Audit Committee

Born in 1967, Mr. Sannamat did his Bachelor’s and Master’s in accounting from the University of Dhaka securing first class in both the degree programs. A dynamic and versatile corporate leader, Mr. Sannamat has qualified as a Chartered Accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB) and as a Chartered Secretary from the Institute of Chartered Secretaries of Bangladesh (ICSB). For demonstrating extraordinary skills and outstanding contribution towards incredible growth in terms of financial & operational results, transparent & adequate disclosures in corporate reporting, and good governance practices, Mr. Sannamat steered many national and international awards like SAFA and ICAB National Awards for Best Published Annual Reports, ICMAB Best Corporate Performance Award, ICSB Corporate Governance Excellence Award, SME Banking Award 2014 (“Small Entrepreneurs’ Friendly NBFI of the Year”). He was also awarded The Financial Mirror-Robintex Group Business Award 2009-10, BBJS Award 2008 and Outstanding Business Person of the Year 2007-08.

Mr. Sannamat has served as a Member of Standing Committees of the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industries namely “Bangladesh Energy Security – 2021” and “Financial Institutions (Money Market, Bank, Insurance, NBFI, VC & Capital Market) – 2021”. Mr. Sannamat has been serving as an Independent Director and the Chairman of the Audit Committee and Nomination & Remuneration Committee of Prime Insurance Company Limited. He served as the Member of the Board of Trustees of Primeasia University, Dhaka. He was the Chairman of the Technical Committee (General Banking) formed by the Institute of Chartered Secretaries for Evaluation of Annual Reports of contenders from the Banking Sector for ICSB Corporate Governance Excellence Award – 2021. He is a Member of the General Body of CARSA, a non-government organization.

On top of that, Mr. Sannamat’s other external engagements are enumerated hereafter. He served as the (i) Vice President, Bangladesh Merchant Bankers Association (BMBA); (b) Member of Executive Committee, Bangladesh Leasing & Finance Companies Association (BLFCA); (c) Member of the Executive Committee and Audit Committee of the Institute of Bankers Bangladesh (IBB); (e) Core Team Member formed by the Central Bank of Bangladesh in formulating ‘Guidelines on Credit Risk Management for NBFIs’; (f) Member of the “Panel of Experts of Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE)”; (g) Member of different committees including Taxation & Law Committee of Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB); (h) Member of the Board of Director of UNICAP Investments Limited and UNICAP Securities Limited, and PFI Securities Limited; (i) Member of the Board of Director of PFI Securities Limited and Prime Finance Capital Management Limited; (j) Members of the Board of Directors of Prime Islami Life Insurance Company Limited; (k) Adjunct Faculty and regular speaker of the Bangladesh Institute of Capital Market (BICM), ICAB and ICSB (l) Member of DCCI’s Standing Committee on ‘FDI, Capital Market & Portfolio Management’; (m) Treasurer of CARSA, a non-government organization. Mr. Sannamat was elected as the Council Member of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries of Bangladesh [ICSB] for the term 2010-2013.

Mr. Sannamat in his outstanding career of 27 years of service served in the leadership position of various companies like the Chairman and CEO of Omera Logistics Limited, the CEO of Omera Fuels Limited and Omera Tank Terminals Limited, the CEO & Managing Director of Union Capital Limited, the Managing Director of Prime Finance & Investment Limited, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Omera Petroleum Limited and Omera Cylinders Limited and the Chief Consultant of Aziz Halim Khair Choudhury, Chartered Accountants, an Exclusive Correspondent Firm of PKF International, UK.

Mr. Md. Nurul Islam Mollah, passed matriculation on 1962 from Gopalgonj S.M Model High School and Higher Secondary from Bango Bandhu College, Gopalgonj in 1964 and B. Com (Hons) from Azam Khan Commerce College, Khulna and completed a Master in Management from Rajshahi University in 1968. Then he joined Lohagara College, Narail as a lecturer in Commerce and served one year, and then joined the United Bank Ltd. as a grade II officer in 1969. He served the United Bank, later namely Janata Bank. He served Janata Bank in different branches and capacities, promoted by the Government as General Manager in 1997 and posted in same Bank and later transferred to Sonali Bank as General Manager in 2001 and thereafter he was transferred to Karmasangsthan Bank and got his retirement 2003. After retirement, he joined M/s. American International (BD) Ltd. Is a Los Angeles, USA-based Debit Card Company named Ready Cash. The first of its kind in Bangladesh. He also served Premier Bank Ltd. as Additional Managing Director and later as a member of the Insurance Development Regulator of Authority (IDRA) for a term of three years and completed that in 2013. Meanwhile, he was a part-time faculty member of Daffodil & Prime Asia University and at present serving Prime Insurance Company as an Independent Director.
Apart from his Banking and Insurance carrier he is a dedicated social worker and was District Governor of Lions Clubs International Bangladesh and holds the position of Chairman of Council of Governors in Bangladesh and till date associated with the Management of Lions Eye Hospital, Agargaon. Dhaka.
Besides that, as elected General Sectary of Banani Society of Banani Model Town, Dhaka served the community as a member of the Law and Order coordination committee of Gulshan, Banani & Baridhara Diplomatic Area

