Al-Arafah Islami Bank Limited has opened its 185th branch at Jhenaidah on Sunday, 13 June. Director of the Bank Alhajj Md. Anowar Hossain virtually inaugurated the new branch as Chief Guest. Managing Director and CEO Farman R Chowdhury presided over the ceremony. Member of the Board Alhajj Abdul Malek Mollah was present on the occasion.

Deputy Managing Directors S M Jaffar, Shabbir Ahmed, Md. Shafiqur Rahman, Syed Masodul Bari, Md. Mahmudur Rahman, Mohammed Nadim, Abed Ahmed Khan, Senior Executive Vice President Kazi Mahmood Karim, Md. Mujibul Quader, Director-General Md. Abdul Awwal Sarker, Senior Vice President, and Khulna Zonal Head Md. Majibor Rahman participated in the occasion. Dr. Abdur Gafur Gazi Professor of Kustia Islamic University, Md. Jahangir Hossain Upazila Chairman of Harinakund Upazila Parisad, Md. Nasim Vice Chairman of Jhenaidah Chamber of Commerce, Former Chairman Md. Mahmudur Rahman and Md. Moazzam Hossain prominent businessmen also participated in the event.

The ceremony was conducted by Senior Executive Vice President Engr. Md. Habib Ullah. A large number of local people and well-wishers were present at the inauguration ceremony. New branch manager Md. Asaduzzaman thanked the audience.

Alhajj Md. Anowar Hossain said in his speech, Al-Arafah Islami Bank Ltd. was established not for making a 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 the 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 the best services for clients.