Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC, a prominent Shariah-compliant commercial bank operating within Bangladesh, has formalised a corporate partnership with Dhaka Central International Medical College and Hospital (DCIMCH). The collaborative framework was established through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), as disclosed in a recent institutional press release.
Provisions of the Memorandum
The primary objective of this agreement is the provision of structured financial concessions across an array of clinical healthcare services. Under the established terms, the medical institution will extend specialised discount benefits to a wide demographic associated with the bank. The eligible beneficiaries encompass:
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The bank’s directors, corporate officers, and general staff members.
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All registered cardholders, including individuals utilizing automated Equal Monthly Instalment (EMI) facilities.
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The dependent family members of the aforementioned personnel and clients.
In tandem with these healthcare advantages, the agreement introduces an institutional banking component. Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC will deploy its comprehensive network of branches across the country to deliver diverse hospital collection services, thereby streamlining financial processing for Dhaka Central International Medical College and Hospital.
Official Delegation and Signatories
The signing ceremony was attended by senior executive delegations from both organisations. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC, Mohd. Rafat Ullah Khan, presided over the event as the chief guest.
The complete roster of administrative officials present at the proceedings is detailed in the table below:
| Representing Institution | Name of Official | Official Designation |
| Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC | Mohd. Rafat Ullah Khan | Managing Director and CEO (Chief Guest) |
| Mohammed Hossain | Deputy Managing Director and Chief Business Officer | |
| Md. Amdadul Haque | Senior Assistant Vice President | |
| Bassu Sheikh | Senior Assistant Vice President | |
| Abu Kawser | Assistant Vice President | |
| Dhaka Central International Medical College and Hospital | Md. Nasir Uddin | Chief Operating Officer |
| Hadiul Karim | Head of Marketing | |
| Md. Musa Ali | Senior Assistant Manager and Zonal In-Charge | |
| Md. Raisul Islam | Executive-Corporate Marketing |
Anticipated Operational Outcomes
Following the formal execution of the contract, representatives from both entities articulated their expectations regarding the mutual advantages of the alliance. The leadership teams stated that this MoU is set to play an important role in widening the availability of both banking resources and medical provisions. The unified initiative is designed to ensure the delivery of enhanced, more efficient, and simplified services to their shared customer base, while strengthening corporate ties between the financial and healthcare sectors.
