BIBF in training deal with BAB

Manama : The Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF) has signed a collaborative agreement with the Bangladeshi Association of Banks (BAB) to further provide specialised Islamic Finance education for its members.

The BIBF and BAB both agreed to incorporate Islamic Banking training courses and applied research to further develop the Islamic finance industry and provide learners with more insight, knowledge and understanding of the principles of the industry. As part of the agreement, the BIBF and BAB will provide more training platforms in both Bahrain and Bangladesh.

Commenting on the announcement, Dr Ahmed Abdulhameed Al Shaikh, Deputy Director of the BIBF said: “As part of this collaboration, it is critical to maintain close partnerships with institutions such as Bangladeshi Association of Banks to further strengthen our position as a global content provider of choice for Islamic Finance training & education.”

On his part, Noorulfazal Bulbul, Head of the Bangladeshi Association of Banks (BAB) stated: “As part of this, our agreement with the BIBF will help us offer more specialised training courses and opportunities to allow individuals to acquire globally reputed certifications with the goal of increasing local capacity in all key aspects of banking.”