Bangladesh Krishi Bank (BKB) officials received training on mental well-being, self-awareness, positive thinking, emotional control, coping with workplace stress and maintaining a balance between personal and professional life at a workshop titled ‘The Art of Inner Wellness for Bank Officials’ held on Monday at the bank’s head office auditorium.
The workshop was arranged to promote mental well-being, self-development, a positive attitude in the workplace and mental wellness in the personal and professional lives of bank officials, said a press release.
Financial Institutions Division under the Ministry of Finance Secretary Nazma Mobarek attended as chief guest.
She said mental peace and a positive outlook play an important role in enhancing officials’ efficiency, decision-making capacity and quality of services.
BKB Chairman Mohammed Nurul Amin attended as special guest. He said a positive mindset and mutual cooperation in the workplace encourage officials to improve their efficiency and deliver better services.
BKB MD Sanchia Binte Ali presided over the event. She said that alongside professional competence, mentally and physically healthy and self-confident human resources are one of the key driving forces behind the sustainable progress of an institution.
Keynote presenter Masbah Uddin, described as a writer, mind mentor, wellness coach and international speaker, discussed mental well-being, self-awareness, positive thinking, emotional control, coping with workplace stress and work-life balance. He said remaining aware of one’s mental state amid daily work pressures, developing a positive outlook and maintaining awareness of mental peace help an official perform responsibilities with greater focus, confidence and effectiveness.
BKB Deputy Managing Directors Md Abdur Rahim and Md Khaleduzzaman attended, along with Assistant General Managers and higher executives of the head office, the press release added.
