Midland Bank PLC. in collaboration with American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) jointly organized a seminar captioned “Financial Literacy and Career Workshop” on Monday, January 06, 2025 at AIUB Campus.
The Midland Bank PLC. was represented by Head of the Retail Distribution Division and Chief Bancassurance Officer (CBO), Mr. Md. Rashed Akter and Manager, Financial Literacy Wing, Retail Distribution Division, Mr. Mohammad Faruq Ur Rahman.
The seminar was conducted from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM and aimed at equipping students with essential financial skills and providing insights into career opportunities in the finance and banking sector.
The speakers explained to the audience the importance of financial literacy, focusing on budgeting, saving, and investment options for students as they prepare to enter the workforce. The speakers also discussed careers in finance and banking, sharing insights into skill building, professional development, and job prospects in the banking sector.
The program was well attended by students of Faculty of Business Administration (FBA) who asked numerous questions mostly related to financial concepts and career building in this sector. It was a very lively discussion.
The seminar was inaugurated by Mr. R. Tareque Moudud, FCMA, Director of OPA, who warmly welcomed the guests and highlighted the significance of such initiatives. He expressed gratitude to Midland Bank PLC. for their collaboration and encouraged them to organize similar sessions in the future.
The program was also attended by Dr. Rezbin Nahar, Director, BBA Program, Dr. Mohammad Ali, Dr. Kamrul Hasan, Dr. Md. Aftab Anwar and other FBA Faculty members. This successful event not only enhanced students’ understanding of financial literacy but also inspired them to explore careers in the dynamic field of finance and banking.