Half Yearly “Business Conference –2009” of Shahjalal Islami Bank Limited (SJIBL) was held at a local Hotel in Dhaka on 4th July 2009. The inaugural ceremony of the conference was presided over by its Managing Director Mr. Muhammad Ali, while Engr. Md. Towhidur Rahman, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the bank was present as the Chief Guest.

Among others Founder Chairman of the Bank Sajjatuz Jumma, Vice Chairmen of the Board Mohiuddin Ahmed and Md. Sanaullah Shahid, Chairman of the Audit Committee Mohammad Younus, Vice-Chairman of the EC Syed Nurul Arefeen, Directors Akkas Uddin Mollah, Md. Solaiman, Anwer Hossain Khan, Abdul Halim and Khandoker Sakib Ahmed, Deputy Managing Directors Mr. Md. Mukhter Hossain and Mr. Md. Abdul Jabbar Chowdhury were also present on the occasion.

The Chief Guest and Chairman of the Board Engr. Md. Towhidur Rahman said the bankers should increase their efficiency and ensure best of services to the clients. He suggested the bankers to contribute in the national economy by creating new entrepreneurs as well as other business. He also called upon the bankers to diversify the business so that profitability and growth is ensured.

Managing Director of the Bank Mr. Muhammad Ali emphasised on the accelerated growth and sustainable development of the Bank with concurrent consolidation thereof. He gave necessary guidelines to the Officials and Branch Managers towards strengthening the financial base of the Bank. He also advised the participants to be more sincere and dynamic to increase overall business including import & export.

The meeting evaluated the performance of the last six months of the current year and adopted necessary strategy and action plan to achieve the target for the current year. High officials of the bank, Branch managers, Deputy Managers, head of Off-shore banking unit and SME service centers took part in the discussion