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Executive Director of Bangladesh Bank Husne Ara Sikha on Saturday said school banking will play a crucial role in Smart Bangladesh's development.
“Ensuring financial inclusion for the country's people involves having a bank account for each individual. According to a UN review, when one bank account is opened, the country's national income increases by one part,” she came up with remarks at a school banking conference organised by Mercantile Bank PLC at the auditorium of Nawabbari in Bogura.
She added, “The birth certificate ensures that students' bank accounts are secured in the same way. There is no service charge for students' school banking accounts.”
“Students must cultivate savings habits to ensure a bright future. Banks are a place of trust, where financial matters are managed promptly. All banks provide loans. Today's bank accounts will provide students with a loan of Tk 5 lakh if needed.”
So far, 43 lakh school banking accounts have been opened in the country. Banks must play an important role in school banking, she also said.
Deputy Managing Director of Mercantile Bank Adil Raihan addressed the event while while Executive Director of Bangladesh Bank Bogra Branch Md Shahed Ali, Bogra District Education Officer Hazrat Ali, spoke as specials guests.
Regional Head of Mercantile Bank PLC Md Matiyar Rahman, Sonali Bank General Manager Md Rashidul Islam, Mercantile Bank Bogra Branch Manager Md Ala Uddin delivered welcome speech.
The programme was attended by the manager of the Bogura branch of Sonali Bank, Aleya Ferdousi, and the manager of Janata Bank, Deepan Kumar Nandi.
Two employees from 47 banks and two teachers from 47 schools attended the school banking conference and six students from each school attended the quiz contest and cultural event.
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