Eng. Md. Rafiqul Islam
Director, NWPGCL
Director (Operation & Mines) Petrobangla

Engr. Md. Rafiqul Islam, a distinguished mechanical engineering graduate from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) in 1993, currently holds the position of Director (Operation & Mines) at Petrobangla and appointed as a Director of Board of Directors of North-West Power Generation Company Limited (NWPGCL), in 18th May 2025. As an accomplished professional with over three decades of experience, he also contributes his expertise as a member of NWPGCL's Technical and Engineering Committee.

He was born on 27th January 1968 in East Payrandanga village, Nageswari Upazila of Kurigram District. Engr. Islam completed his secondary education at Nageswari Dayamoye Pilot Academy and higher secondary studies at Nageswari Degree College.

He started his professional journey on 26th October 1994 as an Assistant Engineer at Jalalabad Gas Transmission & Distribution Systems Limited (JGTDSL). Through his exceptional leadership and technical acumen, he progressively advanced through various senior positions including Deputy Manager, Manager, Deputy General Manager, and General Manager before attaining the role of Managing Director. His dynamic leadership saw him serve as Managing Director of Karnaphuli Gas Distribution Company Limited (KGDCL) from 22nd November 2022 to 23rd September 2023, followed by his tenure as Managing Director of Rupantarita Prakritik Gas Company Limited (RPGCL) from 24th September 2023 to 14th April 2025. He also served as Director (Production Sharing Contract) at Petrobangla from 28th February 2024 to 1st January 2025.

Throughout his illustrious career, Engr. Islam has made significant contributions to planning, design, engineering, operations, and marketing in Bangladesh's natural gas transmission and distribution sector. His expertise spans multiple organizations including JGTDSL, GTCL, PGCL, RPGCL, KGDCL, and Petrobangla. He has spearheaded several infrastructure projects including the Tea Estate Gas Supply Project, Rural Gasification Project under JGTDSL, and the Western Zone Gas Supply Project under Gas Transmission Company Limited (GTCL).

A pioneer in Bangladesh's LNG sector with more than 11 years of specialized experience, Engr. Islam played a pivotal role in developing the country's LNG infrastructure. His notable achievements include leading the development of two LNG terminals, including the Floating Storage & Regasification Unit (FSRU) offshore Moheshkhali, Cox's Bazar. He was instrumental in

finalizing key agreements such as the Terminal Use Agreement (TUA), Implementation Agreement (IA) for FSRUs, and Long-Term LNG Sale & Purchase Agreements (SPA) with Qatar and Oman. Under his guidance, the Master Sales & Purchase Agreement (MSPA) was formulated and executed with 23 companies, establishing frameworks for LNG procurement from spot markets. As a key member of technical committees, he participated in numerous high-level negotiation meetings, demonstrating his expertise in LNG terminal development, operations, and import strategies.

Beyond his technical accomplishments, Engr. Islam has actively contributed to employee welfare initiatives, serving as Organizing Secretary and Vice President of officers’ welfare association at JGTDSL and PGCL.

An avid participant in professional development, he has attended numerous seminars, workshops, and symposiums both domestically and internationally. His global engagements include professional visits and negotiation meetings in the USA, Australia, Italy, Qatar, UAE, Singapore, Indonesia, Japan, China, and India, enriching his perspective on global energy practices.

Engr. Islam is married to Mrs. Rubaiat- E-Jahan, and the couple is blessed with three daughters. His personal and professional journey stands as a testament to dedication, expertise, and transformative leadership in Bangladesh's energy sector.