Shaukat Ara Siddiqua was Assistant Secretary (Research) of Planning Commission and Assistant General Manager (Budget and Expenditure) of Janata Bank PLC. She has completed Hon’s and Masters from University of Dhaka. While working in the Planning Commission, Shaukat Ara Siddiqua was involved with developing and maintaining data for research and analysis exposure, consequence and risk likelihood of technical and non-technical sources. While working with state-owned commercial bank Janata Bank PLC she was involved with the areas of accounting, budgeting, financial management, liaison and coordination, program planning and implementation, knowledge management, workshop and training facilitation. Shaukat Ara Siddiqua has also played a key role in maintain compliance with Banking Regulations and Policies. In the position of Assistant General Manager (AGM) of Janata Bank PLC, her major accomplishments were Green Financing Program, led financial literacy programs benefiting underserved individuals across rural Bangladesh. She trained and mentored 100+ mid-level managers with a high converted ratio of them advancing to senior leadership roles. She is JAIBB, CAIBB certified from Institute of Bankers of Bangladesh and lifetime member of Dhaka University Alumni Association. Shaukat Ara Siddiqua has been appointed as an independent director of MAQ Paper Industries Ltd. in the Board of Directors meeting held on 20th October, 2024 and approved by the shareholders in the 32nd AGM. Her experiences setting clear goals to make meaningful contribution to the Company.