Mr. Rafiqul Islam joined as Managing Director & CEO of Shimanto Bank PLC. on 8th August 2022.
Mr. Islam started his banking career with Uttara Bank Limited as a Probationary Officer in 1996. He was posted as a Branch Manager just after successful completion of the one-year probation period and he served there in various branches till 2002. Later, he served Eastern Bank Limited in various capacities including Branch Manager, Manager – Operational Risk, Cluster Head, Zonal Head and Head of Internal Control. Then, Mr. Islam joined NRB Bank Ltd in 2013 and served there as Head of Internal Control & Compliance.
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Mr. Islam joined Shimanto Bank PLC. as SEVP and Chief Operating Officer (COO) in 2016. Later he was promoted as Deputy Managing Director. He also performed as Chief Risk Officer (CRO), Chief Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer (CAMLCO) and Head of Business.
Instrumental with business, consumer banking, branch operation, AML and operational risk, control & compliance, Mr. Islam is a certified lead auditor on ISO/IEC 27000:2005 standard from International Register of Certified Auditors (IRCA).
Mr. Islam holds post graduations in International Trade & Business from University of Dhaka. He completed Masters of Business Administration from University of New Castle, USA.
Mr. Islam completed exclusive course on ‘Risk Management for Corporate Leader’ from Harvard Business School-USA; ‘Business, International Relations and Political Economy’ from The London School of Economics and Political Science-UK; ‘International Business and Banking’ from Leeds Beckett University-UK; ‘Business & Leadership Development Program’ from Saskatchewan University-Canada and ‘International Trade & Business’ from Federation University-Australia and Advanced Course in Business Administration from IBA, University of Dhaka.
Mr. Islam was Ex-Chairman of Association of Anti Money Laundering Compliance Officers of Banks of Bangladesh (AACOBB). He is the Life Member of Dhaka University Alumni Association (DUAA) and Registered Graduate of Dhaka University. He is a column writer of the daily newspapers on contemporary issues on Banking, Finance and Economy.
Mr. Islam was born on September, 1970 in Shariatpur district. He is married to Mrs. Jesmin Sarwar and they have one daughter and one son.
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Mr. Azizul Hoque joined Shimanto Bank PLC. as Senior Vice President, Operations. Prior joining at Shimanto Bank, he was Vice President in Operations Division at Eastern Bank Limited. Before that Mr. Hoque also served in Citibank NA, Bangladesh and Pubali Bank Limited. During his professional career Mr. Hoque worked in Operations Division with key positions in Eastern Bank and Citibank NA, Bangladesh. Mr. Hoque has a commendable exposure in operational projects and process re-engineering in banking operations.
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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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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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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