This document discusses the first generation Islamic bank in Bangladesh, Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd (IBBL). It provides background on IBBL, including that it was established in 1983 as the first Islamic bank in Bangladesh and Southeast Asia. It is listed on the Dhaka and Chittagong stock exchanges. The document also outlines some of the challenges faced by IBBL as the first Islamic bank such as lack of an Islamic money market and long-term assets, liquidity problems, and insufficient legal protection. However, it notes prospects for IBBL including opening corporate banking loans, promoting green banking, and providing small loans to rural farmers.