Economic Reporter :Al-Arafah Islami Bank Ltd opens its 136th branch at Kaliakoir, Gazipur on Monday. Director of the Bank Nazmul Ahsan Khaled inaugurated the branch as Chief Guest. Managing Director Md. Habibur Rahman presided over the ceremony. Head of AIBL Dhaka North Zone Md. Atiqur Rahman delivered the welcome speech. The occasion was addressed by Mayor of Kaliakoir Pourashabha Md. Mujibur Rahman, prominent businessmen Md. Azibur Rahman, Md. Humayun Kabir Khan, Md. Salahuddin and Md. Shamsul Haque. Among others Senior Vice President Engr. Md. Habib Ullah and Vice President Jalal Ahmed were present in the inauguration. A large number of local peoples, businessmen, clients and well-wishers participated on the program. Manager of the branch Md. Rabiul Islam thanked the audience.Chief Guest Nazmul Ahsan Khaled said, The Bank was established not for making profit by doing business but only for the welfare of the society. Managing Director Md. Habibur Rahman invited all to have the blessings of Islamic banking service. He also said, only Islamic banking system can boost-up the economy of the country.