The New Nation - Internet Edition

Shahjalal Islami Bank Limited (SJIBL) opened its 23rd Branch (Mirpur Branch) at 230 Sen Para Parbata, Mirpur-10, Dhaka on 6 November 2007. The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the bank, Alhaj Akkasuddin Mollah, formally inaugurated the Branch as chief guest.

Alhaj Akkasuddin Mollah said, Shahjalal Islami Bank gives better service to its clients with latest technology. As a result, Bank's clients and area of services are expanding day by day.

He informed that three more branches would be opened by the year 2007 in different places of the country.

Managing Director of the bank, Muhammad Ali, focused on different schemes with a view to improving the deposit base of the bank. He said that these schemes are already being very popular. The bank has already taken necessary measures for the expatriates to remit money, he added. He expressed gratitude to the clients and well- wishers for their continued support.

Among others, Vice Chairmen of the Board Mohammad Hasan and Syed Nurul Arefeen, Directors Anwer Hossain Khan, Md. Sanaullah Shahid, Sponsor Shareholders Mohammad Farruk, Abdul Halim, Khandoker Sakib Ahmed, Md Muhammad Ali, former Md of the Bank M. Kamaluddin Chowdhury, DMD Md. Jillur Rahman and Businessmen, Industrialists and distinguished personalities were present in the opening ceremony.

The opening ceremony included reciting from the Holy Quran, Milad Mahfil and Dua was held at the branch premises.