Board of Directors

Mr. Md. Shazzad Hossoin, an Independent Director, is currently playing the role of Vice-Chairman of United Commercial Bank PLC. Before joining UCB, he held the position of Executive Director at Bangladesh Bank, where he demonstrated his extensive expertise in Finance and Management. Throughout his career at Bangladesh Bank, Mr. Hossoin held various key positions, including Executive Director, General Manager, and Currency Officer. Additionally, he served as the Director of the Microcredit Regulatory Authority from 2006 to 2017, and he held roles such as Deputy Director in both the Agricultural Credit Department and the Personnel Department.

Mr. Hossoin's academic background is diverse and well-rounded. He earned both his undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Geography from the University of Dhaka. Furthermore, he completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance from Bangladesh Open University at Dhaka University Tutorial Centre and a Master of Social Science (MSS) in Economics from National University. In addition to these achievements, he earned a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and banking diplomas (DAIBB-1 and DAIBB-2), as well as a Diploma in Computer Application.

Mr. Hossoin, a lifelong learner, actively pursued professional development by attending various training programs both domestically and internationally. His career has also afforded him the opportunity to visit several countries, further enriching his knowledge and experience.