Shahjalal Islami Bank Reviews Investments

The 913th meeting of the Executive Committee of Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC was convened on 18 February 2026 at the bank’s Corporate Head Office, where senior leadership reviewed investment strategies and considered proposals across a range of priority sectors.

The session was chaired by Mr Md Sanaullah Shahid, Chairman of the Executive Committee, who guided deliberations on credit approvals, sectoral exposure management and the institution’s medium-term investment outlook. According to a press statement issued after the meeting, members engaged in detailed discussions aimed at aligning new investments with the bank’s Shariah-compliant framework and its broader corporate objectives.

The committee assessed proposals spanning industrial finance, small and medium-sized enterprises, trade finance and infrastructure-related ventures. Emphasis was placed on prudent risk assessment, portfolio diversification and sustainable returns, reflecting the bank’s continuing focus on maintaining asset quality amid evolving market conditions.

Senior committee members in attendance included Vice-Chairman Mr Khandaker Sakib Ahmed and Director Mr Mohiuddin Ahmed, alongside Mr Akkas Uddin Mollah, Engineer Md Towhidur Rahman, Mr Fakir Akhtaruzzaman and Mr Abdul Hakim. Their participation underscored the importance attached to strategic investment oversight at board level.

The meeting was also attended by Managing Director Mr Mosleh Uddin Ahmed and Vice President of Board Secretariat Mr A H M Ashraf Uddin, who provided operational updates and facilitated compliance documentation for resolutions adopted during the session.

Executive Committee meetings at Shahjalal Islami Bank are typically tasked with reviewing financing proposals beyond specified thresholds, monitoring regulatory compliance and ensuring that credit decisions remain consistent with both Bangladesh Bank guidelines and the bank’s internal risk management policies. The 913th session continued this governance practice, with members examining performance indicators and sectoral concentration limits before granting approvals.

Key Details of the Meeting

ItemDescription
Meeting Number913th Executive Committee Meeting
Date18 February 2026
VenueCorporate Head Office
ChairMr Md Sanaullah Shahid
Focus AreasInvestment approvals, sectoral exposure, risk management
Senior Management PresentManaging Director and Board Secretariat representative

In its statement, the bank reaffirmed its commitment to responsible financing, disciplined capital allocation and sustained growth. The deliberations of the 913th Executive Committee meeting reflect Shahjalal Islami Bank’s ongoing efforts to balance expansion with robust governance standards, ensuring that investment decisions contribute to long-term institutional stability and shareholder value.