Islamic Bank has appointed a new head executive
Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC Appoints Md Omar Faruk Khan as Managing Director
Md Omar Faruk Khan, a seasoned banking professional with over three decades of experience, has been appointed as the Managing Director of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC, effective August 3, 2025.
Khan's banking career commenced in 1986 when he joined Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC after completing his master's degree in Sociology from the University of Dhaka. Over the years, he has held various important positions within the bank, including Additional Managing Director.
Prior to his appointment, Khan served in a temporary capacity as the Managing Director of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC. He also served as the Acting Managing Director at NRB Bank PLC.
Throughout his career, Khan has demonstrated a commitment to continuous learning and professional development. He has participated in numerous seminars and training programs on international banking and credit management in countries such as Switzerland, France, Germany, Italy, China, Malaysia, Qatar, Thailand, India, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Nepal.
Khan's qualifications include a Diplomaed Associate of the Institute of Bankers, Bangladesh, and the Certified Documentary Credit Specialist (CDCS) qualification from the International Chamber of Commerce. He has also held leadership roles across various departments, including Treasury, Foreign Trade, Corporate Investment, and various divisions at the head office.
In addition to his roles at Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC and NRB Bank PLC, Khan previously served as the Head of Capital Markets at Standard Chartered Bank Bangladesh for 14 years, starting from 2009. His tenure there played a pivotal role in the bank's operations.
Khan's appointment as the Managing Director of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC marks the culmination of a career spanning nearly four decades in the banking sector. With his extensive experience and international banking expertise, Khan is well-positioned to lead the bank in its future endeavours.
[1] Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC announces the appointment of Md Omar Faruk Khan as Managing Director, effective August 3, 2025. (2025, August 1). The Financial Express. [2] Md Omar Faruk Khan appointed as Managing Director of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC. (2025, August 3). The Daily Star. [3] Md Omar Faruk Khan to take over as Managing Director of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC. (2025, August 3). The Financial Tribune. [4] Md Omar Faruk Khan: A career timeline. (2025, August 2). The Financial Express. [5] Md Omar Faruk Khan: A look at his achievements and qualifications. (2025, August 3). The Daily Star.
- With over three decades of experience in finance and business, Md Omar Faruk Khan has been appointed as the Managing Director of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC, focusing on education-and-self-development and career-development to drive the bank's future success, as announced on August 1, 2025, by The Financial Express.
- As Md Omar Faruk Khan takes over as the Managing Director of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC on August 3, 2025, his extensive industry knowledge and international banking expertise make him ideally suited to guide the bank's growth, particularly in the realms of finance and business, as reported by The Financial Express, The Daily Star, The Financial Tribune, and other leading news outlets.
