Ab Bank bank

View with images and charts A Theoretical Study on Islami Banking With Reference to General Banking Operations Of AB Bank Limited

1. Company Profile 1.1. Background of AB Bank Limited AB Bank Limited, the first private sector bank under Joint Venture with Dubai Bank Limited, UAE incorporated in Bangladesh on 31st December 1981 and started its operation with effect from April 12, 1982.

Dubai Bank Limited (name subsequently changed to Union Bank of the Middleast Limited) decided to off-load their investment in AB Bank Limited with a view to concentrate their activities in the UAE in early part of 1987 and in terms of Articles 23A and 23B of the Articles of Association of the Company and with the necessary approval of the relevant authorities, the shares held by them in the Bank were sold and transferred to Group "A" Shareholders, i.e. Bangladeshi Sponsor Shareholders.

As of December 31, 2006; the Authorized Capital and the Equity (Paid up Capital and Reserve) of the Bank are BDT 2000 million and BDT 2582.76 million respectively. The Sponsor-Shareholders hold 50% of the Share Capital, the General Public Shareholders hold 49.43% and the rest 0.57% Shares are held by the Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh. However, no individual sponsor share holder of AB Bank holds more than 10% of its total shares.

Since beginning, the bank acquired confidence and trust of the public and business houses by rendering high quality services in different areas of banking operations, professional competence and employment of the state of art technology.

During the last 26 years, AB Bank Limited has opened 70 Branches in different Business Centers of the country, one foreign Branch in Mumbai, India, two Representative Offices in London and Yangon, Myanmar respectively and also established a wholly owned Subsidiary Finance Company in Hong Kong in the name of AB International Finance Limited. To facilitate cross border trade and payment related services, the Bank has correspondent relationship with over 220 international banks of repute across 58 countries of the World.

AB Bank Limited, the premier sector bank of the country is making headway with a mark of sustainable growth. The overall performance indicates mark of improvement with Deposit reaching BDT 42076.99 million, which is precisely 53.78% higher than the preceding year.

On the Advance side, the Bank has been able to achieve 46.32% increase, thereby raising a total portfolio to BDT 31289.25 million, which places the Bank in the top tier of private sector commercial banks of the country.

On account of Foreign Trade, the Bank made a significant headway in respect of import, export and inflow of foreign exchange remittances from abroad

1.2 AB Chronicles Date

Major Events

31st December,1981 27th February,1982 5th February, 1982 12th April,1982 28th December,1983 5th May,1984 25th june,1984 November,1995

Certificate of Incorporation Commencement of Business 1st meeting of the Board of Directors Opening of First Branch(Kawran Bazar) Listed in Dhaka Stock Exchange(DSE) Publication of Prospectus for IPO Subscription for share status Opening of the AB International Finance Ltd Of Hong Kong Listed in Chittagong Stock Exchange(CSE) 1st Foreign Branch at Mumbai, India Launching of ATM Opening of Merchant Banking Wing(MBW) Incorporation of AB Bank Foundation Launching of Visa cards Opening of Islamic Banking Branch Online Share Transaction in CDS Security Custodial Services License MISYS Roll-out (1st Phase) New logo Launch

January,1996 6th april,1996 12th April,2002 2nd November,2002 3rd November,2003 23rd December,2004 23rd December,2004 7th May, 2007 22nd January, 2007 March, 2007 (Completion) 1st January, 2008 Branching-out Date th

Branch Opening

16 January, 1986

Opening of Principle Branch

19th September, 1982

First Branch in Chittagong Division (Agrabad Branch)

27th May, 1983

First Branch in Sylhet Division (Dargha Gate Branch)

15th March, 1984

First Branch in Khulna Division (Khulna Branch)

25th July, 1984

First Branch in Rajshahi Division (Bogra Branch)

7th October, 1986

First Branch in Barishal Division (Barishal Branch)

1.3 Mission, Vision and Goal Mission: To be the best performing bank in the country.

Vision : To be the trendsetter for innovative banking with excellence and perfection.

Goal of ABBL To exceed customer expectations through innovative financial products and services and establish a strong presence to recognize share holders expectations and to optimize their rewards through dedicated workforce.

i) Long term goal: Keeping ahead of other competitors in productivity & profitability. ii) Short term goal: To attain budgetary target fixed in each area of business.

1.4 Hierarchy of ABBL CHAIRMAN ↓ BOARD OF DIRECTORS ↓ MANAGING DIRECTOR ↓ DEPUTY MANAGING DIRECTOR ↓ EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT ↓ SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT ↓ VICE PRESIDENT ↓ SENIOR ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT ↓ ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT ↓ SENIOR PRINCIPAL OFFICER ↓ PRINCIPAL OFFICER ↓ SENIOR OFFICER ↓ OFFICER 1.5 Management of ABBL The management of the bank is vested on a broad of Directors, for over all super vision and directors on policy formulation by the board. The power of general supervision and control of the affairs of the bank is exercise by the president and the managing director of the bank who is the chief executive. The board establishes the objectives and policies of the Bank. The board has the authority to declare dividend, to approve the Balance sheet, etc. Chairman keeps board of directors informed, on the progress of the bank and implements the policies established. The Board consists of 11 members.

1.6 Strength of AB Bank Ltd • Customer's satisfaction is the top priority of the Bank.

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AB Bank being the first private sector bank is always one step ahead of the other competitors in serving the customers need.

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Bank in its goal has mentioned that customer's expectations will be met through innovative financial products and services.

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A bunch of young and energetic work force is engaged to serve the valued customers.

1.7 Offerings of the Bank AB Bank offers different type of services to its customer. And day by day they are expending the area of services. From the very beginning they gave more emphasis on satisfaction of customers. They offer the general banking facilities such as –receive deposit, giving loan etc.

Otherwise they also offer – a) online Banking system b) Western Union money transfer c) ATM d) Pay order e) Demand Deposit f) Credit Card g) Debit Card h) Visa Card i) Sonchoypottra j) Easy loan k) Gold Grace l) Islamic Banking facilities m) Foreign exchange n) Remittance etc.

1.8 Network of Branches Bank’s present branch network stand at seventy (70) till date. Towards the end of 2007, Feni, Khulshi, and Pahartoly Branches joined the network of AB. Overall status of AB’s branches network is given below-

10 8 6 4

2006

2004

2002

2000

1998

Year

1996

1994

1992

1990

1988

1986

0

1984

2 1982

Number of Branches

Branch Opening network

2.1.9 ABBL at a Glance: Year 2006 and Year 2005

December 31

Million Taka 2006

2005

% Change

Gross Interest Income

3,378.34

2,262.95

49.29

Net Interest Income

615.50

691.41

(10.98)

Operating Profit (PBP & T)

710.69

755.03

(5.87)

Net Operating Profit (PBT)

532.19

407.45

30.61

Profit after Tax (PAT)

532.19

162.45

227.60

Deposit

42,077.00

27,361.44

53.78

Loans & Advances

31,289.25

21,384.63

46.32

Total Assets

47,989.34

33,065.40

45.13

Shareholders' Equity

2,582.76

1,526.88

69.15

NIM %

18.22

30.55

Non Interest Income to Operating Income ( %) 76.78 73.18 Cost Income Ratio

56.17

Return on Equity (%)

20.61

10.64

Return on Assets (%)

1.11

0.50

Advance Deposit Ratio

74.36

78.16

CAR (%)

9.23

9.17

NPL (%)

4.02

8.21

EPS (Tk.)

93.08

31.26

76.02

1.10 Performance Status of ABBL Some graphical performance of different performance sectors of ABBL over five years are shown as followsNet Interest Incom e (in m illion)

1439

507

2003

511

2004

691

2005

616

2006

2007

Year

Figure-Net Interest Income

Interpretation: After observing the above graph, we can say that the Net interest income of ABBL fluctuating year to year which is essential for the company. From the year 2003 the net interest income is increasing, which is a good sign for the company-ABBL should try to maintain the current level of performance for its future betterment.

Earning Per Share 256.1

Rate

300 250 200 150 100 50 0

93.08 3.63 2003

31.26

18.19 2004

2005

2006

2007

Year Figure-Earning Per Share Interpretation: From the above graph, we can say that the Earning per Share of ABBL fluctuating year to year which is essential for the company. From the year 2003 the net interest income is increasing, which is a good sign for the company-ABBL should try to maintain the current level of performance for its future betterment.

Return on Equity(% )

Rate

42.19 20.61 1.53 2003

7.24 2004

10.64 2005

2006

2007

Year

Figure-Return on Equity Interpretation: After observing the above graph, we can say that the Return on Equity of ABBL fluctuating year to year which is essential for the company. From the year 2003 the net interest income is increasing, which is a good sign for the company-ABBL should try to maintain the current level of performance for its future betterment

4657

1903

3325

Operating revenue

Profit before Provision & Tax

2007 2006

532

711

Amount

2650

Operational performance (in million Tk)

Profit after Tax

Figure-Operational Performance Interpretation: After observing the above graph, we can say that the Operational performance of ABBL fluctuating year to year which is essential for the company. In 2006 the operating revenue, profit before tax and after tax was low. But in 2007 the all above has been increased. This is very essential for the company. ABBL should maintain the continuous progress about it.

