According to the memo no. রেজি/ প্রশা-৩/ ১৯১৪০-িস, to celebrate the 100 years of University of Dhaka and golden jubilee of the independence of the nation University of Dhaka has accepted the research proposal (স্মারক নং-রেজি/ প্রশা-৩/৪৭৯৭২) titled as above. To do the research, we have arranged a focused group discussion with an expert panel of discussants.

Fintech is defined as computer programs and other technology used to support or enable banking and financial services. As we are graduating from Least Developed Country (LDC) to developing country, we need to focus more on productivity, growth, innovation and inclusiveness. On top of that, financial governance and efficient use of money are very important for sustainable economic growth. Two-third of the population of Bangladesh are unbanked and they are not operating under any formal financial channel. As a result, they are deprived of adequate financial services and are on limited for growth of their well beings. On the other hand, Digital Bangladesh is happening. If we can plug-in the financial sector with the digitization of the nation, fintech is very much possible. We need to do extensive research about the current financial ecosystem and how technology can be integrated and gives us a synergy effect. We want to explore current fintech ecosystem of Bangladesh, readiness of people and industry and how fintech can ensure sustainable economic growth.

Talking points:

  1. Existing fintech ecosystem of Bangladesh
  2. People readiness to adopt and accept fintech services
  3. Industry (including government) readiness to create and offer fintech services
  4. Contribution of fintech to the sustainable economic growth of Bangladesh

Panel of Discussants (not according to seniority):

  • Prof. Dr. A. S. M. Maksud Kamal, Pro-Vice Chancellor (Academic), University of Dhaka
  • Md. Mezbaul Haque, General Manager, Payment Systems Department , Bangladesh Bank
  • Mohammed Shahedul Alam, Chief Corporate and Regulatory Officer, Robi Axiata Limited
  • Syed Mohammad Kamal, Country Manager, Mastercard
  • Kazi Saifuddin Munir, PhD, Managing Director & CEO, Q-Cash /ITC Limited
  • Ashish Chakraborty, Chief Information Officer, Nagad
  • M Sabbir Hussain, DMD and Chief Operating Officer, BRAC Bank Limited
  • Makam - E- Mahmud Billah, Head of Retail Products and Segments, Standard Chartered Bank

Keynote speaker: Khaled Mahmud, Associate Professor, IBA, University of Dhaka | PhD Student & DSSE member, IIT, University of Dhaka

Moderator: Prof. Dr. Kazi Muheymin-Us-Sakib, Professor, IIT, University of Dhaka

Closing remarks: Prof. Dr. Md. Mahbubul Alam Joarder, Professor, IIT, University of Dhaka

Venue: Syndicate room, Senate Bhaban (2 nd floor), University of Dhaka

Time: 3:30 pm