Dhaka, Feb. 19 -- Al-Arafah Islami Bank (AIB) PLC has opened its 217th branch in Gopalganj.

Chairman of the bank, Alhajj Abdus Samad Labu inaugurated the new branch as chief guest after giving wreaths at the tomb of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at Tungipara on Monday, according to a media release.

Executive Committee Chairman of the bank, Alhajj Salim Rahman, Executive Committee Vice Chairman Alhajj Mohammad Abdus Salam, Board Audit Committee Chairman Alhajj Md Abdul Hamid Miah, Director Alhajj Ahamedul Haque, Alhajj Liakat Ali Chowdhury, Alhajj Md Anowar Hossain, and Alhajj Md Rafiqul Islam were present as special guests on the occasion.

Managing Director and CEO of the bank, Farman R Chowdhury, presided over...