Each and every sector of AB Bank Limited, the performance is in a satisfactory level from year to year that we can show from the above graphs.

2.0. Branch Orientation 2.1 Islami

Banking Branch of AB Bank Ltd

To provide the Islamic banking services in accordance with the principles of Islamic Shari’ah, AB Bank has established Islamic Banking Wing and started its functioning by opening full-fledged Islamic banking branch on 23.12.2004. The branch is known as AB Bank Islami Banking Branch, Kakrail, and is situated at 82, Kakrail, Ramna, Dhaka.

2.2 Conduction of Islami Banking Prominent Islami Banker Mr. M. Azizul Huq has joined the Bank as its Islamic Banking Consultant. A dedicated team of experienced Islamic bankers is working under his active guidance both at head office and branch level. A competent Shari’ah Council consisting of Islamic scholars, Ulema, Fukaha and Islamic bankers headed by Mr. Shah Abdul Hannan, a prominent Islamic scholar and former Secretary, Government of Bangladesh has also been formed to guide the Islamic banking affairs. Board of directors as well as management of the bank are very much interested to promote Islamic banking system in the bank aiming at opening more Islamic branches in the near future. AB Bank has already obtained membership of Islamic Banks Consultative Forum (IBCF) and Central Shari’ah Board for Islamic Banks of Bangladesh.

2.3 Goals and objectives of Islamic Banking Branch • •

To facilitate the Islamic banking system in the country To create new entrepreneurs and to arrange required finance for them

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To play effective role for socio economic development of the country To give assistance in launching welfare oriented economic system under Islamic values

2.4 Islamic Banking Services The services are mainly of two type’s like• Deposit services • Investment services Deposit services

Under Deposit services the following services are being rendered: • Mudaraba Savings Account • Mudaraba Short Noticed Account • Mudaraba Term Deposit Account (with different terms) • Mudaraba Monthly Profit Account • Al-Wadiah Current Deposit Account • Mudaraba Deposit Pension Scheme • Mudaraba Hajj Deposit Scheme Investment Services AB Bank Islmic Banking Wing provides investment facilities for project finance, working capital finance, SME finance, consumer / retail baking finance etc. under following modes: Hire-Purchase under Shirkatul Melk (HPSM): Under this mode the Bank and the client procure asset such as machinery, land, car etc. on equity participation basis. The Bank rents out its portion of assets to the client for a certain period. The client pays the rental with a part of principal amount on monthly quarterly basis.

The client gets its proportionate ownership with the payment of monthly quarterly installments. On maturity, total ownership of the assets automatically goes to the client as and when final payment of the account is made.

Ijara or Leasing: It is more or less like the HPSM. In this case equity participation may or may not exist.

Ownership of the asset is not automatically transferred to the client with the payments of

installments. On maturity, the bank transfers the ownership to the client on payment of certain transfer fees.

Bai-Muajjal / Bai-Murabaha: These modes are applicable for working capital finance. Under these schemes bank purchases goods / raw materials as per requirement of the client. In case of Bai-Muajjal bank receives the sales proceed on deferred payment basis. On the other hand in case of Bai-Murabaha Bank receives the sale price at the time of delivery of the goods / raw materials. Before handing over the goods / raw materials the bank generally keeps the same in its custody under pledge.

Musharaka: this mode the Bank and clients jointly participate in a project, in a scheme or project. Profit is shared between the Bank & the concerned client as per pre-agreed ratio. On the other hand loss is shared according to capital ratio.

Mudaraba: Under this mode bank finances the scheme as a Shaheb-Al-Maal (owner of the capital).

Profit is shared between the two sides as per pre-agreed ratio.

2.5 Sector of Investment Islamic Banking Wing of the bank finances in all sectors i.e., Industry, business, Agriculture, Real Estate etc. if purpose of the investment is permissible under Islamic Shari’ah.

2.6 Limit of Investment Investment is offered to the extent of single borrower exposure limit as fixed by the Bangladesh Bank from time to time.

2.7 Foreign Trade Islamic Banking Wing provides the following services at its foreign trade desks: • Opening of LCs • Post -Import Finance • Export bill purchase and negotiation • Pre-shipment financing etc.

AB Bank Islamic Banking Wing has been continuously trying to expand its service horizon keeping the necessity of valued clients in view and upholding the principle of Islamic Shari’ah.

2.8 Progress of Islami Banking Branch Islamic Banking Business (IBB) has made remarkable progress in its third year of operation in 2007. The single branch of Islamic banking Window of AB has been able to earn confidence through its efficient service and products designed to cater to particular segment of customers. Three new deposit products were launched after being cleared by the Shari’ah Council of the bank.

2.9 Islamic Banking Software Islamic Banking Software named “ABABIL” has been procured and as in the final stage of implementation/ roll-out. This will enable our bank to extend its Islamic banking services throughout the country by utilizing the the existing online branches.

2.10 Shari’ah Compliance The Shari’ah council of the bank assigned with the overall supervision of the Islamic Banking business comprises of eminent Ulema, Fuquah, Islamic Scholars and bankers. There is a Standing Committee of thecouncil to address operational issues in light of the Shari’ah principle. During 2007, Shari’ah council met three times while the standing met twice.

2.11 Branch Performance of IBB Year 2007, was a year of performance for this particular business wing. Operating profit was taka 7.15 crore which was nearly four times the previous year. Deposit for the year was taka 147.79 crore while investment reached taka 58.71 crore resulting in over 170.43 percent growth, respectively.

Amount

IBB Deposits & Investment(in million taka) 2000

1477

1500

1093

1000 500 0

587 217

57 0.15 2005

2006

2007

Ye ar

Figure-IBB Deposits & Investment IBB Profits (in million taka) Amount

71.5

14.5

2005 -2.89

2006

2007

Yea r

Figure- IBB Profits 3.1 Introduction The concept of Islamic Banking represents a radical departure from traditional banking.

Islamic banking has to derive its inspiration from the religious edicts of Islam and has to mould its operation within the framework of the teachings of Islam. The most distinctive features of Islamic Banking are its total abstinence from interest in observance of Islamic prohibition of all interest-based transactions. The Islamic banks organize their operation on the basis of profit/ loss sharing and other modes that are permitted in Islam. Alongside the conventional interest bearing banking system, Bangladesh entered into an Islamic banking system (profit-loss sharing) in 1983. At present, out of 48 banks in Bangladesh, 7 private

commercial banks are operating as full-fledged Islamic banks and 10 conventional banks are partially involved in Islamic banking in a total of 20 branches.

3.2 Concept of Islamic Banking The General Secretariat of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) defines an Islamic Bank as “Islamic Bank is a financial Institution whose statutes, rules and procedures expressly state its commitment to the principles of Islamic Shari’ah and to the banning of the receipt and payment of interest on any of its operations.”

All OIC countries including Bangladesh have approved the above definition of Islamic Bank.

The Islamic Development Bank and other national and multi-national Islamic Banks have also adopted the above definition as their operating guide.

3.3 Essential features of Islamic banking Prohibition of Interest: The traditional capitalist banking system depends on interest. It receives interest for providing loans and pays interest for taking loans. The spread between these two interests is the source of its profit. But according to Islamic Shari’ah all types of interest is banned. So, Islamic Bank does not carry on business of interest and it completely avoids the transaction of interest.

Investment based on profit: After departing from interest, the alternate ways of income for Islamic Bank are investment and profit. Thus Islamic Bank gives up any transaction of interest and makes investments based on profit. Bank distributes its profit to its depositors and shareholders.

Investment in Halal Business: Islamic Shari’ah has banned the business of haram goods. For example Islam not only forbids the drinking of alcohol but also banned any business of alcohol. Therefore Islamic Bank does not get any haram business and only do halal business.

Halal Paths and Procedures: Islamic Shari’ah also rejects any haram path or process in case of a halal business. Therefore Islamic Banking system only allows the halal path procedures of Halal business.

3.4 History and Growth of Islamic Banking The Islamic banking movement as we know it today is recent phenomenon. The history of modern Islamic Banking dates back to the 1950s when a small private Islamic Bank appeared in Pakistan but subsequently windup. In the decade of 1950s, the concept of Islamic banking was a matter of thinking and research and the result was preserved in the papers of different scholars of the Muslim world. The 1960s was the decade of practical experiment and 1970s was the decade for establishment. The decade of 1980s was the decade of success and expansion at a faster rate.

During 1960s, it was observed that the Muslims of Malaysia used to save primarily for performing Hajj and such savings are mostly kept idle in pillows, under mattresses and floors

for avoiding interest, which was unproductive and damaging for the growth and development of the economy. For utilizing these savings, the Malaysian Government in 1962 establishes an interest free financial institution known as “Pilgrim Savings Corporation”. Though it was not a full-fledged bank, even then we can say that it was the beginning of an institution free of interest, which is unconditionally prohibited in Islam.

