Emranul Huq, managing director and CEO of Dhaka Bank, passed away on Sunday at a hospital in Kolkata after fighting against cancer.
He was 61 years old at the time of departure.
His visionary leadership and unwavering dedication of Dhaka Bank have left an indelible mark on the institution.
His contribution to banking industry of Bangladesh will be remembered with great respect. Thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time.
Emranul Huq became the managing director and CEO of Dhaka Bank in February 2020.
He had joined the bank in 1998 and served in various key positions, including deputy managing director for business banking, head of corporate banking, and branch manager of several corporate branches.
Before joining Dhaka Bank, Huq worked at Eastern Bank Ltd and Credit Africa Bank Ltd in Zambia, holding various positions.
With more than three decades of professional banking experience both at home and abroad, Huq began his career in 1986 as a management trainee at Bank of Credit and Commerce International in Dhaka.
He obtained his Bachelor of Commerce with Honors in Management from the University of Dhaka and a Master's in Business Administration from the American International University-Bangladesh.
The renowned banker was highly respected in the banking sector.
Huq is survived by his wife and a son and two daughters.
