Khulna, Aug. 5 -- Besides uttering the proverb (Chhoto chhoto balu kona, bindu bindu jol, gore tole mohadesh, sagor otol) 'small particles and drops of water build continents and oceans', school students in Khulna have proved that a small portion of their savings can really be a big amount.

According to Bangladesh Bank sources, students of government and non-government schools in Khulna have credited Tk 123.51 crore against 187,103 lakh school banking accounts till June, 2019.

The amount was Tk 104.62 crore at the end of June last year.

BB sources said that 25,756 new accounts were opened since June 2018 creating an exemplary success in the school banking sector.

Teachers and students told UNB that the amount saved in school banking a...