Bangladesh Fintech Summit 2025

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Date & Time

08th November 2025 | 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM

Location

Pan Pacific Sonargaon, Dhaka

Date & Time

11th October 2025 | 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM

Shaping Bangladesh’s Fintech Ecosystem for the Future

The Summit is built on the core vision of “Shaping Bangladesh’s Fintech Ecosystem for the Future”, aiming to unlock the transformative potential of financial technology in the country and establish a strong, innovative ecosystem.
 
This year, the Summit focuses on connecting global expertise with local innovation, fostering collaboration among startups, financial institutions, regulators, and investors. It will showcase fintech breakthroughs, explore fresh investment opportunities, and engage policymakers in shaping progressive regulations to drive a resilient and inclusive fintech ecosystem in Bangladesh.

Opening Chief Guest

Shish Haider Chowdhury, ndc, MCIPS (CS)

Shish Haider Chowdhury, ndc, MCIPS (CS)

Secretary, ICT Division | Ministry of Posts, Telecommunication and Information Technology, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh

Shish Haider Chowdhury, ndc, MCIPS (CS)

Secretary, ICT Division | Ministry of Posts, Telecommunication and Information Technology, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh

Keynote Speakers

Osman Ershad Faiz

Osman Ershad Faiz

Additional Managing Director & COO, Eastern Bank PLC.
Sheikh Aminun Rahman

Sheikh Aminun Rahman

Chief Executive Officer, Prime Bank Fintech Limited
Sopnendu Mohanty

Sopnendu Mohanty

Group Chief Executive Officer, Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) | Advisor and Former Chief Fintech Officer, Monetary Authority of Singapore, Government of Singapore

Osman Ershad Faiz

Additional Managing Director & COO, Eastern Bank PLC.

Osman Ershad Faiz is A strategic and impact-driven executive with over three decades of leadership experience in global operations, technology, and digital transformation across the banking and FinTech industries, he is renowned for leading large-scale transformation programs, operational restructuring, and implementing best practices that drive efficiency, profitability, and sustainable growth. As the Additional Managing Director & Chief Operating Officer at Eastern Bank PLC, he spearheads the bank’s digital transformation and client experience initiatives, focusing on refreshing business strategy, modernizing technology architecture, and enhancing productivity through automation and business process reengineering across all functions. Recognized for aligning strategic vision with execution excellence, he fosters innovation, performance, and long-term value creation, positioning Eastern Bank PLC as a regional leader in digital and operational transformation.

Sheikh Aminun Rahman

Chief Executive Officer, Prime Bank Fintech Limited

With a rich and diverse background built over decades in the telecommunication and MFS industries, he is a dynamic professional renowned for his innovative approach to operations management and process improvement. From driving productivity and reducing costs to achieving organizational goals, he thrives in challenging environments that demand creative problem-solving. Throughout his career, he has spearheaded initiatives that fuel business transformation, surpassing sales targets, generating new revenue streams, and fostering invaluable relationships with industry leaders, government agencies, and influencers. Adept at building high-caliber teams through recruitment, training, and charismatic leadership, he has driven continuous business growth while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Sopnendu Mohanty

Group Chief Executive Officer, Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) | Advisor and Former Chief Fintech Officer, Monetary Authority of Singapore, Government of Singapore

He is a pioneering fintech leader who, as the first Chief Fintech Officer at the Monetary Authority of Singapore, spearheaded initiatives such as PAYNOW, APIX, Proxtera, and the Singapore Fintech Festival, transforming Singapore into a global fintech hub. Currently, he leads the Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN), fostering international collaboration in financial innovation and technology adoption.

