Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC participated in Halal Expo Dhaka 2026 to highlight business opportunities in the growing halal economy and promote Shariah-compliant banking and financial services. The Bank’s stall at the four-day international exhibition, held at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre in Agargaon, Dhaka, was visited by the Bank’s Managing Director, Mohd. Rafat Ullah Khan, on 17 October 2026.

Among those present were the Bank’s Senior Executive Vice President Engineer Md. Habib Ullah, Senior Executive Vice Presidents Jalal Ahmed and Md. Majiber Rahaman; Senior Vice President Md. Mansur Ahmed; Vice Presidents Md. Kamrul Islam and S.I.M. Shahriar; Senior Assistant Vice President Md. Mizanur Rahman; Assistant Vice President Mazharul Islam Chowdhury; and other senior executives of the Bank.

The exhibition brought together local and international businesses from various sectors, including food and beverages, cosmetics, modest fashion, Islamic banking and finance, and halal tourism. The event focused on expanding markets for halal products and services, promoting international trade and creating new business opportunities for entrepreneurs in relevant sectors.

Through its participation, Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC highlighted the role of Islamic banking in developing the halal economy and the importance of Shariah-compliant financial services. The exhibition also provided entrepreneurs and businesspeople with an opportunity to learn about the Bank’s deposit, investment and digital banking services. Furthermore, the event served as a platform to showcase the contribution of Islamic banking to the development of trade, industry and entrepreneurship in Bangladesh.