Press Release

A one day long workshop was arranged for the Shariah Inspectors of the Islamic Banks in Bangladesh on the 14th December, 2009 in a local hotel by the Central Shariah Board of Bangladesh Islamic Banks. Justice Mohammed Abdur Rouf was the chief guest of the inaugural session and the workshop was chaired by Mr. Mokhlesur Rahman, Secretary General of the Central Shariah Board. Millennium Information Solution Ltd. sponsored the entire program.

Professor Maulana Mohammad Salahuddin, khatib of Baitul Mokarram National Mosque, Mr. M. Azizul Haque, Prominent Islamic Banking consultant, Mr. Mahmud Hossain, Managing Director Millennium Information Solution Ltd. were the special gusts of the workshop.

Approximately 35 participants from different Islamic Banks and the Banks running Islamic Banking windows were present in the workshop. Representatives from Bangladesh Bank, Sonali Bank and Agrani Bank also attended the workshop.

Justice Abdur Rouf emphasized the urgent need for a separate Islamic Banking Company Act for smooth operation and growth of  Islamic Banking in Bangladesh

Mr. Mokhlesur Rahman thanked the present government for their optimistic role towards Islamic Banking in the country. He added that. several Banks were given permission to open Islamic Banking outlet in the term of Awami League Govt.. Moreover, to strengthen the operation and activities of Islamic Banking in the country, a draft was made available for the “Islamic Banking  Act.”   under this Awami League Govt. One of the biggest historical events took place under this govt. was the recent circular of the Islamic Banking guideline.

Millennium Information Solution Ltd.  has been playing active role for the awareness building process of Islamic Banking through arranging and sponsoring seminar, symposium and workshops since its inception.