Al-Arafah Islami Bank partners with TAP to boost digital services
Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC, the country's leading Shariah-compliant financial institution, has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Trust And Pay (TAP), the mobile financial services provider owned by Trust Bank.
Through this collaboration, customers will enjoy more seamless and secure digital transactions, easier access to a wider range of Shariah-compliant services, and a more convenient banking experience tailored to their needs.
The signing ceremony took place on Tuesday, 9 September 2025, at the bank's headquarters. The agreement was signed by S M Abu Jafar, Deputy Managing Director of Al-Arafah Islami Bank, and S M Akram, Chief Executive Officer of TAP.
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The event was attended by senior officials from both organisations, including Md Soheb Ahmed, Executive Vice-President and Acting CTO of Al-Arafah Islami Bank; Jalal Ahmed, Executive Vice-President and Head of Brand Communication and Marketing; Mohammad Shahadat Hossain, Head of MFS and Digital Banking; Md Alamgir Hossain, Head of Regulatory and Partnership Business of TAP; and Md Ahmed Ullah Chowdhury, Senior Manager, along with other officials.
This partnership reflects Al-Arafah Islami Bank's commitment to introducing innovative Shariah-compliant digital solutions and promoting financial inclusion across Bangladesh, ensuring that customers benefit from enhanced accessibility, security, and user-friendly financial services.
