Air Vice Marshal Mohammad Mostafizur Rahman, GUP, ndc, psc

Director

Air Vice Marshal Mohammad Mostafizur Rahman, GUP, ndc, psc is a Former Ambassador of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh to the Republic of Indonesia. The Air Vice Marshal held command, staff, and management positions in the Bangladesh Air Force while working in a United Nations Peacekeeping Mission for three years, demonstrating specialization in Civil Aviation Management and Aviation Security.

In his illustrious career of more than 39 years, he has participated in many trainings in the country and abroad, i.e., Aircraft Accident Investigation Technique and Management in Singapore Aviation Academy, National Inspector Course, Aviation Security, ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization), Bangkok, Thailand, Federal Aviation Administration, USA (Course conducted in Dhaka).

Mir Tariquzzaman

Director

Mr. Mir Tariquzzaman is the nominated Director of IDLC Asset Management Ltd. from IDLC Finance Limited. He has been in the role of General Manager and Chief Technology Officer of IDLC Finance Ltd. since July 2007.

He joined IDLC Finance Ltd. in April 1995 as Management Trainee. He was responsible for establishing and managing a dynamic IT Infrastructure of IDLC Group. He has completed Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), University of Dhaka.

Md. Masud K Majumder, FCA

Director

Mr. Md Masud K Majumder is the nominated Director of IDLC Asset Management Limited from IDLC Finance Limited. He plays the role of Chief Financial Officer of IDLC Finance Ltd.

He joined IDLC Finance Limited on August 30, 2006 as Manager in Accounts and Taxation Department. Prior to that, he worked in KPMG, Rahman Rahman Huq, Chartered Accountants as audit supervisor. Mr. Majumder completed his Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) and Masters in Finance from University of Dhaka. He is a Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA) and a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB).

Afreen Huda

Director

Ms. Afreen Huda joined IDLC in 2022 as the Chief Human Resources Officer of the IDLC group, with additional responsibility to lead the Group Marketing Communications & CSR Division.

Ms. Afreen Huda has more than twenty years of HR experience in both local and multinational companies in Bangladesh. Prior to joining IDLC, Ms. Afreen Huda had served as Cluster HR director in Reckitt Benckiser PLC from March 2018 to July 2022. She also worked in Robi Axiata Ltd in different capacities from May 2010 to March 2018. Before that, she had served in Standard Chartered Bank, Unilever Bangladesh Ltd, and BRAC Bangladesh Ltd.

Indrajit Mallick

Director

Indrajit Mallick took over the role of Head of Operations on 1st September 2020.

Mr. Mallick has over 20 years of experience in the banking sector. Mr. Mallick started his career with Eastern Bank Ltd. as a probationary officer in February 1999. He joined IDLC Finance Limited on July 11, 1999, as an officer in the Short Term Finance department. Mr. Mallick worked in a number of departments and branches throughout his career in IDLC Finance Limited. He also served as the Head of the Chittagong Region of IDLC Finance Limited. Later, he joined the Credit Risk Management department as the deputy head of credit in July 2018.

Kazi Mashook ul Haq

Managing Director (Ex Officio)

Mr. Kazi Mashook ul Haq has assumed the responsibility of Managing Director of IDLC Asset Management Ltd. since April 29, 2024. He joined IDLC Asset Management Ltd. as Chief Operating Officer on November 01, 2016. Mr. Haq is a seasoned Professional with over 14 years of Capital Market experience and has led IDLC AML’s Retail Sales and Back Office functions & contributed significantly in the business automation, transformation & expansion of the organization. His areas of expertise spans over Strategic Planning, Issue Management, Operations, Finance, Customer Service and Regulatory Compliance.

Previously he was the Head of Operations in LR Global Bangladesh, a leading Asset Management Company in Bangladesh. He started his career from BRAC Afghanistan as Professional Engineer in 2005 and served various local and foreign companies in multiple capacities.

Mr. Mashook received his undergraduate degree from BUET in Civil Engineering and completed his Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a Major in Finance from Institute of Business Administration (IBA) under University of Dhaka.

Management Team

Kazi Umme Sumaiya

Head of Fund Management and Business Strategy

Ms. Kazi Umme Sumaiya is an adept investment professional with more than 8 years of experience in equity research and fund management. Her skill set extends to investment product development, strategic planning and business analytics. Ms. Sumaiya received her CFA Charter in 2019. She completed her Masters of Business Administration (MBA) and Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from Department of Finance, University of Dhaka.

Ahmad Ibn Arif

Chief Marketing Officer

Ahmad Ibn Arif, with over 9 years of experience in marketing agencies and communications technology, began his career excelling in creative conceptualization and strategic planning for major FMCG brands in Bangladesh at a prominent marketing agency. Transitioning to a leading tech company, he specialized in managing B2B Communication Technology-based products like Chatbots, Messaging, IVR, Visual IVR and Referral platforms. Ahmad’s expertise lies in crafting impactful strategies and content for effective customer engagement, seamlessly merging marketing strategy with tech product management.

A Business graduate from East West University, Ahmad Ibn Arif brings a wealth of experience in both agency and tech realms, delivering comprehensive solutions for innovative marketing approaches and effective communication strategies.

Mohammad Asrarul Haque

Head of Research

Mohammad Asrarul Haque assumed the role of Head of Research at IDLC Asset Management Limited in October 2023, bringing over 9 years of experience in both buy-side & sell-side investment research from esteemed financial institutions. He leads research efforts, identifies investment opportunities, and provides valuable insights for managing the funds and driving strategic decision-making for enhanced investment outcomes. He plays a pivotal role in shaping the investment landscape and driving sustainable growth for IDLC Asset Management.

Mr. Haque completed his Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree with major in Finance from the University of Dhaka and completed CFA Level 1. Prior to joining IDLC Asset Management Limited, he headed the investment research team of Green Delta Dragon Asset Management Company Limited and led equity research team of EBL Securities Limited.