Bank Asia observes Financial Literacy Day

Bank Asia PLC recently observed “Financial Literacy Day-2026” by organising a series of initiatives in line with the directives of Bangladesh Bank.

To mark the occasion, the bank arranged a nationwide virtual meeting with its officials.

Sohail RK Hussain, managing director of Bank Asia PLC, addressed the programme as the key speaker, according to a press release.

Ziaul Hasan, deputy managing director and head of agent banking and CRM at the bank, presided over the event.

As part of the daylong programme, the bank organised special financial literacy programmes for remittance customers in the districts of Chattogram, Feni, Cumilla, Narayanganj, Narsingdi and Tangail under a UNCDF-funded project.

The initiative aims to enhance awareness among customers regarding safe and secure remittance practices.

The bank also disseminated dedicated financial literacy content through its social media platforms and screened audio-visual materials at various locations to promote responsible financial practices.

Over the years, Bank Asia has conducted extensive financial literacy programmes across the country, targeting underserved communities and professions that previously remained outside the formal banking network, the release added.

To date, the bank has directly provided financial literacy training to 188,500 customers and indirectly reached approximately 1.5 million individuals, fostering greater awareness of banking operations, products and services.