Member, Executive Committee, Central Shariah Board for Islamic Banks of Bangladesh(CSBIB)

Mr. Mosleh Uddin Ahmed is a seasoned banking professional who currently serves as the Managing Director and CEO of Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC. with a vast experience in the banking industry, he has honed his expertise in various areas such as financial operations, risk management, capital market, money market, planning, and forecasting. Mr. Ahmed’s deep understanding of the banking industry has been a result of his extensive experience in different positions, including as the Managing Director and CEO of National Credit and Commerce Bank, South Bangla Agricultural and Commerce Bank and Additional Managing Director & CBO of Jamuna Bank PLC.

Mr. Ahmed has rendered his services at many diversified banks and financial institutions in various capacities with remarkable successes & noteworthy achievements throughout his long and glorious phases of service. During his long banking career, he has served in specialized Government Bank, NBFI, Foreign Bank, and Private Commercial Banks. He served in Jamuna Bank as Additional Managing Director & Deputy Managing Director. He also served in The City Bank as Senior Executive Vice President (SEVP). Besides, he served in different capacities in The City Bank, State Bank of India, Prime Bank, and Phoenix Leasing Company Limited.

Chairman/Independent Director, Union Bank PLC.

Member, Executive Committee, Central Shariah Board for Islamic Banks of Bangladesh(CSBIB)

Md. Fariduddin Ahmed is an esteemed professional with over four decades of experience in Islamic Banking and Finance. He has held prestigious roles such as the Managing Director & CEO of EXIM Bank PLC. and Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC., and has also served as a consultant for various financial institutions. His extensive career reflects a deep commitment to the growth and development of Islamic banking in Bangladesh and beyond.

Mr. Ahmed’s expertise in Islamic banking led him to play a pivotal role in the establishment and development of Islamic banking systems in several organizations. He has designed operational manuals, contributed to the development of Shari’ah norms, and worked on the implementation of Shari’ah-compliant financial practices. His international engagements include involvement in setting up an Islamic bank in Nigeria and participation in numerous global forums.

In addition to his professional endeavors, Mr. Ahmed has served as the Chairman of several Shari’ah Supervisory Committees, contributing his knowledge and leadership to institutions such as Dhaka Bank, One Bank, ICB Islami Bank, and PRAN Group. He has also been actively involved with the Central Shari’ah Board for Islamic Banks (CSBIB), serving as a Member and Chair of various committees.

He has received numerous accolades, including the Nawab Sir Salimullah Gold Medal and the Central Shari’ah Board Islamic Banking Award, for his remarkable contributions to Islamic finance. His academic foundation is in Commerce, with a graduate degree from the University of Chittagong, further enhanced by professional qualifications and training from international institutes.

Md. Fariduddin Ahmed’s legacy in Islamic banking is one of innovation, leadership, and dedication, positioning him as a key figure in the Islamic financial landscape of Bangladesh.

Chairman, Central Shariah Board for Islamic Banks of Bangladesh (CSBIB)

Member, Executive Committee, Central Shariah Board for Islamic Banks of Bangladesh(CSBIB)

Professor Dr. Mohammad Gias Uddin Talukder was born in the traditional house of Bangaji in the Lalanagar village of Rangunia Upazila of Chittagong district. His father, Dr. Moslem Uddin Talukder, was both a government primary school teacher and a renowned homeopathic physician.

He started his early education at Alam Shah Para Kamil Madrasa. In this madrasa, he studied from children’s class to Kamil. At various levels of madrasa education, he had a brilliant signature of merit. In the Alim examination of 1974 under the Bangladesh Madrasa Board, he got 3rd place in the combined merit list, and in the Kamil (Tafsir) examination of 1989, he got 1st place in 1st class.

Then in 1991, he was admitted to King Saud University in Riyadh to study for a higher diploma and teacher training in Arabic language and Islamic culture with a scholarship from the Saudi government. After studying in that course for 4 long years, he returned to the country and obtained a master’s degree from the Arabic department of Chittagong University with first place in the first class. He later received his Ph.D. from the same university, studying the miraculous teachings of the Qur’an.

Professor Gias Talukder joined Rangunia Alam Shah Para Kamil Madrasa as a lecturer soon after the Kamil examination. But he did not stay in the post as he went to Saudi Arabia with a government scholarship to pursue higher education. He later returned to the country and joined the madrasa as the chief commentator.</p

In 1995, he was appointed as the first lecturer in the Department of Quranic Science and Islamic Studies, the International Islamic University, Chittagong. He later became the director of the Institute of Modern Arabic Language at the university. For 11 long years, he held various posts in the university and was awarded various ranks. He joined the Department of Arabic at the University of Chittagong in 2006 and is currently working as a Professor in that Department.

Vice Chairman, Central Shariah Board for Islamic Banks of Bangladesh (CSBIB)

Dr. Md. Anwar Hosain Molla is a highly recognized scholar in Islamic fiqh and jurisprudence. He is an advisor to numerous other Islamic financial institutions. He holds a Ph.D. in “Micro-credit and Zakat in alleviation of poverty: a comparative analysis under department of Da’wah and Islamic Studies” from the Islamic University. He also studied Arabic language and Islamic culture at King Saud University, Riyadh, where he was awarded a Gold Medal for his outstanding academic record.

