Shahjalal Islami Bank celebrates 24th anniversary

Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC celebrated its 24th anniversary on Monday, according to a press release.

Started banking operations on 10th May, 2001, and the bank has been operating banking activities by complying with Islamic Shariah and has successfully completed its 24 years, according to a press release.

On the occasion of the 24th anniversary of the bank, special Doa mahfil and Quran Khatom was organised at all branches and sub-branches, including the corporate head office.

In that Doa Mahfil, special prayers have been offered for the greater welfare of the nation. Later, the founding anniversary cake was cut in the board meeting room of the corporate head office to celebrate the anniversary.

Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors of the bank Mr. Mohammed Younus was present as chief guest, while the directors Mr. Md. Sanaullah Shahid, Mr. Khandaker Shakib Ahmed, Engineer Md. Towhidur Rahman and the independent director Mr. Md. Reazul Karim were present as special guests in the programme.

Managing Director Mr. Mosleh Uddin Ahmed was present in the program and participated in the Doa Mahfil and delivered a speech wishing the bank continued prosperity.

Among others, the Additional Managing Director of the bank Mr. Mr. Imtiaz U. Ahmed, Deputy Managing Directors, Mr. M. M. Saiful Islam and Mr. Mustafa Husain, the SEVP &Company Secretary of the bank Mr. Md. Abul Bashar, the CFO Mr. Md. Jafar Sadeq, FCA, Head of Special Asset Management Department Mr. Tariqul Islam, Head of Corporate Division Mr. Md. Amzad Hossain along with the other divisional heads of various division and officials participated in the Doa Mahfil.

JAVP & in charge of Public Relations Department Mr. K. M. Harunur Rashid moderated the programme while the Doa and munajat was conducted by Mawlana Mr. Md. Farid Uddin, the Head of Shariah Inspection & Compliance Division of the Bank.

Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC. started its’ banking operations on 10th May 2001 and has so far provided advanced banking services to its’ customers through 141 branches, sub-branches, priority banking units, offshore banking units, a remarkable number of ATM booths, and agent banking outlets in remote areas of the country.

As of April 30, 2025, the total deposit is about Tk 28,737.23 crore and the investment amount is about Tk. 27,298.12 crore. The total volume of import and export trade from 01st January 2025 to 30 April 2025 is about 27,049.00 crore.

At present the total number of customers of this bank is about 1,307,769. The Emerging Credit Rating Limited (ECRL) rated Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC. AA+ in the long term and ST-2 in short term. Shahjalal Islami Bank is one of the top financially strong banks in the country. In this short span of time, the financial base of the bank has reached a very strong position. The number of customers and the scope of business of the bank is gradually expanding due to the wise board, skilled manpower and timely formulation and implementation of different types of policies. 

As chief guest, the vice-chairman of the board of directors of the bank, Mr. Mohammed Younus said, Shahjalal Islami Bank has been playing an important role in all fields starting from agriculture, economy, trade, industry, infrastructure of the country. We are happy to be a proud partner in the country's sustainable development and prosperity. We hope Shahjalal Islami Bank's contribution to building a prosperous and sustainable Bangladesh will be stronger and more active. Moreover, he extended his sincere congratulations and best wishes to the customers, well-wishers, patrons, and regulatory bodies of the bank on this auspicious occasion.

Managing Director of the bank Mr. Mosleh Uddin Ahmed said, Shahjalal Islami Bank has been providing cordial services to its customers since its inception. From the beginning, the customers had full trust and confidence in this bank, due to which the bank has been able to reach a good position in this short time.

He called upon everyone to work sincerely so that this streak of success of the bank always continues. We could not have reached this position today without the cooperation and love of customers, well-wishers, stakeholders, sponsors, regulatory agencies, and the media in this glorious success.

He extended thanks to all the employees for bringing Shahjalal Islami Bank to a good position. Moreover, he called upon everyone to work with the conviction that the credibility of the customers towards this bank always remains constant.