Nurun Nahar
Nurun Nahar | |
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| Born | 1965 Dhamrai, Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Occupation | Banking professional |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Known for | Acting governor of Bangladesh Bank |
Nurun Nahar is a banking professional who assumed the role of acting governor at Bangladesh Bank after the departure of Abdur Rouf Talukder. Her tenure was followed by the appointment of Ahsan H. Mansur. Before stepping into the acting governor position, she served as the deputy governor.[1][2][3]
Early life
Nahar was born in 1965 in Dhamrai, Dhaka. She completed her Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Dhaka in 1984 and later earned an MBA from the Asian University of Bangladesh in 2001. In addition, she obtained a Banking Diploma from the Institute of Bankers Bangladesh.
Career
Beginning her career at Bangladesh Bank in 1989 as an assistant director, Nahar rose through the ranks to become an executive director by 2019. On July 2, 2023, she was elevated to the position of Deputy Governor, with responsibilities that included oversight of Banking Regulations and Policy, Credit Guarantee, and Security Management departments.[1][2][3]
Her professional contributions extend to roles such as Visiting Lecturer at training centers of private commercial banks and Examiner at the Institute of Bankers Bangladesh. She is also a faculty member at the Bangladesh Bank Training Academy.
On August 11, 2024, Nahar was designated as the acting Governor of Bangladesh Bank.[1][2][3]