IIDFC - Key Persons

Job Titles:

• Managing Director
• Member of the Management Committee
• PLC. As Managing Director

Mr. Md. Golam Sarwar Bhuiyan joined IIDFC PLC. as Managing Director on April 01, 2018. Prior to joining IIDFC PLC., he had been working as Deputy Managing Director and Managing Director (CC) of National Finance Limited. He was CEO of AIBL Ca..... Mr. Bhuiyan is an MBA from Institute of Business Administration (IBA), University of Dhaka. Earlier, he completed graduation in International Relations from the same University. He has 31 years' of experience in NBFI and investment banking industries. He started his career in Micro Industries Development Assistance and Services (MIDAS) and worked there as General Manager and Head of Consultancy, Research & Training Department. He is an International Certified Trainer in the field of Entrepreneurship Development and Small Business Management. He also worked for MIDAS Financing Ltd. as Sr. General Manager (Credit & Investment) and for GSP Finance Co. Bangladesh Ltd. as Chief Operating Officer (COO).

Job Titles:

• Member of the Management Committee
• SVP & Head of ICT

Mr. Jyonto Kumar Biswas has over 14 years of experience in the Information and Communication Technology and Finance industries. He joined IIDFC PLC. in 2018. Before taking over the charge of the Information Technology Division in IIDFC PLC., he has successfully accomplished his different roles in National Finance Limited and MIDAS Financing Limited, Bangladesh. Having a sound academic track record, Mr. Jyonto Kumar Biswas completed his BS in Computer science. He is also Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP). Mr. Biswas has sound skills in software development, solution architecture, project management, Data analytics, Database design and administration. He attended many training programs, workshops, seminars, and conferences on ICT and FinTech.

Job Titles:

• Director

Mr. Kamal Uddin Ahmed, a professional businessman from Chittagong has been serving the private sector economy in Bangladesh for last three and half decades. The former First Vice President of Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FBCCI) - Mr. Ahmed was one of the key entrepreneurs and former Chairman of the Social Islami Bank Limited, a joint venture Islami Bank (and current Director). He is the Chairman of ‘Alif Group of Companies', a well-reputed business conglomerate of the country, which has business interests in bulk commodities, properties & real estates, insurance, agro processing and services. He is also the Director of Holy Crescent Hospital (Pvt.) Ltd. Mr. Ahmed was the President of Chittagong Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCCI) and Chittagong Stock Exchange Limited (CSE) and also served in International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Bangladesh as a Director. In 1998-99 and 1999-2000, Bangladesh government nominated him ‘Commercially Important Person' (CIP). He was the key organizer to form Chittagong Port Users' Forum and led the same as Convener. He also possesses strong voice to privatize Chittagong Port and member of the citizens group to monitor the development of the City as well. Mr. Ahmed played the leading role among the Bangladesh delegations twice in the annual conference of Islamic Chamber in Iran and Malaysia two times held in Putrajaya. He also took part with government delegations to many countries. As a business leader of FBCCI & CCCI he also led numerous business delegations to overseas. Mr. Ahmed visited number of countries including United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Switzerland, Belgium, France, Germany, Korea, India, Pakistan, United Arab Emirates, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Italy, China, Singapore, Indonesia, Hong Kong and Japan, Malaysia, Turkey and Brunei Darussalam. Mr. Ahmed is the member of many international charities & organizations and as part of social commitment, involved with many local social & cultural organizations such as Lions Club, Diabetic Hospital and also School for the Shelter less Children for their education.

Job Titles:

• Director

Job Titles:

• Chairman of the Audit Committee
• Director
• Managing Director of Investment Corporation of Bangladesh

Md. Abul Hossain has joined as Managing Director of Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB) on 21 August, 2019. He started his career as a System Analyst/Senior Principal Officer in ICB on 19-02-1998 and served different position in the s.....

Job Titles:

• Director
• Sonali Bank PLC As Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director

Mr. Md. Afzal Karim joined Sonali Bank PLC as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director on 28 August 2022. Prior to this appointment, he was the Managing Director of Bangladesh House Building Finance Corporation (BHBFC)..... Mr. Afzal started his career as Senior Principal Officer in 1995 in BHBFC and also served as the Deputy General Manager and General Manager with the responsibilities of various departments. Before joining Bangladesh House Building Finance Corporation, he served in the Sena Kallyan Sangstha, a Multinational Company and Bangladesh Tea Board as Project Head and Assistant Manager respectively.

Job Titles:

• Director

Mr. Md. Kazim Uddin is a renowned person in Life insurance sector in Bangladesh. He started life Insurance career in May 1987 in the Development-side in National Life Insurance Co. Ltd. Mr. Kazim is a popular motivational speaker in.....

