Fintech Hub launched to nurture young entrepreneurs

Fintech Hub Bangladesh, a non-commercial initiative, has been launched to help young fintech entrepreneurs and professionals under the age of 30 years.

More than 30 fintech experts, researchers and entrepreneurs were present at the launching ceremony in Dhaka on Tuesday.

Monzurul Hoque, a professor at Saint Xavier University in Chicago, presented the objective and roadmap of the Fintech Hub.

A six-member steering committee of the Fintech Hub was also introduced. The committee includes a few veteran fintech founders, senior bankers and technology experts.

The hub has been set up with the objective of nurturing talented and young fintech enthusiasts so that they can develop innovative and sustainable fintech solutions for the underserved community.

The hub will set up a network of experts, investors, and policymakers so that young fintech founders can seek support and guidance and pilot and roll out their initiatives.