Midland Bank PLC. in collaboration with Communic-IBA of Jahangirnagar University jointly organized a seminar on Financial Literacy on 10 November 2025 at the Senate Hall of Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka.
The seminar was chaired by Professor Dr. Ireen Akther, Director, IBA, Jahangirnagar University. The programme commenced with a speech by Professor Dr. M. Mahfuzur Rahman, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic). Professor Dr. Sohel Ahmed, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Administration) also addressed the programme. The Honorable Vice-Chancellor of the University, Dr. Mohammad Kamrul Ahsan, attended the event as the Chief Guest and delivered a valuable speech, while Mr. Md. Ahsan-uz Zaman, Managing Director & CEO of Midland Bank, graced the occasion as the Special Guest and Keynote Speaker of the programme, who delivered an insightful presentation.
The seminar was attended by distinguished guests, faculty members, and students of the University. Among them, Mr. Md. Rashed Akter, Head of Retail Distribution Division, Financial Literacy Wing and Chief Bancassurance Officer (CBO); Mr. Mohammad Faruq Ur Rahman, Head of Agent Banking Division, Retail Liability & Manager, Financial Literacy Wing; and Mr. Md. Ashraful Islam, Head of Retail Sales Department, along with other officials from Midland Bank were present.
From Jahangirnagar University, Professor Mohammad Nazmul Islam, Associate Professor Ms. Tasnima Aziza, Associate Professor Mr. Shahriar Kabir and Associate Professor Dr. S F Rehan also attended the session.
The seminar aimed to enhance awareness of financial literacy among students and future professionals, equipping them with the essential knowledge to make informed financial decisions. This initiative underscores Midland Bank’s continued commitment to empowering the younger generation through financial education and inclusion.
The seminar focused on enhancing awareness of financial literacy among students and future professionals, making them aware about financial inclusiveness, sustainable economic development, access to finance and equipping them with essential knowledge to make informed financial decisions.The Bank had setup an information booth at Jahangirnagar University campus from 9th till 13th November 2025 to create awareness about banking products and services among the students and faculty members of the University.
