Senior Management Team (SMT)
Mohammad Azizul Hoque
Managing Director & CEO (Current Charge)
Mr. Azizul Hoque joined Shimanto Bank PLC. as Senior Vice President, Operations in 2016. Prior joining at Shimanto Bank, he was Vice President in Operations Division at Eastern Bank PLC. Mr. Hoque has started his remarkable career from Pubali Bank PLC as Senior Officer in 2000.
Over 25-year extensive professional career; Mr. Hoque worked in different core banking areas like Credit, Trade, Operations Division with key positions of Eastern Bank, Citibank NA, Bangladesh and Shimanto Bank Mr. Hoque has proved a commendable exposure in operational projects and process re-engineering in banking operations.
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During last nine-years journey with Shimanto Bank; Mr. Hoque has contributed a lot to the bank for its growing through his versatile credentials & leadership roles in the area of Operations, Credit Risk Management, Credit Administration, Correspondent Banking, International Trade, Special Assets Management and so on.
Mr. Aziz also performed as Chief Risk Officer and Chief Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer of the Bank for a long time.
Mr. Aziz got M.Com in Accounting with distinctions from National University. He is strongly devoted to continue his professional development through participating in various training, seminars and meetings locally and internationally.
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Mr. Md. Sahidul Islam
Head of Business
Mr. Md. Sahidul Islam has recently joined Shimanto Bank PLC as Senior Executive Vice President and Head of Business. Bringing over 22 years of extensive experience in the banking industry, he has successfully led Corporate, SME, and Retail banking teams across renowned institutions such as Prime Bank, Bank Asia, NRB Bank, NRBC Bank, and most recently, National Bank.
Mr. Islam began his professional journey with Prime Bank Limited in 2002, where he took on pivotal roles, leading credit and foreign trade departments within large branches and serving as Head of Branch. In December 2011, he joined Bank Asia, where he contributed significantly to business remodeling and growth, particularly in corporate banking. His leadership at NRB Bank as Head of Corporate Banking led to substantial growth in the Balance Sheet and sustainable profitability.
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Throughout his career, Mr. Islam has played a key role in shaping credit risk management policies and strategies for Corporate, SME and Retail business. He also performed as Mentor for large branches in various banks. For the last 15 years, he has also served as a resource person for several training institutions, sharing his expertise in Relationship Banking, Credit Risk Management, Trade Finance, and other banking domains.
Mr. Islam holds an MBA with a major in Finance from the University of Dhaka. He is committed to ongoing professional development, participating in various training and seminars locally and internationally. He is a life member of the Finance Alumni Association of Dhaka University, the Bankers Club of Bangladesh Ltd., and the Rotaract Club.
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Muhammad Shawkat Alam
Head of ICC
Mr. Muhammad Shawkat Alam joined Shimanto Bank PLC on 31st July, 2018 as Head of Internal Control & Compliance. He has vast experience in credit, foreign exchange, internal audit, compliance, control and core risk management.
Mr. Alam started his career as a Probationary Senior Officer in 1997 at Pubali Bank Limited and worked there for 6 years as Deputy Branch Manager and Credit in-Charge. Prior to joining Shimanto Bank, he worked in The City Bank Limited as Vice President & Senior Manager of Internal Control & Compliance Division. He also worked in The Premier Bank Limited in different capacity.
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He is an MBA (major in Finance) from University of Dhaka and a Certified Expert in Risk Management (CERM) jointly from Bangladesh Institute of Bank Management (BIBM) and School of Finance and Management, Frankfurt, Germany. He has also completed DAIBB from Institute of Bankers Bangladesh.
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Mr. Manzur Maswood
Head of IT
Mr. Manzur Maswood has joined Shimanto Bank PLC as Senior Vice President and Head of IT, bringing over 23 years of extensive experience in the banking and IT sectors. He has successfully led IT teams across esteemed institutions, including Eastern Bank PLC, Citycell, Proshikanet, and, most recently, Fair Group.
