In a significant move to support those affected by recent social unrest, BRAC Bank has announced the allocation of Tk 2 crore from its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) fund. This contribution is earmarked for the medical treatment of students and other individuals who were injured during the recent movement for social justice in Bangladesh.
Following the ousting of Sheikh Hasina on August 5, Bangladesh faces a turbulent period. As Nobel Laureate Prof. Muhammad Yunus prepares to lead the interim government, students have taken the initiative to manage traffic and maintain order during this critical time.
Hatil recently signed an agreement with Green Savers to launch a campaign, styled “Green Initiative”, geared towards nurturing nature for a better future.
BRAC has pledged Taka 7 crore to the ‘Dakche Amar Desh’ (Bangladesh is Calling) relief fund, while BRAC Bank PLC has committed Taka 3 crore to support families affected by Cyclone Remal. The combined Taka 10 crore fund will be utilized for emergency cash support, allowing vulnerable families to secure essential food packages, rebuild homes, restore water sources, and reconstruct latrines, as stated in a BRAC press release.
Mutual Trust Bank PLC (MTB) has been bestowed with the prestigious “Best Bank in CSR – Bangladesh” award by Business Tabloid Magazine, underscoring its steadfast commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. This accolade recognizes MTB’s pioneering efforts in advancing the Education, Healthcare, Environmental sustainability, and Disaster Management sectors within the country.
Sonali Bank PLC has launched a commendable initiative to support day laborers, especially rickshaw pullers, during the intense heat wave this summer. As part of their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, the bank is distributing 2,000 umbrellas to help these workers cope with the extreme temperatures and reduce their risk of heat-related illnesses.
Reflecting on the 11th anniversary of the Rana Plaza tragedy prompts a sobering examination of the corporate social responsibility landscape. The catastrophic event, which claimed the lives of over 1,100 garment workers in Bangladesh, served as a wake-up call for the global community to confront the stark realities endured by those in the garment industry.
The World Tourism Network in Bangladesh hosted a special party for orphans. They wanted to show that travel and tourism are about bringing peace and love to the world.
As a demonstration of its commitment to corporate social responsibility, YKK Bangladesh has contributed Three Functions Electric Beds to the Centre for the Rehabilitation of the Paralyzed (CRP) in Savar, Dhaka.
Standard Chartered Bangladesh has partnered with Thengamara Mohila Sabuj Sangha (TMSS) to boost quality of life, build resilience, and drive productivity across Bangladesh’s rural farming communities. As part of this collaborative effort, the Bank has launched two distinct agricultural interventions that collectively help to meet the needs of 25,500 farmers. Standard Chartered Bangladesh will contribute approximately BDT 26 million to implement both projects.
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