Conference Program & Schedule
26 June 2025 | BRAC Business School, BRAC University
Program Flow
09:00 – 10:00
Registration
Auditorium
10:00 – 10:10
Opening Remarks
by Dr. Mohammad Mujibul Haque, Professor and Dean, BRAC Business
School, BRAC University
10:10 – 10:20
Keynote Speech
by Dr. Mohamad Fazli Bin Sabri, Professor and Dean, Faculty of
Human Ecology, Universiti Putra Malaysia
10:20 – 11:10
Panel Discussion by Special Guests
• Dr. Mohammed Helal Uddin (Dhaka University & MRA)
• Mr. Md Mushfiqur Rahman (SME Foundation)
• Mr. Arinjoy Dhar (BRAC Microfinance)
• Dr. Toufic Ahmad Choudhury (Bangladesh Academy for Securities Markets)
• Mr. Md Mushfiqur Rahman (SME Foundation)
• Mr. Arinjoy Dhar (BRAC Microfinance)
• Dr. Toufic Ahmad Choudhury (Bangladesh Academy for Securities Markets)
11:10 – 11:20
Remarks by Corporate Partners
• Mr. Syed Javed Noor (IDLC Finance PLC)
• Mr. Alamgir Morshed (Infrastructure Development Company Limited)
• Mr. Alamgir Morshed (Infrastructure Development Company Limited)
11:20 – 11:30
Chief Guest Remarks
Ms. Nazma Mobarek, Secretary Financial Institution Division (FID),
Ministry of Finance
11:30 – 11:40
Guest of Honor Remarks
Mr. Mohammad Muslim Chowdhury, Chairman, Sonali Bank PLC
11:40 – 11:50
Closing Remarks
by Dr. Syed Ferhat Anwar, Professor and Vice-Chancellor, BRAC
University
12:00 – 14:00
Lunch Break
12:00 – 13:15
Presentation Session I (Online)
14:00 – 15:15
Parallel Presentation Sessions (II – V)
15:15 – 15:30
Tea Break 1
15:30 – 16:45
Parallel Presentation Sessions (VI – IX)
16:45 – 17:00
Tea Break 2
17:00 – 18:15
Parallel Presentation Sessions (X – XIII)
18:30 – 19:30
Closing Ceremony
Detailed Presentation Schedule
Session I ONLINE
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
Financial Literacy, Inclusion and FinTech
Moderator: Dr. Abu Saad Md. Masnun Al Mahi
BBS Conference Room (Online)
MFIs and Livelihood: Assessing Impacts of Microcredit Programs
Through PRA in Talaimari Slum, Rajshahi, Bangladesh
Financial Inclusion and Economic Resilience in Iraq: Analysis
Using IMF Data (2016–2023)
Financial Literacy and Economic Growth in Arab Countries: An
Empirical Investigation
Cost Efficiency as a Financial Competency: Revitalising
Distressed Manufacturing Firms in China Through Internal Recovery Strategies
E-wallet Inclusion Usage on Regional Economic Growth in
Indonesia: Traditional Market Penetration
14:00 – 15:15 | Parallel Sessions II-V
Session II
2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Financial Literacy, Competency and Inclusion – A
Moderator: Dr. Mohammad Shahidul Islam
7A-10C
Financial Literacy as Human Rights: A Communication Design
Perspective
Understanding the Role of Financial Capability in Small
Business Performance
Unlocking Sustainable Growth for Female-Entrepreneurs Through
Financial Inclusion and Literacy
The Intersection of Financial Inclusion and Water Security: How
Microfinance Is Enhancing Water Access in South Asia
Mind the Money Gap: Twisting the Threads Between Financial
Literacy and Women's Entrepreneurial Mojo – What's Next?
Session III
2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Financial Literacy, Competency and Inclusion – B
Moderator: Dr. Md. Arif Hossain Mazumder
7B-11C
Does Financial Inclusion Gender Gap Persist in the Digital
World?
