Prime Bank leads school banking conference in Rajshahi

Prime Bank PLC, in collaboration with all scheduled banks operating in Rajshahi, recently organised “School Banking Conference-2025” at the Rajshahi Zila Parishad auditorium.

The initiative aimed to foster financial literacy and instil a culture of saving among school students, in alignment with the financial inclusion directives of Bangladesh Bank.

The conference drew enthusiastic participation from over 400 students and teachers representing various schools across the district, alongside representatives from local banks.

Husne Ara Shikha, executive director and head of the Bangladesh Bank Rajshahi office, inaugurated the conference as the chief guest, according to a press release.

In her address, Shikha emphasised the crucial role of school banking in cultivating a financially inclusive society and empowering the next generation.

M Nazeem A Choudhury, deputy managing director of Prime Bank PLC, highlighted the significance of nurturing financial responsibility and a savings mindset among young people.

“Financial education for students is not merely a skill, it is the cornerstone of future economic stability. Today’s students are the architects of tomorrow’s economy. It is our duty to guide them effectively and introduce them to the banking system,” he said while presiding over the conference.

The event also featured the presence of senior officials from Prime Bank PLC and representatives from 45 scheduled banks, underscoring a collective commitment to advancing financial inclusion.

Qazi Mutmainna Tahmida, additional director of the Financial Inclusion Department (FID) at the central bank; Mahmudul Hasan, assistant director of the FID; Md Abdul Wahab, education officer in Rajshahi; MM Mahbub Hasan, head of financial inclusion and school banking at Prime Bank PLC; Shaila Abedin, head of liability; and Md Abdul Halim, head for Rajshahi region, along with other senior officials of the bank, were also present.