The Annual Managers' Conference-2009 of Shahjalal Islami Bank Limited (SJIBL) was held at Hotel Sea Palace in Cox's Bazar on January 9,2009. Chairman of Board of Directors of the bank Mr. Akkas Uddin Mollah was present as Chief Guest in the program. Managing Director Mr. Muhammad Ali presided over the inaugural ceremony. Among others, Vice Chairmen Mr. Mohammad Farooq and Syed Nurul Arefeen, Chairman of the Executive Committee Engr. Md. Towhidur Rahman, Chairman of the Audit Committee Mr. Mohd. Solaiman, Directors Mr Abdul Barek, Mr Abdul Halim, Mr Khondker Sakib Ahmed, Mr Rukun Uddin Khan, Sponsor Shareholders Mr Md Sanaullah Shahid, Mr Mohiuddin Ahmed, Mr Anwer Hossain Khan, Mr Mohd Abdul Mannan, former Director Mr Md Masud, deputy managing directors Mr. Md. Jillur Rahman and Mr. Md. Mukhter Hossain were present on the occasion.

Chairman of Board of Directors of the bank Mr. Akkas Uddin Mollah in his speech put thrust on creating new entrepreneurship through modern banking. He asked the bank officials to remain careful on selecting borrowers so that default culture does not arise. Managing Director Mr. Muhammad Ali laid emphasis on the accelerated growth and sustainable development of the bank with concurrent thereof. He gave necessary guidelines to the officials and branch managers to strengthen the financial base of the Bank. He also asked the Bank officials to remain sincere and dynamic to increase overall business including import and export. The meeting evaluated the performance of last year and adopted necessary strategy and action plan to achieve the target of the new calendar year. High officials of the bank and 33 branch managers attended.