Sharia-based banks

Sharia-based banks

Shariah-based banks‘ depositors stage a protest in front of Bangladesh Bank branch in Chattogram on Wednesday, 6 May. Photo: TBS

Shariah-based bank depositors protest BB officials' remarks, warn of 'suicide programme'

Protesters alleged that central bank spokesperson Arif Hossain Khan made irresponsible comments questioning their movement instead of outlining a plan to return deposits

Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury answers questions in the parliament today, 21 April 2026. Photo: Screengrab from video.

Govt can't decide on reinstating sacked bank officials as cases pending: Finance minister

Nabil Mustafizur Rahman MD and CEO of the Sammilito Islami Bank. Photo: Collected

Nabil Mustafizur Rahman appointed first MD of Sammilito Islami Bank

Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed. Illustration: TBS

Govt to decide shareholders’ fate in 5 Shariah-based banks proposed for merger: Adviser

Representational image of bank merger. Illustration: TBS

Bangladesh Bank plans merger of five banks linked to S Alam by November

Illustration: TBS

8-member committee formed to merge five Shariah-based banks

Religious Affairs Adviser AFM Khalid Hossain attended at a seminar at the United International University (UIU) in Badda on 15 March 2025. Photo: PID

Shariah banking plays significant role in poverty alleviation: Adviser Khalid

LankaBangla Finance to launch Islamic business operations

LankaBangla Finance to launch Islamic business operations

Shariah-based banks see loan growth outpace deposits by ninefold in 6 months

Shariah-based banks see loan growth outpace deposits by ninefold in 6 months

Sharia-based banks’ deposits up by 9.44% in Q1 

Sharia-based banks’ deposits up by 9.44% in Q1