DHAKA, Dec 20, 2024 (BSS) - Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing
Director of Sonali Bank PLC, Md. Shawkat Ali Khan has been appointed as the
Chairman of Padma Bank PLC.
 
Md. Shawkat Ali Khan chaired the 120th board meeting at Padma Bank's head
office in Gulshan on Wednesday, said a press release.
 
Prior to joining Sonali Bank PLC, Khan served as Managing Director of
Bangladesh Krishi Bank (BKB). Formerly, he also served as Deputy Managing
Director of Rupali Bank PLC.
 
With a distinguished career spanning 26 years, Shawkat Ali Khan is renowned
for his vision, dynamism, commitment, and innovative ideas. His journey in
the banking sector began in 1998 when he joined Rupali Bank PLC as a Senior
Officer.

Khan is highly experienced and motivated with a proven track record in the
banking industry, showcasing strong leadership skills, strategic planning
expertise, and excellent communication abilities to achieve organizational
goals.
 
During his extensive experience, he has refined his skills and demonstrated
an exceptional ability to become an iconic leader and eminent banker.
 
Khan was awarded by the Financial Institutions Division of the Ministry of
Finance for his dedication, contribution, and all-out cooperation for the
formulation of Government Employee House Building Loan (GEHBL) Policy with
the collaboration of all state-owned commercial banks.
 
Md. Shawkat Ali Khan completed Bachelor's and Master's degrees in chemistry
from Jahangirnagar University (JU) and an MBA (Major in Banking) from Dhaka
University (DU).

Moreover, he is a Diploma Associate of the Institute of Bankers Bangladesh
(IBB). He has participated in numerous training courses, seminars, and
workshops both locally and internationally. He has a multidimensional
experience through visiting countries such as Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia,
and India.