Bank Asia launches 10 Islamic banking windows

Bank Asia PLC has launched 10 Islamic banking windows simultaneously across the country on the occasion of the 17th anniversary of its Islamic banking services.

Arequl Arefeen, deputy managing director of Bank Asia PLC, inaugurated the windows 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 Mawlana Muhammad Ismail Hussain, faqih members, attended the programme as guests.

Bank Asia launched its Islamic banking services on December 24, 2008.

With strong emphasis on shariah compliance, Bank Asia Islamic Banking has been providing comprehensive banking services to customers across all segments, including deposit mobilisation and shariah-based investment activities.

Heads of the Islamic banking windows, branch managers, and officials from different branches joined the programme virtually.

Head of Islamic banking and other department heads of the bank, along with other deputy managing directors and guests, were also present.