Midland Bank, IUB partner to promote financial literacy

Midland Bank PLC, in collaboration with the Career Guidance Placement and Alumni Relations (CGP & AR) office of Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), recently organised a seminar on financial literacy on the university campus.

Md Ahsan-uz Zaman, managing director and CEO of Midland Bank PLC, attended the programme as the chief guest, according to a press release.

Prof M Tamim, vice-chancellor of the university, attended the seminar, which was coordinated by Sharmeen Islam, assistant director of the university, and Mukta Rani Nath, assistant career counsellor.

The seminar aimed to raise financial literacy awareness among students and future professionals, equipping them with essential knowledge to make informed financial decisions.

The initiative underscores Midland Bank's continued commitment to empowering the younger generation through financial education and inclusion.

The discussion highlighted the importance of financial inclusiveness, sustainable economic development, access to finance, and informed financial behaviour.

The bank also set up an information booth at Independent University, Bangladesh, from November 16 to 18, 2025, to raise awareness about banking products and services among students and faculty members.

Md Rashed Akter, head of retail distribution division, financial literacy wing and chief bancassurance officer; Mohammad Faruq Ur Rahman, head of agent banking division, retail liability and manager, financial literacy wing; Md Ashraful Islam, head of retail sales department; Kazi Md Husamuddin and Jyotishi Das, directors of finance and accounts at the university; along with other officials of the bank, faculty members, and students of the university, were also present.