Midland Bank PLC, in collaboration with Communic-IBA of Jahangirnagar University jointly organized a seminar on Financial Literacy on November 10 at the Senate Hall of Jahangirnagar University, Savar.
The seminar was chaired by Prof Ireen Akther, director, IBA, Jahangirnagar University.
The program commenced with a speech by Prof M Mahfuzur Rahman, pro vice-chancellor (academic).
Prof Sohel Ahmed, pro vice-chancellor (administration) also addressed the program.
Vice-Chancellor of the university Mohammad Kamrul Ahsan attended the event as chief guest and delivered a speech, while Md Ahsan-uz Zaman, managing director & CEO of Midland Bank, graced the occasion as special guest and keynote speaker of the program, who delivered an insightful presentation.
The seminar was attended by distinguished guests, faculty members, and students of the University.
Among them, Md Rashed Akter, head of retail distribution division, financial literacy wing and chief bancassurance officer (CBO); Mohammad Faruq Ur Rahman, head of agent banking division, retail liability & manager, financial literacy wing; and Md Ashraful Islam, head of retail sales department, along with other officials from Midland Bank were present.
From Jahangirnagar University, Prof Mohammad Nazmul Islam, associate professor Tasnima Aziza, associate professor Shahriar Kabir, and associate professor SF Rehan also attended the session.
The seminar aimed to enhance awareness of financial literacy among students and future professionals, equipping them with the essential knowledge to make informed financial decisions.
This initiative underscores Midland Bank’s continued commitment to empowering the younger generation through financial education and inclusion.
The seminar focused on enhancing awareness of financial literacy among students and future professionals, making them aware about financial inclusiveness, sustainable economic development, access to finance and equipping them with essential knowledge to make informed financial decisions.
The bank had setup upped an information booth at Jahangirnagar University campus on from November 9-13 to create awareness about banking products and services among the students and faculty members of the University.