‘Mitghamr Bank’ is pioneer of modern Islamic Banking which was established by Dr. Ahmed-El-Naggar in 1963 by his personal endeavor at Mitghamr in Egypt with a view to bring some development in socio-economic field in the process of Islam. The conducted its banking operation successfully in the light of Islamic Shari’ah for about of five years. Now the Islamic Bankers of the world has treated the short life of Mitghamr Bank as the first model of Islamic Banking. A survey report by the national Institute for management development, Cairo, Egypt shows that the Mitghamr Bank was tremendously successful in achieving its objectives. In addition, the tremendous success of the bank was the cause of closure by the vested interest in 1967.

Islamic Development Bank (IDB) was established in 1975 and during the following the years 7 (seven) Islami Banks and financial institutions namely (i) Dubai Islami Bank , (ii) Kuwait Finance House, (iii) Faisal Islami Bank, Sudan (iv) Jordan Islami Bank for Finance and Investment (v) Islamic Banking System International Holding S. A., Luxembourg, (vi) Faisal Islami Bank of Egypt and (vii) Islamic Investment Corporation Ltd, Sharjah were established.

In 1978, Islamic Foreign Minister Conference in Dakar (senegal) recommended to the members of OIC to make systematic efforts to establish Islamic Banks gradually and during the next three years of their recommendation, 20 Islamic Banks and Financial Institutions came into being.

Till now near about 300 hundred Islamic Banks and financial Institutions in about 40 countries of Asia, Africa, Europe, America and countries like U.K., U.S.A., Germany, Argentina, Denmark, Luxembourg, Switzerland and India have been established. The banking system of Iran and Sudan has been totally remodeled on the basis of Islamic shari’ah.

3.5 Islami Banking in Bangladesh Bangladesh is one of the largest Muslim Countries I the world. The people of this country are deeply committed to Islamic way of life as enshrined in the holy Qur’an and Sunnah.

Naturally, it remains an ordeal desire in their hearts to fashion and design their economic lives in accordance with the prospects of Islam. With this end in view, in August 1974, Bangladesh signed the charter of Islamic Development Bank (IDB) and committed itself to recognize its economy and financial system as per Islamic Shari’ah.

In November 1980, Bangladesh Bank, the country’s central bank, sent a representative to study the working system of several Islamic banks abroad.

In January 1981, the president of peoples Republic of Bangladesh while addressing the 3 rd Islamic Summitr Conference held at Makkah and Taif suggested, “The Islamic countries should develop a separate Banking system of their own in order to facilitate their trade and commerce”. This statement of the President reflected the people’s desire, attitudes and commitment of Bangladesh towards establishing Islamic Banks and Financial Institutions in the country.

In November 1982, a delegation of Islamic development Bank (IDB) visited Bangladesh and showed keen interest to participate in establishing a joint venture Islamic Bank in the private

sector. They found a lot of works have already been done and Islamic banking was in a ready form for immediate introduction. Two professional bodies namely Islamic Economic research Bureau(BIBA) made significant contribution towards introduction of Islamic Banking in Bangladesh.

At last the long drawn struggle to establish an Islamic bank in Bangladesh became a reality and Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited (IBBL) was incorporated on 13th March, 1983 and commenced banking operations on and from 30th March1983 as the first Islamic Bank in the south East Asia. It is the first joint venture in Bangladesh with the equity participation of Islamic Development bank (IDB), Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Kuwait.

Thereafter as of now, six other Bangladeshi Banks have launched banking operations in the private sector based on Islamic shari’ah. Some other newly established traditional private banks have also set up some Islamic banking branches in the country.

3.6 Growth of Islamic Banking in Bangladesh Bangladesh is the third largest Muslim country in the world with around 139 million populations of which 90 percent are Muslim. Islamic banking system started operation in Bangladesh in 1983 with the establishment of first Islamic bank "Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited". The growth of Islamic banking in Bangladesh is progressing day by day. The remarkable shifting or conversion of the conventional banks and their branches into the Islamic lines, signals high acceptance of the interest-free banking by the public in general.

The Islamic banking industry continued to show strong growth since its inception in 1983 to June 2008 in tandem with the growth in the economy, as reflected by the increased market share of the Islamic banking industry in terms of assets, financing and deposits of the total banking system. The products being offered by these banks range from consumer credit to long term finance for big investment projects using Islamic modes of financing such as Marahaba, Bia-Muazzal and Ijarah.

The Islamic banks in Bangladesh started from a very limited resource base right from the beginning. But with the passage of time, they have excelled strong performance in respect of mobilization of deposits as well as in investments. Total deposits of the Islamic banks and Islamic banking branches of the conventional banks stood at Taka 232981.00 million at end June 2006. This was 28.46 percent of the deposits of all private commercial banks and 9.67 percent of the deposits of the total banking system at the end of June, 2006. Total investment of the Islamic banks and the Islamic banking branches of the conventional banks stood at Taka 210493.80 million at end June 2006. This was 29.35 percent of all private banks and 14.88 percent of the total banking system of the country.

The Statutory Liquidity Requirement (SLR) for the Islamic banks is fixed at 10 percent since inception of first Islamic Bank in 1983. This has remained unchanged till date while SLR for the traditional commercial banks has been changed several times which presently is fixed at 18 percent. The low requirement of SLR for Islamic banks is due to the non-holding of interest bearing types of eligible securities. In order to overcome the situation, the Bangladesh Bank has issued an Islamic Bond on behalf of the government namely “Government Islamic Investment Bond (GIIB)” in October 2004, which is governed by the Islamic Shari’ah. It is evident from the Table that Islamic banks have been facing excess liquidity problems. Excess liquidity of the Islamic banks and Islamic banking branches as well stood at Taka 8956.80 million as at end June 2006 (19.08 percent of private banks and 8.19 percent of all banks) which originated due mainly to the non-responsiveness of the good

borrowers for investment demand and absence of adequate interest free financial instruments and an organized Islamic money market in the country as well. However, efforts are underway to develop Islamic inter-bank market instruments to help banks in managing their liquidities.

The role of Bangladesh Bank in regulating, guiding and supervising the Islamic Banks in Bangladesh in accordance with Islamic Shari’ah is at the preparatory stage. The inspectors and supervisors of Bangladesh Bank have been undergoing massive training programme on Islamic banking both at home and abroad to be equally familiar with the technicalities of the different operational methodologies of the Islamic banking system.

3.7 Characteristics of Islamic Banking Islamic Banking is a progressive and revolutionary banking system, working effectively and reputedly in modern days in many parts of the globe. Sin developed and de3veloping countries, this unique banking system works side by side with other conventional banking.

An Islamic bank may be defined as a financial intermediary whose objectives and operations as well as principles and practices must conform to the principles of Islamic Law (Shari’ah) and consequently is conditioned to operate all its activities without interest. The introduction of Islamic Banking in modern world is based on the principles of Islamic economics. The aim of Islamic economics, as observed by the Muslim Scholars, is not only the elimination of interest-based transactions and the introduction of Zakah (Contribution to poor) system but also the establishment of just and balanced social order free from all forms of exploitation.

Islamic Banks play a vital role in achieving this balanced and social order and establishing ideal Islamic societies in Muslim countries.

An Islamic bank is not only a banker but also a partner in business. The system essentially involves sharing of risk between the owner of capital and entrepreneurs, as well as sharing the result of the collective efforts. Thus, it differs from a interest-free system in which the risk is mainly borne by the entrepreneur or by the user of capital. In other way we may call Islamic Banking as participatory banking.

3.8 Objectives of Islamic Banking The fundamental objective of Islamic banking is to bring about departure from the conventional system moving from debt-based relationship to an equity based and stake taking economy. While there are scopes for some debt-based transactions of the principle of quarde-hasana, the overall trust of the Islamic banking towards equity based and risk sharing arrangements. This is distinct from the capitalist approach where the whole economy is revolved round making money by manipulating, managing the evils of interest and compounding interest mechanism. This is the root cause of exploitation in society and leads to inequitable distribution of income and wealth in the economy generally the objectives of Islamic banking are• Providing banking services of the highest standard according to Islamic Shari’ah without dealing in Riba (interest on money) and by using the-state-of-the-art technology in computer, telecommunication and information system.

• Investing funds prudently to achieve optimum profits for the mutual benefit of customer and the bank.

• Coordination, cooperation and integration with other financial bodies that apply Islamic Shari’ah in their dealings, in order to support creating a base and regulation for an Islamic financial system • Development of the Islamic society in all fields of the economy by investing in the industries, agriculture, commerce and real estate in order to provide job opportunities.

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Promotion of social benevolence through its Islamic methods particularly through Zakah.

Contributing to the welfare of the society in line with the five main tenants of Islam, namely protection of life, purity of mind, property, honour and social justice.

Promoting the savings habit and encouraging people to invest wisely within the parameters of Islamic Shari’ah through investment and finance instruments to suit individual requirements.

Making available the necessary capital for entrepreneurs for the establishment of economic projects and creation of alternative instruments according to Islamic Shari’ah

3.9 Financial Framework of Islamic Banking Islamic banking is based on an ethical framework. It is not only a shifting from a debt-based economy to an equity-based economy but also a movement from pecuniary situation to an economy of ethical norms and social commitments. There is a framework of Halal and Haram within which all economic activities, private and public has to take place. The activities like pornography, gambling, prostitution, the promotion of alcohol, tobacco, cigarettes, cinema etc would be treated in the capitalist system as productive because it is supposed to be satisfying some demand but in the Islamic framework which would be unacceptable. Therefore ethical and social dimensions are integral to the Islamic Banking approach.

