July 26, 2025

Community Bank Launches Islamic Banking Training to Build Internal Capacity

Community Bank Bangladesh PLC has officially launched a certificate course titled “Islamic Banking & Shariah-Compliant Financing (IBSCF)” as part of its strategic preparation to introduce a dedicated Islamic banking window, pending regulatory approval.

The inaugural session was graced by Mr. Kazi Md. Fazlul Karim, BPM (Sheba), DIG (Admin),  Bangladesh Police, who commended the initiative and its long-term significance.

Mr. Kimiwa Saddat, Managing Director (Current Charge), reiterated the Bank’s strong commitment to inclusive and ethical financial services. He emphasized that this training marks a foundational step toward offering genuine Shariah-compliant banking solutions in Bangladesh.

Mr. Aftab Uddin from Bangladesh Bank led the first session of the 10-day training course and lauded Community Bank for proactively investing in internal capacity building to ensure strict adherence to Shariah principles.

This program reflects the Bank’s vision to serve a wider segment of the population through values-driven, transparent, and compliant Islamic banking operations.