IIBFE -CSBIB and UIU holds seminar
The Institute of Islamic Banking, Finance, and Economics (IIBFE) was inaugurated today as part of a joint conference with the Central Shariah Board for Islamic Banks of Bangladesh (CSBIB) on March 15, 2025 (Saturday) at 9:30 AM at the UIU Campus.
Dr A F M Khalid Hossain, Honourable Advisor to the Ministry of Religious Affairs, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, was the Chief Guest at the inaugural ceremony. Mr Mohammad Abdul Mannan, Chairman, First Security Islami Bank PLC; Professor Dr M Sadiqul Islam, FCMA, Chairman, Social Islami Bank PLC; Mr Fariduddin Ahmed, Chairman, Union Bank PLC; Dr Akhtaruzzaman, Director General, Bangladesh Institute of Bank Management, Professor Dr Mohammad Gias Uddin Talukder, Chairman, CSBIB and Mr Nazmul Hasan, Chairman, United Finance were present as special guests. The Vice-Chancellor of UIU, Professor Dr Abul Kashem Mia, presided over the ceremony.
Professor Dr Mohammad Omar Farooq, Founding Director of the Institute of Islamic Banking, Finance, and Economics (IIBFE) and Head of the Department of Economics, UIU, delivered the inaugural speech, while Mr Md. Abdullah Sharif, Secretary General of CSBIB, delivered the welcome speech.
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Speaking as the Chief Guest, Dr A F M Khalid Hossain noted that the Islamic banking sector in Bangladesh faces various challenges, including disruptions in expansion and a shortage of skilled human resources. He expressed optimism that UIU's newly established institute would be crucial in developing competent professionals and addressing the sector's challenges.
The Special Guests elaborated on the challenges and opportunities in Bangladesh's Islamic banking sector and emphasised how Islamic banking could transform the country's economy.
At the end of the inaugural session, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between IIBFE-UIU and CSBIB. Additionally, two research papers were presented during the technical session in the second half of the day-long programme.
The event was attended by faculty members, students, officials, academicians, senior government and non-government officials, Islamic scholars, journalists, and other distinguished guests.
