Corporate Governance

Built on trust. Run by principles.

Independent oversight, transparent disclosure, ar global governance standards — Bangladesh Bank, BSEC, ar OECD guidelines er shathe full alignment.

6
Board members
50%
Independent directors
4
Board committees
100%
Compliance score

Six guiding principles

The foundation of every decision we make.

Transparency

Open disclosure of decisions, financials, ar performance to all stakeholders.

Accountability

Board ar management er prottek decision er clear ownership.

Integrity

Ethics ar moral conduct shob business activities r foundation.

Fairness

Equal treatment for shareholders, employees, ar all stakeholders.

Independence

Independent directors ar committees free from conflicts of interest.

Responsibility

Long-term value creation over short-term gains, prottek shomoy.

Governance structure

A clear chain of accountability, top to bottom.

1

Shareholders

Ultimate ownership; vote at AGM; elect board.

2

Board of Directors

Strategic oversight, policy approval, executive accountability.

3

Board Committees

Specialized oversight — Audit, Risk, Nomination, Ethics.

4

Managing Director & CEO

Day-to-day leadership, strategy execution, board reporting.

5

Executive Management

CFO, COO, CRO, CHRO — functional leadership.

6

Employees & Operations

Policy execution, customer service, daily operations.

Board of Directors

Diverse expertise, independent oversight.

Dr. Karim Hossain

Dr. Karim Hossain

Chairman

Non-Executive15 yrs
Rezwana Khan

Rezwana Khan

Managing Director

Executive12 yrs
Prof. Aminul Islam

Prof. Aminul Islam

Independent Director

Independent8 yrs
Farzana Ahmed

Farzana Ahmed

Independent Director

Independent6 yrs
Mahbub Rahman

Mahbub Rahman

Director

Non-Executive10 yrs
Dr. Sabina Yasmin

Dr. Sabina Yasmin

Independent Director

Independent4 yrs

Board committees

Four committees, focused mandates.

Committee

Audit Committee

Chaired by Prof. Aminul Islam

Financial reporting integrity, internal controls, external auditor oversight, ar compliance monitoring.

Members

4

Meetings / year

8 per year

Policies & frameworks

Codified guidance for every governance decision.

Code of Conduct

Ethical standards for all employees and directors.

Whistleblower Policy

Safe channels to report misconduct, with protection.

Conflict of Interest

Disclosure ar management of personal interests.

AML / CFT Policy

Anti-money laundering ar counter-terrorism financing.

Data Privacy Policy

Customer data protection ar GDPR-aligned practices.

Procurement Policy

Fair, transparent vendor selection ar contracting.

Compliance & standards

Aligned with national ar global frameworks.

Bangladesh Bank

NBFI guidelines & prudential norms

BSEC

Corporate governance code 2018

OECD Principles

International best practice

Basel III

Capital adequacy & liquidity

ISO 27001

Information security management

ISO 31000

Risk management framework

IFRS

Financial reporting standards

FATF / AML

Anti-money laundering protocols

Shareholder rights

Every voice matters.

Equal treatment, full disclosure, ar meaningful participation — eta amader shareholder commitment.

  • Right to attend & vote at AGM/EGM
  • Timely access to financial information
  • Right to elect & remove directors
  • Pre-emptive rights on new share issues
  • Right to dividend as declared
  • Access to investor relations team

Investor Relations

Dedicated team for shareholder queries, AGM coordination, ar financial disclosures.

investors@dhakaleasing.com

+880 2-988-0100

Investor portal
Speak up safely

Ethics & whistleblower hotline

Saw something wrong? Report karen — completely anonymous, fully protected, third-party managed.

Email

info@dhakaleasing.com

Hotline

+88-02-8961318

Web portal

dhakaleasing.com

Zero retaliation policy. All reports reviewed by Ethics Committee within 7 working days.

Governance FAQ

Quarterly board meetings, plus committee meetings monthly to bi-monthly based on mandate.