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25 Feb, 2025

Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC. Organizes Day-Long Session to Welcome Agents Nationwide for the First Time, Aiming to Build and Uphold Their Image

Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC (SJIBPLC) organized a day-long session at its Training Academy to welcome agents from across the country for the first time.

The event aimed to gather insights from the agents and explore new opportunities to enhance the delivery of digital services and products.

Key discussions focused on promoting financial inclusion for underserved populations and leveraging development opportunities to foster an employment-oriented, industry-driven economy.

Through its Agent Banking initiative, SJIBPLC introduced several initiatives designed to support and empower its agents.

The session also highlighted opportunities for potential entrepreneurs under favorable terms, alongside promoting financial literacy in areas such as utility bill payments, credit cards, SME financing, Agri and Retail Investment.

The Deputy Managing Director of the bank, Mr. M. M. Saiful Islam, attended the event as the chief guest.

Other distinguished guests included:
- Mr. Mohammed Ashfaqul Hoque, FCA, FCS, Head of Internal Control & Compliance Division;
- Mr. Md. Abdur Rahim, Head of the SME & Agri Investment;
- Ms. Khandker Bedoura Mahbub, Head of IT & Chief Technology Officer (CTO);
- Mr. S. M. Mahiuddin, Head of Retail Investment;
- Mr. Md. Asadul Islam Khan, Head of AMLD, and
- Motivational speaker Mr. Asif Iqbal.

The session was moderated by Mr. Md. Masudur Rahman, Head of Agent Banking Division (Current Charge).