IPDC Finance PLC participated in the Divisional Workshop on Women’s Financial Inclusion, organized by Bangladesh Bank at the Safina Park Auditorium in Godagari, Rajshahi. The workshop was held in line with the National Financial Inclusion Strategy, focusing on accelerating financial access and addressing key challenges faced by women. The workshop was attended by Rup Ratan Pine, executive director of Bangladesh Bank as the chief guest, a press release said.
As a responsible financial institution working towards inclusive development, IPDC showcased its proactive role in supporting women entrepreneurs and first-time women borrowers. At the workshop, IPDC hosted an interactive stall, highlighting its flagship initiative Joyee, tailored SME lending solutions, and inspiring success stories of women who have transformed their lives through access to finance. The stall attracted widespread attention from participants, offering insights into IPDC’s community-level outreach and financial education programs designed specifically for women.
During the event, a representative from IPDC shared remarks on the institution’s commitment to gender-inclusive finance, emphasizing the importance of empathy-driven, accessible, and ethical financial services. The remarks resonated with the workshop’s goal to bring financial tools closer to the hands of women in both rural and semi-urban settings. In the spirit of the workshops success, 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 brought together representatives from government, financial institutions, NGOs, and community stakeholders to discuss the role of social safety net programs, capacity-building initiatives, and policy frameworks that can collectively advance the cause of women’s financial empowerment in Bangladesh.
IPDC’s participation in the workshop reinforced its position as a forward-looking, socially responsible financial institution, aligned with the nation’s broader development goals. By championing women’s inclusion in the financial landscape, IPDC continues to play a transformative role in shaping a more equitable and empowered Bangladesh.
