IPDC Finance participates in Bangladesh Bank workshop on women’s financial inclusion

IPDC Finance PLC participated in the Divisional Workshop on Women's Financial Inclusion organised by Bangladesh Bank at the Safina Park Auditorium in Godagari, Rajshahi. The workshop, held in line with the National Financial Inclusion Strategy, focused on accelerating financial access and addressing key challenges faced by women.

Mr Rup Ratan Pine, Executive Director of Bangladesh Bank, attended the event as the chief guest.

As a responsible financial institution committed to inclusive development, IPDC showcased its proactive role in supporting women entrepreneurs and first-time women borrowers. The company hosted an interactive stall highlighting its flagship initiative Joyee, tailored SME lending solutions, and inspiring success stories of women transforming their lives through financial access.

A representative from IPDC spoke on the institution's dedication to gender-inclusive finance, emphasising empathy-driven, accessible, and ethical financial services to empower women in rural and semi-urban areas.

Mr Rizwan Dawood Shams, Managing Director of IPDC Finance PLC, said, "We are proud to align with Bangladesh Bank's vision for a more inclusive financial system. Through Joyee and similar initiatives, we are committed to reaching the last mile — empowering women not just as borrowers, but as change-makers in their communities."

The workshop gathered representatives from government, financial institutions, NGOs, and community stakeholders to discuss social safety net programmes, capacity-building initiatives, and policy frameworks to advance women's financial empowerment in Bangladesh.

IPDC's participation reaffirmed its role as a forward-looking, socially responsible financial institution aligned with national development goals, championing women's inclusion in the financial landscape for a more equitable Bangladesh.