Rafat Ullah Khan becomes MD of Al-Arafah Islami Bank

Mohd Rafat Ullah Khan has been appointed managing director (MD) of Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC for a period of three years, effective from December 18, 2025.

Prior to this appointment, Khan was serving as the additional managing director (AMD) and chief risk officer of the bank.

Earlier, he served at NCC Bank PLC as deputy managing director (DMD), chief risk officer (CRO) and chief anti-money laundering compliance officer (CAMLCO).

He began his professional banking career at Eastern Bank PLC as a probationary officer in 1994.

Over a career spanning more than 31 years in the banking sector, Khan has held key leadership positions at BRAC Bank, Dutch-Bangla Bank and Prime Bank.

He has extensive experience across various bank branches and head offices, covering a wide range of areas, including credit risk management, corporate banking, product development, and process and policy-making in both Islamic and conventional banking.

Khan obtained his master's degree in statistics from the University of Dhaka and an MBA from a private university.