The Department of Business Administration in Finance and Banking, Faculty of Business Studies, Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP), organized a seminar on 29 September 2025 titled “Trust, Transparency, and Transformation: Pathways to a Sustainable Financial System in Bangladesh” at Shadhinota Auditorium, BUP.

In light of the recent national and economic challenges, the seminar carried timely significance. It explored how Bangladesh can rebuild trust in financial institutions, enhance transparency in financial markets, and introduce reforms that foster long-term sustainability. A sustainable financial system, as emphasized throughout the discussion, is essential not only for economic growth but also for strengthening public confidence, encouraging investment, and promoting inclusive development.

The seminar featured distinguished speakers from regulatory authorities, industry, and academia:

Ms. Husne Ara Shikha, Executive Director of Bangladesh Bank, delivered the keynote address. She provided the regulatory perspective, highlighting recent reforms and initiatives undertaken by the central bank to promote trust, stability, and transparency. She also reflected on broader policy directions aimed at ensuring resilience and sustainable development in Bangladesh’s financial sector.

Mr. Asif Khan, CFA, Chairman of EDGE Asset Management and President of CFA Society Bangladesh, shared the practitioner’s viewpoint. His data-driven presentation shed light on developments in the banking sector and capital markets, focusing particularly on the challenges arising from non-performing loans (NPLs). He emphasized the importance of regulatory reforms and policy tools to restore confidence and ensure sustainability.

Mst. Sharmin Sultana Sumi, Assistant Professor of Finance at BUP, presented the academic perspective. She focused on the central role of trust and transparency in both the money market and the capital market, while offering a comparative analysis between Bangladesh and regional peers such as Vietnam, Pakistan, and Indonesia. Her remarks also emphasized the value of academic engagement in shaping the future of the financial system.

The session concluded with a 40-minute panel discussion, moderated by Dr. M. Shahin Sarwar, Assistant Professor of Finance, BUP, where panelists exchanged insights and answered questions from the audience. Students benefited greatly from the opportunity to connect classroom theories with real-world policy discussions and industry practices.

The Department of Business Administration in Finance and Banking extends heartfelt thanks to all distinguished speakers, faculty members, students, and guests for making the seminar a truly meaningful and fruitful event.