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Safwan reelected as vice chairman of Bank Asia

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Business Report :

Mohd. Safwan Choudhury has been reelected as Vice Chairman of Bank Asia PLC at the meeting of the Board of Directors held recently, said a press release.

Choudhury is an eminent industrialist of Bangladesh. He is a former president of Sylhet Chamber of Commerce & Industry. He is also the managing director of M Ahmed Tea & Lands Co. Ltd, Phulbari Tea Estates Ltd, M Ahmed Cold Storage Ltd, Premier Dyeing & Calendaring Ltd and M Ahmed Food & Spices Ltd.

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