Kishwar Jahan Sayeeda Banu, better known as K.J.S. Banu is a renowned philanthropist. She completed her Master’s degree from the University of Dhaka in 1966. Beyond philanthropic works, she is involved with various social development projects in Dhaka and Chattogram and has a keen interest in banking and healthcare.

She joined the Social Welfare Committee of Samorita Hospital in the year 2000. Currently, she is the Chairman of the Abul Mansur Shaukat Ali Family Trust.

She has been actively involved with the Inner Wheel Club of Dhaka Midtown for a number of years. She has also been an active member of Gulshan Ladies Club, Uttara Ladies Club, Dhaka Ladies Club, Baridhara Diplomatic Club and Gulshan Club.

A connoisseur of art, she is popular among the artists circle for her patronage of talented and promising young artists.

She is a Director of EBL Investments Limited, a fully owned Subsidiary of EBL. Previously, she was a member of the Board of Directors of EBL for a three-year term from 2003 to 2006.