In a significant move to bolster the agricultural sector, Southeast Bank PLC has distributed a Special CSR Fund aimed at aiding farmers in cultivation and purchasing agri-based machinery. This financial assistance was channeled through the esteemed non-government development organization, Setu.
A skill development training program was held today at Shah Dine Community Center in Rajshahi city. Organized by United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) under its agricultural support scheme ‘Bhoroshar Notun Janala,’ the training catered to 240 agricultural entrepreneurs from nine upazilas of the district.
The Padma Bridge Rail Link stands as the largest project currently undertaken by Bangladesh Railway. This ambitious project involves the construction of a 170-kilometer new rail line, being implemented by China Railway Group Limited (CREC). Beyond its infrastructure efforts, CREC has demonstrated significant corporate social responsibility through various philanthropic activities.
Footsteps Bangladesh, a progressive development organization, has launched its inaugural Britto Scholarship Program to support students from marginalized families in pursuing higher education at top public universities in Bangladesh. The scholarship award ceremony, held on July 2, 2024, at the Edward M. Kennedy Center (EMK), was attended by notable figures including Shannon West, Interim Director of British Council Bangladesh, journalist and singer Elita Karim, Tajdin Hassan, Chief Marketing Officer at The Daily Star, as well as trustees and advisors of Footsteps.
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced a strategic partnership with EPIC Group, a leading global apparel manufacturer, to bolster sustainable textile manufacturing and improve resource efficiency in Bangladesh and India. This collaboration involves a substantial financial package aimed at supporting EPIC Group’s green capital expenditure program and generating higher-skilled jobs in both countries.
Bangladesh’s Employment Injury Scheme (EIS) pilot program in the readymade garment (RMG) sector will now classify commuting incidents to and from factories as workplace accidents, making them eligible for compensation starting from July 1. This decision, made by the EIS Governance Board—which includes employers, government officials, and worker representatives—also ensures that around 75 workers who filed commuting accident claims since the pilot’s launch in June 2022 will receive retroactive compensation.
The Better Work program, a joint initiative between the United Nations ILO and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), aims to improve working conditions, productivity, and profitability in Bangladesh’s RMG factories.
United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) hosted a comprehensive day-long training session on Thursday at the New Bandhon Community Centre in Narayanganj. The event focused on enhancing the skills of entrepreneurs in the agriculture, livestock, and fisheries sectors, attracting around 130 participants from five upazilas within the district.
Financial assistance was provided to grassroots farmers in the country through the NGO Community Development Centre (Codec). Southeast Bank PLC distributed a special CSR fund to farmers for cultivation and the purchase of agri-based machinery.
State Minister for Women and Children Affairs Simeen Hussain (Rimi) MP emphasized the government’s unwavering support for agricultural entrepreneurs, announcing comprehensive stimulus packages during a training program at Barun High School in Kapasia, Gazipur, on May 3rd. She urged young individuals to seize the opportunity to drive agricultural transformation.
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