Dr. Anwar is currently the principal of Uttar Badda Islamia Kamil Madrasa and an adjunct faculty member of Manarat International University. He teaches Hadith Arabic, Aqidah, Fiqh and Islamic Studies. He has authored numerous books and articles in his field. He has also translated the Holy Quran into Bengali.

Member, Executive Committee, Central Shariah Board for Islamic Banks of Bangladesh(CSBIB)

Member-Secretary, Shari’ah Supervisory Committee, Bank Asia PLC
Member, Shari’ah Supervisory Committee, City Bank PLC

Shah Mohammad Wali Ullah is a renowned scholar and expert in Fiqh, Tafseer, and Hadith. He completed his higher studies in Da’wah & Fatwah from Al-Azhar University, Egypt. He is a member of the Shari`ah Advisory Committee of Bangladesh Bank, a member of the group working committee of AAOIFI (Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions, Kingdom of Bahrain), and also a Executive Committee member of CSBIB (Central Shariah Board for Islamic Banks of Bangladesh).

He is serving as Shari`ah Advisor to several banks and Islamic insurance companies. Currently, he is working as the Pesh Imam-Khatib and Principle of Baitus Suzud Jame Masjid Madrasha Complex, Dhaka. He has written several books, and many of his writings have been published in different newspapers, journals & magazines.

Member Secretary, Executive Committee & Fiqh Committee, Central Shariah Board for Islamic Banks of Bangladesh(CSBIB)

Mr. Md. Abdullah Sharif, born on 23 February 1979, is an enthusiastic Islamic scholar in Bangladesh. He is one of the few visionary Islamic scholars in present-day Bangladesh who have devoted his knowledge and intellect to the development of the Islamic Banking industry. Mr. Md. Abdullah Sharif is the elected Secretary General of the Central Shariah Board for Islamic Banks of Bangladesh (CSBIB). The institution has been providing services encompassing Islamic banking and finance towards the Islamic banks and financial Institutions of the country under the guidance of unique Islamic Shariah principles since its inception in the year 2001. At present, 24 banks and financial institutions are members of this institute. Early Life: Mr. Md. Abdullah Sharif was born in a respected Muslim family from Kishoreganj. His father Sofir Uddin Ahmed was an officer of the local Government of Kishorgonj district. Mr. Abdullah imprinted his extraordinary talent all the way through his student life. He acquired 1st class in Dakhil and Alim examinations. Later he acquired Fazil and Kamil (Hadith) degree from Katlasen Alia Madrasah with first class also. Simultaneously, he secured first class in the BA from Sirajganj University College and MA degree in “Islamic Studies” from Dhaka College under National University. Mr. Abdullah completed MBA from Bangladesh Islami University. Presently he is a running M.Phil researcher (final year) at Dhaka University with the Title: Role of Islamic Microfinance on the Rural Development: Bangladesh Perspective. Professional Life: Mr. Abdullah started his banking carrier on 19th June 1999 at Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited. Later, he joined ICB Islamic Bank Ltd. on 20 August 2009 and The City Bank Limited on 4th November 2010. At present, Mr. Abdullah is a Vice President and Head of Shariah Secretariat of the Bank. He was elected Secretary General of the Central Shariah Board for the term 2015-2019 and 2019-2023. Besides, he has been performing as the Head of Shariah Audit Department of the Internal Control and Compliance Division of the City Bank Limited. Recognition: Mr. Abdullah Sharif beholds a proactive attitude instinctively. He has embraced himself in various activities and responsibilities. As a result, various organizations and institutions treated his eminence with reverence. Mr. Abdullah gives speeches on Islamic Banking and Finance in various training sessions organized by recognized Institutions. He takes part in various international seminars and courses on Islamic Banking, Insurance, and Finance within the country and abroad. He frequently provides consultancy services to various Islamic Banking and Insurance institutions. He is a prominent professional fellow of AAOIFI with CIPA &CSAA. Affiliation with electronic media: Mr. Abdullah is renowned in electronic and print media. He takes part recurrently in dialogues on Islamic Banking, Finance, and various Islamic issues on ATN Bangla, Desh TV, and Asian TV. Various Scholarly Affiliations: Mr. Abdullah enjoys sharing the knowledge he earned through driving deep into the vast ocean of Islamic Shariah, Banking, and Finance. In this connection, he regularly gives lessons to Training Institutions of different banks and financial institutions. He has played a strong role to launch ‘CIPA & CSAA worldwide recognized Islamic Banking Professional Qualifications of AAOIFI in Bangladesh. AAOIFI offers these significant international accounting and shariah qualifications for skill development. Mr. Abdullah gives answers to questions concerning Islamic Banking and Finance in various newspapers. Magazines & bulletins very often circulate his writings on Islamic Banking & Finance. His article `Islamic Finance Marches Ahead in Bangladesh’ was published in Islamic Finance News Annual Guide 2018, a Malaysia-based world-famous Islamic economic journal. Mr. Md. Abdullah Sharif is a visionary man. He aspires to move forward by fulfilling his aims. His optimum goal is to bring Islamic Banking to the doorsteps of the people of Bangladesh. He dreams to enrich the people of the country under the essence of Islamic Banking and Finance. He firmly believes that in this way the dream of Sonar Bangla that all the people of Bangladesh cherished since independence will come true someday.