MP Shakila Farzana pushes for interest free banking system
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In this powerful parliament speech on 10 June 2026, MP Barrister Shakila Farzana addresses the critical need for a comprehensive legal framework for Islamic banking in Bangladesh. Highlighting that 90% of the population are Muslims who consider interest (riba) strictly haram, she explains why the current system (which relies on central bank circulars and guidelines) is not fully Islamic.
