To encourage women entrepreneurship for the economic and social development of the country the Faculty of Business Administration (FBA) organized and facilitated the signing ceremony between American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) and City Alo on September 29 at 3:30 pm at AIUB campus premise. City Alo is the dedicated women banking division of the City Bank. Their mission is to empower women by giving financial assistance and support to initiate as well as expand their business. The City Alo Certification Course is an initiative that will enhance the financial literacy of women in Bangladesh which can make a positive contribution to the lives of the end customers – economically and socially. AIUB and City Alo have agreed to work together to create a cooperative environment for developing and conducting specially designed entrepreneurial course for the women entrepreneur. From the date of the signing, the Memorandum of Understanding will remain in effect for a period of one year. Professor Dr. Tazul Islam, Dean of Faculty of Arts and Social Science & Dean in Charge, Faculty of Business Administration of AIUB, and Ms. Nasrin Akter, Head of City Alo-Women Banking signed the MoU on behalf of their respective institutions.
Professor Dr. Farheen Hassan, Director, BBA Program; Dr. Khondaker Sazzadul Karim Head, Department of Marketing and Tourism and Hospitality Management, graced the event with their presence. Faculty members Mr. Obaidul Islam [Sr.] Associate professor, Management Department, Ms. Samia Shabnaz, Senior Assistant Professor, Management Department, Ms. Nazia Farhana, Assistant Professor, MIS Department along with Md. Tuhinur Alam, Unit Head, City Alo enterprise, were also present at the ceremony.
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