responsibilities

 

In charge of Industrial Credit Division, Financial Sector Reform Project (FSRP), International Division. In Industrial Credit Division I used to look after all sorts of term loan proposals. In FSRP 1st phase World Bank reform were there. I was engaged in implementation of the recommendations which were implemented. Besides I was responsible for Foreign Exchange business including operation of dealing room.

 

 

 

Period:May/1990 to Aug/1994

:

Position: Assistant General Manager

Organization: Sonali Bank

 

 

 

Responsibilities

 

Industrial Credit Division, Research & Planning Division, Central Accounts. In Accounts Division I was responsible for Local Fund Management i.e. Local Treasury and Fixation of Interest rates and other bank related research job.

 

 

 

Period: Apr/1985 to Aug/1990

:

Position: Senior Faculty Member (Senior Principal Officer)

Organization: Sonali Bank Staff College

 

 

 

Responsibilities

 

Conducted classes of Industrial Credit, documentation, L/C opening procedures, preparation of appraisals, process of disbursement of various credit and recovery, etc.

 

 

 

Period: Jan/1984 to Mar/1985

:

Position: Senior Principal Officer

Organization: Sonali Bank

 

 

 

Responsibilities

 

Processing of Industrial credit proposals, preparation of appraisals, visit of industries, opening L/Cs for import of machinery, documentation, recovery, etc.

 

 

 

Period: Jan/1981 to Dec/1983

:

Position: Financial Analyst (on deputation)

Organization: Bangladesh Bank

 

 

 

Responsibilities

 

Checking of proposals sent by NCBs (New SCBs) processed under IDA credit and allowing reimbursement from the World Bank.

 

 

 

Period: Sep/1976 to Dec/1980

:

Position: Senior Officer

Organization: Sonali Bank (Shilpa Bhaban Branch)

 

 

 

 

Responsibilities

 

Processing of various credit proposals, opening of L/Cs, issuance of different instrument (DD/MT/TT & PO), balancing of ledgers, writing of clean cash, etc. and all general banking functions.

Important Training and Seminar attended

:

Completed Foundation Course, Foreign Exchange Business Course, Financial Management Course, Effective Business Consultancy Course, Islamic Banking Course, Trainers Training Course, Executive Training Programming in Bank Management. Attended training on Small Scale Business Financing in India sponsored by The World Bank. Also attended seminar on Foreign Exchange Orientation in Newyork and Workshop on correspondent banking in London. Also attended seminar on EURO & International Bankers, Newyork, USA. Attended workshop on International Banker's Seminar, Newyork and seminar for Executive in Newyork and Global Micro Credit Summit in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. (Detailed in Annexure-A)

 

 

 

Other Professional Activities

:

a)     I was examiner of the Institute of Bankers  Bangladesh (IBB).

b)    Guest speaker of Bangladesh Institute of Bank Management (BIBM) and other Training institutes of the country.

LANGUAGE SKILL

Languages

Speaking

Reading

Writing

Bangla

Fluent

Fluent

Fluent

English

Fluent

Fluent

Fluent

 

HOBBY

 

i)   Reading         ii) Writing          iii) Traveling         

 

FOREIGN VISIT

 

USA, Canada, UK, Italy, Germany, France, Switzerland, Greece, Turkey, Egypt, Kuwait, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, China, U.A.E, Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, India etc.

 

PERSONAL  PROFILE

 

Father's Name            :  Late Dr. Abdur Rashid, Rtd. Govt. Medical Officer

Mother's Name           :  Late Abed Akhter

Nationality                 :  Bangladeshi

Date of Birth               :  22-09-1951

Marital Status             :  Married

Religion                     :  Islam

Passport                    :  B 1593195

National ID                :  2696653264913

Profession                  :  Banker

 

(S. M. Aminur Rahman)

ANNEXURE-A

Description of Training (Local & International)

LOCAL

Sl.No.

Subject of training

Name of Institution

Period

Degree/Certificate

i.

Probationary Officers

Training Course

Sonali Bank Training Institute, Dhaka

19.10.76  to

18.04.77

Certificate

ii.

Financial Management

Bangladesh Institute of Bank

Management (BIBM)

25-08-80  to

06.09.80

Certificate

iii.

