Bangladesh, Nov. 5 -- Mohammad Rafiqul Islam joined United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) as Deputy Managing Director (DMD) and Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective 1 November 2026. With nearly 29 years of experience in the banking and financial services sector, he brings extensive expertise in banking operations, business management, risk management, overseas remittances and financial services, according to a media release.

Prior to joining UCB, he served as Managing Director of United Finance PLC and Deputy Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer of Standard Bank PLC. He also held senior positions at Standard Chartered Bank as Director and Citibank N.A. as Resident Vice President. Earlier, he served as Deputy Managing Director o...