Trust Bank PLC, in cooperation with all scheduled banks operating in Jashore, recently organised a "School Banking Conference-2025" at the Software Technology Park auditorium in the district, aiming to promote financial literacy and the importance of savings among young students.

More than 400 students and teachers from various schools across the district participated in the conference.

Rup Ratan Pine, executive director of Bangladesh Bank, attended the programme as the chief guest, the bank said in 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 significance of developing a savings mindset from an early age.

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

Mohammad Iqbal Kabir, general manager of Sonali Bank PLC in Jashore, and Mohammad Shahjahan, additional director of the Financial Inclusion Department of the central bank, were present.

Other senior officials from Trust Bank PLC and representatives from 43 scheduled banks were also present to make the event a success.