Mr. AKM Monirul Islam is a nominated Director of Prime Insurance Company Limited representing Ramisha BD Limited. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree from a reputed Public University. Mr. AKM Monirul Islam is a Director of Fareast Islami Life Insurance Company Limited and a nominated Director of CVC Finance Limited representing Apsara Holding Limited. He has an attachment with various socio cultural activities.

Mr. Mohammad Abdullah is a Representative Director of Prime Insurance Company Limited as well as the Chairman of the Claims & Re-insurance Committee. Mr. Mohammad Abdullah was born in a respectable Muslim family. He completed his B.Com. (Hons), M.Com (Management) degree from Rajshahi University. Mr. Abdullah is a renowned businessperson in the country. He is a successful businessman in the field of Textile industries & Cotton. Mr. Abdullah is engaged in the Business of Textile and Raw Cotton importers & traders. Side by side with his business career, he is the Proprietor & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Bulbul Textile Industries & Unique Cotton. Director of Bulbul Textile Industries Ltd. Mr. Abdullah is the Vice President of Bangladesh Specialized Textile Mills & Power Loom Industries Association (BSTMPI), Joint Secretary of Bangladesh Cotton Association (BCA), Secretary General of Gulshan Jogger’s Society, Alumni Association of Vice President of Rajshahi University Management Department. Mr. Abdullah has a long carrier in the Textile & Cotton business. Mr. Mohammad Abdullah visited many countries in the world like as U.S.A, Canada, Italy, France, Turkey, South Korea, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, and others. He is also associated with a lot of socio-cultural activities.

Mr. Md. Salim Mahmud is a Director of Prime Insurance Company Limited. He had schooling in the local educational institutions and completed his Masters of Commerce (M.Com) degree from Dhaka City College. After completing his Master’s degree, he got engaged in business. He is a young entrepreneur in the country. He established a good number of companies.

Mr. A.N.M. Shahidul Haque is a Representative Director of Prime Insurance Company Limited as well as the Chairman of the Investment Committee. He completed his M.Com. degree from National University. At the same time, Mr. Haque completed Post Graduation Diploma in Library & Information from the University of Dhaka. Mr. Haque is a reputed business person. His business affiliation is versatile and diversified. At the very first outset, he engaged in Recondition Car Importer, Indenter & General Supplier. He is the Proprietor of Asad Traders, Recondition Car Importer, Indenter & General Supplier, Proprietor of Chromotax, Textile Chemicals & Accessories Importer & Supplier. Side by side with his business career, he is working as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of RiB24. Mr. Haque is a member of the BARVIDA (Bangladesh Reconditioned Vehicles Importers and Dealers Association). Mr. Haque has a long carrier in the Car Import business. Mr. Haque participates in many seminars & symposiums at the home and abroad. He is also associated with a lot of socio-cultural activities.

Mr. Suzadur Rahman is an Independent Director of Fareast Islami Life Insurance Company Ltd. He is also a Director of Padma Oil Company Ltd. – the largest oil company in Bangladesh. He holds a double Master’s Degree in both Accounting Information System (AIS) and Health Economics from the University of Dhaka. He is a Consultant of the World Bank, IFC and FCDO (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office). Mr. Rahman is also a renowned business person in Bangladesh. He is a successful Entrepreneur with a proven leadership role in different businesses. He is the Founding Chairman of G7 Securitas Ltd. – a leading security service provider in Bangladesh. He is the Chairman of King Consultants Ltd., Managing Director of Mindlabz Ltd. and Proprietor of M/S S.S. Enterprise. He is a distinguished member of BASI and Bangladesh Bridge Federation (BBF). In 2019 he accompanied the Honorable Prime Minister of Bangladesh –Sheikh Hasina during her visit to the USA for the 74th UN Assembly. In 2011 he traveled to China to perceive the activities of the Communist Party of China (CPC) as the special envoy of the Honorable Prime Minister of Bangladesh –Sheikh Hasina. He has also visited over 30 countries of the world and enjoys visiting new places and countries.