|| MM Rahmatullah: National Life Insurance PLC, one of Bangladesh’s leading life insurance companies, has paid out insurance claims worth Tk 5.60 crore to policyholders at a Takaful conference held in Manikganj, highlighting the importance of timely claim settlement and the growing demand for Shariah-compliant insurance services.The conference was held on November 3, 2026, at the auditorium of Manikganj District Shilpakala Academy, with the participation of local imams, Islamic scholars and religious leaders.National Life Insurance Chairman Toffazzal Hossain attended the programme as the chief guest, while Maulana Shah Mohammad Waliullah, Chairman of the company’s Shariah Council for Islamic Takaful, delivered the keynote address. He discussed the position, principles and importance of insurance in Islam.Presided over by the company’s Deputy Managing Director Bahar Uddin Majumder, the conference was also attended by Executive Vice-President Monir Ahmed and General Manager Helal Uddin, Central Coordinator of Islamic Takaful, as special guests.Several senior officials and zonal heads also addressed the gathering, including Mohammad Ismail, Monitoring In-charge of Dhamrai Area; GM Kamal, Singair Zone Head; Mohammad Abdul Hakim, Manikganj Zone Head and Monitoring In-charge; Mohammad Kamal Hossain, Postogola Zone Head; Humayun Kabir, Mir Hazaribagh Zone Head and Monitoring In-charge; Sumanta Chandra Sikder, Motijheel Zone Head; and Mohammad Nawab Ali Mollah, Jhitka Zone Head.At the event, Chairman Toffazzal Hossain formally handed over insurance claim cheques amounting to Tk 5.60 crore to the respective policyholders. He also distributed awards among successful insurance professionals in recognition of their performance.Addressing the conference, Toffazzal Hossain said Islam had made business lawful while prohibiting interest, adding that National Life had been operating its Takaful insurance services in accordance with Islamic principles."As we conduct Takaful insurance by adhering to Islamic guidelines, more people are becoming interested in National Life's Islamic insurance services," he said.The conference brought together insurance professionals and religious scholars to discuss the role of Shariah-compliant insurance in meeting people's financial protection needs.The payment of Tk 5.60 crore in claims also highlighted the importance of insurance benefits in providing financial support to policyholders and their families during difficult times. With growing public interest in Islamic financial services, the Takaful sector has the potential to play a greater role in expanding insurance coverage and strengthening financial protection across Bangladesh.