Mr. Sheikh Akhter Uddin Ahmed joined IFIC Bank PLC as Deputy Managing Director, effective 25 November 2025. With a distinguished career spanning 27 years across both domestic and international banking, Mr. Ahmed brings a wealth of expertise and proven leadership to the Bank.

He began his career in 1998 as a Probationary Officer at National Bank PLC, where he developed strong foundations in general banking, credit management, foreign exchange, and remittance operations. Over the years, he advanced through diverse leadership roles at both branch and head office levels, consistently demonstrating operational excellence and strategic foresight.

Mr. Ahmed spent more than a decade overseas as Chief Executive Officer, successfully managing nationwide operations, expanding branch networks, and building strategic global partnerships. Upon returning to Bangladesh, he held several senior leadership positions, including Deputy Managing Director and Managing Director (Current Charge) at National Bank PLC.

Mr. Ahmed’s professional conduct reflects a strong foundation of integrity, teamwork, and a drive for continuous improvement. He is known for pragmatic decision-making, building high-performing teams, and delivering results through disciplined execution and close stakeholder collaboration.

With his extensive leadership experience and proven track record, Mr. Ahmed is expected to make a significant contribution to IFIC Bank’s strategic growth, recovery initiatives, risk management, and service excellence. His appointment further reinforces IFIC Bank’s commitment to strengthening governance and enhancing customer trust in the banking sector.