3.10 Methods/ Process of investment in Islamic Banking (i)

the first process is direct Investment through which the people who have money in excess of their needs and the other who have productive ideas and expertise join hands to pool their resources for production and exchange. This is the oldest and one of the most common forms of productive cooperation between money and entrepreneurship.

(ii)

The second is financial intermediation. In this process, there emerges a series of banks and financial Institutions, which act as intermediaries between savers and producers. In principle, direct investments as well as financial intermediation are accepted as part of the Islamic framework.

4.1 General banking General banking department is the “heart” of all banking activities. The general Banking section is what keeps the overall banking going. All sorts of day- today transactions are performed in here as it plays a vital role in banking. The general banking department that consists mainly of the following are given below: ♦ Account opening section ♦ Clearing & Remittance ♦ Cash section ♦ Financial Control Department 4.2 Account opening section Account is the systematic record of transaction. Bank Account is a contract between the Bank and the client, allowing the customer to use Bank Service against a cost of fees. This is the best way a Client can build relationship with the Bank. Deposit of different kinds and

schemes are accepted on the Mudaraba principle of islamic shari’ah. Under the above principle the client is the shaheb-al-mal and the bank is mudareb. As per contract the bank is authorized to Mudaraba funds at joint risk of the client and the bank. The client can not interfere/ participate in the management of the fund. Any profit resulting from the investment of Mudaraba fund is distributed between the client and the bank as per principle of distribution of profit announced by the bank as at the beginning of the year or as per contract.

Loss is to be born by shaheb-Al-Mal after adjustment of the same from equity and the bank does not get any remuneration for the management of fund.

The main purpose of opening account is to deposit money. Deposit account can take on a various forms.

They consist of two forms1) Demand or Al-Wahdia current deposit.

2) Time or Mudaraba Savings deposit.

The basic things that any accounts require are:  A valued client’s Introduction.  Two photographs of the concerned party.  Taka 1000 cash deposit for Mudaraba Savings deposit and Taka 5000 cash deposit for Al-Wahdia current deposit.

4.3 Classification of Account In Islami Banking Branch of AB Bank Ltd. the following accounts are under operation: Deposit Scheme 1.

2.

Deposit    

Al-Wahdia Current Account Mudaraba Savings Deposit Mudaraba Short Notice Deposit Mudaraba Term Deposit

Deposit Scheme  Mudaraba Pension Deposit Scheme  Mudaraba Hajj Deposit Scheme  Mudaraba Monthly Profit Deposit  Mudaraba Probable Millionaire Scheme  Mudaraba Third-Terminal Profit Scheme

4.3.1 Deposit Al-Wahdia Current Account Most businessmen maintain current in order to make their daily business activities. This account’s funds change most frequently than any other accounts because customer used to withdraw and deposit funds in regular basis.

Types of AWD Account: 1. Individual Account 2. Proprietorship A/C 3. Partnership A/C 4. limited company A/C

5. Cooperative A/C 6. Special A/C The summery of the rules and regulations to open a current account as follows : A minimum deposit of TK. 5000.00 is needed to open a current account.  Deposit is accepted on Al wadiah principles which mean Al amanah with permission to use. According to this principle, bank can use the fund of the account along with other funds as per Islamic Shari’ah at bank own risk. Account holder will not share any profit/loss.  The bank charges an incidental charge of TK.50.00 for every 6 months for the maintenance of the account.  In case of the closure, the bank charges TK. 100.00 as closing charge of the account.  Withdrawal of money is allowed only through the leaves of the cheque book issued by the bank Mudaraba Savings Account This account is a popular account maintained in Banks. The different matters relating SB account are described in the following discussion. The summary of the Rules and regulations to open a savings account is as follows: A minimum deposit of TK. 1000.00 is needed to open Mudaraba Savings account.  This type of Deposit account will be conducted on Mudaraba Principles of Islamic Shari’ah. Account holders shall share income derived from investment made out of the Mudaraba funds in economic activities permitted by Islamic Shari’ah.  The Mudaraba Saving Deposit Account holders along with other Mudaraba depositors shall get premium 65% of the income derived from the deployment of Mudaraba fund in the investment according to their proportion in the total investment during an accounting year applying the weightage rate of 0.75.  Provisional profit will be credited twice a year i/e. on 30the june and 31 st December.

Final profit is determined and adjusted at the end of the year i.e. after finalization of account.  Any person of more than 18 Years having sound mind can open and operate this account singly or jointly.  In case of a minor (a person below 18 years), a guardian can open and operate this account on his or her behalf.  Clubs, societies, sole proprietorship firms, partnership firms, Limited Companies either public or private and other similar organization are eligible to open such account.  More than one account can not be opened in the same name.  Money would be withdrawn through cheques. Withdrawal cannot be more than twice a week and generally the amount will not be more than 25% of the balance available, subject to maximum TK.15000.00.  The closing charge is TK.50.00.

Mudaraba Short Notice Deposit This special types of account is just in between CD and MSD which gives profit at the rate of 6%(simple rate of profit calculated annually on daily balance) but requires 7 days-30 days prior notice of cash withdrawal. It is notice, the amount of money is withdrawn without notice, and then profit won’t be given on the said money. If any financial organization or autonomous bodies open this A/C hen no excise duty will be deducted but source tax will be deducted.

Mudaraba Short Notice Deposit is conducted on Mudaraba Principle of Islamic Shari’ah.

Account holders shall share income derived from investment made out of the Mudaraba funds in economic activities permitted by Islamic Shari’ah.

Mudaraba Term Deposit Receipt: In this types of deposit, a large amount of money is deposited in the bank for comparatively higher rate of interest (simple, not communed but calculated annually) is offered to the depositor for the period of 3 months, 6 month, 1year with the condition that s/he can not withdraw the amount before maturity but can draw the profit on a monthly basis.

Maturity & Profit Particulars

Rate of profit

1 to 3 month

11%

3 To 6 month

11.50%

6 to 12 month (year)

12%

If the client not applies for renewal after maturity then the interest will be imposed after every three month.

The summary of the Rules and regulations to open a MTDR account is as follows:1) Terms Deposit Account will be conducted on Mudaraba Principles of Islamic Sariah Account holders shall share income derived from investment made out of the Mudaraba funds in economic activities permitted by Islamic Sariah.

2) Term of deposit are Three months, six months, twelve months Twenty four months, Thirty six months and above.

3) Benefits of full weightage with yearly cumulation of profit shall become payable if withdrawn on maturity.

4) The deposit receipt is not transferable except to this bank and the MTD receipt must be preserved with due care by holder of the MTDR. The bank will not be responsible if the lost receipt is paid by way of cheating/ deception.

5) Funds covered by the Deposit Receipt are payable in accordance with the laws and regulations current at the time of withdrawal or repayment. The depositor will be bound to receive the profit at the provisional rate if the account is closed before finalization of yearly profit.

6) The bank can deduct any Govt. tax & levies to be imposed by the Govt of Bangladesh any time from time to time.

4.3.2 Deposit Scheme Mudaraba Pension Deposit Scheme This is an attractive deposit scheme of Islamic banks. It is governed by Mudaraba principles also. All categories of particularly the small income group can be able to make savings on monthly installment basis at a very higher rate. Generally the term is for 5 to 10 years and size of installment is minimum Taka 500 to maximum Taka 20000.00.

Mudaraba Hajj Deposit Scheme Hajj is one of the basic pillars of Islam.Islamic banks are accepted deposit on installment basis or in peacemeal from the intending pilgrims under Mudaraba principles. Considering

the religious aspects of this account and to inspire the individual to perform hajj, a better rate of profit camparing to other Mudaraba Accounts is given to this Hajj Account. The aim of this deposit is only to perform hajj. The intending pilgrim may choice different terms from 1 to 25 years as per his capacity and age.

Mudaraba Monthly Profit Deposit For the benefit of the retired service holders and wage earners residing abroad who want to help their departments/ relatives by contributing a certain amount of money on monthly basis from the of their one time deposit, this bank has introduced this Mudaraba Monthly profit Deposit Scheme in accordance with the Mudaraba principles of Islamic Shari’ah. Any individual may open account under this scheme by depositing a minimum amount of taka 100000.00 and multiples thereof at a time for a specified term. Monthly provisional profit, is given to the account just after completion of thirty days from the date of opening of the account.

