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Shaila Abedin, senior executive vice-president and head of liability and women banking at Prime Bank PLC, poses for a group photograph with participating students of the “PrimeAcademia Empowering Youth Season 2.0”, organised by the bank and the Career Development Centre of Daffodil International University (DIU) and the DIU Finance Club, at the university’s Ashulia campus in Savar, Dhaka yesterday. Photo: Prime Bank
Prime Bank PLC yesterday organised an interactive career development and financial literacy programme, titled “PrimeAcademia Empowering Youth Season 2.0”, in collaboration with the Career Development Centre of Daffodil International University (DIU) and the DIU Finance Club, at the university’s Ashulia campus in Savar, Dhaka.The programme brought together students, academicians and banking professionals for an engaging day focused on career readiness, leadership development, financial literacy and industry-academia collaboration.Shaila Abedin, senior executive vice-president and head of liability and women banking at the bank, inaugurated the event as the chief guest, according to a press release.During the interactive sessions, students gained practical insights into modern banking, financial inclusion, leadership, employability skills and career development opportunities in the financial sector.A special mock interview session allowed participants to experience real-life recruitment processes and receive career guidance directly from industry experts.Participants also received certificates, gift kits and networking opportunities, making the event both educational and impactful.Through initiatives like “Empowering Youth Season 2.0,” Prime Bank PLC continues its commitment to nurturing future leaders and strengthening youth employability by bridging the gap between academia and industry, the release added.Prof Mohammed Masum Iqbal, pro-vice chancellor of DIU; Mohammed Nadir Bin Ali, registrar; Hamidul Haque Khan, treasurer; MM Mahbub Hasan, senior vice-president and head of financial inclusion and school banking at the bank; and Monoara Khatoon, vice-president and head of talent acquisition and organisational development, along with other officials, students, teachers and guardians, were also present at the event.
