Islami Bank officers’ welfare association holds biennial general meeting

The Islami Bank Officers' Welfare Association held its biennial general meeting and inauguration of the new committee at the Institution of Diploma Engineers, Bangladesh auditorium.

This event marks a significant milestone in the transition of organizational leadership and provides an opportunity to reflect on the Association's ongoing impact in advocating for the welfare of Islami Bank officers and advancing the professional interests of its members.

Following the opening remarks, the event continued with Professor Dr M Zubaidur Rahman, Chairman of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC, serving as the Chief Guest and gracing the occasion. The programme was chaired by Md. Omar Faruk Khan, Managing Director. Special Guest, Md Abdus Salam, FCA, FCS, Chairman of the Audit Committee, delivered an address. The advisory panel was represented by Additional Managing Directors Altaf Hossain and Mohammad Jamal Uddin Mazumder, who also spoke at the event.

Continuing this sequence of addresses, former Deputy Managing Directors and past presidents of the Association, Engineer Abul Bashar and Md Mosharraf Hossain also addressed the gathering. Outgoing and newly elected office bearers, including A.K.M. Mahbub Morshed, ASM Rezaul Karim, Md. Mahbub-a-Alam, Abul Laise Mohd. Khaled (newly elected president) and Md Maznunzzaman (newly elected general secretary) delivered their remarks.

After the speeches, the program proceeded to the distribution of prizes for the Essay Competition 2024 and the unveiling of the magazine Bondhon. The oath-taking ceremony of the newly elected committee members was conducted by Md. Omar Faruk Khan, Managing Director of the bank.

In the keynote address that followed, Professor Dr M Zubaidur Rahman emphasised that united efforts were essential to restoring the bank's reputation. He expressed confidence in its future, noting, "This bank had a glorious past, and I believe its future will also be bright. With a dedicated team of honest and hardworking employees, Islami Bank is moving towards success."

To conclude, the event was attended by members of the outgoing and incoming executive committees, senior executives, and officials from the head office and branches.