Sammilito Islami Bank begins deposit returns, greets customers with flowers

Sammilito Islami Bank, formed through the merger of five sharia-compliant banks, has officially launched the process of returning funds to its depositors.

From today (7 September), customers who applied on 1 September are being allowed to withdraw their deposits.

Upon receiving their deposited funds, clients are being greeted with flowers and sweets by bank authorities.

The development was observed during a visit to several branches of Sammilito Islami Bank in the capital this morning.

Officials said the branches have been supplied with funds according to customers’ demand.

They said some customers are also being allowed to withdraw money ahead of schedule, considering their urgent needs.

Speaking to The Business Standard, Rahim Khan, manager of the Kakrail branch of First Security Islami Bank, now under Sammilito Islami Bank, said every customer has been welcomed with flowers and sweets.

He said 11 customers were scheduled to withdraw money today after applying on 1 September.

Of them, only one has withdrawn money, while the bank has called the remaining 10 customers, he added.

At the same time, a woman named Mithila, a resident of Shantinagar, was seen opening a new account at the branch.

Meanwhile, no crowd was observed at the Paltan branch of EXIM Bank, which is also under Sammilito Islami Bank.