Islami Bank is the largest Shari’ah-based bank in the country. The trust and confidence of our clients are our greatest strengths. To maintain this trust, governance, transparency, and risk management must be ensured at every level. Md. Omar Faruk Khan, Managing Director of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC delivered these speech as the chief guest at the bank's Annual Risk Conference.

Md. Alauddin Hossain, Director of Bangladesh Bank, spoke as the Guest of Honor in the conference held on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Islami Bank Tower. Engineer Mohammad Jamal Uddin Mazumder, Additional Managing Director and Chief Risk Officer of the bank presided over the program while Md. Altaf Hossain and Dr. M Kamal Uddin Jasim, Additional Managing Directors and K.S. Omar Faruk, FCA, Head of Risk Management Wing addressed the various sessions of the program. A.S.M. Rezaul Karim, Director General of Islami Bank Training and Research Academy (IBTRA) addressed the welcome speech. Senior executives from the head office and heads of zones and branches in Dhaka city were present at the conference. Additionally, all zonal and branch heads of the bank connected the program through virtual platform.

The chief guest further stated that to build a strong bank, business growth alone is not enough; a robust and effective risk management framework is also necessary. Sustainable growth can only be ensured by correctly identifying, assessing and controlling risks. The primary objective of an effective risk management framework is to identify potential risks in advance and keep the management alert. He urged everyone to be more responsible, vigilant and careful towards risk management and said that many problems can be easily prevented if risks are identified in time and proper measures are taken.

Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC has launched UnionPay International (UPI) branded Khidmah Credit Card on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at Islami Bank Tower. Individuals traveling to China for travel, education and medical purposes will be able to pay various fees, make purchases through QR and POS machines and withdraw cash from ATMs using this card. Additionally, this card also allows to transact in foreign currency in about 183 countries around the world through endorsement. Md. Omar Faruk Khan, Managing Director of the Bank was present as chief guest at the inaugural ceremony. Cai Huiming, Head of South East Asian Branch of UPI was present as Special Guest.

Engineer Mohammad Jamal Uddin Mazumder, Additional Managing Director delivered the welcome address. Masud Raihan, Country Manager of UPI discussed the features and benefits of the card. Dr. M Kamal Uddin Jasim, Additional Managing Director, Md Rafiqul Islam and Md Maksudur Rahman, Deputy Managing Directors, Md. Mosharraf Hossain, Head of Digital Banking Wing along with executives of the bank were also present on the occasion.

Banani Branch of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC has been shifted to Century Trade Center, Holding No. 23, Road No. 17, Banani, Dhaka. Md. Omar Faruk Khan, Managing Director of the Bank inaugurated the branch at the new location as the Chief Guest on Saturday, February 28, 2026. A.K.M. Mahbub Morshed, Senior Executive Vice President & Head of Dhaka North Zone presided over the program while Md. Maznuzzaman, Executive Vice President, Prof. Md. Shahjahan, Former Registrar, Bangladesh Madrasah Education Board, Muhammad Nazrul Islam, Former Additional Secretary attended the program as special guest. Maulana Md. Abul Kalam Azad, Khatib, Banani Central Mosque addressed as chief discussant and Md. Habibur Rahman, Head of Banani Branch addressed the welcome speech. Client and local dignitaries were present on the occasion.

Shabnur Khatun of Munshiganj District won the first motorcycle at the cash remittance festival through Riya Money Transfer at Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC. Shabnur Khatun, a client of the Nimtola Branch received this award against the remittance sent by Brunei expatriate and her brother Mohammad Atik. Md. Omar Faruk Khan, Managing Director of the Bank was present as chief guest at the digital raffle draw held at Islami Bank Tower on February 22, 2026, Sunday. Md. Rafiqul Islam, Deputy Managing Director, Mohammad Masud, Executive Vice President, Nazrul Islam & Md. Motahar Hossain Mollah, Senior Vice Presidents, Mohammad Shahadat Hossain, Vice President of the Bank and Rashedul Islam Talukder, Country Manager of Ria Money Transfer, Bangladesh also attended the program.

Mentionable that on the occasion of the holy Ramadan, a total of 20 motorcycles will be gifted one for each banking day (Sunday-Thursday) through digital raffle draw among those sending cash remittances thorough Ria Money Transfer at Islami Bank. Remittance recipients will also get common gifts. This offer will continue until 18 March 2026.

A meeting of the board of directors of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC was held on February 10, 2026 Tuesday at Islami Bank Tower. Professor Dr. M. Zubaidur Rahman, chairman of the bank, presided over the meeting. Mohammad Khurshid Wahab, chairman of the executive committee, Md. Abdus Salam, FCA, FCS, chairman of the audit committee, Professor Dr. M. Masud Rahman, chairman of the risk management committee, Md. Abdul Jalil, independent director, Md. Omar Faruk Khan, managing director and Md. Habibur Rahman, company secretary of the bank, attended the meeting. The meeting discussed the recent business performance of the Bank and took some important policy related decisions.

Islamic Bank is the largest bank in the country and the employees should make efforts to further increase public confidence in this institution. Clients are the lifeblood of the bank, so ensuring their satisfaction is the main goal of the bank. All problems of customers must be resolved through better service. Any customer complaint will be taken seriously and will be attempted to be resolved immediately. Officials and employees must think of this. When the institution is made its own, the quality of service and speed of work will go up many times over. Professor Dr. M. Zubaidur Rahman, Chairman of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC made these remarks as the Chief Guest at the employees' conference for three zones and five corporate branches of the bank in Dhaka City, held on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Senaprangan, Dhaka Cantonment.

