Chowdhury MAQ Sarwar has joined Eastern Bank Limited as deputy managing director (DMD). He was the Consultant of Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd.
A distinguished banker with 34 years of experience in banking, Sarwar has played a significant role in thought leadership in developing Internal Control and Compliance functions for the banking industry.
He started his career with IFIC Bank as probationary officer. Later he worked for American Express Bank, Citibank NA and Standard Chartered Bank in different important roles.
In his long career he has served as Head of Legal and Compliance of SCB; Head of Compliance and Human Resources of Citibank NA also, said a media release.
Sarwar did his Bachelors and Masters from the University of Dhaka.
He is a Life Member of the Institute of Bankers, Bangladesh; Founder Treasurer and Life Fellow of the Bangladesh Society for Human Resources Management and Member (ex Vice President) of the Bangladesh Chapter of Institute of Internal Auditors, USA.
