The Department of MGB has launched Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Bank Management & IT (BMIT). This is a program that leads to good prospects for in-service bank officers and for graduates who are seeking jobs in banks. The program was launched on February 5, 2003. In his welcome address, Professor A Rab, Chairman, MGB informed that the program will not only initiate the career of the would-be and in-service bank officers but will eventually help develop their career through transferring credits to MBA program at BU. Dr Salehuddin Ahmed, Director, BRAC Bank and Treasurer, BU highlighted the importance of three essential skills- communication, computer and management for a successful career in banks. Prof. J R Choudhury, VC, BU informed that the course was designed to fulfill the needs of the banks for trained manpower having balanced knowledge of both banking and IT. Students, faculty members and invited bank executives attended the inaugural session