Mudaraba Probable Millionaire Scheme It is a Mudarba term deposit account where the depositor deposits on a monthly basis and including profit they can get more or less 1000000.00(Ten Lac). The period for this account would be minimum three years and maximum six years. Here the rate of monthly deposit, provisional profit rate in the followingYear 3 4 5 6

Monthly Deposit 23602.00 16766.00 12836.00 10138.00

Total Deposit

Income Tax

1016711.00 1021748.00 1025586.00 1030084.00

16704.00 21698.00 25543.00 30315.00

Receivable by the Depositor 1000007.00 1000050.00 1000044.00 1000070.00

Mudaraba Third-Terminal Profit Scheme This is an attractive deposit scheme of Islamic banks. It is governed by Mudaraba principles also. The depositor can open this account by depositing minimum taka 25000.00 or any multiples of this amount. Generally the term is minimum three years and the depositor can get 70%investment opportunity against this account 4.4 Remittance and Clearing 4.4.1 Remittance Section Remittance means transmission of money from one place to another. There are different modules of remittance. They are as follow: • TT-Telegraphic Transfer • DD-Demand Draft • PO-Pay Order TT-Telegraphic Transfer TT is the quickest method of transferring funds from one place to another. The remitting branch sends a telegraphic/ telephonic/ Fax message to the branch at the other end, to pay a certain sum of money to a named payee.

DD-Demand Draft

It is an instrument containing an unconditional order of one bank office to pay certain amount of money to the named person or order the amount therein on demand. DD is very much popular instrument for remitting money from one corner to another.

Charges of DD & TT Commission @10% but minimum taka 25.00 Postage Charge: taka 25 for DD Mail/ Phone Charge: Taka 50.00for TT PO-Pay Order It is process of money transfer from payer to payee within a certain clearing area through banking channel. A person can purchase payment order in different models such as Pay Order by cash, Pay Order by cheque Pay Order can be issued in favor of the payee with commissions paid. The Pay Order can be made either from the account of the issuer or by giving the account to the Bank if the issuer has no account with Bank. The rate of commission charged for Pay Order is as follows: Amount From TK 1.00 TK 1,000.00 From TK 1,000.00 to TK 1,00,000.00 From TK 100000.00 to TK 500000.00 Over 500000.00

Commission TK. 25.00 TK. 50.00 TK. 75.00 TK 100.00

Vat TK. 4.00 TK. 8.00 TK. 11.00 TK. 15.00

The pay order is presented to the bank either through clearance or for credit to the clients accounts. When payment, relative entry is given in the pay order register with the date of payment.

• In case of collecting DD, PO following things are to be carefully checked: • Instrument of ABBL, IBB. • Crossing seal • Clearing seal • Branch name • Amount same in the word and figure.

• Signature verification • Avoid the stop order P.O, D.D • Test key verification. Every T.T must have test key. D.D over tk.25000 must have test key.

• Maintenance of T.T / P.O /D.D issue and payable books.

• Balancing at the end of the month.

4.4.2 Clearing section Clearing stand for mutual settlement of claims made in among member banks at an agreed time place in respect of instruments drawn of each other: Clearing House is an arrangement under which member banks agree to meet, through their representatives, an appointed time and place to deliver instruments drawn on the other and in exchange to receive instruments drawn of them.

The nit amount payable or receivable as the case may be, is settled through an account kept with the controlling bank (Bangladesh Bank).

4.4.3 Types of clearing

1. Outward Clearing 2. Inward Clearing Out ward Clearing When a particular branch receives instruments drawn on other bank within the clearing zone and sends those instruments for collection through the clearing arrangement is considerate as Outward Clearing for that particular branch.

This branch knows as collecting branch.

Inward Clearing Clearing returns (inward) consists of those instruments which were presented by us to other banks for payment but have been returned and unpaid by them due to specified reason through the clearing house.

4.4.4 Procedures of Outward clearing: First: Collecting Branch 1. The instrument is deposited duly entered in the pay-in-slip or voucher.

2. The instrument is checked for any apparent discrepancy and is compared with the particular noted in the pay-in-slip.

3. In case an order instrument is being deposited in second payee’s account guarantee is obtain from the second payee and is attached to the pay-in-slip.

4. In case the payee’s name on the specially crossed instruments differs slightly that of the depositor, the instrument may be accepted but only from customers well know to the bank and after obtaining an indemnity which is attached to the pay-in-slip.

3. Stamping: Special Crossing: On the instrument Clearing Stamp: Both on instrument & pay-in-slip.

Endorsement: Back of the instrument.

4. Duly signed and return of counterfoil to the customer.

5. The particulars of the instrument and voucher are entered in the Outward Clearing Register/Computer.

6. Prepare voucher: Dr. ABBL General Account Cr. Party Account 7. The Register is balanced; the vouchers are separated from the instruments.

8. Sorting of instruments bank-branch wise and accordingly prepares sub main schedules.

9. Prepare House page according to main schedules.

10. Tallied house page Outward Clearing Register.

11. The house page with instrument sent to Head Office 12. In the following working day prepared voucher is to be passed. If any return and unpaid instrument is received from principal branch, in addition to above voucher the following voucher will be passed.

Dr. Party A/C Cr. ABBL General Account.

Second: Principal Branch/Local Office/ Main Branch.

Instrument received by this office: Same as previous section (SL. 1 to 9).

Lodgment by this branch: 1. Received house pages with instruments from the branches.

2. Recorded the amount in a Register from house page.

3. The instruments with schedules are rearranged bank-branched wise and prepare main schedules are for each bank.

4. Prepare house page.

5. The instruments with schedules, house page and the house book are sent to the clearing house through bank representative.

Third: Clearing House (Bangladesh Bank) The instruments are delivered to the respective banks.

4.4.5

Proceeding of Inward Clearing

Clearing House (Bangladesh Bank / Sonali Bank) 1. The instruments are drawn on our bank are received from other banks in the clearing house.

2. The amount and number of instruments received are entered in the house book from the main schedule of respective banks.

3. The amount of instruments delivered, received and the differences are written on a figure slip provided in the clearing house.

Head Office 1. The instruments with schedules are arranged branch wise.

2. The amount of each schedule received is entered in the house pages of the respective branches.

3. The respective house pages are totaled and check the amount with total amounts of instrument received from all banks.

4. The instruments are sent to respective branches with the slip showing total amount and number of instruments.

5. The instrument sent to the branches concerned for clearance and Advice are collected from them for honored cheque.

Paying Branch 1. Particulars of the instrument are compared with the schedule.

2. The instruments are sent to the respective departments for honoring them.

3. For the total value of honored cheque pass following vouchers: Dr. Party A/C (already debited by instruments) Cr. ABBL General A/C 4. Dishonored cheques (if any) with reason memo and Credit Advice are to sent Head Office.

4.4.6 OBC (Outward bills for Collection) OBC/IBC is required when both the banks are not in the same clearing zone. Outward Bills for collection (OBC) and Inward Bills for collection (IBC) is required when both the bank (collection bank and paying bank) are not in the same clearing zone. For example-when the cheque of Dinajpur Branch of Sonali Bank is received and sends for collection by ABBL Islami Banking Branch then it is OBC. On the other hand it is IBC for Sonali Bank Dinajpur Branch.

OBC (Outward Bills for collection) Procedure OBC can be collection in the two ways—

1. Directly 2. Through Collecting Branch Form the Collection Ban king’s side (OBC): Direct collection Receive and verify the cheque and deposit slip (customer’s portion and bank’s portion).  Special crossing is marked over the cheque.  Entry the details into OBC Register.  OBC seal is marked over the cheque and deposit slip, mentioning the OBC number.  The endorsement is given on the back side of the cheque, mentioning ‘Payees A/C will be credited after realization’.  Authorized Signature of a P.A holder must be taken over the Deposit slip, OBC Register and forwarding letter.  Two copies of schedule are prepared. First copy is sent to the drawee branch with forwarding letter and instrument. Second copy is reserved as office copy.  Send to the respective branch.  Lodgment Voucher for the collecting Bank.

Debit- Outward bills Lodged Credit- Outward Bills for Collection Collection of Bills Receive the IBCA from the drawee branch Verify the signature of the officer, executed over the IBCA. After the response the IBCA, the voucher will be as follow: Debit-CGA, Drawee Branch Credit-Party Account Debit- Party Account Credit-Income Account, Commission Credit-Income Account, Postage Charge Entry reverses the Lodgment Voucher. E.g.

Debit-Outward bills Lodge Credit-Outward Bills Collection Entry the date of payment over the OBC Register. Received Seal is marked over the Office copy of the Schedule and deposit slip.

Generally, the procedure is almost the same. In this case we get a draft from the drawee branch and commission is charged twice. Firstly by the drawee branch and secondly by the drawer branch. The drawee branch sends a draft and we collect this through clearing house.

Voucher Debit- Outward Bills Lodged Credit- Outward Bills for collection.

After receiving the bills through draft, we have to send collection and after collection the voucher will be as following: Lodgment voucher will be reversed for E.g.

Debit-Outward Bills for collection Credit-Outward Bills Lodged The party voucher will be prepared accordingly.

4.4.7 IBC (Inward bills for Collection) Procedure of payment of IBC  Receive the schedule with instrument.

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Instrument is checked with apparent tenor and matched with schedule.

Received the cheque and scrutinizing all the basic part of the cheque.

The following SEAL is marked over the instrument.

Special crossing seal (If the instrument is not collection) and IBC seal.

Entry into the Register with an IBC Number over instrument and schedule Signature of the drawer of the cheque is verified by the authorized officer.

The cheque is posted on Computer.

