National Housing Finance gets new independent director

Abdul Muyeed Chowdhury, a former caretaker government adviser, has been appointed independent director of the National Housing Finance and Investments.

Chowdhury is the CEO of Tiger Tours, a member of the board of Advanced Chemical Industries (ACI) and a director of ACI Formulations, MJL Bangladesh, Omera Petroleum, Omera Fuels, Omera Cylinders, Omera Chemicals, Summit Alliance Port and PEB Steel Alliance.

He is also a member of the governing body of Brac University, Sajida Foundation and the Bangladesh Youth Enterprise Advice and Help Center, says a press release.

He has served as executive director of Brac from 2000 to 2006 and as secretary to different ministries from 1994 to 2000.

Chowdhury obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree with honours in history and Master of Arts degree from the University of Dhaka.