Leadership
Mr. Nurul Islam
is one of the Sponsor Directors of Standard Bank Limited. Born in a very
respectable Muslim family in 1952 in Chittagong, Bangladesh, Mr. Nurul Islam
did his B. Com from Government Commerce College Chittagong. Immediately after
graduation, he entered the family business and very soon established himself as
a bona fide businessman. The main exposures of his business are trading, export,
and import, etc. Besides he is also associated with establishing and managing
many industrial concerns. He has an excellent business experience of 45 years
and is highly reputed for his relentless endeavor and dynamism. Currently he is
holding the position of chairman of Isratts Corporation Limited, East Asia
Petroleum Inc. Ltd, and Isratts Agrocorp & Dairy Limited. He is also
associated with Moon TSN International, Sanupi Traders & Exporters as the
Managing Director. He is the proprietor of Moon International and Asia
Enterprise. He successfully rendered services as vice-chairman and chairman of
the audit committee of the bank. Apart from this, Mr. Nurul Islam is associated
with many social activities. He served as the District Governor of Lions Clubs
International District 315-B4, Bangladesh for the year 2011-2012. He is a life
member of Chittagong Lions Foundation, Bangladesh Lions Foundation, Chittagong
Lions Blood Bank, Dhaka Army Golf Club, Chittagong Ma o Shishu Hospital,
Chittagong Diabetic Hospital, Bangladesh Red Crescent Society, Chittagong
Metropolitan KriraShangstha, NATAB, and Chittagong Institute Ltd. (Seniors
Club). He also served as the President of Bangladesh Human Rights Commission
Chittagong zone. He is the Honorary Secretary of Bangladesh-China People's
Friendship Association Chittagong Chapter, Associate Secretary of Bangladesh
Lions Foundation. He is the founder, life-member and patron of many educational
institutions and charitable organizations among which Islamia Girl’s High
School, Nangolmora High School, Anjuman Mufidul Islam are noteworthy.
As a part of business tour and Lionism he widely
traveled in many countries around the globe namely USA, Canada, UK, Germany,
Belgium, France, Italy, Spain, Denmark, Norway, Turkey, Australia, New Zealand,
Japan, Korea, China, Taiwan, KSA, UAE, Qatar, and many other European, Asian,
and African countries.
Dr. Md. Rezaul Islam is the eldest son of Ln. Md. Nurul Islam, aged 32 years, is a director of the company. Dr. Reza finished his MBBS from University of Science and Technology in the year 2004 and later completed master’s in public health from NIPSOM under University of Dhaka. He took postgraduate training in Neuro-medicine, Physical-medicine, and medicine. Besides his excellent academic background, Dr. Reza has an excellent career profile in diverse field of business. He is one of the key founders of Healthmark Diagnostic Center and Central City Hospital and Diagnostic located in Chittagong, Bangladesh, acting as the Managing Director of the Companies. He is also associated with East Asia Petroleum Industries Inc. Ltd. as Managing Director. Having good exposure in different sectors in business Dr. Reza will be able to contribute further in order to bring success for this initiative. Dr. Reza is a life member of Bangladesh Medical Association, Chittagong Maa o Shishu Medical College & Hospital, Lions Clubs International, Chittagong Institute Ltd. (Seniors Club), Nangolmora High School and Nangolmora Shamsul-Ulum Senior Madrasah. He has travelled Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia, KSA, India for business and professional purpose and was exposed to developed countries.
Mr. Muhammad Tanvirul Islam, son of Ln. Md. Nurul Islam, was born in Chittagong, Bangladesh. He graduated from International Islamic University Malaysia with a Bachelor’s in Comparative Religion and Business Administration. While in IIUM, he held elected position in the Students’ Representative council and served as Chairman of International Students. After graduation he finished his MBA (Human Resource Management) from University of Chittagong. Mr. Tanvir is associated as Chairman of Indigo Oil Ltd, Managing Director of Isratts Corporation, Deputy Managing Director of Isratts Agrocorp & Dairy Ltd. & Director of East Asia Petroleum Industries Inc. Ltd. He is also associated with trading concerns such as Overseas Corporation and M/S Tanvir Trading as co-founder concentrating on international trade. He is second generation entrepreneur and a young industrialist. Mr. Tanvir is also involved with several organizations aimed at engaging young people on social and civic issues. He has been working with World Islamic Economic Forum in Kuala Lumpur since 2009 organizing the foundations initiatives and projects. Mr. Tanvir was selected as one of the 24 “Young Global Leaders” by the World Islamic Economic Forum in 2012 and has a fellowship under the foundation. He is also a member of Lions Club International. As a part of business tour and attending conventions and leadership programs he traveled many countries among which USA, Australia, Turkey, China, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, KSA, Qatar, Lebanon, India is remarkable.
