Speakers at a seminar on Saturday said the banking sector has been making significant contributions in achieving the SDGs besides the government initiatives. They said that these goals would be achieved by working more responsibly in financing, increasing green financing, increasing investment in the industrial sector and small investment, strengthening financial inclusion programs, increasing employment and increasing investment in the villages. They also said that the discrimination of men and women should be eliminated at all levels, including the workplace.
Islami Bank Officers’ Welfare Association organized the seminar styled “SDGs & Banking Industry in Bangladesh” at CIRDAP Auditorium, in the capital. Md. Mahbub ul Alam, Managing Director and CEO of the Bank presided over the Seminar while Professor Dr. Md. Selim Uddin, FCA, FCMA, Chairman, Executive Committee of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited moderated the seminar.
Dr. Md. Akhtaruzzaman, Director General of Bangladesh Institute of Bank Management (BIBM) and S. A. Chowdhury, Former Managing Director of Sonali Bank addressed the seminar as panel discussants. Md. Siddiqur Rahman, Senior Executive Vice President presented the key note paper. Muhammad Qaisar Ali, Additional Managing Director, Abu Reza Md. Yeahia, Taher Ahmed Chowdhury, Md. Abdul Jabbar and Md. Omar Faruk Khan Deputy Managing Directors and A.K.M Rezaul Karim, Secretary of the Association were also present in the seminar.
A.K.M. Mahbub Morshed, President of the Association delivered addressed of welcome. Senior officials of Bangladesh Bank, BIBM, others Schedule Banks and financial institutions attended the seminar. Speakers also underscored that it is advisable to take effective steps to launch new financial products like Green Sukuk bonds. They recommended to take strong steps at government and private level to promote education and ensure quality education and developed health service for all.