Islamic Banking

Bangladesh Islamic Bankers’ Association

19.10.83  to

22.11.83

Certificate

iv.

Trainers Training Course

Bangladesh Institute of Bank Management, Dhaka

28.05.85  to

10.06.85

Certificate

v.

Effective Business

Consulting

Jointly organized by Canadian International Development Agency, Technonet Asia, Manitoba Institute of Management and BSCIC, Dhaka

09.07.85  to

13.07.85

Certificate

vi

Financial Management

Rapport Bangladesh Ltd., Dhaka

16.09.85  to

27.10.85

Certificate

vii

Executive Training Programming in Bank Management 

American Chamber

07.12.98  to

13.12.98

Certificate

viii

Global Economy & the Economic Outlook for Bangladesh

American Express Bank Ltd.

13.10.02

Certificate

 

FOREIGN  

Sl.No.

Subject of training

Name of Institution

Period

Degree/Certificate

i

Small Scale Business

Financing

United Bank of India, Sponsored by World Bank

08.08.78  to

15.11.78

Certificate

ii

Foreign Exchange

Orientation Course

American Express Bank

New York, World Trade Centre

09.07.01  to

13.07.01

Certificate

iii

Workshop on Correspondent Banking

Standard Chartered Bank,

London

29.10.02  to

02.11.02

Certificate

vi

Seminar on EURO & International Banking Practice

American Express Bank GmbH, Frankfurt, Germany

04.08.03  to

06.08.03

Certificate

v

Workshop on Correspondent Banking

Standard Chartered Bank, China

17.07.04  to 24.07.04

Certificate

vi

Workshop on International Bankers Seminar, New York, USA

HSBC

13.11.05  to 18.11.05

Certificate

vii

Executive Seminar

Habib American Bank, New York

11.09.06  to 13.09.06

Attended

viii

Global Micro Credit Summit in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Royal Danish Embassy

12.11.06  to 15.11.06

Attended

ix

Correspondent Banking Workshop at London, UK.

Standard Chartered Bank

30-05-08 to 06-06-08

Attended

x

Workshop on Global Banking

Standard Chartered Bank, Mumbai, India

08.09.09 to 10.09.09

Attended


FOREIGN VISIT

i

Visited Kuwait for holding meetings with the Exchange Companies in Kuwait and exchanged views with Bangladeshi expatriates for increasing home bound remittances.

Dollarco Exchange Company Ltd., Kuwait

29.10.01  to 01.11.01

ii

Visited Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for holding meetings with the Exchange Companies in K.S.A and exchanged views with Bangladeshi expatriates for increasing home bound remittances.

Alrajhi Commercial Foreign Exchange, K.S.A

15.03.02  to 29.03.02

iii

Attended Board Meeting of Janata Exchange Co., Italy and Inspected Janata Bank Branches at Italy, Greece and U.A.E.

Janata Bank and Janata Exchange Co. Italy

14.02.05  to 23.03.05

iv

Attended Board Meeting of Janata Exchange Co., Italy and exchanged views with Bangladeshi National in Greece for increasing home bound remittances

Janata Bank and Janata Exchange Co.

07.03.06  to 10.03.06

v

Attended Board Meeting of Sonali Bank (UK) Ltd., London and Inspected of Camden Branch and exchanged views with the Executive & Senior Management for Business Promotion

Sonali Bank (UK) Ltd., London

12.03.07  to 17.03.07

vi

Attended Annual General Meeting and Board Meeting of Sonali Exchange Co. Inc., USA and Inspected 7 Branches and exchanged views with the Executive, Senior Management & Community peoples of 4 cities in USA for Business Promotion

Sonali Exchange Co. Inc., USA

08.04.07  to 15.04.07

vii

Preside over the Board Meeting of Janata Exchange Co. & visit its Milan Branch and exchanged views Bangladeshi expatriates for increase home bound remittances.

Janata Bank and Janata Exchange Co. Italy

15-03-08 to 22-03-08

viii

Preside over the Board Meeting of Janata Exchange Co. & visit JB UAE Branches exchanged views Bangladeshi expatriates for increase home bound remittances.

Janata Bank and Janata Exchange Co. Italy

03-02-2009 to 12-02-09