Pioneering Bangladesh's international banking landscape for 20+ years — from launching ADB's Trade Finance Program in 2004 to heading MNC Banking, FDI Help Desk & China Desk at Mutual Trust Bank PLC.
A driven and accomplished banking professional with over 20 years of experience in international trade finance, DFI relationship management, and offshore banking operations. I pioneered landmark programs including ADB's Trade Finance Facilitation Program (TFFP) in 2004 — making Southeast Bank the first private sector bank in Bangladesh to conclude such an agreement — and IFC's Global Trade Finance Program (GTFP) in 2007.
I currently serve as Senior Vice President & Head of MNC Banking at Mutual Trust Bank PLC, overseeing the FDI Help Desk, China Desk, Foreign Bank Guarantee, and Public Sector business units. I am a young professional with effective knowledge of Export Credit Agencies (ECA) and international investment frameworks.
Charting two decades of leadership and financial innovation across Bangladesh's top banking institutions.
FDI Help Desk · China Desk · Foreign Bank Guarantee · Public Sector
Joined MTB on June 2, 2016 as VP & Head of MNC Banking Department. Promoted to SVP on July 1, 2021. Currently heading the full MNC Banking Department including the FDI Help Desk (a central bank–devised desk extending policy support to existing and prospective investors), China Desk, Foreign Bank Guarantee, and Public Sector business.
International Banking Unit · Offshore Banking Unit (OBU)
Oversaw International Banking (International Trade, Multilateral DFIs, Multinational Financial Institutions/ECA/SERV) and OBU operations at corporate head office. Received "Best Issuing Bank" award from IFC during tenure. Managed AML/KYC compliance, correspondent banking relationships, and Nostro account operations.
International Division · FI & OBU Operations · Trade Finance Programs
Joined as Management Trainee, progressively promoted to Executive Officer (2005), Principal Officer (2008), Senior Principal Officer (2010), and AVP (2012). Architected landmark DFI programs and pioneered OBU trade loan operations in Bangladesh.
Firsts and milestones that shaped Bangladesh's international banking landscape.
Implemented the Trade Finance Facilitation Program (TFFP) of Asian Development Bank — making Southeast Bank the first private sector bank in Bangladesh and the first in Southeast Asia to conclude an ADB agreement.
Implemented IFC's Global Trade Finance Program (GTFP) at Southeast Bank Limited as the pioneer bank in Bangladesh, establishing a landmark in international trade credit support.
Initiated and disbursed the pioneering OBU USD Trade Loan (Working Capital Systemic Solution / WCSS) extended by IFC — the first of its kind in the local market.
Implemented the Trade Enhancement Facility Program of Netherlands Development Finance Company (FMO), expanding access to European development capital for trade operations.
Received the prestigious "Best Issuing Bank" award from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) during tenure at Bank Asia Limited for outstanding performance in trade finance operations.
Leading the central bank–devised FDI Help Desk at MTB, extending policy support to existing and prospective investors. Simultaneously heading the China Desk to bridge Bangladesh–China banking and trade operations.
Expertise distilled through two decades at the intersection of international finance and institutional banking.
Continuous learning across prestigious international institutions and global financial summits.
Beyond banking, Intekhab has contributed to higher education as a guest faculty, bringing real-world international finance and banking insights directly into the classroom.