Mr. Fakir Akhtaruzzaman was born in the year 1956 in a respectable Muslim family and started business after completion of his education.

Mr. Akhtaruzzaman is a Vice Chairman and Member of the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC. He has long and creditable business experience for more than three decades and established himself as an icon of Knit Garments industries.

He is the Managing Director of Fakir Knitwear's Limited which is an export oriented Knit Composite Factory, Fakir Eco Knitwear's Limited, FKL Spinning Ltd., Zaman Agro Fisheries Ltd. and Fakir Securities Ltd. He has been awarded with National Export Trophy (Gold, Silver) several times and also selected as C.I.P by the Government of Bangladesh for his contribution to national economy.

In addition to the success in trade and business, Mr. Akhtaruzzaman is immensely reputed for his contribution to the field of education and health. He is the Founder of Shaheb Ali High School, Begum Anowara College and Madrasa Darul Hadith Salafih at Araihazar of the Narayanganj District and Director of Central Hospital Limited.

Mr. Akhtaruzzaman has also affiliation with different trade bodies and social organizations. Presently he is the member of BGMEA and BTMEA. He is also a member of Narayangonj Club.

He has also traveled different parts of the world in connection with business.