MoU signed between HAAB and ONE Bank

A memorandum of understanding (MoU) signing ceremony between the Hajj Agencies Association of Bangladesh (HAAB) and ONE Bank PLC was held on 11 August, 2025 at the Head Office of the HAAB in Naya Paltan, Dhaka.

According to a press release, through this memorandum of understanding, the Hajj and Umrah registration fees and related transactions for pilgrims under Hajj agencies will be made easier.ONE Bank will provide Hajj agencies’ pilgrims with endorsement facilities of up to an additional USD 1,200,issuance of free Hajj card, and free backup card services.

The memorandum was signed by Mr. Shabbir Ahmed, Managing Director (Current Charge) of ONE Bank, and Mr. Syed Golam Sarwar, President of HAAB. Also present at the event were Mr. Abu Zafore Md. Saleh, AMD & Head of Islami Banking of the bank, along with other Executives and Officials of the bank. From the Hajj Agencies Association of Bangladesh, Secretary General Mr. Farid Ahmed Majumder, Senior Vice President Mr. Shamim Sayedee, and other members of the Executive Committee were present.

According to the terms of the memorandum, all Hajj and Umrah pilgrims will be able to conveniently deposit their registration fees through ONE Bank’s Islamic banking branches, windows, as well as other branches and sub-branches of the bank. In addition, Hajj agencies will be able to access all types of banking services at affordable rates.