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Al-Arafah IsIami Bank Ltd opened its 47th branch at Salamat Ullah Bhaban, Kachari Road, Hathajari, Chittagong on August 31 last.

Vice Chairman, Board of Directors Alhajj Mir Ahmed Sowdagar presided over the ceremony and inaugurated the branch.

Executive Director of Al-JamiatuI Islamia, Patia, Chittagong, Moulana Abdul Halim Bukhari, Muhaddis of Al-Jamiatul Ahlia Darul Ulum Muinul Islam, Hathajari, Moulana Muhammad Iahiya and Chairman of Islamic Studies Department, Chittagong University Prof Dr AFM Aminul Haque were present as special guests.

Managing Director of the bank MA Samad Sheikh delivered the welcome speech. Former member of Board of Directors Alhajj Badsha Miah was present on the occasion.

A large number of local people, businessmen, clients and well-wishers were present on the occasion. Branch Manager Mohammad Nazrul Islam thanked the audience.