Demands to open a branch of the Trade Bank of Iraq in Halabja
Demands to open a branch of the Trade Bank of Iraq in Halabja
2025-08-16 02:46
Shafaq News – Halabja
Halabja residents’ demands for banking services have morphed into an official call in the Iraqi parliament, with a member of parliament calling for the opening of a branch of the Trade Bank of Iraq (TBI) in the province.
Member of the Iraqi Parliament, Shero Hama Sharif, said in a press statement, “As part of our ongoing efforts to serve Halabja Governorate, we have submitted an official letter to the Central Bank of Iraq to open a branch of TBI Bank in the governorates of the Kurdistan Region, specifically in Halabja Governorate, as is the case with the rest of Iraq’s governorates.”
He added, “The purpose of this step is to enable the people of Halabja to benefit from the various banking facilities and services provided by the bank, which cover a wide range of financial transactions and activities.” He emphasized that this will contribute to boosting economic activity and facilitating daily transactions for citizens.
On April 14, the Iraqi Parliament voted overwhelmingly in favor of a bill to transform Halabja into a federal governorate, a move seen as historic, cementing the city’s status as a city steeped in its struggle and humanitarian legacy.
Halabja Governorate currently lacks a branch of the Trade Bank of Iraq, forcing residents to visit other governorates to complete their banking transactions. This, residents consider, hinders their easy access to financial services.
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