In his previous role as General Manager and Head of IT at Fair Group BD, Mr. Maswood oversaw the group’s IT operations, focusing on seamless integration and optimization of IT systems across various business units and projects. He was also responsible for IT security and compliance, implementing best practices to safeguard the group’s data and assets from cyber threats.
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With over 15 years in the banking industry, Mr. Maswood held key roles, including Head of IT Infrastructure and Service Management at Eastern Bank PLC, where he led IT services and managed the design and development of the bank’s IT infrastructure. His expertise spans IT service management, information systems security, IT infrastructure, project management, and IT governance.
Mr. Maswood earned a B.Sc. from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) and a Master’s in Information System Security (MISS) from Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP). He is a life member of the BUET Alumni Association, a member of the Institute of Engineers, Bangladesh, and an active member of the Bangladesh Computer Society. His commitment to professional development is evident through his participation in numerous local and international training and seminars.
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Ms. Shamima Akter Lovely
Head of HR
Shamima Akter Lovely brings 23 years of extensive experience in Human Resources. She worked with IDLC Finance Limited as the Group Head of Human Resources (cc), Velwire as the Director – Human Resources, Avery Dennison Bangladesh Head of HR. She also worked with Heidelberg Cement Ltd. Concern Bangladesh, and Square Fashions Ltd.
Shamima has a Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resources Management from Institute of Personnel Management, and completed her graduation and post -graduation from University of Dhaka.
Shahneela Islam Shanil
Head of BCA & IDP
Ms.Shahneela Islam Shanil joined Shimanto Bank PLC on 3rd January 2019, as Head of Brand & Corporate Affairs. Now working as Head of Brand & Corporate Affairs and Infrastructure Development & Procurement Division as Vice President. Prior to joining Shimanto Bank, Ms. Islam worked for Airtel Bangladesh Limited as Training Manager. She started her career at BRAC BD Mail Network as a Marketing Executive. She also worked Warid Telecom as Customer Service Trainer, in Met Life (ALICO) as a Senior Underwriter and Registrar. Almost 20 years of Corporate carrier and 6 years of Banking (current). She has vast experience in Marketing, Risk assessment for Life Insurance and Customer Service.
Ms. Shahneela Islam Shanil completed her Masters in Geography from Dhaka University.
Shamim Ahmed
Head of CRM
Mr. Shamim Ahmed, a seasoned banking professional with over 15 years of extensive experience in Credit Risk Management including Corporate, CMSME and Retail segment. He currently serves as the Vice President and In-Charge of the Credit Risk Management Division at Shimanto Bank PLC. Since joining at Shimanto Bank in 2018, Mr. Ahmed has led critical initiatives in policy formulation, portfolio risk analysis, and credit administration.
Started career as Management Trainee Officer at Prime Bank PLC. in 2010, he held various positions including Risk Management Officer, Relationship Manager and Credit Risk Manager.
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Mr. Ahmed holds an M.B.A in Finance from East West University and a B.B.A in Finance and Marketing from BRAC University. He has also completed the DAIBB and the Credit Skill Assessment certification from Omega Performance.
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Major Md Hasibul Alam(Retd.)
Head of Security & Transportation
Major Md Hasibul Alam, PBGM (Retd) joined Shimanto Bank PLC.as Vice President and Head of General Security & Transportation Division on 19 September 2024. Prior to joining Shimanto Bank, he served in Bangladesh Army for more than 32 years as commissioned officer in different ranks and capacities which includes two different Divisional HQ and BGB. He also served in UN Mission in two different countries namely Sierra Leon and DR Congo. He did several professional courses at home and abroad. Besides, he attended several seminars and workshops at national and international level. Major Hasib is an active member of Army Golf Club and Jalshiri Golf Club. He has visited as many as 9 countries i.e. China, Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia, India, Saudi Arabia, Sierra Leone, DR Congo and Uganda.
