BB wins global award for financial inclusion among youths

The Bangladesh Bank has won the “AFI Global Youth Financial Inclusion Award 2024” for its efforts to increase financial inclusion among youths. The award was presented on September 4 at the AFI Global Policy Forum in El Salvador. The central bank’s initiatives include developing financial literacy guidelines, creating a start-up fund for young entrepreneurs, launching a financial literacy website, and integrating financial education into the national curriculum. Additionally, 4.3 lakh school bank accounts have been opened through various banks to promote financial inclusion.READ FULL