NCC Bank trains 2,490 women entrepreneurs

NCC Bank has trained 2,490 women entrepreneurs at 99 branches across the country under a programme on entrepreneurship development and green banking, with a target of reaching 3,000 participants.
The training covers business development and sustainable practices, according to a press release.
A session was recently held at the bank’s Dhanmondi branch in Dhaka, attended by Md Habibur Rahman, deputy managing director of NCC Bank, as chief guest.
Rahman said women entrepreneurs contribute to job creation and economic growth, stressing the importance of access to finance, banking services and practical business knowledge.
He also encouraged women customers to use the bank’s Parama accounts and digital banking services, including NCC Always, digital account opening and Bangla QR.
Nighat Mumtaz, EVP and head of Sustainable and Women’s Banking, said the programme aimed to improve women entrepreneurs’ understanding of business management and green banking. 
Md Jashimuddin, SVP and regional head of Outskirts Dhaka Region, attended as a special guest, while Helal Uddin, VP and head of Branch Banking at the Elephant Road branch, chaired the session.