Shahjalal Islami Bank Limited (SJIBL) inaugurated it’s 139th Branch at Chakaria in Coxsbazar District on 28th December 2022. The Honorable Member of Parliament of Coxsbazar-1, Mr. Zafar Alam, MA inaugurated the branch as the chief guest. The Chairman of Chakaria Upazila Parishad Alhaj Fazlul Karim Saeedi and the Mayor of Chakaria Municipality Mr. Alamgir Chowdhury delivered speech as special guests in the opening program. the SEVP and Chittagong Regional Head of the Bank Mr. Rashed Sarwar presided over the opening ceremony. The Head of Public Relations Division & Bank Foundation Mr. Md. Shamsuddoha (Shimu) moderated in the program.

In the opening ceremony the Principal of Bahaddar Hat Madrasa Maulana Mohammad Hossain, the Managing Director of Unique Hospital Mr. Akhtar Hossain, the Executive Member of Chakaria Press Club Mr. K M Nasir Uddin and the Women Vice-Chairman of Pekua Union Parishad Advocate Umee Kulsoom Minu delivered speech in the opening ceremony.

In his speech the Honorable Member of Parliament of Coxsbazar-1, Mr. Zafar Alam, MA said, Bank is a service institution and as this service institution, it is our hope that people from all walks of life will be covered by banking services. We expect to Shahjalal Islami Bank's Chakaria Branch to make a significant contribution to the area of overall sector including agriculture. Moreover, the contribution of the banking sector is significant for Bangladesh to become a middle-income country. He appealed to the bank authorities to stand by small and medium businessmen of Chakaria region.

In his speech The Chairman of Chakaria Upazila Parishad Alhaj Fazlul Karim Saeedi said, Shahjalal Islami Bank Limited has conducted many public service activities during the Corona period which is highly commendable. He also said, we believe that Shahjalal Islami Bank will conduct their business activities with full confidence in Chakria.

In his speech the Mayor of Chakaria Municipality Mr. Alamgir Chowdhury said, Shahjalal Islami Bank would play a greater role in the expansion of business and trade in Chakaria region.

The opening ceremony included reciting from the Holy Quran, Milad Mahfil and Doa was held at the Branch premises.