Dhaka, June 16 -- Areef Billah Adil Chowdhury, a former managing director (MD) of Bank Asia, is set to take on the same role at National Bank.

Multiple senior officials of National Bank confirmed to bdnews24.com that Bangladesh Bank has approved his appointment for a three-year term.

He will assume the role next month and serve through June 2028.

The bank's chairman Abdul Awal Mintoo confirmed the appointment to bdnews24.com on Monday, saying the incoming MD is expected to join in July.

Adil joined Bank Asia as deputy managing director (DMD) in August 2020, later promoted to additional MD.

He became MD of the same bank in November 2022 but resigned eight months later in July 2023 citing "personal reasons".

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