Job Titles:

• Director
• Member of the Executive Committee
• Managing Director and CEO of National Bank Limited

Mr. Md. Mehmood Husain is the Managing Director and CEO of National Bank Limited. He is a seasoned banker with over 36 years' experience; held different senior positions in different private sector banks in Bangladesh. Mr. Md. Mehmood Husain previously served as Managing Director & CEO of NRB Bank and President & Managing Director of Bank Asia Limited. Prior to taking up the CEO role, Mr. Husain successfully accomplished the roles of Additional Managing Director and Chief Business Officer at Prime Bank. He has also served as the independent director of LankaBangla Finance Limited and LankaBangla Securities Limited and the Chairman of LankaBangla Asset Management Company Limited. Mr. Husain started his banking career in 1984 as a probationary officer with National Bank Limited and held important positions in various divisions including branch manager. He did his graduation and post-graduation in Economics from the University of Dhaka. Mr. Husain has participated in many professional trainings, workshops and seminars at home and abroad including training in strategy, leadership and corporate governance in world class universities and business schools. He is a life member of the Association of Bankers Bangladesh and Bangladesh Economic Association.

Job Titles:

• Director

Mr. Md. Sazzad Hossain having experience of more than three decades started his banking career way back in 1987 as a Probationary Officer in Pubali Bank, Bangladesh. He has been involved in various leadership roles through understanding of b.....

Job Titles:

• Member of the Management Committee
• Assistant Vice President and Head of SAM
• SAVP & Head of SAM

Mr. Mohammad Abdullah, Assistant Vice President and Head of SAM of IIDFC PLC. Since January 17, 2021 to till date. He obtained B. Com (Hon's), M. Com (Accounting) from Jagannath University in 2005 and Master of Business Administration (MBA) in 2016 & Bachelor of Laws (LL. B) in 2017 from National University. He joined BRAC Bank Limited in March 2006 as an officer. During his 16 years career, he worked in BRAC Bank Limited and MIDAS Financing Limited. He has clear conception relating to various banking issues like as SME Finance, Collection techniques, Monitoring & Recovery policy, Legal Co-ordination, Case & Court Management process & Mortgage related issues etc. Hobby - Reciting the Holy Quran & Traveling.

Job Titles:

• Head of Operations
• Member of the Management Committee

Mr.Mohammad Neazur Rahman joined Industrial and Infrastructure Development Finance Company (IIDFC) PLC. in October 2021 as Senior Assistant Vice President and Head of Operations. He has 15 years of professional exposure in the financial sector. He started his career with United Finance Limited in the Internal Control and Compliance (ICC) department in 2006. Before leaving United Finance Limited, he played a role there as Head of ICC, Head of Operations, Head of Credit (Corporate & Credit Sale Financing), Branch Manager, and Head of Short Term Financing (Business and Customer Service).

Job Titles:

• Chairman of the Executive Committee
• Vice Chairman

Mr. Hussain is the Managing Director & CEO of BRAC Bank PLC, a leading private sector bank with a market capitalization of US$1 billion that focuses on SME financing. Mr. Hussain joined BRAC Bank in November 2015 and has led the bank to extraordinary financial performance in 2016 and 2017. Mr. Hussain is a career banker and an immediate past CEO & Managing Director of IDLC Finance Limited who is widely recognized and highly acclaimed across the financial sector for being the architect of IDLC Finance's meteoric rise over the six years he was there. Mr. Hussain currently serves on the Board of the country's largest mobile financial services company, bKash Limited, UK-based BRAC Saajan Exchange Limited, BRAC IT Services Limited, BRAC EPL Stock Brokerage Limited and BRAC EPL Investments Limited. Mr. Hussain has an Honours degree in Accounting from Dhaka University and an MBA (Major in Finance) from the Institute of Business Administration, Dhaka University. He worked in various roles with two of the largest multi-national banks in Bangladesh, ANZ Grindlays Bank and Standard Chartered Bank, for 24 years, before moving to the IDLC Group in 2010. He has resided and worked in India and Australia for significant periods of his career and, prior to taking over the helm at IDLC Finance Limited, was the Head of Finance & Strategy for Standard Chartered Bank's Consumer Banking Division in Mumbai, India. Mr. Hussain was also the CFO for Standard Chartered Bank, Bangladesh, from 2002 to 2007. Mr. Hussain was also a Director at the Credit Rating Agency of Bangladesh (CRAB) and the Vice Chairman of the Bangladesh Leasing & Finance Co. Association (BLFCA).

Job Titles:

• Director

Sheikh Mohammad Maroof is the Additional Managing Director and Head of Wholesale Banking of City Bank PLC. He has an extensive experience of over 22 years in the Banking industry. He started his career with American Express Bank, Bangladesh, as a Management Trainee in 1995. He also worked as the Director and Head of Treasury and FMS in American Express Bank, Bangladesh. Prior to joining City Bank, He worked for Eastern Bank Limited as the Head of Treasury from 2005 to 2007. He is also a Director of City Brokerage Limited, City Bank Capital Resources Limited & Venture Investment Partners Bangladesh Ltd. (VIPB). Mohammad Maroof has a post graduate degree (Masters in Commerce) in Finance from University of Dhaka.