If theme is sufficient balance of the account of the account, the authorized officers cancel the cheque.  Issue IBCA favoring the collection branch.  In case of collection: 1. If the instrument is other branch of CBL, the voucher is prepared as following page Debit _ Instrument Credit – Sundry Deposit Account sundry Creditors (In case of collection) After collection of the cheque issue an IBCA favoring the respective branch.

First copy of the IBCA is sent to drawer branch Second copy of IBCA is sent to Central Account Division.

Third copy of IBCA is reserved as office copy 2. If the instrument is others bank’s the voucher is prepared as follows Debit – Party Account Credit – DD issue Account Debit – Party Account Credit – Income Account on commission Credit - Income Account on Postage Charge.

Issue and send a DD to drawer branch. o Entry of collection into the IBCA Register. o Received seal is marked over the copy of schedule o Commission: 15% but minimum of TK.25 and maximum of TK.1000. o Postage Charge: at actual but minimum of TK.10. o Telex/Telephone: minimum of K.40 Same –Day Clearing The Bangladesh Bank starts clearance of cheque amounting to TK.5000000 and above to help the country’s business community speed up its activities. The system allows bank clients to encash cheque and other instruments for TK.5 lac and above within the day of submission.

Presently, such withdrawal takes at least two days, as it requires clearance from the central bank. Initiall.202 branches of 50 nationalized, private and foreign banks in Dhaka, who are the members of the BB clearing house, introduced the system.

From Saturday through Wednesdays. The same-day clearing will start at 11 am and close at 12 noon while return clearing will start 2.p.m. on Thursdays, it will start at 10 .a.m. their respective branches situated within four km. of the central bank head office for introducing same- day clearance.

4.5 Cash Department Cash Department is the most important part of General Banking. Cash department should be placed in a branch from where manager can watch everything from his table either clients or the vault. It is the most important department of the bank since from desk cash department

has direct interaction with customers. Usually cash department receives and pays cash directly which work as a media to communicate with the clients. In the Islami Banking Branch I have got acquainted with cash receiving and cash payment procedures. Some register books uses in the cash department are mentioned bellow: o Receiving Cashier’s Book o Payment Cashier’s Book o Cash Balance Book o Vault Register or safe–in and safe-out Register o Key Register o Remittance Registers.

In addition, I have also learnt the procedure of cash-in and cash-out from the vault. I have also got acquainted with systematic procedure of cash receiving through different vouchers as well as payment procedure by different cheque and vouchers.

4.5.1 Cash Receive: Cash is the blood of a branch. It is the life of a bank. Cash may be received byo Cash Receiving by Pay Slip o Cash Receiving by TT, DD, Pay-Order, MTDR. Cash Receiving by Paying-Slip: By paying slip we receive cash of AWD or MSD account. When we receive cash by paying slip, officers check the paying slip if there is any discrepancy, if everything is found to be in order, then they make entry of the amount in the scroll register and put receiving seal on paying slip.

Cash Receiving by TT, DD, Pay-Order, MTDR: At first the form filled up by the party should be checked to verify whether is any discrepancy, if everything is found to be in order, then officers make entry of the amount in the scroll register and put receiving seal on the respective form.

4.5.2 Cash payment Usually cash is paid against cheque, pay-slip, pay-order, DD and debit voucher. While paying cash against any instrument, officers first verity whether there is any material alteration on the instrument. He also check the instrument if it is in holder in due course and holder in due time. Then he verifies the signature of payee. If everything is in order, he pays the amount to the respective payee.

Position of the Cash Department The position of the cash department is very important. The cash department should be at a safe place. If should be at the middle position of the branch. The cash counter and vault should be a close to cash department. The cash position of the Islamic Banking Branch AB Bank Limited is in the front side of the branch and its safe and vault is at the back side of cash department.

4.5.3 Duties and Responsibilities of Cash in Charge  Holds the key of cash safe.  Receive cash from other bank/Branch and acknowledge, where necessary. Opens the cash safe before commencement of business along with other personal holding the key.

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Supervise receipt and payment of cash.

Supervise the carrying of the cash to the cash Department.

Delivers cash to the paying cashier against receipt on a memo.

Countersigns the credit vouchers if he is an attorney.

Arranges sending cash to other Branch.

Check the receiving cashier’s and paying cashier’s receipt/payment sheet and collect cash from them.

Writes the cash balance book and cash position memo and signs them Maintains record of stamped forms.

Investigate and inform the manager about excess or shortage of cash.

Gets books and cash checked by manager or authorized officer.

Supervise the custody o f cash in the safe and books in the strong room.

Checks the drawers of the cashiers before leaving the office

4.6 Financial Control Department This is the most confidential department of a bank. Recording all kind of transaction of the branch, confirming their accuracy and preparing statements are the main job of this dept.

Now a day, under computerized banking system, the jobs of account dept. become very easy.

Now the computer directly prepares the clean cash statement and the supplementary statements on party ledger vouchers. The account also manually doses other works as for extra security.

The function of the accounts dept. can be divided into two parts: A. Daily Function, B. Periodical Function.

4.6.1 Daily Functions • Posting the a/c to a/c transfer transaction in transfer register, • Preparation of supplementary statement, • Computer posting of different transactions that occur in a day the account officer examines whether cashbook has agreed or not.

4.6.2 Periodical Functions The routine periodical tasks performed by the Financial Control Department are as are given in the following: • • • • •

The periodical function of this dept. is to prepare different types of statement for its own branch, Head Office, Bangladesh Bank.

Prepare the monthly salary statements for the employees Publish the basic data for the branch, which is sent to the Head Office to maintain Cash reserve requirement Prepare the monthly position for the branch, which is sent to Head Office to maintain liquidity requirement Prepare the weekly position for the branch comprising of the break of sector wise deposit, credit etc.

4.7 Other Services Provided by General Banking Account Transfer

Account can transferred from one branch of a bank. This is applicable to all sorts of account except MTDR. In transferring account, the following formalities are to be maintained:  An application containing the following matters is to be submitted: 1. Reason 2. Name of he branch where the account is to be Transferred 3. Date of Effect (from when account holder wants the account to be effected) Signature in the application should be same as that in the SS Card.  Permission of the manager is needed.  The account holder has to surrender the Bank will give the account statement before transferring it. Profit will also be applicable here. This profit will be calculated, but is not written in the IBCA, it may be mentioned separately as the interest amount.

With some exception, it is almost same as the transferring of an account. The exceptions are: o Here a commission is charged. In case of MSD and AWD it is Tk. 100 and in case of three-stage account it is Tk.200. o The account holder has to pay an excise duty to the government regarding this purpose of closing the account. o Profit is directly to the account.

Stop Payment Stop payment is only done when party applies mentioning specific cause. For stop payment the signature is verified with the SS card signature by the officer. Then in the computer the stop payment is done and in the instruction the name and the time date cheque (in case of specific Cheque) number is noticed.

Cheque-Book Issue Cheque-book is a material to withdraw money from the bank. It is a very convenient way to transact money from one place to another without any accident. If anyone opens an account, s/he will apply for a cheque-book of requisition slip. After verifying the signature of the account holder by the officer we shall issue the cheque-book my maintaining the procedures.

Then the cheque-book is delivered to the party after taking the signature on the register book.

Duplicate cheque-Book When a party looses his/her cheque-book, then h/she is provided a duplicate cheque-book. In this case, the party will apply to the manager for a duplicate cheque-book. In this case the party will also give indemnity bondage referring that s/he will be liable for any fraud-forgery by the lost cheque.

5.1 Comparisons between Conventional and Islamic Banking “Allah has permitted trade and forbidden usury” Sura-Al-baqarah- 275 Interest which has been the basis of conventional banking is prohibited by Islam in unqualified term. Reminding this thing in mind and to harmonize banking practices with the requirements of Islamic ideals of social and economic life, Islami banking has been emerged.

Islami banks operate on Islamic principles of profit and loss sharing and strictly avoiding interest which is the root of all exploitation and responsible for large scale inflation and unemployment.So one of the basic difference between Conventional/ Interest based banking and Shari’ah based banking is:

The former (Conventional Banking) provides the depositors with a return of a predetermined rate known as interest rate on the amount deposit irrespective of the utility of the concerned deposit/ fund. Thus conventional bank offers its depositors a fixed return (rate/ percentage) of the deposit (say 10% on deposit). Such a return is called Interest.

The latter (Islamic Banking) provides the depositors with a share of income/ revenue the bank earns by deploying those funds. Islamic banking, among other prohibitions, permits neither to pay nor to receive interest. It offers its depositors an agreed share/ proportion of income it earns through investment of their fund (say 40% of earned income unlike a conventional rate variable such as 10% on deposit). In other words under Islamic Banking profit to depositors is essentially a consequence of Return on Investment (ROI)/ Return on Asset (ROA). In terms of cause and effect such profit is the effect. It is neither the cause nor is it the independent. The share of (gross) income/ revenue (fetched by the bank) thus paid to the depositors is called/ known as profit.

