The New Nation - Internet Edition

The closing ceremony of workshop on 'Functions and Operations of Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Service Centres' organised by Islami Bank Training and Research Academy (IBTRA) was held on November 23 last at the Board Room of Islami Bank Tower in the city.

Prof Abu Nasser Muhammad Abduz Zaher, Chairman, Board of Directors of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited was present at the function as the chief guest.

Presided over by M Fariduddin Ahmad, Managing Director of the bank the function was attended, among others, by Mohammad Abdul Mannan, Deputy Managing Director and Head of Investment Wing, Md Habibur Rahman, Deputy Managing Director and Head of International Banking Wing and top executives of the bank.

Prof Abu Nasser Muhammad Abduz Zaher in his speech said the service of Islamic banking is going to be reached widely to the doorsteps of the common people through these SME centers.

He urged the SME center operators to inspire the common people and make them understand that it is possible to earn Halal wage through business by presenting the beauty of Islamic Economy and Banking.

He said unemployment problem is increasing day by day. We have to create jobs available by investing among the young and innovative entrepreneurs. This upliftment is possible through small and medium investment.

He said, "We have to give priority to the Mufassil and rural areas for the extension of the small and medium enterprises.

We have to make investment for the change of fate of the village people and to make them self-reliant. We have to enrich the national economy by strengthening the financial base of the village people."

He said Islami Bank is developing fast. This is the blessing of Allah. He added that Islami Bank is getting huge success every year in deposit, investment and profit. We have to be more sincere and uplift the standard our service to continue this speed. He urged all to be more industrious and sincere to achieve the goal.

He said Islami Bank is now a reality. Banking activities are being carried out with the aim of the development of the country. The service of the Bank is open for all irrespective of religion, colour and creed.

The aim of the Bank is to present Islami Bank through it's service in such a way that mass people can realise that Islamic Bank is 'My Bank'. And it is the Bank of general people.

Managing Director M. Fariduddin Ahmad said the concerned officials have to be more sincere to select correct investment clients so that the Small and Medium Enterprises develop in the country in true sense. He emphasized on hundred percent Shariah compliance and to continue the effort to gain the goal of Islamic Economy.