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Standard Bank Learning Center holds training on investment

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Business Report :

To enhance banking knowledge & efficiency, Shariah-based Standard Bank organized a two-day training on investment for the officials of head office & branches of the bank. Md Habibur Rahman, managing director & CEO of the bank, inaugurated the training as chief guest at the bank’s Learning Center on Wednesday.

Masud Hasan, VP & head of HRD, and Syed Monsoon Ali, vice president & in charge, Standard Bank Learning Center were also present at the inauguration ceremony. The speakers shared their knowledge regarding investment operations & management with the trainees.

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