Md. Riyad Arefin

 Md. Riyad Arefin is a dedicated and results-driven finance professional with over seven years of experience in finance, accounts and administration. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree with a major in Finance from the Asian University of Bangladesh.

Mr. Riyad has a well-rounded background, having worked across private sector organizations, NGOs and government research projects—including the Bangladesh Fisheries Research Institute. His career reflects consistent excellence in financial and administrative management.

He brings strong expertise in financial analysis and reporting, budgeting, forecasting, bookkeeping, payroll accounting, fund management, and policy compliance. He is known for ensuring strict adherence to organizational procedures and regulatory requirements.

In his current role as Officer – Finance and HR at the Centre for Research and Development Ltd. (CRD), he is responsible for maintaining financial operations, managing the general ledger, preparing month-end reports and overseeing a range of HR functions. These include recruitment and selection, onboarding, leave management and employee relations. Riyad has a proven ability to handle diverse administrative tasks with efficiency and attention to detail.