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Lankabangla Securities PLC
Company profile
LankaBangla Securities PLC. stands as Bangladesh’s leading and most trusted stock brokerage, distinguished by its commitment to innovation, integrity, and performance within the capital market. We empower a diverse clientele, including individuals, institutions, and foreign investors, by providing cutting-edge digital solutions, research-driven insights, and client-centric services designed to facilitate the achievement of their financial aspirations.
Pioneering Excellence and Service
Established in 1997, LankaBangla Securities has built a profound legacy of trust, consistently demonstrating market leadership by being ranked the top broker for 16 years on both the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE). Our comprehensive suite of investment services ensures complete market access and sophisticated portfolio management. These offerings include streamlined online BO Account opening, real-time trading capabilities on both exchanges, advanced margin trading, facilitation of Mutual Fund investments, access to G-Sec Bonds, and customized research advisory.
Our award-winning proprietary digital ecosystem, comprising iBroker, TradeXpress, and the LankaBangla Financial Portal, redefines market engagement. These platforms guarantee seamless access, real-time data integration, and complete client control over every investment transaction, bridging the gap between complexity and convenience.
Robust Infrastructure and Strategic Insight
The strength of LankaBangla Securities is underpinned by its robust operational foundation, notably its ISO 9001:2015 certification and a strategic nationwide presence encompassing 47 branches and digital booths. This robust infrastructure, coupled with our expert team of professionals, ensures operational excellence and a deep, responsive understanding of investors’ evolving requirements. Furthermore, our flagship research publication, "The Market Pulse," delivers essential strategic intelligence and market analysis, enabling clients to construct resilient and profitable investment portfolios.
LankaBangla Securities PLC. is committed to delivering a superior client experience through innovation, transparency, and absolute reliability. By effectively blending our unparalleled expertise with advanced technology and a stringent client-first approach, we uniquely position our clients' investments for optimal growth, ensuring a smarter, safer, and more rewarding journey within the dynamic Bangladesh Capital Market.
Mission
  • Cost effective and efficient brokerage platform
  • Build a trust based relationship with the clients
  • Hub of International Investment
  • Uphold the Integrity of Capital Market
  • Research and Analysis
  • Continuous Process Improvement
  • One-stop service with state of the art technology
Vision
To become the most efficient and unique platform for Bangladesh capital market by connecting people globally in order to derive the benefit of underlying economic growth of the country.
Value
  • Service Excellence
  • Integrity and professionalism
  • Compliance
  • Enjoyment
  • Teamwork
  • Understanding and Approachable
  • Energy and Action

Strategy

Clients’ First Approach

  • ✔️ Service Excellence
  • ✔️ Integrity and professionalism
  • ✔️ Compliance
  • ✔️ Enjoyment
  • ✔️ Teamwork
  • ✔️ Understanding and Approachable
  • ✔️ Energy and Action

Ensuring Data Privacy

  • 🔒 Utmost priority is given for customer information security
  • 🔒 Strong practices of corporate governance
  • 🔒 Transaction notification
  • 🔒 2FA verification for clients’ access

Competitive Fees & Charges

  • 💰 Minimum brokerage fees amongst others
  • 💰 CDBL charges at actual
  • 💰 Free research materials
  • 💰 Free value added services

Ease of Access

  • 🌍 Accessing client’s information through iBroker
  • 🌍 Trading from anywhere of the earth using TradeXpress
  • 🌍 Online fund deposit/withdrawal through EFTN/NPSB
  • 🌍 Literally no physical visit to the broker house is required at anytime
Awards & Achievements

