Munshi Abdul Ahad boasts a distinguished 31-year trajectory across diverse sectors, including finance, macroeconomics, consumer rights, statistics, agricultural marketing, and banking. Initiated into the Bangladesh Civil Service in November 1995, he has contributed to various capacities within the Department of Agricultural Marketing, Ministry of Agriculture, Statistics Division of the Ministry of Planning, Directorate of Consumer Rights Protection, Ministry of Commerce, and the Finance Division of the Ministry of Finance.

A scholar of the Civil Service College affiliated with the University of Dhaka, Mr. Ahad earned a Masters of Public Affairs in International Economic Relations, complemented by a Masters of Commerce in Finance and a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance and Banking from the University of Dhaka.

His commitment to professional development is evident through his participation in numerous domestic and international training programs focused on finance and marketing. Mr. Ahad’s expertise has been instrumental in various development projects funded by the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Government of Bangladesh, where he has held multifaceted roles.

Within the Finance Division, he has navigated through the Administration wing, Treasury and Debt Management wing, Macroeconomic wing, Budget and Planning wing, Administration and Coordination wing, Implementation wing, and Expenditure Management wing, showcasing his versatility and dedication.

Beyond his professional pursuits, Mr. Ahad recourse a deep passion for social work and enjoys the melodies of music. He cherishes family life, being happily married and the proud father of a son.

He joined Startup Bangladesh Limited (SBL) as one of the Directors on its Board on 11th December 2024.