2024-05-10 11:42:07
Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC has opened a special booth at the Hajj Camp in Ashkona, Dhaka to serve Hajj pilgrims. Hajj booths are providing Hajj pilgrims with dollar and Saudi Riyal endorsement and exchange services, ATM and information services and Hajj guide books.
On Wednesday (8 May 2024), the bank’s managing director Muhammad Munirul Mawla inaugurated the booth as the chief guest. At this time, the bank’s additional managing director Muhammad Qaiser Ali, senior executive vice president. Maksudur Rahman, Director of Hajj Camp (Deputy Secretary) Muhammad Kamruzzaman, Vice President of the Bank. Omar Hayat Chowdhury and Md. Bank and Haj camp officials were present along with Solaiman.
Every year, Islami Bank has been providing banking services, information and gifts useful for Hajj to the Hajj pilgrims by setting up a booth at the Hajj camp in Ashkona. Banking services include providing Saudi Riyals and dollars in exchange for Hajj pilgrims, debit and Khidmah (credit) card endorsements, and ATM booth services. Through debit and khidmah (credit) card endorsement, pilgrims can withdraw Riyals from any booth in Saudi Arabia bearing the Visa logo. All types of banking related information are provided to pilgrims. Umbrellas, handbags, shoe bags and bags for throwing stones at Mina are given as gifts by Islami Bank to the service takers. Various informative leaflets and Hajj guidelines are provided to make people aware of the rules and procedures of performing Hajj. These materials are helpful for Hajj pilgrims and make performing Hajj easier and more convenient. Buses have been provided by the bank to Biman Bangladesh Airlines for smooth travel from Haj camp to Biman.