Dhaka Bank empowers youth with nationwide financial literacy drive

Dhaka Bank PLC has launched a 15-day "Financial Literacy Programme" for the youth under its flagship initiative Tarunner Utshab 2025.

AKM Shahnawaj, managing director (current charge) of Dhaka Bank PLC, inaugurated the programme at the bank's head office in Gulshan-1, Dhaka recently, according to a press release.

As part of this initiative, Dhaka Bank will organise financial literacy sessions nationwide through its branches and sub-branches from 1 to 15 September, aiming to promote financial awareness among young people.

During this period, youths will also have the opportunity to open their first savings account digitally with Dhaka Bank, enabling them to begin their financial journey with greater ease and convenience.

The programme aims to engage approximately 10,000 young participants nationwide, focusing on raising awareness about savings, responsible borrowing, digital banking, and safe financial practices.

Md Iqbal Mohasin, director of the Financial Inclusion Department at Bangladesh Bank, attended the event as special guest.

AMM Moyen Uddin, Md Mostaque Ahmed and Sheikh Abdul Bakir, deputy managing directors of Dhaka Bank PLC; HM Mostafizur Rahaman, senior executive vice-president and head of retail banking; Mukarrum Hossain Chowdhury, senior executive vice-president and head of CRM division; and Mohammad Asifur Rahman, executive vice-president and head of IT division; along with other senior officials, were also present.