Islami Bank opens Dohar branch

Dohar Branch of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited was inaugurated as its 188th branch on April 27 at Papel Shopping Centre, Joypara, Dohar, Dhaka.

On the occasion, a function was held at the branch premises where Kamal Uddin, Deputy Commissioner of Dhaka District inaugurated the branch as the chief guest while Md Babul Mia, Upazila Nirbahi Officer of Dohar and Alhajj Abdur Rahim Mian, Chairman, Dohar Municipality were present as special guests.

Presided over by Mominul Islam Patwary, Chairman, Executive Committee of the bank, the function was addressed, among others, by Md Shahidul Islam, former Director, Md Habibur Rahman, Deputy Managing Director, Abu Taher Mohammad Saleh, Executive Vice President and Head of Dhaka "South Zone of the bank. Dr. Md Abdul Khaleque, Mufti Moulana Md. Saifullah and businessman Md Atiqur Rahman Sayem addressed the programme from among the local people.

In his speech as the chief guest Kamal Uddin called Islami Bank as the pioneer in Islami Banking in the country. He said that Islami Banking is the demand of the time and the best banking system in the country. As a result other banks are opening Islamic Banking wings following this bank.

He added that IBBL is serving the distressed people and giving scholarships to the poor students and giving treatment facilities by Bank Foundation and Bank Hospital. He expected that Islami Bank would continue its progress in future across the country.

Mominul Islam Patwary said that Islami Bank started its journey with a view to solve the five fundamental rights of the people of the country. This bank has opened its door for the help of the poor people. He told that those who are related to this bank have taken it as their own deposit. He told that Islami Bank has created a wave in the whole world by preserving the rights of the people. He urged all to work as the guide of the Islami Bank.

Md. Habibur Rahman said that it is Islami Bank that has been providing Online service in 100 Branches with it's own software inriovated by it's own manpower. Islami Bank is now earning 20 per cent remittance which is the highest in banking sector. Islami Bank could do it for its committed manpower who not only work for money but also take it as their own bank.

On the occasion of inauguration of Dohar Branch, Dhaka of the bank, a seminar on 'Islamic Economics and Banking' was organized at the bank premises on April 26. Mufti Sayeed Ahmad, member of Shari'ah Council of the bank was present in the seminar as the chief discussant.

Presided over by Md. Habibur Rahman, Deputy Managing Director of the bank, discussion at the seminar was also participated, among others, by Abu Taher Mohammad Saleh, Executive Vice President and Head of Dhaka South Zone of the bank, Hafez Maulana Abdul Oahab Dohari, Chairman, Kushumhati Union Parishad, Md. Muzibul Haidar, Principal of Malikanda Meghula School and College.