Prime Bank PLC, in partnership with Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP), recently hosted a seminar titled “Financial Inclusion: Engaging and Inspiring Youth in Banking”, as part of its Prime Academia initiative.

The event featured prominent figures including Lieutenant Colonel SM Zobaer Alam, Chairman of the Department of Business Administration-General Faculty of Business Studies at BUP, and Lecturer Israt Jahan Dina. Their participation helped transform the seminar into an engaging platform for idea exchange, motivation, and learning.

The discussions centred on the importance of financial literacy and leadership skills for students. M Nazeem A Choudhury, Deputy Managing Director of Prime Bank, led the session, urging students to envision careers based on purpose and innovation.

Key speakers, such as Senior Executive Vice President and Head of Liabilities, Shaila Abedin, and MM Mahbub Hasan, Head of Financial Inclusion and School Banking, shared their insights into how innovation, ethics, and empathy are shaping the future of banking.

The seminar also highlighted the vital role of industry-academia collaboration. Both Prime Bank and BUP reiterated their commitment to fostering stronger partnerships through student-focused initiatives, research collaborations, and skill development programmes.

As part of its PrimeAcademia platform, Prime Bank continues to empower educational institutions across the country with a wide range of financial services, including institutional banking, digital fee collection systems, payroll services, school banking, and customised student accounts—all integrated under one umbrella.