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Shahjalal Islami Bank Limited Celebrated its 22nd anniversary

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Published: 14:56, 10 May 2023

Shahjalal Islami Bank Limited Celebrated its 22nd anniversary

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Shahjalal Islami Bank Limited celebrated its’ 22nd anniversary on 10 May. Started banking operations on 10 May 2001 and the Bank has been operating banking activities by complying with Islamic Shariah and has successfully completed its 22 years. On the occasion of the 22nd anniversary of the bank, a special Doa Mahfil & Quran Khatam was organized on 10th 2023 at all branches and sub-branches including the corporate head office. In that, Doa Mahfil, special prayers have been offered for the greater welfare of the nation.

The Honorable Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Bank Mr. Mohammed Younus and the Managing Director & CEO Mr. Mosleh Uddin Ahmed participated in the Doa Mahfil and delivered a speech wishing the bank's continued prosperity. Later, the founding anniversary cake was cut in the board meeting room of the corporate head office to celebrate the anniversary. Among others, the Vice-Chairman of the Board Mr. Mohiuddin Ahmed, the Directors Mr. Md. Sanaullah Shahid and Mr. Khandaker Shakib Ahmed, the Additional Managing Directors of the Bank Mr. Abdul Aziz, Mr. S. M. Mainuddin Chowdhury, Mian Quamrul Hasan Chowdhury & Mr. M. Akhter Hossain, the Deputy Managing Directors Mr. Md. Shahjahan Shiraj, Mr. Imtiaz U. Ahmed & Mr. Md. Nazimuddoula along with the divisional heads of various departments and officials participated in the Doa Mahfil. The Doa and munajat were conducted by Mawlana Mr. Md. Farid Uddin, the Head of the Shariah Inspection & Compliance Division of the Bank.

Shahjalal Islami Bank Ltd. started its’ banking operations on May 10, 2001, and has so far provided advanced banking services to its customers through 140 branches, Sub-branches, priority banking units, Offshore banking units, a remarkable number of ATM booths and Agent Banking Outlets in remote areas of the country. As on April 30, 2023, the total deposit & investment amount is about Tk. 47,817.00 (forty-seven thousand eight hundred seventeen) crores. The total volume of import and export trade from 01st January 2023 to 30 April 2023 is about 17,035.00 (seventeen thousand thirty-five) crores. At present the number of customers of this bank is about more than 12.30 lakh. The Emerging Credit Rating Limited (ECRL) rated Shahjalal Islami Bank Ltd. for the year 2022, in the rating the ECRL rated the Bank AA+ in the long term and ST-2 in the short term. Shahjalal Islami Bank is one of the top financially strong banks in the country. In this short span of time, the financial base of the bank has reached a very strong position. The number of customers and the scope of business of the bank is gradually expanding for the wise board, skilled manpower, and timely formulation and implementation of different types of policies.
    

As Chief Guest the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Bank Mr. Mohammed Younus said, Shahjalal Islami Bank has been playing an important role in all fields starting from agriculture, economy, trade, industry, and infrastructure of the country. We are happy to be a proud partner in the country's sustainable development and prosperity. We hope Shahjalal Islami Bank's contribution to building a prosperous, sustainable, and smart Bangladesh will be stronger and more active. Moreover, he extended his sincere congratulations and best wishes to the customers, well-wishers, patrons, and regulatory bodies of the bank on this auspicious occasion.

Managing Director & CEO of the Bank, Mr. Mosleh Uddin Ahmed said, Shahjalal Islami Bank has been providing services to customers cordially since its’ inception. Since the beginning, the bank has had full trust and confidence in the customers, due to which the bank has been able to reach a good position in this short span of time. We could not have reached where we are today without the support and love of customers, well-wishers, sponsors, regulatory bodies, and media in this streak of glorious success. The position of Shahjalal Islami Bank in all types of indicators is very satisfactory. If this trend continues, we hope that the position of this bank will be stronger in the banking sector of the country in the near future.

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