Bangladesh Krishi Bank holds wellness workshop for officials

Bangladesh Krishi Bank (BKB) held a workshop, titled “The Art of Inner Wellness for Bank Officials”, at its head office in Dhaka on Monday.

The workshop aimed to promote mental well-being, self-development and a positive workplace attitude, while encouraging officials to maintain mental wellness in both their personal and professional lives.

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Nazma Mobarek, secretary of the Financial Institutions Division of the Ministry of Finance, inaugurated the workshop as the chief guest, according to a press release.

In her speech, she said mental peace and a positive outlook play an important role in enhancing officials’ efficiency, decision-making capacity and service quality.

Mohammed Nurul Amin, chairman of the bank, attended the event as the special guest, while Sanchia Binte Ali, managing director, presided over the programme.

The bank’s chairman said a positive mindset and mutual cooperation in the workplace encourage officials to improve their efficiency and deliver better services.

Sanchia said that, alongside professional competence, mentally and physically healthy and self-confident employees are among the key drivers of an institution’s sustainable progress.

Masbah Uddin, a distinguished writer, mind mentor, wellness coach and international speaker, conducted the workshop.

He discussed various aspects of mental well-being, self-awareness, positive thinking, emotional control, coping with workplace stress and maintaining a balance between personal and professional life.

He said being aware of one’s mental state amid daily work pressures, developing a positive outlook and maintaining mental peace help officials perform their responsibilities with greater focus, confidence and effectiveness.

Md Abdur Rahim and Mohd Khaleduzzaman, deputy managing directors, along with assistant general managers and senior executives of the bank’s head office, attended the workshop.