On the face of it, the 2017 Global Findex shows that Bangladesh has made great strides toward financial inclusion since the previous Findex was released in 2014.
Category: Banking
Islami Bank’s Director Md. Mizanur Rahman passes away
Dhaka, Aug 12 – Md. Mizanur Rahman, director of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited and Islami Bank Foundation, also former District and Session Judge passed away (Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilaihi Rajiun). He breathed his last on the early hours of…
Islami Bank Hajj booth in service to Hajj Pilgrims
Dhaka, Aug 9 – Ashkona Hajjcamp is resounded by the footsteps of Hajj pilgrims. Hajj pilgrims are completing formalities before their flights. Glimpse of joyous faces of pilgrims, dressed in white ‘Ihram’ (dress for hajj pilgrims) are visible inside the…
IBBL opens ‘Shebaghor’ at Khilkhet, Dhaka
Dhaka, Aug – The Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited inaugurated its 45th service ccentre‘Shebaghor’ on 6 August 2018 Monday at Khilkhet Bazar in Dhaka. Mohammed Monirul Moula, Managing Director (Current Charge) of the Bank inaugurated the ‘Shebaghor’ as chief guest.
ADB launches strategy 2030 for Asia and the Pacific
Manila, Philippines (26 July 2018) — The Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Board of Directors has approved a new long-term corporate strategy, Strategy 2030, that sets out the institution’s broad vision and strategic response to the evolving needs of Asia and…
IBBL holds Rural Development Scheme Center leaders’ confce
Dhaka, July 31 – Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited Patiya Branch organized a conference of the Centre Leaders and Deputy Center Leaders of Rural Development Scheme of the Bank on 31 July Tuesday at a local community centre.
IBBL inaugurates Hajj Kafela 2018
Dhaka, July 30 – Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited inaugurated its ' Hajj Kafela 2018' for the intending Hajj Pilgrim officials of the bank on 28 July 2018 Saturday at Islami Bank Tower.
IBBL Rajshahi Rural Dev Scheme view exchange meet
Dhaka, July 29 -The Rajshahi branch of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited organized a view exchange meeting with the Center Leaders and Deputy Center Leaders of Rural Development Scheme of the Bank at Islamic Foundation Auditorium, Rajshahi on 25 July 2018.
Islami Bank opens its 338 th Branch at Birganj of Dinajpur
Dhaka, July 26 – The Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited inaugurated its 338 th Branch at Birganj of Dinajpur on 26 July 2018, Thursday.
Sustainability reporting and green banking
Dhaka, July 24 – Professor Dr Md. Salim Uddin, FCA, FCMA, Chairman, Executive Committee of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited and Chairman, Bangladesh House Building Finance Corporation attended the workshop on “Sustainability Reporting and Green Banking – A Conceptual Framework” as…
Only 3 kilos gold at BB vault adulterated: Muhith
Finance Minister AMA Muhith on Tuesday said only 3kg gold out of the 963kg stored in the Bangladesh Bank vault was adulterated.
IBBL Board of Directors meeting held
Dhaka, July 23 – A meeting of the Board of Directors of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited was held on 23 July 2018 Monday at Islami Bank Tower.
IBBL agent banking outlet opened in Moheshkhali
Dhaka, July 22 – The Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited inaugurated its Matarbari Agent Banking Outlet in Matarbari of Moheshkhali, Cox’s Bazar on 20 July 2018 Friday.
IBBL Mymensingh Zone business development confce held
Dhaka, July 21 – The Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited Mymensingh Zone organized Business Development Conference on 20 July 2018 Friday at BRAC Learning Center, Mymensingh.
No ‘gold loot’ but recording mistake at BB vault: Quader
Gazipur, July 18 – Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Wednesday said there had been no ‘gold heist’ from Bangladesh Bank vault.
Inauguration of tuition fee pay through mCash by IBBL Pabna
Dhaka, July 18 – The Pabna Branch of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited organized inaugural function of tuitions fee payment through ‘mCash’, mobile banking service of the Bank, on 16 July 2018 at Imam Gazzali Girls’ School and College.
No problem with BB vault gold, claims State Minister Mannan
State Minister for Finance and Planning MA Mannan on Wednesday claimed that the gold kept in Bangladesh Bank vault is fine and the confusion over its adulteration was created due to a clerical mistake.
Bangladesh Bank rejects charge of gold alteration in vault
Dhaka, July 17 – The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has outright rejected the allegation by the National Board of Revenue (NBR) the gold preserved in its vault was altered.
BNP condemns ‘gold scam in Bangladesh Bank vault’
BNP on Tuesday strongly denounced the reported gold scam in the central bank’s vault, saying it is another sign of plundering by the government.
IBBL Cumilla Zone Business Development Conference
Dhaka, July 15 – The Cumilla Zone of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited organized a business development conference on 13 July 2018 at BARD auditorium of Cumilla.
IBBL Dhaka North Zone holds business review meeting
Dhaka, July 12 – A Business Review Meeting of Dhaka North Zone of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited was held on Wednesday 11 July 2018 at Zone office.
IBBL Barishal Zone holds business development conference
Dhaka, July 7 – The Business Development Conference of Barishal Zone of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited was held on Saturday 7 July 2018 at Barishal Club.
IBBL Khulna Zone holds Business Dev Confce held
Dhaka, July 7 – The Business Development Conference of Khulna Zone of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited was held on Friday 6 July 2018 at Brac Learning Center in Faridpur.
Islami Bank opens its 335th Branch at Boalmari, Faridpur
Dhaka, July 5 – The Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited inaugurated its 335th Branch at Boalmari of Faridpur on 5 July 2018, Thursday. Md. Mahbub ul Alam, Managing Director and CEO of the bank inaugurated the branch as chief guest.
IBBL Academy inaugurates internship programme
Dhaka, July 3 – The Islami Bank Training and Research Academy (IBTRA) inaugurated its Internship Program on 3 July 2018 Tuesday at academy premises.
Islami Bank gives awards for cash waqf campaign
Dhaka, July 2 – Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited organized an award giving ceremony on 2 July 2018 Monday at Islami Bank Tower to its employees recognizing their special performance in Cash Waqf Campaign.
IBBL Shariah Supervisory Committee meeting held
Dhaka, June 28 – A meeting of the Shariah Supervisory Committee of the Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited was held on 28 June 2018 Thursday at Islami Bank Tower.
IBBL board of directors meeting held
A meeting of the Board of Directors of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited was held on 25 June 2018 Monday at Kurmitola Golf Club, Dhaka.
Islami Bank holds 35th AGM
Dhaka, June 25 – The 35th Annual General Meeting of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited was held on 25 June 2018 Monday at Kurmitola Golf Club, Dhaka. Professor Md. Nazmul Hassan, PhD Chairman of the Bank presided over the meeting.
Looting on in banking sector: Menon
Dhaka – Social Welfare Minister Rashed Khan Menon on Monday came down heavily on Finance Minister AMA Muhith for giving undue facilities to the banking sector that ultimately goes in favour of the owners of the banks.