Based on an official announcement by TBS News.
Motasem Billah has been promoted to the position of Executive Director at Bangladesh Bank, the country's central banking authority. Prior to this appointment in February 2025, Billah served as Administrator of Nagad, the state-owned digital financial services platform. He previously held the position of Director of the Banking Inspection Department at Bangladesh Bank's Chattogram office.
The promotion reflects Billah's extensive experience in banking regulation and oversight. His tenure at the Banking Inspection Department equipped him with comprehensive knowledge of banking sector supervision, while his more recent role at Nagad provided insight into digital financial infrastructure and innovation in Bangladesh's payment systems landscape.
This appointment underscores Bangladesh Bank's commitment to strengthening institutional leadership during a period of significant regulatory focus on the banking sector. The central bank has been actively engaged in managing monetary policy, ensuring financial stability, and addressing challenges posed by recent economic conditions, including fuel supply constraints and currency management initiatives.
Source
Official announcement by TBS News
Published on: 05 April 2026
Original release: https://www.tbsnews.net/economy/banking
