Uzma Chowdhury elected as chairperson of Meghna Bank

Uzma Chowdhury has been elected as the chairperson of Meghna Bank PLC.

A distinguished professional in the finance and banking sector of Bangladesh, Chowdhury brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her new role, said a press release.

Uzma Chowdhury has extensive experience in the accounting profession, having worked for over seven years in the petroleum industry in the United States.

She also served as the secretary of the Houston Chapter of the American Women's Society for CPAs for four years.

Since October 2008, Chowdhury has been serving as the director of finance at Pran-RFL Group, a growing business conglomerate in Bangladesh.

She is also a member of the finance and audit committee of the Under-Privileged Children Education Programme, and a committee member of the Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce & Industries.

Meghna Bank is confident that under Uzma Chowdhury's leadership, the bank will continue to strengthen its position as a leading financial institution, driving growth, innovation and excellence in the banking sector, the press release also said.

Chowdhury obtained her bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Texas at Dallas, US. She is a Certified Public Accountant from the State of Texas, US.