Mrs. Amatun Noor
Nominated Director

Ms. Amatun Noor has been nominated as the Director from Qasraj Trading Ltd. in the Board of First Finance Limited. She is the Chairperson of Kheya Properties Ltd. and also the Director of New Dhaka Alliance Ltd. She is also been selected as the member of the Audit Committee of FFL.

Mr. Habibur Rahman
Independent Director

Mr. Md. Habibur Rahman obtained his LL.B (Hons.) & LL.M from University of Dhaka. He joined First Finance Limited as an Independent Director on 30th October, 2019. Currently, he is a member of the Audit Committee of FFL.

Mr. Shah Md. Abdul Bari
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Mr. Shah Md. Abdul Bari is a distinguished leader in Bangladesh’s banking and financial sector, renowned for over 36 years of visionary leadership, operational expertise, and unwavering commitment to institutional excellence. He assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer of First Finance Limited on March 4, 2025, bringing with him a wealth of experience across all major domains of banking.

Mr. Bari commenced his banking career in 1988 at National Bank Limited as a probationary Officer, where he acquired extensive frontline experience at the Branch level in General Banking, Credit, and Foreign Trade. He subsequently served as Operational Manager at the Mouchak Branch of Prime Bank Plc., as well as the Agrabad and Dhanmondi Branches of Mercantile Bank Plc., where he was responsible for overseeing critical branch operations. He later joined Export Import Bank of Bangladesh Plc. (EXIM Bank), where he rose to the position of Deputy Managing Director in 2016 and was promoted to Additional Managing Director in 2022, prior to his appointment as Chief Executive Officer of First Finance Limited.

A significant highlight of Mr. Bari’s career is his remarkable tenure as Head of the Human Resources Division at EXIM Bank, where he served for nearly a decade (2001–2011). During this period, he led a transformative journey for the HR function—introducing structured systems, modern policies, and capacity-building initiatives that contributed to the sustainable growth of the institution. His reputation as a strategic HR leader is widely recognized in the banking community.In addition to HR leadership, Mr. Bari made substantial contributions in various key areas of the bank. He oversaw responsibilities of departments such as the Anti-Money Laundering Division, EXIM Bank Foundation, Transport Department, and General Banking Division, showcasing his versatility and cross-functional competence.

In 2011, he was appointed Regional Manager of Dhaka Region, and later that year, he was entrusted with leading the Special Audit Division (SAD). Recognizing his expertise in governance and oversight, Mr. Bari was given the additional charge of Internal Control & Compliance Division (ICCD) in January 2014—a role he held until September 2024. His over 10-year leadership of ICCD reflects his deep expertise in audit, risk management, and regulatory compliance, and his tenure is credited with significantly strengthening internal controls and risk culture at the institution.

He has consistently demonstrated excellence in performance. He was awarded the Chairman’s Gold Medal at EXIM Bank as “Best Performer” for three consecutive years—2007, 2008, and 2009—a rare achievement that highlights his dedication and impact.

Mr. Bari holds a remarkable academic background. He earned both his B.S.S. (Honours) and M.S.S. in Social Welfare from the University of Dhaka, graduating with First Class First in both degrees. For this exceptional academic achievement, he received the prestigious Chancellor’s Award in 1987. Earlier, he also secured high national ranks in the SSC and HSC examinations under the Rajshahi Board. He is a certified JAIBB professional from the Institute of Bankers, Bangladesh (IBB).

To complement his career, Mr. Bari pursued extensive professional development, attending high-level training programs both at home and abroad. His international training includes specialized programs on Letters of Credit, Islamic Banking, and Human Resource Strategy held in Austria, UAE, and Malaysia. Domestically, he has completed more than 50 executive courses on topics such as Green Banking, Basel Regulations, AML/CFT Compliance, Internal Control, Risk Management, Foreign Exchange Record Management and Leadership from leading institutions including BIBM, Bangladesh Bank Training Academy, and EXIM Bank Training Academy.

He has also made his mark as a trainer and speaker, conducting professional development sessions in the areas of Audit and Compliance, Core Risk Management, HR Strategy, Investment Recovery, and Ethical Banking Practices—reflecting his dedication to knowledge sharing and industry development. Widely admired for his strategic insight, ethical leadership, and ability to manage complex organizational challenges, Mr. Bari is committed to transforming First Finance Limited into a dynamic, transparent, and customer-centric financial institution.

Outside his professional responsibilities, Mr. Bari enjoys reading, anchoring, debating, music, and traveling, and has visited several countries including the United Kingdom, Austria, Portugal, UAE, Malaysia, India, Saudi Arabia, and Thailand.