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Mr. Md. Abedur Rahman Sikder is a versatile banking professional with nearly three decades of extensive experience in the financial services industry. He joined state-owned Sammilito Islami Bank PLC as Managing Director on 16 July 2026, following his appointment by the Financial Institutions Division of the Ministry of Finance for a three-year term.

Over the course of his career, Mr. Sikder has established a strong reputation for leadership, innovation, and operational excellence across a wide range of banking disciplines, including retail banking, SME banking, digital financial services, branch operations, treasury management, remittance services, customer experience, risk management, financial innovations, and corporate governance.

Prior to joining Sammilito Islami Bank PLC, Mr. Sikder served as Deputy Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer at Dutch-Bangla Bank PLC. During his tenure, he played a pivotal role in modernizing and expanding the Bank’s Retail Banking, SME Banking, Liability Business, Cards, E-Banking, Agent Banking, Mobile Financial Services, Branch Operations, and Distribution Networks. His strategic leadership contributed significantly to business growth, service excellence, operational efficiency, and digital transformation initiatives.

He made significant contributions to financial inclusion in Bangladesh by expanding Agent Banking and Mobile Financial Services. He played an instrumental role in supporting Bangladesh Bank’s “Cashless Bangladesh” vision by promoting the nationwide adoption of Bangla QR through the NexusPay and Rocket platforms. Under his leadership, NexusPay emerged as one of the country's most innovative and widely used digital banking applications.

Mr. Sikder began his banking career with Uttara Bank PLC and subsequently joined Dutch-Bangla Bank PLC. He later became a founding team member of BRAC Bank PLC, where he served for 16 years and held several strategic leadership positions. During this period, he contributed significantly to the development and expansion of SME Banking in Bangladesh while also overseeing key functions such as Retail Banking, Branch Banking, Alternative Banking, Premium Banking, Customer Experience, Marketing, and Corporate Affairs.

His international leadership experience includes serving as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of BRAC Lanka Finance PLC in Sri Lanka, where he successfully strengthened business performance, governance standards, and operational effectiveness.

Throughout his career, Mr. Sikder has demonstrated extraordinary expertise in business development, digital transformation, technology-driven banking solutions, distribution network expansion, human resource development, customer service enhancement, and the cultivation of high-performance organizational cultures. His contributions have recognized him as a visionary and results-oriented leader in the financial sector.

He completed a Master’s degree in Governance Studies and a Postgraduate Diploma in International Relations from the University of Dhaka. He also pursued studies in Business Administration at the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), University of Dhaka, and earned a Postgraduate Degree in Business Management from the Bangladesh Institute of Management (BIM). He has further enriched his professional expertise through numerous advanced executive training programs and leadership courses in Bangladesh and abroad.

In recognition of his outstanding professional achievements, Mr. Sikder has received several prestigious accolades, including the Chairman’s Excellence Award, Integrity Award, and Best Branch Manager Award from Dutch-Bangla Bank PLC and BRAC Bank PLC.

With his extensive experience, strategic vision, and proven leadership capabilities, Mr. Md. Abedur Rahman Sikder is uniquely equipped to lead Sammilito Islami Bank PLC toward sustainable growth, strengthened governance, enhanced customer confidence, and continued innovation in the evolving banking landscape.