Shah Mohammad Wali Ullah is one of the prominent Islamic figures in Bangladesh's media and banking sectors, celebrated for championing Islamic education through scholarship and leadership. Born on 12 December 1976 in Mirzapur, Habiganj, he was nurtured by Mohammad Ramiz Shah (RA) and Tahera Khatun with a deep love for sacred knowledge.
He began his education in his village primary school before joining the renowned Shaistaganj Alia Madrasa and later Jamia Qasimia Kamil Madrasa in Narsingdi. He excelled in Dakhil (1991), Alim (1993), and Kamil (Hadith, Fiqh, Tafsir) examinations, eventually completing dual master's degrees in Dawah & Fatwa and Islamic Economics & Banking from Al-Azhar University, Egypt.
Since 2007, Shaykh Wali Ullah has served as Imam and Khateeb of the historic Sobhanbag Mosque & Madrasa Complex in Dhaka. He leads Shari'ah Supervisory Committees for major Islamic banks, insurers, and investment houses, ensuring compliance across complex financial ecosystems.
Internationally, he is a contributing member of AAOIFI and an invited speaker at the World Islamic Economic Forum in London, Dubai, Kuala Lumpur, and Bahrain. His publication catalog includes Sharh al-Arabiyyat al-Asriyah, Tanbir al-Mishkat, and Muslim Woman – Who Told You to Wear the Veil?, all of which continue to shape Islamic scholarship.
Beyond authorship, he frequently leads training on Islamic dawah and fatwa, refining the next generation of scholars. Under his supervision, Islamic banking, takaful, and capital-market initiatives benefit from rigorous Shari'ah guidance, including his seat on Bangladesh Bank's Shari'ah Advisory Committee.