United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) announced the joining of banker M Latif Hasan as deputy managing director (DMD) and head of structured corporate.
Prior to joining UCB, Hasan served as head of corporate banking at Habib Bank Limited (HBL), Bangladesh.
With over three decades of extensive experience in the banking industry, he brings deep expertise and strategic insight that are expected to further strengthen UCB’s corporate banking capabilities.
In his new role, Hasan will lead the structured corporate division, focusing on expanding specialized corporate financing solutions, deepening client relationships, and accelerating business growth through innovative, resilient, and sustainable financial strategies.
Over the course of his career, Hasan has held several senior leadership positions at both international and local banks.
He previously served as deputy managing director and chief business officer at Standard Bank Limited.
He has also worked with Citibank NA, Eastern Bank Limited, and Prime Bank Limited in key roles.
His professional strengths include corporate relationship management, business development, credit and risk management, finance, and banking operations.
In addition to his executive roles, Hasan contributed as a member of the Basel–II Core Implementation Team and the Tax Reform Committee, reflecting his involvement in important regulatory and policy-level initiatives.
He is a CSA (Credit Skill Assessment) certified professional from Omega Performance, US.
Hasan earned his Master’s degree in Finance from the University of Dhaka and later completed his MBA from Victoria University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia.
He has also taken part in numerous international and local seminars, workshops, and professional training programs.
The UCB family warmly welcomes M Latif Hasan to the leadership team. The bank’s management expressed confidence that his experience, vision, and leadership will make a meaningful contribution to advancing UCB’s structured corporate business and overall institutional growth.
