Standard Chartered Bangladesh appoints Morshed Ullah as Head of Legal

Standard Chartered Bangladesh has appointed Morshed Ullah as its new Head of Legal, marking a significant addition to the bank's Country Management Team.

Naser Ezaz Bijoy, Chief Executive Officer of Standard Chartered Bangladesh, expressed confidence in Morshed's capabilities, stating, "We are pleased to announce Morshed as our new Head of Legal. His extensive industry knowledge and leadership skills have been instrumental in our operations. I am confident that he will continue to navigate the evolving economic and regulatory landscape effectively, contributing to our mission of driving sustainable growth in Bangladesh."

Morshed Ullah joined Standard Chartered in 2014 as Legal Counsel and most recently served as Head of Legal, Corporate & Investment Banking. His career spans over 21 years, including roles at Airtel Bangladesh Limited, Warid Telecom International LLC, and the Supreme Court of Bangladesh, where he practised law. He also served as a civil judge in Bangladesh's subordinate judiciary.

Morshed holds a Master of Law from the University of Dhaka and an Islamic Finance Level-3 Qualification from the Chartered Institute of Securities & Investment (CISI).

Standard Chartered has been committed to fostering commerce and development in Bangladesh for 120 years. In 2024, the bank's dedication to the country's prosperity was recognised with 29 major international awards.