The Impact of Financial Literacy on Bangladeshi SMEs':
Financial Behavior and Financial Well-Being
Determinants of Labor Force Participation of Females With
Tertiary Education: A Cross-Country Analysis
Financial Literacy & Credit Consumption: A Study of Spending
Behavior of Generation Z Professionals
Investigating the Barriers to Accessing Formal Financial
Services Among Rural Women in Bangladesh: A Quantitative Approach
Session IV
2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Digital Finance – A
Moderator: Dr. Md. Mizanur Rahman
7B-12C
Investigating Digital Financial Literacy Readiness Among SME
Owners in Bangladesh
Digital Financial Literacy, Financial Behaviour, and Financial
Confidence as the Predictors of Financial Well-Being Through the Lenses of TPB and
TAM
Advancing Financial Literacy in Bangladesh: A Policy-Centric
Model for Inclusive Development and Digital Empowerment
The Impact of Digitalization of Banking Channels on Financial
Literacy Across Demographics in Bangladesh
Empowering Communities Through Financial Literacy and Digital
Inclusion: A Pathway to Sustainable Development in Habiganj District, Bangladesh
Session V
2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Digital Finance – B
Moderator: Mr. Saif Hossain
7B-13C
Reimagining Finance and Accounting Education: Understanding the
AI Integration Dilemma
Does Islamic Social Finance Matter for MSMEs Sustainability?
The Roles of Digital Literacy and Government Initiatives in an Emerging Economy
Digital Microfinance in Bangladesh
Factors Affecting Digital Financial Literacy and Their Impact
on Customers' Financial Behaviour: A Bangladesh Perspective
Entrepreneurial Orientation, Digital Financial Literacy, and
Economic Empowerment: A Study on Bangladeshi Female Entrepreneurs
Tea Break 1 | 15:15 – 15:30
15:30 – 16:45 | Parallel Sessions VI-IX
Session VI
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM
Financial Literacy, Competency and Inclusion – C
Moderator: Mr. Riyashad Ahmed
7A-10C
Financial Inclusion as a Catalyst for Inclusive Growth:
Empirical Evidence From Bangladesh
Overview of Financial Inclusion of Santals Tribe in Bangladesh:
A Study on Dinajpur
Bridging the Gap: The Role of Financial Literacy in Enhancing
the Sustainability of Rural SMEs in Bangladesh
Financial Inclusion and Women Empowerment in Bangladesh
Does Financial Literacy Influence Household Economic
Well-Being? Evidence From Dhaka, Bangladesh
Session VII
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM
FinTech – A
Moderator: Dr. Suman Paul Chowdhury
7B-11C
Impact of E-Payment Systems on the Economic Growth of
Bangladesh
Components and Assessments of Bangladesh's Shift to
Fintech-Based Financial Inclusion
Fostering Financial Literacy Through Gamification
Inclusive FinTech Systems for Empowering Excluded Communities
Evolution of Distribution Models in Bangladesh’s Digital
Payment Ecosystem
Session VIII
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM
FinTech – B
Moderator: Dr. Sayla Sowat Siddiqui
7B-12C
Analyzing the Impact of FinTech on Traditional Banking
FinTech: Impacts on Financial Inclusion in Rural Bangladesh
Buy Now, Regret Later: BNPL and Financial Responsibility
bKash Loan: A Pseudo–Credit Card Facility
Exploring MFS Adoption and Financial Literacy Among Merchants
Session IX
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM
Digital Finance - C
Moderator: Dr. Md. Kausar Alam
7B-13C
Digitalization: Initiatives at Dhaka Stock Exchange PLC
Cloud Computing for SMEs in Bangladesh
Empowering Third-Gender Individuals Through Financial Literacy
Free to Lance: Skills & Empowerment for Underserved Youth
Cashless Economy Readiness: Rural vs Urban
Tea Break 2 | 4:45 PM – 5:00 PM
Session X
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Financial Literacy, Competency and Inclusion – D
Moderator: Dr. Suman Paul Chowdhury
7A-10C
Digital Literacy & Risky Investments
Economic Abuse and Financial Illiteracy in Dhaka’s Slums
Enhancing SME Financial Literacy in Bangladesh
Comparative Youth Financial Literacy in Ghana, UK & Bangladesh
Session XI
5:00 PM - 6:15 PM
Economic Wellbeing & Empowerment
Moderator: Mohammad Shahidul Islam. PhD
7B-11C
Impact of Community-Level Interventions on Women Empowerment
Financial Behavior Among Low-Income Consumers
Financial Crime, Governance, and NPL Dynamics
Financial Well-Being in Bangladesh: Role of Financial Behavior
Empowering Communities Through Islamic Finance
Session XII
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM
Digital Finance – D
Moderator: Dr. Nusrat Hafiz
7B-12C
Money, Mobile, and Mindset: Digital Financial Literacy for Women
Empowerment
Does Digital Financial Literacy Escalate Formal Savings?
Digital Marketing & Financial Inclusion Among Youth
Session XIII
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
FinTech – C
Moderator: Dr. Md. Kausar Alam
7B-13C
Consumer Behavior in Urban Bangladesh: MFS-Based Microcredit
Localized Credit in Global Payment Systems