FinTech Award 2023

BASIS Awards 2019

ISO 9001:2015 2015

FinTech Award 2023

BASIS Awards 2019

ISO 9001:2015 2015

Mr. Mahbubul Anam
Chairman
Nationality: Bangladeshi
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Mr. Mahbubul Anam is one of the leading entrepreneurs in Bangladesh having Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering degree from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology. He is involved in a number of businesses which include, among others, healthcare, education, freight forwarding, aviation and investment banking. He has more than 40 years’ experience in different businesses like freight forwarding, travel related services, international courier, etc. Mr. Mahbubul Anam leads a diversified group of companies through his visionary leadership. Mr. Anam is one of the leading personalities in the Aviation Industry in Bangladesh. He also served as a member of advisory bodies of the Government in the Airlines & Transportation fields. He represents a number of International Carriers as GSSA/GSA. Mr. Anam enjoys enormous reputation in the field of sports, education, social and philanthropic activities and with his enormous passion in sports, especially in Cricket. He is an Ex-President of Bangladesh Freight Forwarders Association (BAFFA) and Ex-Vice President of Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). Currently, Mr. Anam is one of the members of the Board of Directors of BCB.
Mr. Bhagwan W. Kundanmal
Director
Nationality: Srilankan
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Mr. Bhagwan W. Kundanmal renowned personality of Sri Lanka having built up very successful ventures in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Thailand, Hong Kong and Maldives ranging from hotels, resorts and motels in Thailand, Bangladesh and Maldives to garments buying and apparel industries in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, and, property development in Sri Lanka. Apart from Evercare Hospital Dhaka, Mr. Bhagwan W. Kundanmal is also associated with Sino Lanka (Private) Limited, Sri Lanka, STS Holdings Limited, STS Capitals Limited, LankaBangla Investments Limited & LankaBangla Finance PLC, Royal Park Residence Limited, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Mr. D. A. de Vas Gunasekara
Director
Nationality: Srilankan
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Mr. D. A. de Vas Gunasekara is a distinguished finance professional with over 32 years of post-qualification experience, including more than 26 years in senior corporate management roles across the insurance and banking sectors. He is a Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (FCA), an Associate Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), UK, and a Fellow Member of the Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka (FCMA). He currently serves as the Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer of Sampath Bank PLC. He is also a Non-Executive Director of Sampath Centre Ltd and serves on the Board of LankaBangla Securities PLC as a Director, bringing his extensive financial expertise and governance experience to the company. Previously, Mr. Gunasekara held several key leadership positions, including Chief Financial Officer at Hatton National Bank PLC, General Manager – Finance & Corporate Services at HNB Assurance PLC, Finance Manager at Asian Alliance Insurance PLC, and Accountant at James Finlay & Company (Colombo) Ltd. He commenced his professional journey by serving his articles at B. R. de Silva & Co., a reputed audit firm. In recognition of his contributions to the profession, Mr. Gunasekara was appointed as a Director of the Sri Lanka Accounting and Auditing Standards Monitoring Board (SLAASMB), where he served from May 2015 to June 2019. With his deep-rooted expertise in financial management, corporate strategy, and regulatory compliance, Mr. Gunasekara continues to play a significant role in strengthening the financial governance of the institutions he serves.
Ms. Humaira Azam
Director
Nationality: Bangladeshi
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Humaira Azam, has joined as the Managing Director of LankaBangla Finance PLC. on August 2024. Humaira Azam, a distinguished leader with 34 years of experience in the financial industry, is known for her exceptional ability to drive business turnarounds and deliver outstanding leadership in challenging and multicultural environments. Humaira Azam is the first female Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of any bank and NBFI in Bangladesh namely Trust Bank Limited and IPDC Finance PLC. Her vast expertise spans corporate and commercial banking, foreign trade, treasury, retail banking, special assets, branch banking, Islamic banking, credit management, capital management, financial institutions and securities.
Mr. M. Fakhrul Alam
Independent Director
Nationality: Bangladeshi
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Mr. M. Fakhrul Alam is the Independent Director of LankaBangla Securities PLC. He is also the Independent Director of LankaBangla Finance PLC and LankaBangla Investments Limited. He is the Chairman of LankaBangla Asset Management Company Limited. He served as Managing Director of One Bank Limited. Mr. M. Fakhrul Alam obtained his post-graduation from the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), University of Dhaka.
