Bank Asia celebrates 14th anniversary of Islamic banking

Bank Asia has arranged a discussion meeting and dua mahfil to observe the 14th anniversary of its Islamic banking services at the bank's corporate office in Paltan, Dhaka on December 26.

Mawlana Shah Mohammad Wali Ullah, member secretary of the bank's Shariah Supervisory Committee, presented the keynote on the Islamic banking services at the programme, where he highlighted the importance of Islamic banking and the unique features of Bank Asia Islamic banking services.

Adil Chowdhury, president and managing director, Mohammad Ziaul Hasan Molla and SM Iqbal Hossain, deputy managing directors, and ABM Burhan Uddin, head of Islamic Banking Division (current charge) of the bank, also delivered their speeches, said a press release.

Department or divisional heads and heads of branches were also present at the event. Around 2000 officials of branches and agent points joined the event virtually.

Bank Asia has been operating its Islamic banking services since December 24, 2008.

With utmost importance given to the Shariah, Bank Asia Islamic banking has been providing necessary services, including deposit collection and investment, for all categories of customers.