Islami Bank holds half-yearly business conference in Dhaka

Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC organised its half-yearly Business Development Conference for the Dhaka Central, North, South, and East Zones, along with six corporate branches in the capital, on Sunday, 13 July 2025, at Islami Bank Tower.

Obayed Ullah Al Masud, Chairman of the bank, addressed the event as chief guest, stating that Islami Bank has returned to its core Shari'ah-based, transparent and accountable banking model, successfully navigating recent crises.

He noted that the bank has gained 2.43 million new customers and registered a Tk 200 billion increase in net deposits over the past 10 months, reflecting growing public confidence and trust. Islami Bank also facilitated USD 16.32 billion in remittance inflow from January to June 2025, reinforcing its position as the first-choice institution for expatriates.

Additionally, the bank reached a new milestone in the agent banking sector, crossing Tk 200 billion in deposits.

Md. Abdus Salam, FCA, FCS, Chairman of the Audit Committee; Professor Dr M Masud Rahman, Chairman of the Risk Management Committee; and Professor Dr M Zubaidur Rahman, Independent Director, attended the event as special guests.

The conference was presided over by Md Omar Faruk Khan, Managing Director (current charge), and addressed by Md. Altaf Hossain and Mohammad Jamal Uddin Mazumder, Additional Managing Directors.

Deputy Managing Directors, Md Mahboob Alam, Mahmudur Rahman, Md Rafiqul Islam, Muhammad Sayeed Ullah, K.M. Munirul Alam Al-Mamoon, Dr M Kamaluddin Jasim, and Md Maksudur Rahman was also present, along with the heads of zones and corporate branches, as well as senior officials from the head office.