Prime Bank PLC published books on consumer and SME banking basics in braille which will be available free of charge at all public libraries and specialised schools for the visually impaired across the country.

Hassan O Rashid, chief executive officer of Prime Bank, handed over the braille book on financial literacy for conventional and SME banking to Md Habibur Rahman, deputy governor of Bangladesh Bank, at a function at the central bank's headquarters in the capital's Motijheel on Monday, said a press release.

Speaking on the occasion, Rashid said, "At Prime Bank, we firmly believe that financial services should be accessible to everyone, regardless of their abilities."

"Through this initiative, we aim to empower the specially-abled community by providing them with the necessary tools to navigate the banking system with ease," he added.

This initiative reinforces the bank's commitment to ensuring equal access to banking for all segments of society.

To support vocally and hearing-impaired individuals, Prime Bank has introduced sign language support via video call through its call centers.

By embracing innovation and accessibility, the bank continues to pave the way for a more equitable financial ecosystem in Bangladesh.

Rup Ratan Pine, executive director of the central bank; Abeda Rahim, additional director; Golam Sarowar, joint director; Md Shamim Al Mamun, deputy director; and Mohammad Yousuf Ali, assistant director, were present.

Among others, Md Nazeem A Choudhury, deputy managing director of Prime Bank, and Shaila Abedin, head of liabilities, were also present.