Premier Bank PLC has inaugurated 20 Islamic Banking Windows (IBWs) across its branches in key regions of the country to make Shariah-based banking more accessible and convenient.
The inauguration ceremony, held at the bank’s head office at Shanta Pinnacle, was attended by Dr Arifur Rahman, chairman of the board of directors of Premier Bank PLC, who graced the occasion as the chief guest, read a press release.
The event was also attended by Independent Director M Nurul Alam, FCS; Managing Director Md Monzur Mofiz; Chairman of the Shariah Supervisory Committee, Principal Dr Mohammad Shahjahan Madani; alongside the bank’s deputy managing directors and other senior executives.
Speaking at the ceremony, Chairman Arifur Rahman said, “Premier Bank remains committed to delivering high-quality Shariah-based banking services to customers. The launch of these Islamic Banking Windows reflects our dedication to fulfilling that commitment.”
M Nurul Alam described the expansion of Shariah-compliant services as a timely and transformative initiative. “As Bangladesh is a Muslim-majority country, the demand for Islamic banking services continues to grow steadily. This expansion is a significant step toward meeting that increasing demand,” he said.
Md Monzur Mofiz highlighted the bank’s focus on customer convenience and service excellence. “The launch of these 20 Islamic Banking Windows will enable customers to access a comprehensive range of Shariah-compliant deposit, investment and other Islamic banking services with greater ease and convenience,” he remarked.
Mohammad Shahjahan Madani emphasised the absolute necessity of strict Shariah compliance in all banking operations. He stressed that the expansion of Islamic banking services must continue to maintain customer trust and confidence by adhering rigorously to Shariah principles and governance standards.
