Abu Jafar promoted to Al-Arafah Islami Bank DMD

Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC recently promoted its official SM Abu Jafar to the post of deputy managing director (DMD).

Prior to the promotion, Jafar had been serving as senior executive vice-president since 2021, according to a press release.

He started his professional banking career at Exim Bank PLC as a management trainee officer in 2000 and worked in different capacities in the bank.

He previously worked at United Commercial Bank PLC.

His diverse experience spans foreign trade desk, manager (operations) as well as manager of three corporate and AD branches, contributing to his extensive 24-year background in the banking sector.

Jafar's promotion reflects both his extensive experience and his commitment towards the development of the bank, the press release added.

He obtained his bachelor's and master's degrees in accounting from the University of Dhaka.