Bankers Club Elects Rashed Akhtar and Rashid-un-Nabi

The Bankers Club of Bangladesh Limited (BCBL), the premier registered social and professional hub for the nation’s financial fraternity, has concluded its executive elections for the 2026–2028 term. In a spirited democratic exercise held on Friday, 28 February 2026, Md. Rashed Akhtar was elected as the President, while Rashid-un-Nabi secured the vital position of General Secretary.

A Competitive Electoral Process

The election witnessed a robust contest between two primary factions: the Bankers Oikya Parishad and the Sarbojanin Bankers Parishad. A total of 46 candidates represented these panels, alongside one independent contender, vying for the leadership of an organisation that boasts a membership of nearly 2,000 professionals drawn from the central bank and all scheduled commercial banks.

The Bankers Oikya Parishad emerged as the dominant force, clinching 19 key positions, including the Presidency, General Secretary, and Organising Secretary. Meanwhile, the Sarbojanin Bankers Parishad secured the Social Welfare Secretary post and three Executive Member seats.

The Newly Elected Executive Committee

The incoming committee is tasked with fostering camaraderie and professional development within the banking sector over the next two years. The leadership structure is as follows:

Additional leadership roles were filled by Vice-Presidents Md. Mofazzal Mamun Khan and Md. Shafiqul Islam Fakir Pintu, alongside Joint Organising Secretary Md. Saidul Islam Pintu.

Executive Membership and Vision

The broader governance of the club will be supported by a diverse group of ten Executive Members, including Mohammad Lutful Habib, Sharmin Akhtar, and Abed-ur-Rahman, among others. As the largest registered body of its kind in Bangladesh, the BCBL serves as a critical platform for networking and policy advocacy within the financial sector.

The new leadership has pledged to enhance the club's facilities and increase engagement between junior officers and veteran industry leaders, ensuring that the institution remains a cornerstone of the Bangladeshi banking community.