Job Titles:

• Member of the Management Committee
• Senior Vice President and Head of Structured Finance Department
• SVP & Head of Structured Finance

Mr. Syed Amir Ali, Senior Vice President and Head of Structured Finance Department of IIDFC PLC., is a veteran banker and syndication expert with more than two decades of experience both in Bangladesh and abroad. He joined the company on February 24, 2019. He completed his MBA from North South University and B.Sc. in Engineering (Mechanical) from BUET. Mr. Amir has vast knowledge regarding project finance, financial modeling, credit risk analysis, syndication process, arrangement of fund, security documents and preparation of Information Memorandum. In his career, he also worked as Credit Analyst, Financial Analyst and Anti-Money Laundering Analyst.

Job Titles:

• Director
• Chairman of Pragati Insurance Ltd

Syed M. Altaf Hussain is the present Chairman of Pragati Insurance Ltd. He is one of the promoters and a sponsor Director of the company. He was elected Chairman of Pragati Insurance Ltd. in December, 2015 and continuing this position. He represents Pragati Insurance Ltd. in the Bangladesh Insurance Association as its member. He has got a long and distinguished career in the fields of food grains, crop nutrition, business development, high-rise building development, technology, business operations and financial institutions with over 36 years of experience. He is a sponsor director and notably the founding Chairman of Pragati Life Insurance Ltd. As Chairman and CEO of WW Grains Corp. representing Cargill Inc., USA, he pioneered large-scale trading of food grains and fertilizer commodities over three decades. Through his work, he has spent considerable time traveling internationally and had the opportunity to attain an Engineering degree from the University of Texas as well as successfully completed Grain Marketing & Agroceutical courses from North Dakota State University and Harvard Business School. Additionally, he holds the Chairman title in the following businesses: Sonic Allied Industries Ltd., WW Properties Ltd. and the editorial board of ‘The Daily Janata'. He is also Co-Chairman of Jamuna Resort Ltd. and was former Chief Advisor of ATDP-II projects funded by the USAID. Several social, governmental and educational Institutions at home and abroad have acknowledged his agro-based expertise.

Job Titles:

• Chairman
• Managing Director & CEO of Mutual Trust Bank PLC

Mr. Syed Mahbubur Rahman is the Managing Director & CEO of Mutual Trust Bank PLC (MTB). Prior to joining MTB PLC, he was the Managing Director & CEO of Dhaka Bank Limited. Before joining Dhaka Bank Limited, he served BRAC Bank Limited as Managing Director & CEO and Deputy Managing Director (DMD). He also served Prime Bank Limited as Deputy Managing Director. He has been elected as the Chairman of Association of Bankers, Bangladesh (ABB) for 2018 and 2019 and serving the association till now. He was accorded with 'The Asian Banker Leadership Achievement Award' for Bangladesh for his achievement in the period from 2011 to 2013. After completing Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Institute of Business Administration of the University of Dhaka, he started his career with Saudi-Bangladesh Industrial & Agricultural Investment Co. Ltd. (SABINCO) as a Monitoring Officer (Officer in Charge of Monitoring) in 1988. He served Industrial Leasing & Development Co. (BD) Limited (IDLC) as Manager, Monitoring from 1993 to 1996. He also served ANZ Grindlays Bank, Bangladesh as Manager, Corporate Banking from 1996 to 1998 and Standard Chartered Bank as Relationship Manager, Corporate Banking from 1998 to 2000. In 2002, he joined Citibank N.A. as Resident Vice President and left the bank in 2008 when he was a Director of the bank and was serving as the Head of Financial Institutions Group. Mr. Syed Mahbubur Rahman has attended various local and overseas training courses and workshops, and frequently delivers lectures in the field of finance, banking and management. He has a happy family with his wife and two lovely daughters.

Job Titles:

• Member of the Management Committee
• EVP & Head of SME and Retail Business
• Writer

Ms. Dilruba has 22 years of experience in financial service industry. She joined IIDFC PLC. on 17 January 2021 as Senior Vice President & Head of SME. She was then promoted to EVP and Head of SME and Retail Finance this year. Before joining IIDFC PLC., she had worked for National Finance Limited (NFL), Bangladesh Finance and Investment Company Limited (BD Finance), MIDAS Financing Limited (MFL) in different positions. She holds Master's in business administration (Finance) and Master's in Social Science (Economics). She has expertise in Corporate Finance, SME Business, Retail Finance, Women Entrepreneurship Development, Factoring Finance etc. Ms. Kazi Dilruba is a writer. She is writing with her pen name of লীনা দিলরুবা।