Trust Bank holds student banking conference in Sylhet

Trust Bank PLC, in cooperation with all scheduled banks operating in the district, recently organised the “Student Banking Conference-2026” under the directives of Bangladesh Bank at the Zilla Shilpakala Academy Auditorium in Sylhet.

Trust Bank PLC acted as the lead bank in organising the conference.

More than 400 students and teachers from various educational institutions across the district participated in the conference, which aimed to promote financial literacy and encourage the habit of saving among young students.

Khaled Ahmed, executive director of Bangladesh Bank’s Sylhet Office, attended the programme as the chief guest, according to a press release.

Akhlasur Rahman Bhuiyan, deputy managing director and chief risk officer of Trust Bank PLC, presided over the event.

Throughout the event, speakers emphasised the importance of developing a savings mindset from an early age.

They discussed the benefits of student banking and provided practical guidance to encourage students to adopt healthy financial habits for a secure future.

Md Iqbal Mohasin, director of the Financial Inclusion Department (FID) at Bangladesh Bank’s head office, and Mohammad Abdul Kadir, deputy director (college) of Secondary and Higher Education in the Sylhet region, were also present at the conference, along with other officials from the participating organisations, as well as students and teachers.