A tremendous energetic and an outstanding charismatic personality with amiable disposition, Mr. Afnan Islam is the youngest son of the Ln. Md. Nurul Islam. He is a man with distinctive vision, dynamism, commitment, and innovative ideas. After completing his O’ Levels from Bangladesh, Mr. Afnan Islam pursued his high school diploma from Sunway College in Malaysia. Subsequently, he pursued his Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering from the Florida Institute of Technology in 2017. While in university, Mr. Afnan Islam held leadership positions in several student organizations. He was an elected Senator for two consecutive terms for the Student Government Association, an International Student Diplomat for the Florida Tech Orientation team, Secretary for the International Student Services Organization, Social Chairman for the Chi Phi Fraternity, and member of numerous other organizations. A natural leader, Mr. Afnan Islam always took the lead for many academic projects, including his senior design project funded by Boeing to design and manufacture a variable geometry wingtip device which could change its orientation multiple times during flight.
Mr. Afnan Islam started his professional career while he was in university, working as an intern for the Government of City of Vero Beach. After his graduation, he started working as a full-time employee for the world’s third largest aircraft manufacturer Embraer. At only the age of 23, Mr. Afnan Islam served as an Aircraft Delivery Executive for Embraer Executive Aircraft, Inc., where he was in charge of leading the delivery program of private jets to their customers. Using his advanced knowledge of aircraft systems and excellent interpersonal skills, Mr. Afnan Islam had the privilege of working with some of the most prominent business personalities, famous celebrities, and distinguished world leaders.
After spending one year in Malaysia and eight years in the United States of America, Mr. Afnan Islam returned to Bangladesh aiming to be a successful entrepreneur in his country. He wants to bring his vast wealth of experience and expertise of working in a large American corporation to Bangladeshi companies.
Md. Ashraful Islam, is son of Ln. Md. Nurul Islam. He completed his Bachelor’s in Information and Communication Technology from Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne, Australia. After his graduation he joined the family business and was exposed in international trade. As an IT graduate, he had a vision to establish and IT firm under the Isratts Group's umbrella and inaugurated Isratts Technologies, a diversified firm which focuses on IT sector in Bangladesh. He is also associated with Isratts Agrocorp & Dairy Limited, East Asia Petroleum Ind. Inc, as a Director. Currently, he is staying in New York. His responsibility is to promote the company in local and international market with a view to work closely with large brands and retailers to understand global trends. Besides the business, he is also related to social concern such as Lions Clubs International. He has travelled widely for business and professional purpose in several countries around the world such as USA, Australia, Brazil, KSA, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, India, and UAE.
Tasnim Muhammad Faizul Islam son of Ln. Md. Nurul Islam is a Law graduate. He is one of the Directors of Isratts Agrocorp and Dairy Limited, Central City Hospital & Diagnostic. His main focus is the group’s legal aspects and compliance issues. Mr. Faiz is also associated with Lions Clubs International and is active in social work. He is patron to several schools and also engaged highly in social work. Since his school years, he preferred to work for the less fortunates in the society. With a law background, he has been consulting people who couldn't afford consultation in legal matters and disputes. His vision is to establish NGO focused on helping less fortunates to get justice and be their voice. Currently, he is looking for partnership with recognised international law firm to share social responsibility giving free legal assistance. He has a wide travel experience in USA, Qatar, UAE, KSA, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Hong Kong and India.
Mrs. Sakina Islam is Director of Isratts Agrocorp & Dairy Ltd., and East-Asia Petroleum Industries Inc. Ltd. Mrs. Islam is also associated with trading concerns such as Proprietor of Afnan Enterprise. She acquired entrepreneurial attributes over the last 30 years through constantly contributing her talents and passion towards success and growth in the business endeavors of her husband Mr. Md. Nurul Islam, who is one of the Sponsor Directors of Standard Bank Limited. She is also involved with many social organizations. Few of them are Lions Clubs International, Chittagong Maa O Shishu Hospital, Chittagong Lions Foundation, and Chittagong Diabetic Hospital. Mrs. Islam is also patron of several schools and mosques. Mrs. Islam extensively travelled abroad for business as well as social purpose and gained huge exposure in both fields. The visits in USA, UK, Australia, Singapore, Hongkong, Malaysia, Thailand, KSA, Qatar, Turkey, Lebanon, India, Nepal, and UAE gave her long experience that will help the business be successful.