Pubali Bank PLC has inaugurated its Gulshan Circle-1 Branch as the Gulshan Circle-1 Islamic Banking Branch, marking another step towards expanding its Shariah-based modern Islamic banking services.

The branch was formally inaugurated by Safiul Alam Khan Chowdhury, former Managing Director of Pubali Bank PLC, who attended the ceremony as the Chief Guest. Ahmed Enayet Manzur, Deputy Managing Director of Pubali Bank PLC, attended as the Guest of Honour, while Mohammad Humayun Kabir, General Manager & Head of Islamic Banking Wing, was present as the Special Guest. The programme was presided over by Md. Moniruzzaman, Deputy General Manager & Head of the Branch.

Among others, A.K.M. Abdur Raqib, General Manager & Regional Head, Dhaka North; Md. Kamaruzzaman, General Manager, Islamic Banking Wing & Head of Shariah; and Kazi Shaswoti Islam, General Manager, Mahakhali Corporate Branch, were present at the ceremony, along with senior bank officials, local businesspeople, customers and well-wishers.

Addressing the programme, Chief Guest Safiul Alam Khan Chowdhury said that Islamic banking is not merely a financial service; rather, it is founded on the principles of ethics, transparency and mutual trust. He expressed the hope that the expansion of Islamic banking services through this new branch would help meet customers’ growing needs and provide them with greater access to Shariah-based banking facilities. He also emphasized that maintaining customers’ trust through quality service, transparency and compliance would make the branch a reliable banking destination.