Prime Bank PLC, in collaboration with Daffodil International University and its DIU Finance Club, has organised a seminar titled ‘Financial Inclusion: Engaging & Inspiring Youth in Banking’ at the university campus.
The programme was held under banner of PrimeAcademia — Prime Bank’s flagship campus initiative, said a press release.
The seminar attracted over two hundred students from diverse academic disciplines, providing a dynamic platform to promote financial literacy, responsible money management and career exploration in the banking and financial services sector.
The event was graced by
Prime Bank senior executive vice-president and liability head Shaila Abedin, in her inaugural highlighted the evolving role of youth in the upcoming AI-driven transformation.
The keynote speech was delivered by MM Mahbub Hasan, senior vice-president and financial inclusion and school banking head, who underscored the vital role of youth empowerment and financial literacy in achieving inclusive and sustainable economic progress.
From DIU, Mohammad Monjurul Haque Khan, director of Career Development Centre, delivered the opening remarks.
Insights were also shared by Anubhab Rahman, director, HR-DIU; Sabrina Akhter, assistant professor and convenor, DIU Finance Club; and Ridom Saha, president, DIU Finance Club.
A key highlight of the seminar was introduction of ‘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 firsthand.
The seminar also underscored the significance of industry-academia collaboration. Both Prime Bank and DIU expressed strong interest in strengthening their partnership through additional student-centric initiatives, research collaborations, and skill development programs in the coming years, the release said.
