Siddiqur takes charge as acting MD of Standard Bank

Md. Siddiqur Rahman, Deputy Managing Director & Chief Operating Officer of Standard Bank PLC, has taken charge as Acting Managing Director of the bank, says a press release. Mr. Rahman joined the Shari`ah-based Standard Bank as DMD in August 2023and has played a pivotal role in strengthening the Bank's Shari'ah-based framework, operational efficiency and risk management practices. Prior to Standard Bank, he served as Deputy Managing Director, CRO & CAMLCO of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC. He has made a significant contribution to the bank's business growth and overall development during his 31 years long career in Islami Bank Bangladesh.Mr. Rahman has been accredited by Paris-based ICC and UK-based IFS as a Certified Documentary Credit Specialist (CDCS) in International Trade Finance. With more than three decades of experience in Islamic banking, Mr. Rahman obtained Certified Shari`ah Advisor and Auditor (CSAA) fellowship from Bahrain-based AAOIFI.He completed his BSS & MSS in Public Administration from the University of Dhaka. Later he completed Master of Business Administration (MBA).