Prime Bank PLC and the British Council in Bangladesh have entered into a strategic partnership to strengthen learning, professional development, and employee empowerment.
This collaboration reinforces both organisations’ commitment to building a more inclusive, empowered, and future-ready workplace while extending exclusive benefits to customers ranging from young learners to adults, read a press release issued Saturday.
The partnership marks a significant milestone under Prime Bank’s Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) Committee’s ongoing initiative to create an enabling workplace where every employee has equitable access to learning and growth opportunities.
By investing in its people, the bank aims to equip employees with the skills, confidence, and global exposure necessary to impact their professional and personal lives.
The agreement was recently signed at Prime Bank’s corporate office in Dhaka.
Under the partnership, Prime Bank employees will receive exclusive access to the British Council’s internationally recognised learning solutions, including specially curated programmes focused on communication, leadership, workplace effectiveness, and professional skill development.
Furthermore, Prime Bank customers – including members of Women Banking, Neera, and Student Banking – will enjoy exclusive offers on selected British Council services. This initiative reflects the shared vision of both organisations to foster lifelong learning, inclusive growth, and continuous professional development.
The signing ceremony was attended by Faisal Rahman, Chief Executive Officer of Prime Bank PLC; M Nazeem A Choudhury, Additional Managing Director; and Shaila Abedin, SEVP & Head of Diversity & Inclusion, along with members of the D&I Committee.
Representing the British Council were Robin Clark, Chief Revenue Officer; Zunayed Ahmed, Head of Market – Bangladesh; Tahnee Yeasmin, Director Business Development; and Shehrin Shibly, Head of Business Development- Business and Education.
Speaking on the occasion, Faisal Rahman, CEO of Prime Bank PLC, stated: “At Prime Bank, we believe that empowering people is one of the most meaningful investments we can make.
Our partnership with the British Council reflects this commitment by providing our employees with globally recognised learning opportunities that will strengthen their capabilities.”
He added that the bank is equally delighted to extend these opportunities to customers as part of its promise to create value beyond banking.
Zunayed Ahmed, Head of Market-Bangladesh, English and Exams at the British Council, remarked: “The British Council has spent over 70 years building English skills and access to global opportunity in Bangladesh. This partnership adds Prime Bank’s financial support to that offer, while extending our English and leadership training into their workplace.”
He described Prime Bank as a progressive partner and noted that the alliance represents a crucial step in driving meaningful capacity building.
Through this strategic alliance, Prime Bank continues to strengthen its people-first culture by investing in knowledge and equal opportunities for its employees, customers, and the communities it serves.
