According to a press release, Aziz Al Kaiser, Chairman of City Bank, and Iftekhar Alam Tipu, Chairman of Ifad Autos, recently jointly handed over the keys of two buses to Professor Dr Md Akhtaruzzaman, Vice-Chancellor of Dhaka University.
Aziz Al Kaiser said: “The contribution of Dhaka University in the field of education and culture is undeniable. As far I know, this university has produced 13 presidents and 7 prime ministers so far. We feel proud to cooperate with the university and we are willing to do something bigger in future.”
City Bank Chairman then announced a monthly stipend of Tk5000 per month for 200 physically and mentally challenged students of Dhaka University.
Iftekhar Ahmed Tipu said: “We have gifted 2 buses to the students of Dhaka University. The students of Dhaka University are future leaders. We think this is not a cost to us, rather an investment into a noble cause.”
Vice-Chancellor of DU thanked and extended his gratitude to City Bank and Ifad Autos for their support and urged them to come forward with such cooperation in future.