Prime Bank organises seminar on financial inclusion at SAU

Prime Bank PLC, in collaboration with Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University (SAU) and its Outreach Programme Department, recently organised a seminar titled "Financial Inclusion: Engaging & Inspiring Youth in Banking" under its PrimeAcademia initiative.

The event brought together faculty members, students, and senior bank officials, aiming to inspire young minds to align their future with financial inclusion and national progress.

Prof Md Abdul Latif, vice-chancellor of SAU, attended the seminar as chief guest and emphasised that financial inclusion is vital for sustainable development and youth empowerment, according to a press release.

In his keynote address, Ziaur Rahman, deputy managing director and head of human resources at Prime Bank PLC, highlighted the bank's role in youth career development, women's empowerment, and financial inclusion through innovative initiatives.

The seminar also underscored the importance of industry-academia collaboration, with both Prime Bank and SAU reaffirming their commitment to strengthening partnerships through student-focused initiatives, research collaborations, and skill development programmes.

As part of its PrimeAcademia platform, Prime Bank is empowering educational institutions nationwide with a comprehensive suite of financial solutions, including institutional banking, digital fee collection systems, payroll services, school banking, and customised student accounts, all integrated under a single umbrella.

Prof Md Belal Hossain, pro-vice-chancellor of SAU; Prof Md Abul Bashar, treasurer; Prof Mohammad Zamshed Alam, director of the outreach programme; Shaila Abedin, senior executive vice-president and head of liability at the bank; and MM Mahbub Hasan, senior vice-president and head of financial inclusion and school banking, along with other senior officials from both organisations, were also present.