Sheikh Md Monirul Islam

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Sheikh Md Monirul Islam
8th Director General of Special Security Force
In office
8 February 2007 – 20 April 2008
PresidentIajuddin Ahmed
Prime MinisterFakhruddin Ahmed (Acting)
Preceded bySyed Fatemi Ahmed Rumi
Succeeded byAshraf Abdullah Yussuf
Personal details
Born (1958-03-27) 27 March 1958 (age 66)
Khulna, East Pakistan
Known forChief External & Corporate Affairs Officer, bKash Limited
Military service
Allegiance Bangladesh
Branch/service Bangladesh Army
Years of service1978-2012
Rank Major General
UnitEast Bengal Regiment
Commands
Battles/warsUNIIMOG

Sheikh Md Monirul Islam is a retired major general of the Bangladesh Army and chief external & corporate affairs officer of bKash Limited.[1]

Career[edit]

Monir was commissioned in the East Bengal Regiment in the year 1978.[2]

From 1988 to 1989, Major General Monir served as an observer in United Nations Iran-Iraq Military Observer Group (UNIIMOG), the first contingent of 15 Army Officers from Bangladesh.[2]

He served as an instructor in Bangladesh Military Academy, Bhatiary and Defence Services Command & Staff College.

In the rank of brigadier general, he was posted to Ministry of Foreign Affairs on deputation as the chief of protocol of Bangladesh.

Monir has a Masters of Defence Studies from National University of Bangladesh, and a Master of Science on Defence and Strategic Studies from Madras University, Chennai, India.[2] He is a graduate of Defence Services Command & Staff College and National Defence College, Mirpur, Bangladesh.[2]

Monir had served as the director general of the Special Security Force,[2] director general of National Security Intelligence and [2] director general of Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies.[3]

Monir has commanded two infantry divisions in Bogura and Comilla as the general officer commanding and area commander.[4]

After retiring from the Bangladesh Army, he joined bKash as chief external & corporate affairs officer in 2014.[5]

From leading infantry divisions to navigating the intricacies of corporate security, Monir's dedication to service has transcended the military realm. His insightful articles and thought-provoking interviews now offer a bridge between his vast experience and the wider public. He doesn't just share his knowledge; he makes it relatable and sparks informed conversations that resonate far beyond the boardroom or the newsroom. Some of the articles and talk shows are given below-

  1. স্মার্ট অর্থনীতির পথে দেশকে এগিয়ে নিতে কাজ করছে বিকাশ [6] (Protidiner Bangladesh, 6 November 2023)
  2. Digital Bank – an opportunity to stimulate the financial services industry in Bangladesh [7] (The Business Standard, 21 October 2023)
  3. আর্থিক সেবায় প্রতিবন্ধকতা সরাবে 'বিনিময়' [8] (Samakal, 22 December 2022)
  4. AML & CFT compliance: building block of MFS industry (The Financial Express, 16 June 2022)
  5. Competition in MFS industry: Price wars could destabilise sustainable growth [9] (The Business Standard, 15 June 2022)
  6. ১০ বছরের পথচলায় অনেক অর্জন [10] (Samakal, 11 March 2022)
  7. Regulatory compliance is inviolable [11] (Dhaka Tribune, 24 October 2021)
  8. লকডাউনে গ্রাহকের জন্য বিকাশসেবা চালু থাকা প্রয়োজন [12] (Kaler Kantho, 1 July 2021)
  9. মানি লন্ডারিং ও সন্ত্রাসে অর্থায়ন প্রতিরোধে করণীয় [13] (Samakal, 20 March 2021)
  10. Anti-Money Laundering compliance is vital for MFS [14] (The Business Standard, 10 March 2021)
  11. Regulatory oversight in MFS industry (The Financial Express, 6 February 2021)
  12. Mobile financial services: Strengthen compliance with anti-money laundering, anti-terror financing measures [15] (18 January 2021)
  13. Ensuring Trust, Empowering Citizens [16] (ICE Business Times, 27 May 2019)

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Anti-Money Laundering compliance is vital for MFS". The Business Standard. 2021-03-10. Retrieved 2021-07-05.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "Maj Gen Monir new NSI DG". The Daily Star. 2008-04-20. Retrieved 2021-07-05.
  3. ^ "Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies". biiss.org. Retrieved 2021-07-05.
  4. ^ "Moriarty tells of US help for army". The Daily Star. 2010-05-14. Retrieved 2021-07-05.
  5. ^ "ISLAM Sheikh Monirul, bKash". ITU. Retrieved 2021-07-05.
  6. ^ "স্মার্ট অর্থনীতির পথে দেশকে এগিয়ে নিতে কাজ করছে বিকাশ". Protidiner Bangladesh. 2023-11-06. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  7. ^ "Digital Bank – an opportunity to stimulate the financial services industry in Bangladesh". The Business Standard. 2023-10-21. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  8. ^ "আর্থিক সেবায় প্রতিবন্ধকতা সরাবে 'বিনিময়'". Samakal. 2022-12-12. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  9. ^ "Competition in MFS industry: Price wars could destabilise sustainable growth". The Business Standard. 2022-06-15. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  10. ^ "2022-03-11". Samakal. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  11. ^ "Regulatory compliance is inviolable". Dhaka Tribune. 2021-10-24. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  12. ^ "লকডাউনে গ্রাহকের জন্য বিকাশসেবা চালু থাকা প্রয়োজন". Kaler Kantho. 2021-07-01. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  13. ^ "মানি লন্ডারিং ও সন্ত্রাসে অর্থায়ন প্রতিরোধে করণীয়". Samakal. 2021-03-20. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  14. ^ "Anti-Money Laundering compliance is vital for MFS". The Business Standard. 2021-03-10. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  15. ^ "Mobile financial services: Strengthen compliance with anti-money laundering, anti-terror financing measures". The Daily Star. 2021-01-18. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  16. ^ "Ensuring Trust, Empowering Citizens". ICE Business Times. 2019-05-27. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
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