Md. Abdul Awal

Md. Abdul Awal, a graduate in Agricultural Economics from Bangladesh Agricultural University, embarked on his banking career in 1980. Notably, at Sonali Bank, he pioneered three Microcredit & Microenterprise products. Later, he assumed leadership roles at Credit and Development Forum (CDF), eventually becoming its Executive Director. He also served as a Microenterprise Specialist at Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF). Awal’s international exposure includes postgraduate training at renowned institutions and participation in numerous microcredit summits and conferences worldwide. He actively expands CDF’s network and partnerships with organizations both domestically and abroad, fostering collaborations with MFIs, banks, donor agencies, and research organizations. As Chairperson of SAMN and a member of BWTP Advisory Council, he continues to contribute significantly to the microfinance sector’s development, speaking at various global events and leading exposure visits to countries like Indonesia, India, Kenya, and Nepal.