Distinguished Speakers

Adnan Imtiaz Halim

Adnan Imtiaz Halim

Founder & CEO, Sheba Platform
Ali Reza Iftekhar

Ali Reza Iftekhar

Managing Director, Eastern Bank PLC.
Arfan Ali

Arfan Ali

Chairperson, Zaytoon Business Solutions
Engr. Md. Firoz Kabir

Engr. Md. Firoz Kabir

Chief Digital & Innovation Officer, AKIJ Resource | Former SVP & Head of Agent Banking Division, Shahjalal Islami Bank Limited
Fahim Ahmed

Fahim Ahmed

Managing Director & CEO, Pathao Inc.
Farzanah Chowdhury, Chartered Insurer

Farzanah Chowdhury, Chartered Insurer

Managing Director & CEO, Green Delta Insurance PLC.
Gazi Yar Mohammed

Gazi Yar Mohammed

Chief Executive Officer, KubeMoney
Gitanka D. Datta

Gitanka D. Datta

Director - Financial Institutions, infinigent consulting, Banker & Payment Professional
Humaira Azam

Humaira Azam

Managing Director, LankaBangla Finance PLC.
Mashrur Arefin

Mashrur Arefin

Managing Director & CEO, City Bank PLC. | Chairman, Association of Bankers, Bangladesh
Mohammad Ali

Mohammad Ali

Managing Director & CEO, Pubali Bank PLC.
Mohammad Mamdudur Rashid

Mohammad Mamdudur Rashid

Managing Director & CEO, United Commercial Bank PLC.
Rahel Ahmed

Rahel Ahmed

Former Managing Director & CEO, Prime Bank PLC.
Sabbir Ahmed

Sabbir Ahmed

Country Manager (Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan), VISA
Sharafat Ullah Khan

Sharafat Ullah Khan

Director, Payment Systems Department, Bangladesh Bank
Syed Mahbubur Rahman

Syed Mahbubur Rahman

Managing Director & CEO, Mutual Trust Bank PLC.
Syed Mohammad Kamal

Syed Mohammad Kamal

Country Manager, Mastercard Bangladesh
Syed Sazzad Haider Chowdhury

Syed Sazzad Haider Chowdhury

Deputy Managing Director & Chief Information Officer, Prime Bank PLC.

Adnan Imtiaz Halim

Founder & CEO, Sheba Platform

Ali Reza Iftekhar

Managing Director, Eastern Bank PLC.

Arfan Ali

Chairperson, Zaytoon Business Solutions

Engr. Md. Firoz Kabir

Chief Digital & Innovation Officer, AKIJ Resource | Former SVP & Head of Agent Banking Division, Shahjalal Islami Bank Limited

Fahim Ahmed

Managing Director & CEO, Pathao Inc.

Farzanah Chowdhury, Chartered Insurer

Managing Director & CEO, Green Delta Insurance PLC.

Gazi Yar Mohammed

Chief Executive Officer, KubeMoney

Gitanka D. Datta

Director - Financial Institutions, infinigent consulting, Banker & Payment Professional

Humaira Azam

Managing Director, LankaBangla Finance PLC.

Mashrur Arefin

Managing Director & CEO, City Bank PLC. | Chairman, Association of Bankers, Bangladesh

Mohammad Ali

Managing Director & CEO, Pubali Bank PLC.

Mohammad Mamdudur Rashid

Managing Director & CEO, United Commercial Bank PLC.

Rahel Ahmed

Former Managing Director & CEO, Prime Bank PLC.

Sabbir Ahmed

Country Manager (Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan), VISA

Sharafat Ullah Khan

Director, Payment Systems Department, Bangladesh Bank

Syed Mahbubur Rahman

Managing Director & CEO, Mutual Trust Bank PLC.

Syed Mohammad Kamal

Country Manager, Mastercard Bangladesh

Syed Sazzad Haider Chowdhury

Deputy Managing Director & Chief Information Officer, Prime Bank PLC.

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OPENING SPEECH

WELCOME SPEECH

Keynote Session 1

Fintech for Financial Inclusion
Arfan Ali

Chairperson, Zaytoon Business Consultants
Chairman, Onkur Digital Limited

Panel Discussion 1

Redefining Banking in the Digital Age: Collaborations, Innovations, and Customer-Centric Strategies
Moderator
Rahel Ahmed

Banker & Financial Market Analyst

Panelists
Syed Mahbubur Rahman

Managing Director & CEO, Mutual Trust Bank Ltd.

