DHAKA, Dec 1, 2025 (BSS) - The license for the newly formed 'Sommilito Islami Bank PLC' was officially handed over today. 

This event follows the approval of the bank's license, which took place on Sunday, during a meeting of the Board of Directors of Bangladesh Bank.

The handover ceremony occurred after representatives of the Ministry of Finance met with Dr. Ahsan H. Mansur, the Governor of Bangladesh Bank.

The license was officially transferred by Bayezid Sarker, Director of the Department of Banking Regulation and Policy.

Accepting the license on behalf of Nazma Mobarek, Secretary of the Financial Institutions Division of the Ministry of Finance were Md. Azimuddin Biswas, NDC, Additional Secretary, and Sheikh Farid, Joint Secretary.

Several senior officials from the central bank were present during the presentation.

 In addition to Governor Dr. Mansur, attendees included Dr. Md. Kabir Ahammed, Deputy Governor, and officials from the Governor’s Office.