Eastern Bank organises school banking conference in Rangpur

Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) recently organised a "School Banking Conference 2025" as the lead bank at the Rangpur Zilla Parishad Community Centre on Saturday, with the objective of promoting financial inclusion and literacy among students.

The conference brought together around 300 students and teachers from 45 schools, while representatives from approximately 45 banks operating in the district also participated in the event.

Md Rafiqul Islam, executive director of the Bangladesh Bank Rangpur office, inaugurated the programme as the chief guest, according to a press release issued by the bank.

M Khorshed Anowar, deputy managing director and head of retail and SME banking at EBL, presided over the conference.

Among others, Md Iqbal Mohasin, director of the Financial Inclusion Department of the Bangladesh Bank; Md Emdadul Hoque, director of the Bangladesh Bank Rangpur office; Md Abul Kalam Azad, district education officer (additional charge); and Md Raquib, head of bancassurance and student banking at EBL; were also present.