Hassan O. Rashid

Managing Director & CEO, Prime Bank

Sohail R. K. Hussain

Managing Director & CEO, Meghna Bank Limited;

TEA / COFEE BREAK

SESSION

Syed Faridul Islam

Member, Board of Directors upay

Keynote Session 2

Digital Banking Landscape in APAC
Benjamin Quinlan

CEO & Managing Partner, Quinlan & Associates
Chair – Innovation & Technology Committee
AustCham Hong Kong

Insight Session 1

Fintech for CMSMEs: Enabling The Journey of Smart Bangladesh
Barrister Md. Sameer Sattar

President, Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry

Panel Discussion 2

Future of Fintech: Emerging Trends and Predictions
Moderator
Zeeshan Kingshuk Huq

Director and Group COO, Agile Minds Solutions Ltd.

Panelists
Adnan Imtiaz Halim

Founder, Sheba Pay

Noor Elahi

Managing Director, Wagely Bangladesh

Tohurul Hasan

Digital Financial Specialist (Finlab), a2i – Aspire to Innovate

Kashfia Mahmud

Chief Executive Officer, Shadhin Fintech Solutions Ltd.

Mumtahina Anika

Chief Operating Officer, Zatiq

LUNCH BREAK

Fireside Chat

Empowering Bangladesh: How Fintech is Shaping the Future of Finance
Kamal Quadir

Founder & CEO, bKash Limited

Dr. Syed Ferhat Anwar

Professor, Institute of Business Administration
University of Dhaka
President, Asia Marketing Federation

Igniting Conversation

Digital Transformation for Economic Growth: How Smart Bangladesh approach can drive inclusive growth for Bangladesh
Moderator
Fahim Mashroor

Chairman, BASIS Standing Committee on Fintech

Panelists
Anir Chowdhury

Policy Advisor, a2i – Aspire to Innovate

Md Abul Kalam Azad

Vice Chairman, IDEA Foundation, Smart Bangladesh Network
Former Principal Secretary

Insight Session 2

Fueling Fintech Innovation: Venture Capital’s Role in Transforming the Financial Landscape
Sonia Bashir Kabir

Founder & Managing Partner, SBK Tech Ventures

Insight Session 3

The Role of Blockchain in Fintech
Mominul Islam

Managing Director and CEO, IPDC Finance Ltd.

Keynote Session 3

Collaborative Strategies for Traditional Financial Institutions and Emerging Startups
Mamun Rashid

Country Clients and Markets Lead, PwC Bangladesh

Insight Session 4

Insurtech Revolution: Possibilities of Transforming Bangladesh’s Insurance Landscape
Moniruzzaman Khan

Executive Director & Head of Digital Business, Green Delta Insurance Company Limited

case study 1

Revolutionizing the Financial Landscape for the Aspiring Bangladeshi Youth
Fahim Ahmed

Chief Executive Officer, Pathao

Policy Panel

Paving the Path for Fintech Innovation and Growth in Bangladesh
Moderator
Mahtab Uddin Ahmed

Founder and Managing Partner, BuildCon Consultancies Limited

Panelists
Kazi Mahmood Sattar

Chairman, RSA Advisory Ltd.

Md. Mamunur Rashid Bhuiyan

Project Director (Joint Secretary), a2i – Aspire to Innovate

Asif Ibrahim

Chairman, Chittagong Stock Exchange

Anis A. Khan

Chairman, AAZ & Partners
Veteran Banking and Financial Professional

Farzanah Chowdhury

Chartered Insurer ACII (UK)
Managing Director & CEO, Green Delta Insurance Company Limited

Keynote Session 4

ONDC Financial Services & Account Aggregation: Digital Public Goods and their role in driving credit penetration
Hrushikesh Mehta

Senior Vice President – Financial Services
Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC)

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