Banker and consultant to The Premier Bank Limited (PBL) M. Shahidul Islam took his last breath on August 21, 2023 while under treatment at The Green Life Hospital, Dhaka, a press release said Tuesday.
Shahidul Islam had an exemplary career spanning 40 years among the top commercial banks in the country.
He served as the MD and CEO of Shahjalal Islami Bank Limited before joining Premier Bank Limited.
Earlier, he had served at United Commerical Bank PLC, Prime Bank Limited and National Bank Limited in key strategic and managerial roles.
Shahidul Islam won the ‘Islamic Finance Personality of 2020’award for his work in Islamic Finance inside and outside the Bangladesh. The Premier Bank Limited’s respected Board of Directors, Management and Officers across the vertical prayed for the salvation of his departed soul and expressed their sincere condolences towards the aggrieved family.
The first Janaza was held after Fajr prayers at Mohakhali DOHS Mosque and second Janaza was held after Zuhr prayers at Gulshan Central Mosque (Azad Mosque) today on August 22, 2023.
