Bangladesh - November 2002

Islami Bank Opens Branch At Bhairab

Bhairab Branch of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited was inaugurated as its 126th branch at Bhairab Bazar in Kishoreganj. M Osman Farruk, Minister for Education, was present at the inaugural function as the chief guest.

Presided over by Nazir Ahmed, director of the bank, the function was addressed, among others, by Abdur Raquib, executive president, Md Nurul Islam, senior vice-president &In-charge of Dhaka North Zone of the bank, Advocate Fakhrul Alam, chairman, Bhairab Municipality, Mohammad Rafiqul Islam, founder of Rafiqul Islam Girls' College, Bhairab, Moulana Abdul Ahad, Muhaddis, Kamalpur Darul Ulum Islamia Madrassah, Kabir Ahmed, local businessman, and Mohammad Serajul Islam Siddique, Secretary, Bhairab Al-Amin Trust.

Dr M. Osman Farruk called upon the bank to inspire small entrepreneurs and invest in small businesses aiming to help develop the fate of poor people and alleviate poverty in the country.

Besides, a seminar on "Islamic Economics and Banking" was held on the occasion of inauguration of Bhairab Branch on Monday at Zillur Rahman Municipal Auditorium, Bhairab Bazar in Kishoreganj.