Al-Arafah Islami Bank Limited has opened 197th branch at Bizrabazar, Laksham of Cumilla, on Sunday, 5 December. Vice Chairman of the Bank Alhajj Abu Naser Md. Yeahea virtually inaugurated the new branch as Chief Guest. Member of the Board Alhajj Abdul Malek Mollah spoke in the occasion. Managing Director and CEO Farman R Chowdhury presided over the ceremony.

Deputy Manging Directors S M Jaffar, Shabbir Ahmed, Md. Shafiqur Rahman, Syed Masodul Bari, Md. Mahmudur Rahman, and Shylet Zonal Head AKM Amzad Hossain participated in the occasion.

President of Bijrabazar Business Association Md. Alamgir Hossain, Principal of Bijra Nageria Fazil Madrasa Md. Aminul Islam and A large number of local people and well-wishers were also participated the inauguration ceremony. The ceremony was conducted by Senior Executive Vice President Engr. Md. Habib Ullah. New branch manager Md. Kamruzzaman Bhuiyan thanked the audience.

Alhajj Abu Naser Md. Yeahea said in his speech, Al-Arafah Islami Bank Ltd. was established not for making profit by doing business but for the welfare of society. He invited all to have the blessings of Islamic banking services in the new branch. He also said, Islamic banking system can boost-up the economy of the country.

Managing Director and CEO of the Bank Farman R Chowdhury explained various statistics of the Bank and he ensured best services for clients.