Southeast Bank organises ‘Annual Agent Banking Conference’

Southeast Bank PLC has organised the "Annual Agent Banking Conference 2025" at the bank's head office in the capital's Gulshan today.

MA Kashem, chairman of the bank, inaugurated the conference as the chief guest, said a press release.

In his speech, Kashem said, "Agents are vital business partners of Southeast Bank. Along with bringing banking services to remote areas, agent banking outlets play a crucial role in remittance collection from abroad and remitting funds to remote areas within the country."

"Their tireless efforts significantly contribute to financial inclusion and economic growth. We are grateful for their valuable contributions and are committed to working even more closely with them," he added.

The event was attended by all proprietors of the bank's 132 agent banking outlets across the country.

During the conference, the overall progress of Southeast Bank's agent banking activities in 2024 was reviewed, and various policies were discussed to achieve the business targets for 2025.

Southeast Bank's agent banking facility "Shagotom" was launched in March 2021.

The bank has been working to extend banking services to remote areas of the country, focusing on farmers, small entrepreneurs, and school banking, while maintaining its commitment to financial inclusion.

The "Shagotom" agent banking facility provides both Islamic (Tijarah) and conventional banking services nationwide through its outlets.

Nuruddin Md Sadeque Hossain, managing director of the bank, Abidur Rahman Chowdhury and Masum Uddin Khan, deputy managing directors, along with other bank officials were also present.