D.Net appoints Prof Habib as Governing Body Chairperson

D.Net announced the appointment of Professor Dr. Shah Md. Ahsan Habib as its Governing Body Chairperson, effective from 1 January 2026, marking a significant milestone for the organisation as it continues its mission to empower marginalised communities in Bangladesh through access to technology and information.
A co-founder of D.Net, Professor Habib brings decades of experience in academia, policy research, governance, and development finance. He is currently a professor (Selection Grade) at the Bangladesh Institute of Bank Management (BIBM) and is widely recognised for his contributions to banking, inclusive finance, SME development, and green banking, says a press release.
Alongside his new role at D.Net, he also serves as an Independent Director of IPDC Finance PLC, where he is a member of both the Board Audit Committee and the Risk Management Committee.
Professor Habib earned his PhD from India, and completed a Post-Doctoral Fellowship on Green Banking at Syracuse University, USA, under the prestigious Senior Fulbright Scholarship.