Seminar Held by Prime Bank and SUST Career Club: Discussing Youth and Their Access to Financial Services
Prime Bank and SUST Collaborate to Empower Youth through Financial Inclusion
On July 26, 2025, Prime Bank PLC, in collaboration with the SUST Career Club, organised a seminar titled "Financial Inclusion: Engaging & Inspiring Youth in Banking" at the Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST). The event aimed to promote financial literacy, particularly among youth, and encourage their participation in the banking sector.
The keynote address was delivered by Mr. M. Nazeem A. Choudhury, Deputy Managing Director and Head of Consumer & SME Banking Division at Prime Bank. He emphasised the importance of skills beyond academic excellence, specifically digital literacy, language proficiency, communication, and public speaking, as crucial tools for future success.
During the seminar, the "Prime Youth Account" was introduced to students. This tailored banking product is designed to foster early financial responsibility among young people. Attendees were given the opportunity to open "Prime Youth Accounts" during the event.
Ms. Shaila Abedin, Senior Executive Vice President & Head of Liability, and Mr. M M Mahbub Hasan, Head of Financial Inclusion & School Banking, also spoke at the event. They highlighted the critical role of financial literacy in fostering inclusive economic growth and reaffirmed Prime Bank’s commitment to youth empowerment through access to financial services and leadership development opportunities.
Mr Md Humayun Kabir, Regional Head of Sylhet, expressed appreciation to the university authorities, faculty members, and students in his concluding remarks. He reiterated the bank's commitment to enhancing youth engagement, financial education, and inclusive growth as part of its broader corporate responsibility.
The seminar attracted participation from over 250 students representing various disciplines. Distinguished university representatives, Dr Md Sajedul Karim and Professor Dr Md Mozammel Haque, were present at the seminar. Both Prime Bank and SUST expressed intent to strengthen future partnerships for building knowledge, skills, and opportunities for the youth.
While the seminar primarily focused on education and awareness, Prime Bank's involvement and the introduction of the Prime Youth Account suggest ongoing commitment towards building lasting partnerships with the university and youth communities to enhance financial inclusion. However, explicit details on specific future partnerships beyond this event have not been publicly detailed in the available sources.
Overall, the seminar served as a platform to engage students across disciplines, inspiring them towards financial inclusion, career readiness, and entrepreneurial skills in a rapidly evolving economy.
- The seminar held by Prime Bank PLC and SUST Career Club, titled "Financial Inclusion: Engaging & Inspiring Youth in Banking," emphasized the importance of financial literacy and business skills, which are essential for future success in the banking sector and beyond.
- The collaboration between Prime Bank and SUST aims not only to promote financial inclusion but also to foster education and self-development through tailored banking products like the Prime Youth Account and leadership development opportunities, contributing to a more inclusive economic growth for the youth.
