Dhaka : IPDC Finance PLC. announced the appointment of Mohammad Monirul Islam as its new Head of Retail Business, marking a strategic move aligned with the company’s ambition to scale up its retail operations and deliver transformative customer experiences, according to a press release.
Islam brings with him nearly two decades of distinguished leadership across a diverse range of roles in both multinational and domestic financial institutions. His extensive expertise spans retail banking, product innovation, customer Experience, and operational excellence- making him a formidable force in Bangladesh’s financial services landscape.
Islam’s most recent role was at BRAC Bank PLC., where he served as Head of Retail Lending. During
his four-and-a-half-year tenure at BRAC Bank PLC., he led strategic growth initiatives and managed one
of the country’s most significant retail loan portfolios. Prior to that, he held pivotal leadership roles at
United Commercial Bank PLC. & Standard Chartered Bank for almost fifteen years, overseeing Retail
Products, Branch Banking and Employee Banking etc.
Throughout his career, Islam has demonstrated an exceptional ability to drive growth through portfolio analytics, process optimization, and innovation-led product strategy. Notably, he has overseen the management of Bangladesh’s largest retail lending book, a reflection of his capacity to lead complex, large-scale operations with precision and agility.
Rizwan Dawood Shams, Managing Director of IPDC Finance PLC., stated, "We are delighted to welcome
Mohammad Monirul Islam to IPDC". He further added that Islam's "proven track record,
strategic thinking, and customer-centric leadership will play a crucial role in advancing our retail strategy and delivering next-generation banking experiences to our clients."
This strategic appointment underscores IPDC Finance PLC. continued commitment to expanding its
retail footprint, strengthening customer engagement, and accelerating innovation and digitalization within the financial services ecosystem.
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