Midland Bank PLC. in collaboration with Shahjalal University of Science and Technology jointly organized a seminar captioned “Financial Literacy” on Wednesday, February 25, 2025 at SUST Campus.

The Midland Bank PLC. was represented by Mr. Mohammad Faruq Ur Rahman, Manager, Financial Literacy Wing, Retail Distribution Division, Mr. Shah Md. Ali Kawsar Sourov, Manager, Midland Bank PLC. Sylhet Branch, Mr. Delwar Hossain, Sub-Branch Manager, Midland Bank PLC. Shibgonj Sub-Branch, Sylhet and other officials of Midland Bank PLC.

The seminar was conducted from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM and the speakers explained to the audience the importance of financial literacy aimed at equipping students with essential financial skills like, budgeting, savings, investment and financial planning for the future as they prepare to enter the workforce.

The program was well attended by students of School of Management & Business Administration along with the students of Department of Political Studies 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 Professor Dr. Mohammad Shahidul Hoque, Dean, School of Management & Business Administration, 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 the professor and Head of Department of Political Studies Syed Ashrafur Rahman, Mrs. Sobhana Tanzima Atiq, Associate Professor, School of Management & Business Administration and Dr. Md. Amdadul Haque, Associate Professor from Department of Political Studies and other SMB Faculty members. This successful event not only enhanced students’ understanding of financial literacy but also inspired them to extend the significance of financial literacy in individual financial behavior.