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Maj Hasib has completed his Secondary and higher Secondary School Certificate from Barisal Cadet college, Graduation from Chittagong University and MBA from Asian University of Bangladesh with major in Human Resource Management.
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Ramesh Kumar Paul
Head of Finance
Mr. Ramesh Kumar Paul has joined Shimanto Bank PLC. on September 5, 2023, where he has assumed the position of Senior Assistant Vice President (SAVP) and Head of Finance.
With over 10 years of experience in finance and accounting in the banking sector, Mr. Ramesh began his career in 2012 as Head of Accounts at Reliance Finance Limited. He then held various positions in the Finance and Accounts Division at Global Islami Bank (formerly NRB Global Bank) until 2021. In 2021, he joined Padma Bank Limited as a First Vice President in the Finance Division, where he worked in Finance, Strategy & Tactical, and Central MIS.
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Mr. Ramesh is advancing in his professional studies with ICAB and completed his Chartered Accountancy course with the prestigious firm Howladar Yunus & Co. Chartered Accountants. He is also a certified Income Tax Practitioner (ITP) registered with the NBR and holds membership in the Dhaka Tax Bar Association.
In addition to his post-graduate degree in Accounting, Mr. Ramesh is a Diplomaed Associate of the Institute of Bankers, Bangladesh (IBB). He has completed various certificate courses and workshops, training notably from IBA, University of Dhaka, ICAB, NBR, etc.
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Md. Asirul Hoq Khan
In-Charge, CAD
Md. Asirul Hoq Khan joined Shimanto Bank PLC in 2022 and got promoted to Senior Assistant Vice President (SAVP) in 2024. He is presently holding the position of In-Charge, Credit Administration Division (CAD) of the Bank.
He has around 13 years successful banking experience with IFIC Bank PLC, United Commercial Bank PLC and Shimanto Bank PLC after starting his career as Management Trainee with IFIC Bank PLC in 2012. During this period, he has played various roles both in Branch Banking and Head Office and is skilled in Credit Management, Credit Administration, Customer Service etc.
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He has completed his graduation and post-graduation in Accounting and Information Systems from Dhaka University. He has successfully qualified as Junior Associate of the Institute of Bankers, Bangladesh (JAIBB) and Associate of the Institute of Bankers, Bangladesh (AIBB) from the Institute of Bankers, Bangladesh. He has also passed Bachelor of Law (LLB) under National University. In addition, he has participated in various training programs such as ICON: Communication Excellence Program, Leading Teams, Service Mantras, Credit Management etc. for continuous professional development.
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Mohammad Mostafa Hossain Suman FCS
Company Secretary
Mr. Mohammad Mostafa Hossain Suman FCS is a governance professional. He is a Fellow member of Institute of Chartered Secretaries of Bangladesh (ICSB) and Associate of Institute of Bankers Bangladesh (IBB). Mr. Suman is serving Shimanto Bank PLC as Company Secretary since joining in 2017.
Prior to joining Shimanto Bank PLC., Mr. Suman was Company Secretary and Chief Anti Money Laundering Compliance Officer (CAMLCO) of Chartered Life Insurance Company Ltd, an insurer listed in stock exchanges. He also worked as Company Secretary for a Telecom Group, (Banglatel, BD Link, Jibondhara) which is international gateway, interconnection exchange, international terrestrial cable and international gateway operator. He was Company Secretary & Chief Accountant of Lexco Ltd, a leather manufacturer listed in stock exchanges since 1986. He started his career in joining a reputed Group.
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Mr. Suman completed his BSS and MSS from Dhaka University. He accomplished Corporate Affairs Management course from ICSB. Later, he qualified the Chartered Secretary exams from ICSB. He passed LL.B from National University. Later he pursued Master of Public Affairs (MPA) from Civil Service College. He accomplished Diploma in Social Compliance from Bangladesh Institute of Management (BIM). Mr. Suman passed the banking professional exams (AIBB and JAIBB) from Institute of Bankers Bangladesh (IBB).
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