Bangladesh is one of the largest Muslim countries in the world. The people of this country are deeply committed to Islamic way of life as enshrined in the Holy Qur'an and the Sunnah. Naturally, it remains a deep cry in their hearts to fashion and design their economic lives in accordance with the precepts of Islam. The establishment of Al-Arafah Islami Bank Limited on June 18, 1995, is the true reflection of this inner urge of its people, which started functioning with effect from September 27, 1995.