Bank Asia celebrates 16 years of its Islamic banking services

Bank Asia PLC has celebrated the 16th anniversary of its "Islamic Banking Services".

The bank organised a discussion meeting and other programmes marking the occasion at Bank Asia Tower in the capital's Karwan Bazar recently, the bank said in a press release.

Mawlana Shah Mohammad Wali Ullah, member secretary of the Shariah Supervisory Committee of the bank, was the keynote speaker of the session, where he highlighted the importance of Islamic banking and the unique features of Bank Asia Islamic Banking Services.

Sohail RK Hussain, managing director of the bank, Shafiuzzaman and ANM Mahfuz, additional managing directors, and SM Iqbal Hossain, deputy managing director, attended the programme.

Bank Asia has been operating its "Islamic Banking Services" since December 24, 2008.

With utmost importance given to Shariah law, Bank Asia Islamic Banking has been providing necessary banking services, including deposit collection and investment, for all categories of customers.

Other deputy managing directors and department/divisional heads along with executives and officials of the bank were also present.