However the Islami banking is completely separate and distinctive from conventional in regard to its principles, objectives, goals, procedures and methodologies. Though my internship was going on general banking operation of Islami banking branch of AB Bank Ltd, We have also studied including investment the other sides of banking for seeking the differences between the Conventional and Islami banking. Because the difference is very little in banking operation and deposit collection. Rather the differences are mainly on the mechanism, principles, objectives, goals, procedures, investment, return etc. We have also showed some graphical presentation of performance for practicing Islamic banking in my branch over Conventional banking. However the overall differences from different perspective are shown by my best efforts5.2 Comparisons on the basis of Definition DEFINING A conventional Bank 1. “A bank is dealer in debt – his own and of other people” – Crowther 2. “ We can define a bank as an institution whose debts are widely accepted in settlement of other peoples’ debt to each other” – Sayers 3. “A commercial bank is dealer in capital or more properly a dealer in money. He is intermediate party between the borrower and the lender. He borrows from one party and lends to another and the difference between the terms at which he borrows and those at which he lends form the source of his profit.” ----Prof. Gilbert DEFINING an Islamic Bank “Islamic Bank is a financial institution whose statutes, rules and procedures expressly state its commitment to the principles of Islamic Shari’ah and to the banning of the receipt and payment of interest on any of its operations.” – OIC. In the April of 1978 this definition was approved in the conference of foreign ministers of Muslim countries held at Dakar the capital of Senegal.

Islamic banking is essentially a normative concept and could be defined as conduct of banking in consonance with the ethics of the value system of Islam 5.3 Comparisons on the basis of Objectives

Conventional Banking The main objective of conventional banking is to help the maximization of profit motive of the business, commerce and industry.

Earning of profit Creating medium of exchange Development of industry and commerce Development of a healthy money market

Islamic Banking The main objective of Islamic banking is to help in building development and helping welfare of the human being by ending exploitation and Zulm from the society through the directives of the Almighty Allah.

Establishment of an Interest-free financial system Ensuring justice to both suppliers of fund (depositor) and user of fund (Investment Encouraging and patronizing entrepreneurship Alleviating poverty through Zakat and profit sharing micro-finance.

5.4 Comparisons on the basis of Features Conventional Banking In conventional bank, the relation between customer and banker is nothing but debtor and creditor. The bank does not have the responsibility of profit/loss of the customer.

The conventional banks give greater emphasis on credit-worthiness of the clients.

Very often it results in the bank's own interest becoming prominent. It makes no effort to ensure growth with equity.

For interest-based banks, borrowing from the money market is relatively easier.

Islamic Banking An Islamic banking is not only banker but also a partner in business. It is a participatory banking in capital and profit/ loss.

The Islamic banks, on the other hand, give greater emphasis on the viability of the projects.

It gives due importance to the public interest. Its ultimate aim is to ensure growth with equity.

For the Islamic banks, it must be based on a Shari’ah approved underlying transaction.

5.5 Comparisons on the basis of Principles Conventional Banking The activities of conventional banking are done by the procedures and laws evolved through human research, studies and innovation.

Conventional banking follows the man made practice and rules.

Islamic Banking All the activities of Islamic banking are done according to Islamic Laws (Shari’ah ) i.e. as per guidelaine and directives of the Holy Qur’an and the Sunnah.

Islamic banks are to follow Quran, Sunnah, Ijma and Kias i.e. Shari’ah, in all the buswiness transactions including Accounting entires.

The basis of conventional banking is is In Islamic banking interest (Riba) is strictly interest and as such its all activities are prohibited and consequently all its operated with interest. activities are operated without involvement of interest.

It aims at maximizing profit without any It also aims at maximizing profit but restriction subject to Shari’ah restrictions 5.6 Comparisons on the basis of Functions Conventional Banking Islamic Banking Leading money and getting it back withParticipation in partnership business is the interest is the fundamental function of thefundamental function of the Islamic banks. conventional banks.

Collection of deposit on the basis of Collection of deposit on the basis of profit interest sharing Extending credit on the basis of Investment following Buy mode/investment interest. mode/ lease mode Creating medium of exchange and Acting against Creation of medium of credit exchange and credit Investment in shares and securities Investment in shares and Mudarabah bond having coupon rate of interest Discounting of bill No discounting of bill 5.7 Comparisons on the basis of Social Responsibility Conventional Banking Conventional banks do not think about as much economic and social responsibility as the Islami banks do.

There is no commitment and undertaking in conventional banking system to make coordination with social development and economic development.

They do not consider social factors or aspects rather it gives more importance on earning profit.

There is no justification or consideration whether the business id good or bad in conventional banking system. Earning interest is the main motive of this system

Islamic Banking To ensure equitable distribution of wealth and to establish socio-economic justice is the main concern of Islamic Banking.

Islami banks make coordination with social development and economic development. It has clear social commitment.

Islamic banks encourage investment in production of essential as well as in social welfare sector.

Islamic banks do not do the business on items harmful for societies though there are possibilities to earn more there against.

5.8 Comparisons on the basis of Deposit The Mudaraba deposit accounts of Islamic banks I different from the Savings Bank account of a conventional bank. Mudaraba is a form of business contract where one party supplies money and the other manages the business by investing labour, skill and time. The Financier is called Shahib-al-Maal and the person who undertakes the venture is Mudarib.

Mudaraba principles implies that the bank receive deposits from the depositor with the authority that the bank will have exclusive right to manage the fund and the profit resulting from such deposit will be shared between the bank and the depositor at a pre-agreed ratio and the loss, not the resulting from the negligence of the bank or any of its representative, will be borne by the depositors. Profit-loss sharing i.e. Mudaraba saving Account and various term

deposits of Islamic banks are conducted on this principle. Through this account the depositors do not acquire any management (voting right) on the bank or on the deposits Conventional Banking Islamic Banking Collection of deposit on the basis of Collection of deposit on the basis of interest A conventional bank has to guarantee all Islamic bank can only guarantee deposits its deposits. for deposit account, which is based on the principle of al-wadiah, thus the depositors are guaranteed repayment of their funds, however if the account is based on the mudarabah concept, client have to share in a loss position.

Their depositors do not share any profit or bear any loss.

Mudaraba depositors are to share the loss if any, incurred out of investment made from mudaraba Deposits.

Rate of Profit Distribution on Deposit Income derived from the use of Mudaraba deposits i.e. any benefit outy of investment activities of the bank using Mudaraba funds are shared by the bank and by the all types of Mudaraba depositors as per agreed ratio. These activities of the bank are done under the principles of Islamic shari’ah. The depositors are not entitled to share any income of the bank derived from miscellaneous services other investment. Also the depositors will not share any income derived from investing bank’s equity and other cost-free income.

However the Mudaraba Term Deposit Account Holders along with other Mudarabah depositors shall get minimum 65% of the income derived from the deployment of Mudarabah fund in the investment according to their proportion in the total investment during an accounting year applying the following weightageMudaraba Term Deposit 36 months and above 24 months 12 months 6 months 3 months

Weightage Rate 1.00 0.98 0.96 0.92 0.88

Benefits of full weightage of yearly cumulation of profit shall become payable if withdrawn on maturity.

But in case of Conventional Banking the deposit rate is fixed even if the bank can not employ the deposits of the depositors. It is not the matter of depositors’ headache whether the bank can make profit or not.

The rates of different amount of fixed deposit for different time period are in the following page-

Interest Rate of Fixed Deposit under conventional Banking Fixed Deposit (Time Deposits) 15 (fifteen) Days 1,00,00,000 & above 1 (one) Month 50,00,000 & above 3 (three) Months 1 to 10,00,000 10,00,001 & above 6 (six) Months 1 to 10,00,000 10,00,001 & above 1 (one) Year 1 to 10,00,000 10,00,001 & above 2 (two) Years

10.00% 12.00% 11.75% 12.25% 12.00% 12.50% 12.50% 13.00% 12.75%

5.9 Comparisons on the basis of Investment Conventional Banking The mode of investment is basically lending.

Since income from the advances is fixed, it gives little importance to developing expertise in project appraisal and evaluations.

Purpose of the loan is considered with less importance.

National interest is the secondary consideration.

Diversification of profit is the most important consideration Close and constant supervision and monitoring is must be a routine work In conventional Banking there is no practice of Musharaka, Mudaraba, BaiSalam modes of Investment and most of their income can be recognized on accrual basis.

Islamic Banking The basic mode is investment through Bai+lease+direct Investment Since it shares profit and loss, the Islamic banks pay greater attention to developing project appraisal and evaluations.

No bai-Muraba and bai-muazzal investment in conventional banks. They charge interest/ penalty interest for delay in payment/ repayment.

For delay of payment of investment by the clients, in case of Bai-Mudaraba and BaiMuazzal etc. investment further amount of profit cannot be charged

It is the most important to consider the purpose of the loan.

National interest is the primary consideration.

Diversification is not a prime consideration.

Close and constant supervision and monitoring is not a routine work In Musharaka, Mudaraba, Bai-Salam modes of Investment, income cannot be accounted for on accrual basis.

They do not pay a certain amount to the Islamic Bank is to pay zakat 2.50% or depositor from their investment income, 2.58% on its reserves. rather pay fixed rate of interest irrespective

of investment income.

