Enhancing Financial Literacy Among Students Highlighted at Seminar

Eastern Bank PLC recently hosted an exclusive seminar titled ‘EBL Campus Connect: Inspiring the New Generation in Banking’ at Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB).

The event brought together university students, academics, and banking professionals to discuss how young minds can drive innovative financial solutions and contribute to the digital transformation of Bangladesh’s banking sector.

During the seminar, Md Aminur Islam, senior lecturer and club coordinator of the IUB Business Club, delivered a welcoming address. He stressed the importance of financial awareness and the emerging career opportunities for students within the financial services industry.

Sarmin Atik, Executive Vice President and Head of Liability and Wealth Management at EBL, spoke about the bank’s ongoing efforts to develop youth-focused banking solutions and empower students with financial knowledge.

M Khorshed Anowar, Deputy Managing Director and Head of Retail and SME Banking at EBL, attended as a Special Guest and provided valuable insights on the future of banking, emphasising the transformative role of technology in shaping Bangladesh’s financial ecosystem.

The event also featured audiovisual presentations on EBL’s Corporate and Student Banking services, highlighting the bank’s digital innovations and personalised offerings for students.

In his closing remarks, Daniel W Lund, Pro-Vice Chancellor of IUB, praised EBL for its initiative in promoting financial literacy through engaging and educational sessions.

The seminar also saw the introduction of ‘E-volve 2.0’, an innovative financial literacy platform designed specifically for students.

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