Prime Bank holds seminar at Gazipur Agricultural University

Prime Bank PLC, in collaboration with Gazipur Agricultural University (GAU) and the GAU Career Club, recently organised a seminar, titled “Empowering Youth”, on the university campus in Gazipur.

Held under the initiative of its flagship platform, PrimeAcademia, the event reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to nurturing future-ready young talent by integrating academic learning with real-world financial knowledge, according to a press release.

Notably, PrimeAcademia serves as a customised service platform for stakeholders in the education sector, aiming to bridge the gap between academia and industry.

Through this platform, students, faculty members and related stakeholders gain opportunities to acquire practical knowledge and real-life experience.

The initiative places special emphasis on enhancing financial literacy, career readiness, leadership development and strengthening academia-industry collaboration.

Shaila Abedin, senior executive vice-president and head of liability at Prime Bank PLC, inaugurated the seminar, where she highlighted the importance of financial discipline, continuous self-development, ethical leadership and women’s empowerment.

Addressing young students, particularly women, she encouraged informed financial decision-making and the effective use of digital financial services to achieve financial independence.

MM Mahbub Hasan, senior vice-president and head of financial inclusion and school banking at the bank, emphasised that financial inclusion goes beyond merely opening bank accounts; rather, it is a comprehensive process of expanding opportunities, reducing inequality and ensuring sustainable economic participation.

He shared practical insights on e-KYC, digital onboarding and how young individuals can prepare themselves for leadership in a rapidly evolving financial ecosystem.

Prof Mohammad Sharif Raihan, director of Students’ Welfare, and Prof Jiban Chandra Das, among others, were also present.