Azmal Haque Azim

Mr. Azmal Haque Azim, Chairman of Digicon Technologies PLC was born in 1971 in a respectable Muslim family is an emerging young entrepreneur and businessman. Mr. Azmal Haque Azim Highly capable and credentialed Manager with excellent qualifications in management. Highly motivated, with the ability to produce results by working effectively with team members. Have demonstrated ability to pursue aggressively goals and meet challenges. He completed his education from University of Oklahoma, USA.

Wahidur Rahman Sharif

Wahidur Rahman Sharif, Managing Director of Digicon Technologies PLC was born in 1976. He is a result driven, self-motivated and resourceful Managing Director with a proven ability to develop and strengthen management teams in order to maximize company profitability and efficiency. Experienced leading and growing all sectors of a business to make it a dynamic and progressive organization. Possessing excellent communication skills and able to establish sustainable and profitable relationships with customers, suppliers and stakeholders across the world. Mr. Wahidur Rahman Sharif was born in a Traditional Aristocratic, Educated, Business family. He completed his education from University of Texas at Arlington, BSC in MIS USA (1999).

Saifullah Abdullah Solenkhi

An enterprising IT specialist with over fifteen years of experience with vast entrepreneurial skill for technical and social welfare leveraging Information Technology. He holds a bachelor degree from American International University Bangladesh

Mohammad Aminul Haque

Nominated by: Finclusion Ventures Pte Ltd.

Global industry leader who drives financial empowerment – forward-thinking Fintech executive providing corporate governance and strategic direction to Nagad Ltd, a leading player in the country’s Digital Financial Service (DFS). Combines business acumen with a strong sense of responsiveness to current and emerging regional needs and global demands. Propels organizations to new heights by revolutionizing the business to create social and economic impact. 16+ years of multi-sector experience and financial expertise –brings extensive knowledge and background in consumer banking, wealth management and business development leadership within financial institutions. Led major transformational projects for multinational firms across several operational areas including finance, oil and gas, mining, logistics and electronics manufacturing. Proficient in working with Islamic financial products, including bonds. He holds a Master of Business Administration (Finance) – University of Nottingham, UK and Bachelor of Business Administration (Finance & Accounting) – North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Maruful Islam Jhalak

Nominated by: Prime Holdings LLC

Maruful Islam Jhalak is a distinguished figure in the financial technology and investment sectors, renowned for his pioneering leadership and innovative strategies. As one of the co-founders of Nagad Ltd., he has played a pivotal role in revolutionizing the Mobile Financial Services (MFS) industry in Bangladesh. He also serves as the Managing Director of I-Business Holdings Ltd. (IBHL), a dynamic investment firm in Bangladesh. Expanding his portfolio in the fintech sector, Maruful Islam Jhalak is also a key investor in Fintechtual Holdings Ltd., a company at the forefront of financial technology advancements. Overall, Maruful Islam Jhalak is a visionary leader whose contributions to the financial and investment landscapes have had a transformative impact, paving the way for a more innovative and inclusive economic future in Bangladesh and beyond.

M Masrur Reaz

Dr M. Masrur Reaz is a prominent economist and public policy expert. Dr Reaz worked as a Senior Economist in the Finance, Competitiveness, and Innovation (FCI) Global Practice of the World Bank Group (WBG) where he served for ten years during 2010-2020. As part of WBG work, he was based in WBG’s Singapore hub office in 2019-2020, and led on competitiveness initiatives in the East Asia and Pacific, and South Asia regions. He also served as the Programme Manager/Head of Bangladesh Investment Climate Fund (BICF); a flagship initiative of World Bank Group that help strengthen economic competitiveness of Bangladesh. Masrur task-led WBG’s support to Government of India on reform efforts related to Ease of Doing Business over the period 2015-2017. He led the World Bank Group’s investment climate programme in Nepal in 2013-2014, and led a strategy team in 2013 to develop Trade & Competitiveness strategy in Sri Lanka.
Prior to joining World Bank Group, Masrur worked as an Adviser in the Economic Growth team of UK’s Department for International Development (DFID) where he led programmes on financial infrastructure, tax reform, privatization, and business enabling environment. Masrur earlier worked in the academia as an Assistant Professor of Finance, and in the private sector as an analyst. He has published several research publications in international and regional journals, and authored a number of knowledge pieces within World Bank Group.
Masrur is a commonwealth scholar and holds a Ph.D. in Development Economics from the University of Manchester, UK, and an MBA from the University of New Orleans, USA. Dr. Reaz is the founder and Chairman of Policy Exchange of Bangladesh, a private sector think-tank focusing on applied public policy and market solutions for economic growth.

Mr. N M Zeaul Alam

Mr N M Zeaul Alam, PAA is a former Senior Secretary of the Information and Communication Technology Division and has joined BIGD as an Advisor. He was Secretary, Coordination & Reforms of the Cabinet Division. Prior to that, he was the Director General of the Department of Immigration and Passports. He has served in almost all the core posts of the field administration including the posts of Deputy Commissioner and Divisional Commissioner. He has experience in the preparation, monitoring and evaluation of Annual Performance Agreement (APA), National Integrity Strategy (NIS), Grievance Redress System (GRS), National Social Security Strategy (NSSS) and Service Process Simplifications (SPS). He has played an active role in the implementation of Digital Bangladesh. The Covid-19 vaccine management system was prepared under guidance. He has been rewarded with a National Award named the “Innovation Award” for his outstanding contribution to the digitization activities of the Sylhet Division in 2012. He also received ‘Public Administration Award (PAA)’ in 2018. He won the “Integrity Award 2018-19” among all the Secretaries and received the Bangabandhu Public Innovation Award (BPAA) in 2022 He obtained B.Sc. (Hons.) and M.Sc. in Botany from the University of Chittagong and obtained his 2nd Master’s degree from the Brac University on Governance and Development in 2006.