A. K. M. Rafiqul Islam

A.
K.
M.
Rafiqul Islam is the founder of Pragati Insurance Ltd.
(founded in 1986) and Pragati Life Insurance Ltd.
(founded in 2000).
He held the title of Managing Director at Pragati Insurance Ltd.
and Managing Director & Director at Pragati Life Insurance Ltd.
Currently, Mr. Islam holds the position of Director at Central Depository Bangladesh Ltd., Director at Industrial & Infrastructure Development Finance Bank Co. Ltd., and Manager-Sales & Marketing at Jamuna Resort Ltd.
In the past, Mr. Islam served as Chairman at Dulamia Cotton Spinning Mills Ltd.
from 2018 to 2021.
He also held positions as Director at National Bank Ltd., Director at National Housing Finance Plc from 2006 to 2010, Managing Director at Pragati Insurance Ltd.
(Broker), Director at Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce & Industry, Director at Credit Rating Agency of Bangladesh Ltd., Finance Director at Surma Jiban Bima Corp., Independent Director at Kay & Que (Bangladesh) Ltd.
from 2019 to 2023, Head-Investor Relations & Administration at Linde Bangladesh Ltd., General Manager at Sadharan Bima Corp.
from 1973 to 1986, and Member at Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
Mr. Islam obtained his graduate degree from the University of Dhaka in 1957.