Islamic Finance & Banking Conference

About Us

Overview

The International Islamic Finance & Banking Conference (IIFBC 2026), themed on Islamic Finance for Sustainable Economic Development, is a national flagship program designed to advance the development, credibility, and global positioning of the Islamic finance industry in Bangladesh, jointly organized by the Department of Finance, University of Dhaka, and the Central Shariah Board for Islamic Banks of Bangladesh (CSBIB). The conference brings together regulators, scholars, industry experts, policymakers, Shariah advisors, and financial innovators on a unified platform. Through high-level policy dialogues, academic research presentations, knowledge-sharing sessions, and interactive networking opportunities, IIFBC 2026 aims to promote responsible finance, strengthen institutional collaboration, and inspire innovation across the Islamic banking and finance ecosystem.

Objectives of the Conference

The conference is designed to:

  • Facilitate the convergence of senior government officials, central bank representatives, international scholars, industry leaders, Shariah advisors, fintech innovators, social finance practitioners, NGOs, development agencies, and student researchers to deliberate on strategic directions for the development and sustainability of Islamic banking and finance in Bangladesh and the broader region.

  • Facilitate Academic sessions and research presentations that will explore challenges encountered by the Islamic finance sector-such as regulatory harmonization, market sustainability, fintech integration, ethical governance, and climate finance-and propose actionable solutions for long-term industry resilience.

  • Promote Thought leadership sessions will deliver hands-on, practical insights on critical issues in Islamic banking-including Shariah compliance, risk management, social finance, ESG integration, and digital transformation-uplifting the overall image and credibility of the sector.

  • Highlight cutting-edge applications of AI, blockchain, digital zakat/waqf management, green sukuk, and sustainable Islamic microfinance, bridging traditional Shariah values with modern financial technologies.

  • Strengthen relationships between regulators, banks, fintech firms, academics, and international partners-driving collaboration for national-level and cross-border Islamic finance initiatives.