Md. Omar Faruk Khan, Managing Director of the bank Presided over the conference. Mohammad Khurshid Wahab, Chairman, Executive Committee, Md. Abdus Salam, FCA, FCS, Chairman, Audit Committee, Professor Dr. M. Masud Rahman, Chairman, Risk Management Committee, Md. Abdul Jalil, Independent Director of the Bank addressed the program as special guest. Md. Altaf Hossain, Additional Managing Director addressed the welcome speech and Md. Mahboob Alam, Deputy Managing Director thanked the audience. Engr. Mohammad Jamal Uddin Mazumder and Dr. M Kamal Uddin Jasim, Additional Managing Directors along with senior exucutives Head, of three zones and eployees of the bank attended the program.

Md. Omar Faruk Khan, Managing Director of the Bank said that there is no alternative to investing in small and medium enterprises to strengthen the economic base of the country. Investment in SMEs should be further expanded. He urged the officials to make the services convenient for common people and ensuring better customer service.

A meeting of the Shari‘ah  Supervisory Committee of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC was held on 27 January 2026, Tuesday at Islami Bank Tower. Mufti Shamsuddin Zia, Chairman of the Committee presided over the meeting. Professor Dr. Nakib Muhammad Nasrullah, Professor Dr. Md. Shamsul Alam, Professor Dr. Zubair Mohammad Ehsanul Hoque & Dr. Md. Nurullah, Members, Shari‘ah Supervisory Committee, Md. Omar Faruk Khan, Managing Director and Md. Shamsud Doha, Secretary of the committee and Senior Executive Vice President of the Bank attended the meeting.

An exchange of views between the Board of Directors of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC and the members of the newly formed Shar‘ah Supervisory Committee  was held on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at the Islami Bank Tower. Professor Dr. M. Zubaidur Rahman, chairman of the bank, Mohammad Khurshid Wahab, chairman of the executive committee, Md. Abdus Salam, FCA, FCS, chairman of the audit committee, Professor Dr. M. Masud Rahman, chairman of the risk management committee, Md. Abdul Jalil, independent director and Mufti Shamsuddin Zia, Chairman of the Shari‘ah  Supervisory Committee, Professor Dr. Nakib Muhammad Nasrullah, Professor Dr. Md. Shamsul Alam, Professor Dr. Zubair Mohammad Ehsanul Hoque & Dr. Md. Nurullah, Members of the Committee attended the meeting.  Md. Omar Faruk Khan, Managing Director of the bank addressed the welcome speech of the program.

Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC organized business development conference for its sub-branches on January 17, 2026 at Hotel Intercontinental, Dhaka. Professor Dr. M. Zubaidur Rahman, chairman of Board of Directors of the Bank attended the closing program as chief guest. Presided over by Md. Omar Faruk Khan, Managing Director of the Bank, the program was addressed as special guest by Mohammad Khurshid Wahab, chairman of the executive committee and Professor Dr. M. Masud Rahman, chairman of the Risk Management Committee. Md. Altaf Hossain, Engr. Mohammad Jamal Uddin Mazumder and Dr. M. Kamal Uddin Jasim, Additional Managing Directors along with senior executives of the head office and in-charges of 271 sub-branches attended the conference.

Professor Dr. M. Zubaidur Rahman, in his speech as chief guest, said that Islami Bank is the largest bank in the country and a pillar of the national economy. The officials will have to make double efforts to bring this bank back to its previous glory. They will have to work hard with dedication and professionalism. The bank will have to move forward by maintaining better relations with the customers by providing improved services. Investment in the SME sector will have to be further expanded. He advised everyone to work with the utmost professionalism to continue the trust and confidence of the people in Islami Bank.

The deposit of Islami Bank's sub-branches has stood at 12,000 crore Taka. This amount have increased by 3,700 crore Taka in a year. In addition, the total deposit of Islami Bank has reached at 183,000 crore Taka. Islami Bank has been topping for 18 consecutive years in collecting remittances with the trust and love of expatriates. Last year, the Bank collected remittances of Taka 76,000 crore. Current customer base of the Bank is 3 crore; which has increased by 50 lakh in the last one year that symbolizes peoples’ trust and reliability. Islami Bank is currently providing services to customers through the largest network of 400 branches, 271 sub-branches, 2,788 agent outlets and 3,040 ATM/CRM booths.

This information was disclosed at the Sub-Branch Business Development Conference of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC held at the Hotel Intercontinental, Dhaka on Saturday, January 17, 2026. Md. Omar Faruk Khan, Managing Director of the bank was present at the conference as chief guest. Presided over by Engineer Md. Jamal Uddin Mazumder, Additional Managing Director, Md. Altaf Hossain and Dr. M Kamal Uddin Jasim, Additional Managing Directors adressed as special guests. Md. Mahboob Alam, Deputy Managing Director delivered the welcome speech. Md. Rafiqul Islam, and K M Munirul Alam Al-Mamoon, Deputy Managing Directors, were also present at the function. Senior executives of the head office and in-charges of 271 sub-branches participated in the conference.

Md. Omar Faruk Khan, Managing Director in his speech of chief guest said, that Islami Bank's contribution to the country's economic development is remarkable. Customer confidence has been restored in the banking landscape following the July Revolution. Despite various challenges in 2025, Islami Bank collected the highest volume of deposits in the banking sector and made a significant contribution to increasing foreign exchange reserves by mobilizing the highest amount of remittances. He added, "We are working toward building a strong, Shari'ah-compliant, technology-driven, and modern Islami Bank that fosters a culture of compliance." Islami Bank, as a leading institution in the banking sector, continues to play a vital role in sustainable economic development. He urged everyone to ensure the optimal use of technology in all banking services, guided by the slogan: "Innovation and Digitization Driving Transformation."