Al-Arafah Islami Bank Limited (AIBL) has opened 206th branch at Dakshin Surma, Sylhet on Monday, 21 November. Managing Director and CEO Farman R. Chowdhury inaugurated the new branch as Chief Guest. Sylhet Zonal Head AKM Amzad Hossain presided over the ceremony.

Former Chairman of Chittagong Stock Exchange Fakruddin Ali Ahmed, Managing Director of Zenith Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Dr. Belal Uddin Ahmed, Executive Director of M Ahmed T & Lands Hasan Chowdhury, Senior Vice President of Sylhet Chamber of Commerce and Industry Falah Uddin Ahmed, Former Senior Vice President of Sylhet Chamber of Commerce and Industry Alhajj Shah Alam, Proprietor of Bandhu Library and Publications Mahbubul Alam Milon, Chandipool Business Association President Sayem Ahmed, Shahjalal Science and Technology University Proctor Israt Ibne Ismail, Director of Suntec Energy Ltd. Ahmed Jami, Proprietor of Sweet Model Medicine Soap Dr. Miftahul Hossain Sweet spoke at the ceremony.

Senior Executive Vice President Engr. Md. Habib Ullah and Chairman of Tetli Union Parishad Md. Oliur Rahman was present in the occasion. Senior Vice President and Head of PRD Jalal Ahmed conducted the ceremony. A large number of local people and well-wishers were present in the inauguration ceremony. Dakshin Surma Manager Nurul Ambia Chowdhury thanked the audience.

Managing Director and CEO of the Bank Farman R Chowdhury explained various statistics of the Bank and he ensured best services for clients.