Pubali Bank PLC has provided financial assistance to the students of the Department of Electrical, Electronic and Communication Engineering (EECE) at the Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST) to support their pioneering project titled “MIST Mavirov.”
The initiative reflects Pubali Bank’s continued commitment to promoting research, innovation, and technological excellence among the next generation of engineers in Bangladesh.
At a formal ceremony held at MIST, Mohammad Ali, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Pubali Bank PLC, handed over the cheque of financial assistance to Captain Didarul Islam, Professor of the Department of EECE.
Attendees at the Handover Ceremony
| Pubali Bank Representatives | MIST Representatives |
|---|---|
| Mohammad Ali – Managing Director & CEO | Captain Didarul Islam – Professor, EECE |
| Mohammad Esha – Deputy Managing Director | Faculty Members, EECE Department |
| Ahmed Enayet Manzur – Deputy Managing Director | Student Representatives of the “MIST Mavirov” Team |
| Md Shahnewaz Khan – Deputy Managing Director | — |
| Mohammad Anisuzzaman – Deputy Managing Director | — |
| Md Faizul Hoque Sharif – General Manager | — |
| Mohammad Mizanur Rahman – Assistant General Manager | — |
The event was attended by senior executives from both Pubali Bank and MIST, underscoring the growing collaboration between academia and the financial sector to foster innovation-driven education.
Speaking at the ceremony, Mohammad Ali, Managing Director and CEO of Pubali Bank, said:
“Pubali Bank PLC has always played an active role in supporting the nation’s development by investing in education, research, technology, and social welfare. We believe that young innovators and researchers are vital to achieving the vision of a ‘Smart Bangladesh’. Their creativity and determination will drive the country towards a more advanced and sustainable future.”
The project “MIST Mavirov”—conceptualised and developed by students of the Department of EECE—aims to demonstrate the application of modern engineering solutions to real-world challenges. Pubali Bank’s contribution will enable the students to expand their research, acquire necessary components, and enhance prototype development.
By supporting academic innovation, Pubali Bank PLC continues to uphold its long-standing commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR), particularly in areas that nurture knowledge, technology, and national capacity-building.
This latest initiative exemplifies the bank’s vision of bridging financial empowerment with educational advancement to cultivate a new generation of innovators for Bangladesh’s future.