An iconic business leader of the country, Md. Showkat Ali Chowdhury is successfully running a large conglomerate with diverse interests in Ship Recycling, Tea Plantation and Production, Ceramic Industries, Real Estate, Agency Business and Engineering Services, Inland Container Depot (ICD), Commercial Banking, Insurance and Securities. A founding director of EBL, he joined the Board in 1993.

Mr. Chowdhury is associated with many local and international organizations including SAARC Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SAARC CCI), Bhatiary Golf & Country Club Limited, Chittagong Press Club, Chattogram Maa-O-Shisu General Hospital, Chittagong Club Limited, Chittagong Seniors’ Club Limited and Bangladesh Ship Breakers & Recyclers Association (BSBRA). He is the First Vice President of Chattogram Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CMCCI). He did his graduation from University of Chittagong.