NRBC Bank workshop on financial inclusion

NRBC Bank hosted a workshop at its head office in the capital recently to raise awareness about financial literacy and financial inclusion activities among the marginalised people, says a statement.
The event focused on findings from a recently concluded field-level survey in the Sundarbans area.
The survey explored rural financing trends, access to formal banking, challenges in credit disbursement, and the role of informal lending mechanisms. It also provided policy recommendations to enhance financial access for underserved populations.
Dr Md Touhidul Alam Khan, managing director and CEO of NRBC Bank, attended the workshop as the chief guest. Among other participants were Harunur Rashid, deputy managing director of the bank; Samir Karki, country director of iDE; Selina Shelly Khan, chief of party of the NABAPALLAB Project; Faisal Ahmed, senior technical advisor at iDE; Dr Md Zakaria of iDE; and Kazi Md Shafayet Kabir, Head of Retail and Financial Inclusion at NRBC Bank.
In his remarks, Dr Md. Touhidul Alam Khan said the bank is working to bring financially excluded populations under the umbrella of formal banking services.
"Through our extensive branch and sub-branch network, we offer account openings for as low as Tk 10, 50, or 100. We also provide microloans on flexible terms without collateral, with a focus on women-led households," he said.
He added that the bank is now introducing "nano credit" products for low-income individuals and expanding digital access to services via platforms such as the Planet App.
NRBC Bank and the NABAPALLAB Project are jointly implementing financial inclusion initiatives aimed at improving the livelihoods of marginalised communities.