Bank Asia celebrates 17th anniversary of Islamic banking

Bank Asia PLC has celebrated the 17th anniversary of its Islamic banking services.

To mark the occasion, the bank organised a discussion meeting at Bank Asia Tower in Karwan Bazar, Dhaka recently, according to a press release.

Shahed Rahmani, former chairman of the bank's shariah supervisory committee; Shah Mohammad Wali Ullah, former member secretary; and Mohammad Mofazzal Hussain Khan and Muhammad Ismail Hussain, faqih members, attended the programme.

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

Placing utmost importance on shariah compliance, Bank Asia Islamic Banking offers comprehensive services, including deposit mobilisation and investment facilities, to meet the diverse needs of customers across all segments, the release added.

Arequl Arefeen, deputy managing director of the bank, along with other deputy managing directors, heads of departments and divisions, and other officials, were also present.