Midland Bank PLC has organised a special workshop, titled “Leadership for Women at Work”, aimed at enhancing the professional skills and leadership capabilities of its female employees.

A total of 41 female officials from various branches and divisions of the bank participated in the programme, according to a press release.

Zubayed Ur Rahman, head of human resources of the bank, inaugurated the workshop as the chief guest at the bank’s training institute in Dhaka recently.

Mohammad Tazul Islam, a professor at the Bangladesh Institute of Bank Management (BIBM); Md Mozaharul Islam, a senior principal officer at Janata Bank Limited; and Shushanta Shekhar Dev, head of the treasury division of Midland Bank PLC, conducted the sessions as resource persons.

They shared valuable insights on leadership, decision-making, professional development, and the role of women in the workplace.

The speakers emphasised that in modern banking, women are not just participants but key drivers of leadership, innovation, and strategic decision-making. Equal participation of both men and women is essential for building a sustainable and inclusive institution.

Midland Bank remains committed to supporting the growth and advancement of its female employees through continuous training, mentorship, and leadership development initiatives, the release added.