Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC organized a discussion meeting with prominent Islamic scholars at a local hotel in the capital on Saturday, August 8, 2026, to increase the use of Bangla QR in religious institutions towards building a Cashless Bangladesh. Mufti Mohammad Mohibbullahil Baqee, Director General of Islamic Foundation Bangladesh addressed the program as chief guest. Mohammad Zahir Hussain, Executive Director of Bangladesh Bank and the sole representative of the board of directors of Islami Bank addressed as special guest. Md. Altaf Hossain, Managing Director (Acting) presided over the program while Mufti Shamsuddin Zia, Chairman, Shari’ah Supervisory Committee of the Bank, Shah Muhammad Waliullah, member of Bangladesh Bank Shari’ah Supervisory Board and Mohammad Zakir Hossain, Additional Director, Islami Banking Regulations and Policy Department of Bangladesh Bank also addressed the program. Engr. Mohammed Jamal Uddin Mazumder, Additional Managing Director of the bank presented the keynote paper on Bangla QR. Dr. M Kamal Uddin Jasim, Additional Managing Director delivered the welcome speech. Members of the Shari’ah Supervisory Committee and Senior Executives of the Bank also attended the program, a press release said.

Mufti Mohammad Mohibbullahil Baqee in his speech as the chief guest said that financial transactions have changed keeping pace with technological advancements. Connecting religious institutions to this change is a demand of the time. By using simple and modern digital payment systems like Bangla QR, religious institutions can conduct financial transactions in a more transparent, secure and orderly manner. He called upon Islamic scholars and religious leaders to come forward to build a Cashless Bangladesh and expand modern, secure, and easy digital transaction systems in religious institutions.

Mohammad Zahir Hussain in his speech as the special guest said that Bangldesh is gradullly upgrading to the Digital transformation. Expanding digital transactions are extremely important to make the country’s financial system more modern, easy, and inclusive. Bringing religious institutions under the coverage of Bangla QR will create opportunities to engage a large population in digital transactions.

Md. Altaf Hossain, Managing Director (Acting) in his presidential speech said that despite many challenges, Islami Bank continues to move forward with the trust and support of its customers. The bank is working to ensure simple, secure, and modern banking services for its clients.