Sheikh Md Monirul Islam
Sheikh Md Monirul Islam | |
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8th Director General of Special Security Force | |
In office 8 February 2007 – 20 April 2008 | |
President | Iajuddin Ahmed |
Prime Minister | Fakhruddin Ahmed (Acting) |
Preceded by | Syed Fatemi Ahmed Rumi |
Succeeded by | Ashraf Abdullah Yussuf |
Personal details | |
Born | Khulna, East Pakistan | 27 March 1958
Known for | Chief External & Corporate Affairs Officer, bKash Limited |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Bangladesh |
Branch/service | Bangladesh Army |
Years of service | 1978-2012 |
Rank | Major General |
Unit | East Bengal Regiment |
Commands |
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Battles/wars | UNIIMOG |
Sheikh Md Monirul Islam is a retired major general of the Bangladesh Army and chief external & corporate affairs officer of bKash Limited.[1] He is the Chiarman of Netro News.
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-
- স্মার্ট অর্থনীতির পথে দেশকে এগিয়ে নিতে কাজ করছে বিকাশ [6] (Protidiner Bangladesh, 6 November 2023)
- Digital Bank – an opportunity to stimulate the financial services industry in Bangladesh [7] (The Business Standard, 21 October 2023)
- আর্থিক সেবায় প্রতিবন্ধকতা সরাবে 'বিনিময়' [8] (Samakal, 22 December 2022)
- AML & CFT compliance: building block of MFS industry (The Financial Express, 16 June 2022)
- Competition in MFS industry: Price wars could destabilise sustainable growth [9] (The Business Standard, 15 June 2022)
- ১০ বছরের পথচলায় অনেক অর্জন [10] (Samakal, 11 March 2022)
- Regulatory compliance is inviolable [11] (Dhaka Tribune, 24 October 2021)
- লকডাউনে গ্রাহকের জন্য বিকাশসেবা চালু থাকা প্রয়োজন [12] (Kaler Kantho, 1 July 2021)
- মানি লন্ডারিং ও সন্ত্রাসে অর্থায়ন প্রতিরোধে করণীয় [13] (Samakal, 20 March 2021)
- Anti-Money Laundering compliance is vital for MFS [14] (The Business Standard, 10 March 2021)
- Regulatory oversight in MFS industry (The Financial Express, 6 February 2021)
- Mobile financial services: Strengthen compliance with anti-money laundering, anti-terror financing measures [15] (18 January 2021)
- Ensuring Trust, Empowering Citizens [16] (ICE Business Times, 27 May 2019)
References[edit]
- ^ "Anti-Money Laundering compliance is vital for MFS". The Business Standard. 2021-03-10. Retrieved 2021-07-05.
- ^ a b c d e f "Maj Gen Monir new NSI DG". The Daily Star. 2008-04-20. Retrieved 2021-07-05.
- ^ "Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies". biiss.org. Retrieved 2021-07-05.
- ^ "Moriarty tells of US help for army". The Daily Star. 2010-05-14. Retrieved 2021-07-05.
- ^ "ISLAM Sheikh Monirul, bKash". ITU. Retrieved 2021-07-05.
- ^ "স্মার্ট অর্থনীতির পথে দেশকে এগিয়ে নিতে কাজ করছে বিকাশ". Protidiner Bangladesh. 2023-11-06. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
- ^ "Digital Bank – an opportunity to stimulate the financial services industry in Bangladesh". The Business Standard. 2023-10-21. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
- ^ "আর্থিক সেবায় প্রতিবন্ধকতা সরাবে 'বিনিময়'". Samakal. 2022-12-12. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
- ^ "Competition in MFS industry: Price wars could destabilise sustainable growth". The Business Standard. 2022-06-15. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
- ^ "2022-03-11". Samakal. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
- ^ "Regulatory compliance is inviolable". Dhaka Tribune. 2021-10-24. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
- ^ "লকডাউনে গ্রাহকের জন্য বিকাশসেবা চালু থাকা প্রয়োজন". Kaler Kantho. 2021-07-01. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
- ^ "মানি লন্ডারিং ও সন্ত্রাসে অর্থায়ন প্রতিরোধে করণীয়". Samakal. 2021-03-20. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
- ^ "Anti-Money Laundering compliance is vital for MFS". The Business Standard. 2021-03-10. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
- ^ "Mobile financial services: Strengthen compliance with anti-money laundering, anti-terror financing measures". The Daily Star. 2021-01-18. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
- ^ "Ensuring Trust, Empowering Citizens". ICE Business Times. 2019-05-27. Retrieved 2024-05-27.