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Shahjalal Islami Bank Limited (SJIBL) opened its 3151 Branch at Jessore on 8 October. The Founding Chairman of the Bank Alhaj Sajjatuz Jumma formally inaugurated the Branch as Chief Guest.

Alhaj Sajjatuz Jumma said Shahjalal Islami Bank is being operated by an expert team of professionals with the international standard. He said the Bank staffs remains vigilant to reach the quality service of the bank to the clients.

Chairman of the Board Alhaj Akkas Uddin Mollah said the demand and popularity of Islamic Banking has marked a rise globally due to transparency, Justice, financing on the basis of profit-sharing, philanthropic activities and major contribution in socio-economic development.

Managing Director Mr. Mohammad Ali said the Bank has become one of the best banks within a short period due to proper guidelines set by the Board of Directors and also because of dedication and sincerity of the Bank staffs. He also gave a short brief of the bank's deposit and investment schemes.

Among others, Vice Chairman Alhaj Mohammad Farooq, Directors Engr. Md. Towhidur Rahman, Alhaj Md. Solaiman, Alhaj Abdul Halim, Alhaj Abdul Barek, Alhaj Rukunuddin Khan, Alhaj Khondker Sakib Ahmed, Sponsor Shareholders Alhaj Anwer Hossain Khan, Alhaj Tofazzal Hossain, Alhaj Abdul Mannan, Alhaj Sanaullah Shahid, Alhaj Mohiuddin Ahmed, Deputy Managing Directors Md. Jillur Rahman and Mr. Md. Mukhter Hossain and former eminent banker AKM Nazmul Huq 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.