Nurul Azim becomes MD of Shimanto Bank

Md Nurul Azim has been appointed as the managing director (MD) and the chief executive officer, respectively, of Shimanto Bank PLC.

Prior to joining the new bank, Azim was serving as managing director of Islamic Finance and Investment PLC, a non-bank financial institution in Bangladesh, according to a press release.

With nearly 25 years of experience in the banking sector, he has held various key positions with distinction and professional excellence. 

He began his banking career at Premier Bank PLC as a management trainee officer.

He later served at Southeast Bank PLC, National Bank PLC and SBAC Bank PLC in various capacities.

Over his long banking career, Azim has gained extensive expertise across diverse functions, including credit, banking operations, foreign trade, general banking, law and recovery, credit administration, audit and financial administration.

He obtained his master’s degree from Rabindra Bharati University in West Bengal, India.