The Prime Bank PLC in collaboration with the East West University and its EWU Creative Marketing Club organised a seminar titled Financial Inclusion: Engaging and Inspiring Youth in Banking at the EWU in Dhaka.
The programme was held under the banner of PrimeAcademia- Prime Bank鈥檚 flagship campus initiative designed as a comprehensive, one-stop banking service platform tailored for academic institutions and their stakeholders across Bangladesh, said a press release on Monday.
The seminar offered a platform to promote financial literacy, responsible money management and career exploration in the banking and financial services sector.
The initiative not only aimed to raise awareness about financial inclusion but also sought to equip young participants with the knowledge and skills necessary for employability, entrepreneurship and future leadership.
The event was graced by M Nazeem A Choudhury, deputy managing director and head of consumer and SME banking division of Prime Bank, as key speaker.
He emphasised the need for students to go beyond academic excellence by enhancing their digital literacy, language proficiency, communication and presentation skills.
鈥楾he core purpose of such sessions is to provide proper guidance in preparing students for the future. Cultivating the habit of public speaking and articulating one鈥檚 thoughts will help students become more confident and capable,鈥� he remarked.
MM Mahbub Hasan, senior vice-president and head of financial inclusion and school banking, underscored the role of youth empowerment and financial literacy in achieving inclusive and sustainable economic progress.
Professor Mohammad Ashik Mosaddik, pro-vice-chancellor, EWU; Professor Tanbir Ahmed Chowdhury; Ismat Shereen, Student Welfare Department and Career Counselling Centre adviser; Md Farhan Faruqui, assistant professor; were present at the event and shared their own insights .
A key highlight of the seminar was the introduction of the Prime Youth Account, a student-focused banking solution available in both conventional and Islamic modes.
Designed to foster early financial responsibility, the account empowers students to begin their financial journey with ease.
Participants were also able to open accounts on the spot, experiencing modern and customer-friendly banking services first-hand.
The seminar also underscored the significance of industry-academia collaboration.
