Midland Bank PLC has officially announced the promotion of Md Nazmul Huda Sarkar to the position of Deputy Managing Director (DMD), effective 1 January 2026. The bank confirmed the appointment through a formal statement issued on Wednesday.
Prior to this elevation, Sarkar served as Senior Executive Vice President (SEVP) and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Midland Bank, where he played a pivotal role in driving the bank’s digital transformation and shaping its technology policies. With a career spanning 27 years, he has contributed extensively to strategic planning, digital innovation, enterprise technology, and service excellence, with particular emphasis on security, scalability, and cost efficiency.
Sarkar has gained substantial experience both in Bangladesh and internationally, particularly in Japan, where he held senior positions in technology and management. His career highlights include leading digital banking transformations at Mutual Trust Bank PLC and contributing as a Senior Application Engineer at Match.com, Japan. He also accrued valuable expertise in enterprise IT and digital channel management at Fujitsu and Nissan Motor Company. Within Bangladesh, Sarkar enhanced operational and technological capabilities at IDLC Finance PLC and National Life Insurance.
During his tenure as CTO at Midland Bank, Sarkar was instrumental in defining the bank’s technology roadmap. His key responsibilities included strengthening digital channels, advancing enterprise platform development, and implementing secure and scalable technology solutions.
Educational Background
Sarkar holds both BSc (Hons) and MSc degrees in Electronics and Computer Science from Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST), Sylhet, providing him with a strong foundation for a career in technology-driven banking.
Career Milestones
| Period | Organisation / Position | Key Contributions |
|---|---|---|
| Early 2000s | IDLC Finance PLC, Bangladesh | Enterprise technology and service development |
| Early 2000s | National Life Insurance, Bangladesh | Technology integration and digital operations |
| Mid 2000s | Match.com, Japan – Senior Application Engineer | Software engineering and digital systems development |
| Mid 2000s | Fujitsu & Nissan Motor, Japan | Large-scale IT and digital channel management |
| 2010s | Mutual Trust Bank PLC, Bangladesh | Leadership in digital banking transformation |
| 2020s | Midland Bank PLC – CTO & SEVP | Technology roadmap, digital channels, operational resilience |
| From 2026 | Midland Bank PLC – Deputy Managing Director | Strategic leadership and oversight of banking operations |
Sarkar’s promotion is widely regarded as a recognition of his expertise in technology and banking. Analysts anticipate that under his leadership, Midland Bank will accelerate its digital innovation initiatives and further strengthen its position in the financial sector.