Mr. Abdul Hai Sarker has been elected as the new Chairman of Dhaka Bank Limited. He is also the founder
 Chairman and one of the long serving Board Members of the bank. Born in Muslim family of Sirajgonj District, Mr. Sarker accomplished his Post Graduation Degree  (M.Com) from the University of Dhaka in 1970. Soon he involved himself in international trade and business and eventually became a reputed industrialist in the country. His sincer effort and dynamic leadership culminated in a large business conglomerate in the name of Purbani Group. Mr Sarker is the former President of Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA), the former Vice Chairman of Bangladesh Association of Banks (BAB) and a former Director of Federation Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FBCC). He is alsothe Founder Trustee of Independent University, Bangladesh Founder Member of the Board of Trustees of Bangladesh Enterprise Institute (BEI)and Associate Director of International Cotton Association based in Liverpool, UK. Besides being a leading business personality, he has been playing a commendable role in social welfare and community development. Many organizations have awarded him for his outstanding contribution to the society. He has been accorded Commercially Important Person (CIP) status by the Government.