Prime Bank PLC, in collaboration with Bangladesh University of Professionals, recently organised a seminar titled ‘Financial Inclusion: Engaging and Inspiring Youth in Banking’ under its flagship Prime Academia initiative.
With special participation of Lieutenant Colonel SM Zobaer Alam, chairman of Department of Business Administration-General Faculty of Business Studies of BUP, and lecturer Israt Jahan Dina, the event turned into a lively exchange of ideas, inspiration and learning, said a press release.
They also addressed the audience, underscoring the importance of financial literacy and leadership skills for students.
M Nazeem A Choudhury, deputy managing director of prime bank, led the discussion, inspiring students to envision meaningful careers built on purpose and innovation.
Senior executive vice president and head of liability, Shaila Abedin, and MM Mahbub Hasan, head of financial inclusion and school banking, shared their insights on how innovation, ethics, and empathy are shaping the next era of banking.
The seminar highlighted the importance of industry–academia collaboration, with both Prime Bank and BUP 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, integrated under a single umbrella.