United Commercial Bank (UCB) PLC organised an online Quran recitation competition titled “Quraner Dhoni” during Ramadan through its Shariah-based banking service UCB Islamic, drawing participation from across the country.
The initiative, announced in press release on Sunday, aimed to promote the significance of the holy month and encourage wider engagement with Quran recitation.
More than 500 participants registered online and submitted video recordings, from which a jury panel shortlisted ten finalists for the final round held at the bank’s head office.
Khandakar Israt Jahan Muntaha secured first place, while Abdul Momin was named first runner-up and Tamjid Khan second runner-up based on judges’ evaluation.
The judging panel included Shaykh Qari Ahmad Bin Yusuf Azhari, Qari Muhammad Habibur Rahman Meshkat, Qari Nuruddin Ahmad and Mufti Abul Hajjaj Zubair, all recognised nationally and internationally.
At the event, UCB Shariah Supervisory Committee Chairman Professor Md Shamsul Alam, UCB Managing Director and CEO Mohammad Mamdudur Rashid and UCB Additional Managing Director and Head of UCB Islamic Abul Alam Ferdous were present along with senior officials.
“The recitation of the Holy Quran is not merely a religious practice; it spreads messages of peace, values and morality,” said UCB Managing Director and CEO Mohammad Mamdudur Rashid.
He said the competition was designed to promote Quran recitation among younger generations and provide a platform for emerging talent.
Speakers said such initiatives help strengthen spiritual awareness and encourage young people to engage more closely with the teachings of the Quran while showcasing their recitation skills nationwide.
