NCC Bank observes ‘Financial Literacy Week’

National Credit and Commerce (NCC) Bank recently observed a "Financial Literacy Week 2025" with the theme "Think Before You Follow, Wise Money Tomorrow," which focused on integrating unbanked and marginalised people into the financial system.

The bank organised a discussion meeting at its head office in Dhaka to mark the occasion, said a press release.

The meeting was chaired by M Shamsul Arefin, managing director of the bank.

During the meeting, Arefin highlighted that NCC Bank is actively working to extend banking services to the doorsteps of various underprivileged groups, including marginal farmers, low-income groups, students, women entrepreneurs, youth, and small business owners, in line with the guidelines of Bangladesh Bank.

This initiative is part of the bank's broader sustainable development programme.

He also provided specific instructions to the heads of branches regarding the implementation of strategies aimed at supporting underprivileged and marginalised groups.

He emphasised the importance of integrating these groups into the financial system by offering customer-friendly, accessible banking services through digital platforms, enabling easier access to financial resources for the marginalised population.

M Khurshed Alam, additional managing director of the bank; Md Zakir Anam, deputy managing director; Nighat Mumtaz, senior vice-president and head of sustainable & women's banking; Sharif Mohammad Mahsin, senior vice-president and head of SME; and Md Sajjadul Islam, senior vice-president and head of ICT-Enterprise Application, were present.

Zobair Mahmood Fahim, senior vice-president and head of retail and DFS business; Shahin Akter Nuha, head of transaction banking and cash management; and Md Anisur Rahman Majumder, head of financial inclusion cell, along with other divisional heads at the head office and heads of branches across the country, were also present.