Prime Bank PLC organized a seminar at Central Women’s University (CWU) to raise student awareness of financial inclusion, financial literacy, responsible money management, career development and women’s financial empowerment. Held under the bank’s PrimeAcademia initiative, the event was titled “Financial Inclusion: Engaging and Inspiring Youth in Banking” and was arranged with support from the Central Women’s University Business Club.

Prime Bank Senior Executive Vice President and Head of Liability and Women Banking Shaila Abedin said women’s financial inclusion involves financial independence, confidence, decision-making ability and leadership development, not only access to banking services. She urged students to develop financial knowledge alongside academic and professional skills. Senior Vice President and Head of Financial Inclusion and School Banking M M Mahbub Hasan discussed balancing income and expenses, regular savings, informed decisions and long-term financial discipline.

Hasan also described the bank’s sign-language video-call service and Braille books and accessible banking materials for visually impaired customers. CWU Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Parveen Hasan praised the initiative and stressed practical financial and career skills. The programme included student questions, group discussions and awards for participating high-achieving students.