Jamal Uddin Ahmed (banker)
Jamal Uddin Ahmed | |
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| Born | Bangladesh |
| Alma mater | University of Dhaka; Cardiff Business School |
| Occupation(s) | Banker, accountant |
| Known for | Chairperson of Janata Bank; General Secretary of Bangladesh Economic Association |
Jamal Uddin Ahmed is a prominent Bangladeshi banker and accountant who previously held the position of chairperson at Janata Bank, the second largest state-owned commercial bank in Bangladesh. Additionally, he holds the role of general secretary for the Bangladesh Economic Association.
Early life and education
Ahmed obtained both his bachelor's and master's degrees in accounting from the University of Dhaka in 1977 and 1978, respectively. He later completed his doctoral studies at Cardiff Business School, earning a PhD in 1996.
Career
In 1985, Ahmed became an associate member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh, advancing to full membership by 1990. He was named chairperson of Emerging Credit Rating Limited in 2009. His directorship roles expanded with appointments to the boards of Dhaka Stock Exchange in 2010 and Grameenphone in 2011, as well as serving on the board of Power Grid Company of Bangladesh Limited.
Ahmed was elected as general secretary of the Bangladesh Economic Association in 2015 and secured re-election in 2017 alongside president Dr Abul Barakat.
He led Janata Bank as chairperson from August 2019 until July 2020, when he was succeeded by S. M. Mahfuzur Rahman following allegations concerning loan approvals, which Ahmed denied. During his tenure, he had opposed granting large loans at the bank. Reports suggest that his removal, together with interim chairman Hedayetullah Al Mamun, was influenced by S. Alam, proprietor of S. Alam Group, noted for obtaining significant bank financing through political ties.
From 2023 to 2024, Ahmed served as a syndicate member at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology.