Sheikh Rakibul Karim Assigned as MD and CEO of Guardian

Syed Mizan::

[Dhaka, 21 January’2026] Sheikh Rakibul Karim, FCA, has been assigned as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Guardian Life Insurance Limited, upon receiving approval from the Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA) on January 20. Prior to this assignment, he served as Additional Managing Director and Acting Chief Executive Officer of the company. His elevation reflects the Board’s confidence in his leadership and his contribution to strengthening Guardian’s growth, governance, and customer-centric strategy.

Sheikh Rakibul Karim joined Guardian Life Insurance Limited in 2019 as Chief Financial Officer and later took on senior leadership responsibilities, including the role of Acting Chief Executive Officer. During his tenure, Guardian has reinforced compliance and governance, advanced digital transformation, and expanded its customer base to 1.28 crore policyholders, with strong positions in bancassurance, digital, and microinsurance segments.

Before joining Guardian, he was Director of Audit & Advisory Services at KPMG Bangladesh and held senior leadership roles at Grameenphone and Banglalink. A Chartered Accountant and Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB), he is widely recognized for his strategic insight and inclusive leadership.

With this assignment, Guardian Life Insurance Limited aims to further strengthen innovation, financial inclusion, and long-term value creation for customers and stakeholders across Bangladesh.