Mr. Ashraful Hadi
Independent Director
Nationality: Bangladeshi
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Ashraful Hadi is a highly experienced Barrister-at-Law and Advocate at the Supreme Court of Bangladesh with over 21 years of experience. He has a great deal of experience handling a variety of legal issues, such as PPP projects, banking and securities, energy and infrastructure projects, foreign investments, international trade, project financing, syndicated financing, bond issue IPO and securitization, taxation and revenue-related consultancy and litigation with revenue authorities, constitutional law matters, land acquisition-related matters, employment and labor-related matters, admiralty/shipping litigation, company law matters, and more. Additionally, he has participated in local and international commercial arbitrations as well as conflicts involving international commerce in a variety of forums, including the ICC, ICSID, and AIAC. His experienced in dealing with local and foreign arbitrations involving complex energy disputes, engineering and construction disputes, transportation and commodity disputes have been highly commended by the clients. He currently serves as Founding Partner at Alliance Laws. He was former partner in Dr Kamal Hossain and Associates and also previously had worked briefly with Eversheds LLP, a renowned international law firm in England, in its Shipping & International Trade division. He has been successfully elected as Member of Executive Committee of Supreme Court Bar Association 2018-2019, Bangladesh. He has presented papers in seminars on different topics, including kep paper on proposals for amendment to Arbitration Act, 2001 organised by Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industries. Being one of the very best in his area, Ashraful Hadi has received recognition from Chambers & Partners, Asia Pacific Legal 500, and Asia Business Law Journal. Ashraful Hadi graduated LLB (Hons) degree from the University of London in the United Kingdom and B.Com degree from Chittagong Commerce College under University of Chittagong, Bangladesh.
Mr. Mohammed Nasir Uddin Chowdhury
Managing Director, LankaBangla Capital Markets
Nationality: Bangladeshi
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Mohammed Nasir Uddin Chowdhury has 25 years of capital and money market exposure and presently he is the Managing Director of LankaBangla Securities PLC (LBSL). Before that Mr. Chowdhury served as the Managing Director of LankaBangla Finance PLC (LBFL). He is current Director of Chittagong Stock Exchange Ltd and MIDAS Financing Ltd. Mr. Chowdhury served as the Senior Vice President and Director of Dhaka Stock Exchange Limited and was the president of BMBA (Bangladesh Merchant Bankers Association) in different tenure. He is also the board director of Bengal meat Industries Ltd, BD Venture Ltd and FinExcel Ltd. He is engaged with different social clubs and alumni Association. He is the proud founder member of RAMU Golf and Country Club and Vice Chairman of OFA (Old Faujian’s Association, Central governing body). He attended leadership program on ‘Authentic Leadership Development’ from Harvard Business School, Boston, USA. He is a prominent private equity arranger and successfully arranged financing for many start-ups in Bangladesh.Mr. Chowdhury completed his graduation and post-graduation from the University of Chittagong.
Mr. Khandoker Saffat Reza
Chief Executive Officer & Director
Nationality: Bangladeshi
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Mr. Khandoker Saffat Reza is the Chief Executive Officer and Director of LankaBangla Securities PLC. Mr. Saffat has previously worked with the Standard Chartered Bank as Director-Investors and Intermediaries, Financial Institutions Bangladesh. In his 14 years of career as a Banker, he has worked in different capacity at the Standard Chartered Bank. He has vast experience in trade finance, foreign exchanges, credit management and custody services for Foreign Institutional Investors. He is privileged to have worked closely with the regulators and other stakeholders in order to develop the capital market of the country. He is an alumni of North South University and has acquired several core functional, managerial and leadership trainings both in home and abroad.
Mr. S. A. R. Md. Muinul Islam, PMP
Chief Technology Officer & Director
Nationality: Bangladeshi
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Mr. S.A.R. Md. Muinul Islam is the Chief Technology Officer & Director of LankaBangla Securities PLC since September 2010. He has a dazzling track record in software industry, where he served LEADS Corporation Limited from 1996 to the date of joining LankaBangla Securities PLC. Mr. Islam obtained post-graduation in Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) and completed Masters from Chittagong University in Economics subsequently attached him software development. He is a Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) accredited by Project Management Institute (PMI), USA and also registered PRINCE2 Practitioner by APMG, Office of Government Commerce, UK. He is a member of Project Management Institute (PMI), USA. He acquired the Certification in IBM Information Management DB2. He has exclusive experience on Quality Model CMMI and ISO, Project Management Methodology PRINCE2 & PMP, and domain expertise in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), capital market, financial application, petroleum, Jute and steel sectors. He became a Director in 2014.
