Managing Director & CEO
Mr. Md. Nurul Azim joined Shimanto Bank PLC. as the Managing Director & CEO on 3rd February 2026. Before joining Shimanto Bank PLC., Mr. Md. Nurul Azim was the Managing Director of Islamic Finance and Investment PLC. Prior that he was the Additional Managing Director (AMD) and Deputy Managing Director (DMD) of SBAC Bank PLC.
Mr. Md. Nurul Azim has 25 years of deep and diverse experience in banking sector. He began his banking career in 2001 at The Premier Bank, then progressed through positions of increasing responsibility at Southeast Bank, National Bank and most recently SBAC Bank PLC. There, he served, as Chief Risk Officer (CRO) and Chief Business officer (CBO).
Over 25 years, he strengthened his expertise within various banking sector like Credit Division, Foreign Trade Division, General banking, Law and Recovery Division, Credit Administration, Audit, Financial Administration. Mr. Azim has been recognized as the best ‘Branch Manager’ several times during his service at National Bank and SBAC Bank PLC.
Academically, Mr. Azim is a Master’s degree holder from Rabindra Bharati University, West Bengal, India. Mr. Azim received training courses on Prevention of Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism, Green Banking and Green Financing, Environmental Risk Management, Branch Management, Financing Small and Medium Enterprises, Credit Management, Investment and Merchant Banking, Lending Risk Analysis, etc. from various reputed institutions of the country. Throughout his career, Mr. Azim has successfully participated in various seminar, training and workshop on economics and banking in Singapore, China, Turkey, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. He also take classes at various institutions as an instructor on credit, foreign trade and various banking topics.
Mr. Azim hails from a respected Muslim family in Patuakhali district.
Head of Operations
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.
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.
Head of Business
Mr. Md. Sahidul Islam has joined Shimanto Bank as Senior Executive Vice President on 3rd October,2024.
Mr. Islam brings about 24 years of extensive experience in the banking industry, having successfully led Corporate, SME, and Retail banking teams across prominent institutions including Prime Bank, Bank Asia, NRB Bank, NRBC Bank, National Bank, and Shimanto Bank PLC. He served 10 years at Prime Bank, and 5 years each at Bank Asia and NRB Bank. At Shimanto Bank, he currently oversees all business segments viz.Corporate, SME, Retail, Cards, Treasury, and Branch Banking focusing on sustainable business strategy, revenue growth, risk management, succession planning and talent development.
Mr. Islam began his career at Prime Bank Limited in 2002, leading credit and foreign trade departments and serving as Head of Branch. He achieved three consecutive special promotions in recognition of his outstanding performance. At Bank Asia, he contributed to business remodeling and the establishment of the Corporate & Client Origination Division. As Head of Corporate Banking at NRB Bank, he drove substantial balance sheet growth and sustainable profitability.
Throughout his career, Mr. Islam has played a pivotal role in shaping credit risk management policies and strategies for Corporate, SME, and Retail banking and has served as a Mentor for large branches across multiple banks. For over 15 years, he has been a resource person at various training institutes, sharing expertise in Relationship Banking, Credit Risk Management, Trade Finance, and leadership development, while also serving as guest speaker and panelist at reputed universities including North South University.
Mr. Islam holds an MBA in Finance from the University of Dhaka. He is a recipient of multiple academic scholarships, including Education Board awards, and is committed to continuous professional development through local and international training. He is a life member of the Finance Alumni Association of Dhaka University and Bankers Club Bangladesh Ltd.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.