Present President

Mr. Sayeed Ahmed, MP is the President of the Bangladesh Insurance Association (BIA) for the term 2025–2026. A distinguished leader in the insurance industry, Mr. Ahmed has been serving as the Chairman of Global Insurance Limited since 2019 and has been actively contributing to the sector since 2000. He is also a Member of the Governing Body of Bangladesh Insurance Academy.

Beyond his leadership in the insurance industry, Mr. Sayeed Ahmed holds esteemed positions in various business sectors. He is the Chairman of Bangladesh Check Technology Ltd., Purity Foods Ltd., and Ahmed Foundation. He also served as the Vice Chairman of Global Insurance Ltd. in 2010–11 and 2018–19. Additionally, he leads multiple enterprises as the Managing Director of Vantage Securities Ltd., City Homes Ltd., and Al Taiyer International Ltd.

Mr. Sayeed Ahmed’s professional engagements extend to the shipping, banking, and logistics industries. He is the Proprietor of Ahmed Shipping Lines, Ahmed Inland Shipping Agency, A K International, and Ahmed Airways Services. He was a Sponsor Shareholder and former Chairman of the Risk Management Committee and Executive Committee of Padma Bank Limited (formerly Farmers Bank Ltd.). He also holds leadership roles in the Bangladesh Cargo Vessel Owner Association, where he currently serves as President and Executive Committee Member, having previously served as Senior Vice President and General Secretary.

Apart from his business endeavours, Mr. Sayeed Ahmed is actively involved in social and sports organizations. He is a member of Dhaka Club Ltd., Gulshan Society, Uttara Club Ltd., Kurmitola Golf Club Ltd., Dhanmondi Club Ltd., Bangladesh Flying Club Ltd., Chittagong Boat Club, and All Community Club Ltd. His passion for sports is evident through his roles as Vice President of the Bangladesh Kho-Kho Federation and Rajdhani Shooting Club.

Mr. Sayeed Ahmed is a well-travelled business leader who has made business trips to numerous nations worldwide.