Discussion on freelancing held

Eastern Bank PLC, in association with Bangladesh Freelancer Development Society (BFDS), organised a panel discussion on "Freelancing: Moving towards a Smart Bangladesh" at the bank's head office in Dhaka today.

MA Mannan, minister for planning, as chief guest shed light on how the government is aiding citizens in such a manner that even from remote parts of the country, freelancers are able to work and earn foreign currency, according to a press release.

Tanjiba Rahman, chairperson of the BFDS, moderated the discussion, where Md Abdur Rahim Khan, additional secretary of the ministry of commerce, and Md Mostafa Kamal, additional secretary and director general of the department of ICT, took part as panelists and highlighted the significance of freelancing towards building a Smart Bangladesh.

Among others, Ahmed Shaheen, additional managing director and head of corporate banking of the bank, and M Khorshed Anowar, deputy managing director and head of retail and SME banking, were present.