Islami Bank’s deposits climb to Tk 183,000cr
Business Desk :
Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC has reported a significant turnaround, with its total deposits reaching Tk183,000 crore at the end of 31 December, 2025, reflecting growth of more than Tk22,000 crore within a single year.
Furthermore, deposits in the bank’s Agent Banking sector now stand at Tk 22,000 crore, which is Tk 5,000 crore higher than the previous year.
Due to the trust and confidence of expatriates, Islami Bank has maintained its top position in remittance collection for 18 consecutive years.
In the last year alone, the bank facilitated Tk 76,000 crore in remittances. In 2025, Islami Bank handled import and export trade worth Tk 59,614 crore and Tk 31,504 crore respectively.
As a symbol of trust and reliability, the bank’s current customer base has reached 3 crore, increasing by 50 lakh in the last year.
Currently, Islami Bank serves its customers through the country’s largest network, consisting of 400 branches, 271 sub-branches, 2,788 agent outlets, and 3,040 ATM/CRM booths.
These information were disclosed at the inauguration of the two-day Annual Business Development Conference of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC on Saturday, at a city hotel in Dhaka.
Professor Dr. M. Zubaidur Rahman, Chairman of the bank inaugurated the conference as chief guest. Md. Omar Faruk Khan, Managing Director of the bank Presided over the conference.
Mohammad KhurshidWahab, Chairman, Executive Committee, Md. Abdus Salam, FCA, FCS, Chairman, Audit Committee, Professor Dr. M. Masud Rahman, Chairman, Risk Management Committee, Md. Abdul Jalil, Independent Director of the Bank addressed the program as special guest.
Md. Altaf Hossain, Engr. Mohammad Jamal Uddin Mazumder and Dr. M Kamal Uddin Jasim, Additional Managing Directors also addressed the program. Senior Executives from Head Office, Head of 16 Zones and Head of 400 Branches of the Bank attended the conference.
Professor Dr. M. Zubaidur Rahman in his speech of chief guest said that Islami Bank is the largest bank in the country. The nation’s economy is highly dependent on this bank, and any damage to it would adversely affect the country’s economy.
He emphasized that every possible effort must be put to restore the bank to its former glory. He further remarked that the bank has made a turnaround and must be propelled forward. To achieve this, he called for collective action driven by innovative ideas and stressed the need for regular progress reviews. He also advised everyone to work with the highest level of professionalism to uphold the public’s trust and confidence in Islami Bank.
Md. Omar Faruk Khan, Managing Director of the Bank said that Islami Bank’s contribution to the country’s economic development is unforgettable. Customer confidence has been restored in the banking landscape following the July Revolution. Despite various challenges in 2025, Islami Bank collected the highest volume of deposits in the banking sector and made a significant contribution to increasing foreign exchange reserves by mobilizing the highest amount of remittances.
“We are working toward building a strong, Shari’ah-compliant, technology-driven, and modern Islami Bank that fosters a culture of compliance.” Islami Bank, as a leading institution in the banking sector, continues to play a vital role in sustainable economic development. He urged everyone to ensure the optimal use of technology in all banking services, guided by the slogan: “Innovation and Digitization Driving Transformation,” he added.