Mr. Mohammed Nasir Uddin Chowdhury
Managing Director
Nationality: Bangladeshi
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Mohammed Nasir Uddin Chowdhury has 25 years of capital and money market exposure and presently he is the Managing Director of LankaBangla Securities Ltd (LBSL). Before that Mr. Chowdhury served as the Managing Director of LankaBangla Finance Limited (LBFL). He is current Director of Chittagong Stock Exchange Ltd and MIDAS Financing Ltd. Mr. Chowdhury served as the Senior Vice President and Director of Dhaka Stock Exchange Limited and was the president of BMBA (Bangladesh Merchant Bankers Association) in different tenure. He is also the board director of Bengal meat Industries Ltd, BD Venture Ltd and FinExcel Ltd. He is engaged with different social clubs and alumni Association. He is the proud founder member of RAMU Golf and Country Club and Vice Chairman of OFA (Old Faujian’s Association, Central governing body). He attended leadership program on ‘Authentic Leadership Development’ from Harvard Business School, Boston, USA. He is a prominent private equity arranger and successfully arranged financing for many start-ups in Bangladesh.Mr. Chowdhury completed his graduation and post-graduation from the University of Chittagong.
Mr. Khandoker Saffat Reza
Chief Executive Officer & Director
Nationality: Bangladeshi
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Mr. Khandoker Saffat Reza is the Chief Executive Officer and Director of LankaBangla Securities PLC. Mr. Saffat has previously worked with the Standard Chartered Bank as Director-Investors and Intermediaries, Financial Institutions Bangladesh. In his 14 years of career as a Banker, he has worked in different capacity at the Standard Chartered Bank. He has vast experience in trade finance, foreign exchanges, credit management and custody services for Foreign Institutional Investors. He is privileged to have worked closely with the regulators and other stakeholders in order to develop the capital market of the country. He is an alumni of North South University and has acquired several core functional, managerial and leadership trainings both in home and abroad.
Mr. S.A.R. MD. Muinul Islam
Chief Technology Officer & Director
Nationality: Bangladeshi
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Mr. S.A.R. Md. Muinul Islam is the Chief Technology Officer & Director of LankaBangla Securities Ltd.; whose role is to transform business goals through technology. He has more than 27 years of proven expertise in the software industry, while holding PMP and PRINCE2 Practitioner, IBM Information Management DB2 certification. He has exclusive experience on Quality Model CMMI and ISO, Project Management Methodology PRINCE2 & PMP, and domain expertise in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), capital market, financial application, petroleum, jute and steel sectors. He has completed dual post-graduation in Computer Science & Engineering and Economics.
Mr. Mohammad Shaidus Zaman
Head of Operations
Nationality: Bangladeshi
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Mr. Mohammad Shaidus Zaman is the Head of Operations, LankaBangla Securities Limited. Before joining LankaBangla, he served as the Head of Accounts in Computer Source Limited. Prior to that, he started his professional career in 2005 with a Leading CA Firm HodaVasi Chowdhury & Co. He has been in the field of Finance and Accounting for more than 17 years, specifically emphasizing on financial reporting, management reporting, regulatory compliance of Tax & VAT and in internal control and compliance through Internal Audit and Reporting. He also got himself trained in several managerial, leadership and professional trainings. He has obtained Master’s in Accounting and completed the Chartered Accountancy Articleship. He is the CAMLCO (Chief Anti Money Laundering Compliance Officer) of the company.
Mr. Mohammad Amir Hossain
Regional Chief, Chattogram
Nationality: Bangladeshi
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Mr. Mohammad Amir Hossain is the General Manager & Regional Chief-Chattogram at LankaBangla Securities Limited, and has one of the most vital roles of managing and generating business in the Chattogram region. Mr. Amir has set a higher benchmark for all when it comes to leadership and business skills. He has enriched his knowledge through extensive training on VECTOR (Versatile Engine for Centralized Training and On-line Reporting) by CMC Ltd, Mumbai, India and participated in a training on “Financial Derivatives” organized by Chittagong Stock Exchange Limited (CSE) in joint clooaboration with the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE). He has also attended Leadership Development Training on the Executive Program on Corporate Management (EPCM) organized by AOTS in Japan. He has completed his graduation from Chittagong University. He has obtained an MBA from Southern University, Bangladesh.
Mr. Mohammad Mahmud Elahi
Area Head - South
