Prime Bank PLC, in partnership with the Khulna University Career Club, recently hosted a seminar titled “Financial Inclusion: Engaging & Inspiring Youth in Banking” at Khulna University as part of its PrimeAcademia initiative. The event aimed to provide students with practical insights into banking, financial literacy, and money management. Discussions centered on topics such as financial inclusion, responsible money management, making informed financial decisions, cultivating saving habits, and career planning.
Prof Md Rezaul Karim, the vice-chancellor of Khulna University, inaugurated the program as the chief guest, as per a press release. During his address, he emphasized the opportunities arising from advancements in information technology and urged students to leverage these opportunities for their academic and career growth. He commended both the university’s Career Club and Prime Bank for organizing the seminar.
MM Mahbub Hasan, senior vice-president and head of financial inclusion and school banking at Prime Bank, delivered the keynote speech on financial literacy and intelligent money management. He highlighted the importance of adopting sound financial practices, such as maintaining a balance between income and expenses, cultivating a habit of regular savings, making informed financial choices, and demonstrating long-term financial discipline. Hasan also introduced his unique “Grandfather Concept of Personal Money Management” and shed light on Prime Bank’s 31-year journey, as well as the changing landscape of opportunities for young individuals in the banking sector.
Prof Md Salauddin, the director of student affairs at the university, attended the event as a special guest. He underscored the necessity for more customer-centric and efficient initiatives within the banking industry, noting that such programs can enhance students’ comprehension of the workplace environment and financial sector, thereby preparing them for their future careers.
Among the attendees were Monowara Khatun, vice-president and head of talent acquisition and OD at the bank; Mostafa Mahmud, vice-president and regional head (south); and Ruhul Amin Munna, president of the Khulna University Career Club, alongside other representatives from both organizations.
