Dhaka, Bangladesh — Midland Bank PLC, in collaboration with North South University’s (NSU) Career and Placement Centre (CPC), hosted a seminar on financial literacy at the NSU campus on Tuesday, aimed at raising awareness among students and young professionals.
The program was chaired by NSU Vice-Chancellor Professor Abdul Hannan Chowdhury, while Professor Abdur Rob Khan, Treasurer and Pro Vice-Chancellor (IC), delivered the welcome address.
Bangladesh Bank Executive Director Rup Ratan Pine attended as the chief guest, while Midland Bank Managing Director and CEO Md Ahsan-uz Zaman joined as the special guest. The session was moderated by Md Taufiqul Islam, Director of CPC, and was attended by faculty members and a large number of university students.
Senior officials from Midland Bank’s financial literacy wing, including Md Rashed Akter, Head of Retail Distribution Division and Chief Bancassurance Officer, and Mohammad Faruq Ur Rahman, Manager of the Financial Literacy Wing, also took part in the seminar.
The discussion emphasized the importance of financial inclusion, sustainable economic development, and equipping students with essential financial knowledge to make informed decisions about savings, investments, and banking services.
As part of its financial awareness campaign, Midland Bank also set up an awareness booth at North South University from September 22 to 24, where students and faculty were introduced to different banking products and services.
This initiative is part of Midland Bank’s commitment to financial education in Bangladesh, aiming to empower the next generation with practical knowledge about banking, personal finance, and access to financial services.