5.10 Comparisons on the basis of Accounting The basic accounting Principle (Golden Rule) in determining Debit or Credit for Accounting Entries is universally accepted. In banking transactions the Golden Rule is also accepted. In Islamic Banking the Golden Rule is also accepted.

The golden Rule is as underAssets

:

An increase A decrease An increase A decrease

-Debit -Credit - Credit - Debit

Liabilities

:

Capital

:

An increase A decrease

- Credit - Debit

Income

:

An increase A decrease

- Credit - Debit

Expenditure

:

An increase A decrease

-Debit -Credit

In Islamic Banking accounting the main difference with conventional Banking is that Islamic Banking can not deal with interest transaction and also cannot deal with Haram business.

The differences are shown in the following pageConventional Banking They only follow International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Bangladesh Bank guidelines, The rules of the Income tax, The rules of the companies Act, The rules of the Sec.

Islamic Banking Islamic Banks are to follow Accounting and Shari’ah standards developed by Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institution (AAOIFI) in addition to International Financial Reporting Standards(IFRS) developed by International Federation of Accountants, Bangladesh Bank guidelines, The rules of Income Tax, The rules of Companies Act , The rules of the SEC. .

They conduct their transactions on They cannot engage in any interest interest basis. transactions.

Interest is their main income

If any interest is included/ entered in the operation of the banks, that should be excluded from the regular income of the Bank They do not follow the Shari’ah rules and If any income is earned violating Shari’ah regulations.

Principles that cannot be included in the distributable income of the bank.

5.11 Comparisons on the basis of Performance Differences on the basis of performance depend on the various performance level of banking performance in the Islami Banking Branch that varies from the performance level of AB bank Limited. For conducting business in accordance with Islamic Shari’ah the differences on performance level are significant.

Here I have tried to give a distinguished picture of the performance level of ABBL from the perspective of practicing IslamicBanking and Conventional BankingThese differences are shown below5.11.1 Deposit Deposit of ABBL Deposit (in million) Amount

53375348391 42076995417 28299226744

27361442154

2004

2005

2006

2007

Year

Deposit of IBB Deposit (in million)

1477901082

Amount

1087403467

11955031

54531977

2004

2005

2006 Year

Deposit % of IBB in ABBL Deposit (Year 2006& 2007)

2007

Deposit % of IBB in ABBL Deposit Year 2007

Deposit % of IBB in ABBL Deposit Year 2006

2.58

2.77

ABBL

ABBL

IBB

IBB

97.23

97.42

We can see from the above graphs that the Deposits are rising in a higher level in the Islamic banking in compared to conventional banking of AB Bank Limited. Also the deposit percentage of Islami Banking branch is higher than the other branches of ABBL that practice conventional banking system.

5.11.2 Loans and Investment Loans and advances of ABBL

Loans and Advance (in million)

Amount

40915352218 31289251217 17008497649

2004

21384633900

2005

2006

2007

Year

Investment of IBB Investment (in million)

Amount

587118694

217154311 15105360 2004

2005

Year

2006

2007

Investment % of IBB in ABBL Loans and Investment(Year 2006& 2007)

Investment % of IBB in ABBl Investment Year 2007

Investment % of IBB in ABBL Investment Year 2006

0.69

1.43

ABBL

ABBL

IBB

IBB

99.31

98.57

Like deposit the investment is also increasing in the Islami Banking as well as the conventional banking in aAB Bank Limited. But the percentage of investment is not as much higher as deposit in the Islami Banking of AB bank Limited.

5.11.3 Return on Asset (ROA) Return on Assets

Rate

3.41 0.71

0.5

0.39

1.72 1.11

ABBL

-0.66

2004

2005

2006

2007

IBB

-2.89

Year

Figure- Return on Assets Return on asset is one of the important indicators of measuring performance through which we can understand the rate of net profit after tax returned to the utilization of branch assets.

As the branch does not separately give tax, I assume and calculate 45% tax given by the branch itself for the sake of my study. If we see the graphical presentation of return on Asset (ROA) of ABBL IBB, we can understand that the ROA of Islami Banking branch of AB Bank Ltd is increasing at about same rate with Overall performance of AB Bank Ltd after meeting up its primary loss of initializing the system. After 2006 the ROA is increasing here at a satisfactory rate in Islami banking branch for practicing even Shari’ah-based banking.

6.1 Findings Though the entry of Islamic Banking into the field of local financial market of Bangladesh and international financial markets has been well received, it has yet to cross many hurdles before it can claim to be an institution capable of handling the needs of world financial markets. We have identified those positive and negative findings during my study of differentiating Conventional banking from Islamic Banking. However those findings are tried to depict below•

The Islamic Banks in Bangladesh have good prospects in our country. As the Islamic Banks meet both banking & ethical expectation, the people of the country have reposed a great deal of trust & confidence on them.

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Islamic banks operate on Islamic principles of profit and loss sharing, strictly avoiding interest, which is the root of all exploitation and is responsible for largescale inflation and unemployment.

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An Islamic bank is committed to do away with disparity and establish justice in the economy, trade, commerce and industry; build socio-economic infrastructure and create employment opportunity.

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But like their counterparts around the world, the Islamic Banks in Bangladesh as well as in Islami Banking branch of ABBL are also facing some legal and practical constraints.

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Absence of Islamic money market, shortage of skilled manpower, lack of regulatory supervisory framework & shortage of link institutions are some of example of constraints for practicing Islamic banking operation

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Sometimes people become discouraged to deposit their money to the Shari’ah practiced bank as are to share the loss if any, incurred out of investment made from Mudaraba Deposits

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The Islamic Banks need a distinct organization & management structure to suit their purposes, but the branch is established on traditional organization & management structure.

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The Islamic Banks (full fledged) and Islamic Banking Branches are facing serious problems of lack of manpower having proper Islamic Banking knowledge due to non existence of appropriate and institutional supply line of Islamic Bankers.

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Sometimes some investment clients even being Muslims have no Shariah knowledge especially in respect of Riba, Permissible, and Prohibition etc. in financial transaction.

It is a fact that without the basic knowledge of Shariah and adherence of the clients to the concepts of Halal and Haram Islamic Banking has become a difficult task.

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Most of the Islamic Banks operate on Bai- Murabaha, Bai Muazzal, Bai- Salam, Istisna, Hire Purchase/ Leasing mode of Investment i.e. Islamic Banks prefer to run on markup/ guaranteed profit basis. For this reasons, some times, the conventional

Economists and general people fail to understand the real difference between the Islamic Banking and conventional Banking.

•

Due to the application of limited modes of investments v.z. Bai-Murabaha BaiMuajjal ,clear distinction could not yet be made to the general people between Islamic Banks & Conventional Banks.

7.1 Conclusion The concept of Islamic Banking is a very recent innovation to the Banking world. At the beginning the world was not familiar with Islamic Banking. In the very recent stage banking system was only understood a Capitalist system based on interest. Islamic Banking system emerged with its unique feature of interest free system. The focal point around which Islamic banking system revolved is the straight departure from interest. Based on the Shari’ah law all dealing, transaction, business approach, product feature, investment focus, responsibility of Islamic Banking lead to the significant difference in many part of the operations with as of the conventional. The growth of Islamic banking in Bangladesh is progressing day by day.

The remarkable shifting or conversion of the conventional banks and their branches into the Islamic lines, signals high acceptance of the interest-free banking by the public in general.

Moreover like their counterparts around the world, the Islamic Banks in Bangladesh as well as in Islami Banking branch of ABBL are also facing some legal and practical constraints.

But with only minor changes in their practices, Islamic banking can get rid of all their cumbersome, burdensome and sometimes doubtful forms of financing and offer a clean and efficient interest-free banking. All the necessary ingredients are already there. The modified system will make use of only two forms of financing -- loans with a service charge and Mudaraba participatory financing -- both of which are fully accepted by all the Muslims.

Thus such a system will offer an effective banking system where Islamic banking is obligatory and a powerful alternative to conventional banking where both co-exist.

Additionally, such a system will have no problem in obtaining authorization to operate in non-Muslim countries.

7.2 Recommendations To sustain and develop the Islamic banking system with its ethical and intrinsic values system, Islamic banking practiced banks and branch of the country have to strive to solve the problems mentioned in the findings, which stand in the way of their growth and survival.

However, the recommendations may be the following• It requires complete examination on the Islamic Banks whether they are run by Shari’ah Council and competent professionals who are really practicing Muslims.

•

The initiative, drive, farsightedness and relentless efforts of the people who are associated with the Islamic banking system may give it a great boost & momentum.

•

The personnel should be equipped enough with proper Islamic Banking knowledge to meet the growing demands of Islamic Banking

•

All of the people working in Islamic Banks should be well conversant with Islamic Banking modes and its operations

• • •

The inspection and supervision of Bangladesh Bank and its massive training program on Islamic banking both at home and abroad should be equally familiar with different operational methodologies of the Islamic banking system.

People should be made convinced and understood about the justification of real meaning and practice of Islamic Banking. They should really understand the basic difference between Conventional and Islamic banking.

Lack of Regulatory and Supervisory Framework for Islamic Banking, Shortage of Supportive and Link Institutions are to be met up to meet the growing demand and sustain the growth of Islamic Banking.