On Monday, January 6, 2025, the Office of Placement & Alumni (OPA) and the Faculty of Business Administration (FBA) of the American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) jointly organized a seminar captioned “Financial Literacy and Career Workshop”, in collaboration with Midland Bank PLC. at the Multipurpose Hall Annex 7.
The Midland Bank Plc. was represented by their Head of the Retail Distribution Division and Chief Bancassurance Officer (CBO), Mr. Md. Rashed Akter, Manager, Financial Literacy Wing, RDD, 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 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 and other FBA Faculty members, Dr. Mohammad Ali, Dr. Kamrul Hasan and Dr. Md. Aftab Anwar.
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.
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