Nationality: Bangladeshi
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Mr. Mohammad Mahmud Elahi is serving as the Senior AGM and Branch In-Charge of Principal Branch and Area Head – South. He is with LankaBangla Securities for the last 21 years. He started his career with LankaBangla Securities from 2002. Being an experienced stock broker in the market for challenging opportunities, he is always keen on acquiring new knowledge and skill to help maximize revenue through stock dealings and other financial ventures. He is a dedicated Branch Manager with the organizational and leadership skills to oversee overall branch operations efficiently and successfully. Mr. Elahi is committed to effective and innovative management techniques to ensure the success of LankaBangla Securities Ltd. He completed his post-graduation from The People’s University of Bangladesh. Mr. Elahi has done a number of training on management and leadership from renowned institutions like IBA and the University of Dhaka. He has completed different capital market training in Bangladesh Stock Exchange and Indonesian Stock Exchange. He has also done leadership and management training from Sri Lanka.
Mr. Md. Mosharef Hossain
Area Head - North
Nationality: Bangladeshi
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Mr. Md. Mosharef Hossain is serving as Senior AGM and Branch In-Charge of Banani Branch and Head of Area – North. With 17 years of experience, he has been an important member of LankaBangla Securities family. Previously he worked as Chief Trading Officer at AIBL Capital Market Ltd. He completed his post-graduation from American International University Bangladesh. He participated in different trainings on capital market, trading and analysis. He is regarded as a man of ethics and committed to his delivery. With his self-set standards and experience, he’s an idol to his colleagues. With his trading expertise, LankaBangla Securities Ltd. continues to drive smoothly through the capital market and its opportunities and challenges for the days ahead.
Mr. Rehan Muhammad
Head of Institutional and Foreign Trade
Nationality: Bangladeshi
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Mr. Rehan Muhammad is the Head of Institutional and Foreign Trade of LankaBangla Securities Limited. Within a span of 16 years of his corporate career, he has evolved as a versatile professional through working with the research team, establishing partnership with highly reputed international brokers, initiating new products like (NITA) for non-resident individual investors, and delegating responsibility to establish a substantial market share in foreign trading. Moreover, he has served as the Branch Manager at Principal Office of LBSL for 2 years, along with his existing responsibilities. He completed his under graduation with a concentration in Finance & Accounting from North South University, achieving Magna Cum Laude Honor. Later, he pursued his Executive MBA from BRAC University in Finance & Banking, with Vice Chancellor’s Distinction. He is also a member of Kurmitola Golf Club.
Ms. Kyrunnessa, FCMA, ACCA
Company Secretary
Nationality: Bangladeshi
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Ms. Kyrunnessa is serving as the Company Secretary of LankaBangla Securities Ltd. Besides, she is responsible for the Internal Control and Regulatory Reporting position. Prior to assigning this role, she worked in the Operations Division of LankaBangla Finance Ltd for over 5 years. Before joining LankaBangla Group she worked in BASF, a world leading German Based MNC. Ms. Kyrunnessa has an outstanding career of more than 10 years in different Professional Role and Management Levels. She is a Professional Accountant, a Fellow Member of The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Bangladesh and member of ACCA(UK), another Professional degree in Chartered Accounting recognized globally. She has completed her BBA & MBA in Accounting and Information Systems from Rajshahi University. She has hands-on experience to work from ground level to her current position meeting different KPIs in different accounting and financial branches. Moreover, she has expertise on regulatory and compliance related issues.
Mr. Touhidur Nur
Head of Human Resource
Nationality: Bangladeshi
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Mr. Touhidur Nur is serving as the Head of Human Resource. With more than 16 years of experience, he is specialized in people management, human resource, budget planning. Mr. Nur is an innovative Human Resources Professional with positive and achievement-oriented attitude, who enjoys challenges and has determination to exceed expectations, also considered to be a hardworking, lively person with an elegance for communication and enthusiasm. His education and work experiences set high ambitious career goal to reach the highest career ladder in Human Resources profession. Before joining LankaBangla Securities Ltd., he worked at BRAC EPL Investments Ltd. and BRAC EPL Stock Brokerage Ltd. in Human Resource Department. He has several trainings on talent management, organization and culture development. He completed his post-graduation from North South University. He has also completed a post-graduation diploma on Human Resource Management from Bangladesh Institute of Management.