Al-Arafah Islami Bank opens stall at SME Product Fair

Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC has opened an SME stall at the 12th National SME Product Fair at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Center in Agargaon, Dhaka.

Mohd Rafat Ullah Khan, acting managing director of Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC, inaugurated the SME stall as the chief guest on Sunday, according to a press release.

During the inauguration, Khan said the SME sector is playing an important role in enhancing the capacity of small and medium entrepreneurs in the country.

"Al-Arafah Islami Bank is continuously working to provide financing, training, and guidance to entrepreneurs through financial inclusion."

"The bank is committed to providing easier, innovative, and Shariah-compliant banking services to SME entrepreneurs," he added.

Visitors at the fair can receive on-the-spot information, consultation, and guidance from the stall regarding the bank's Shariah-compliant investment facilities, SME financing, women entrepreneur support, digital banking services, and various other offerings.

SM Abu Jafar, deputy managing director of the bank; Jalal Ahmed, executive vice-president; Solaiman Al Raji and Monirul Islam, senior vice-presidents; and Sheikh Asadul Haque, senior assistant vice-president; along with other senior officials, were also present at the event.