Nuzhat Anwar joined DSE as new MD

Earlier, on December 18, 2025, the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) approved her appointment as the new Managing Director of Dhaka Stock Exchange PLC.

 Nuzhat Anwar brings over two decades of experience in financial markets, banking, and development finance. Prior to her appointment, she worked at the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, where she held multiple senior leadership roles across Africa and South Asia.

Her positions included Resident Representative for Liberia and Sierra Leone, Senior Country Officer for Bangladesh covering Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal, and acting Cluster Manager during the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent transition period.

 Anwar also served as an IFC Country Officer in Botswana and Namibia, where she played a key role in establishing IFC’s presence in Gaborone and advancing a sustainable investment program, including IFC’s first investment in Botswana.

She offers deep expertise in capital management, treasury and liquidity, transaction services, portfolio optimization, and market advocacy.  

Earlier in her career, she spent 16 years with Citibank Bangladesh and Standard Chartered Bank Bangladesh in various senior management roles.

Anwar holds a Master’s degree in Commerce (Finance) from the University of Dhaka, reports BSS.