DHAKA, Feb 29, 2020 (BSS) – State Minister for Industries Kamal Ahmed Mojumder, MP, today asked commercial banks to put more concentration on new entrepreneurs, including women, to boost the country’s economic growth.
“New entrepreneurs across the country should be given required banking facilities and loan for the evolvement of local potential industries,” he said while inaugurating digital banking fair as chief guest.
Islami Bank organized the fair at Khilgaon Girls School and College premise, said a ministry press release.
Mojumder said banks have special role in reducing social disparity and that is why the under privileged people have to be included in banking services through alternative ways.
The state minister urged the banks to offer quick services in export-import trade.
Union Bank Managing Director Omar Faruk said cash transaction would be no more in fourth industrial revolution. So, banks should take preparation to face the upcoming challenges, he opined.
Islami Bank Chairman Professor Najmul Hasan and Executive Vice President Mohammad Ullah, among others, also spoke.