BRAC Bank for inclusion of people with disability

FE Team | Published: October 24, 2024 22:13:23

BRAC BANK, BBDN COLLABORATE FOR THE DISABLED BRAC Bank recently partnered with the Bangladesh Business and Disability Network (BBDN) to create inclusive opportunities for persons with disabilities through 'Aporajeyo Ami' -- the bank's flagship corporate social responsibility initiative dedicated to health. Under the agreement, BBDN will work with BRAC Bank to train persons with disabilities to enhance their employability and open up entrepreneurial opportunities. DMD Sabbir Hossain was present at the signing event on October 15.

DHAKA, Oct 24: BRAC Bank recently partnered with the Bangladesh Business and Disability Network (BBDN) to create opportunities for persons with disabilities through 'Aporajeyo Ami', the bank's flagship corporate social responsibility initiative dedicated to health.
The agreement enables BRAC Bank to become a premier member of BBDN, joining its advisory council, according to a press release.
Under the partnership, BBDN will work with BRAC Bank to train persons with disabilities to enhance their employability and open up entrepreneurial opportunities. This will thereby provide support to unlock their full potential and equip them to make a greater contribution to society.
The collaboration will also see BBDN conduct accessibility assessments of BRAC Bank premises and organise 'sensitisation' workshops for BRAC Bank coworkers to ensure they understand and embrace the principles of disability inclusion.
Sabbir Hossain, deputy managing director and chief sustainability officer of BRAC Bank, said, "At BRAC Bank, we believe that inclusion is not just a responsibility but a necessity for a thriving society. Our partnership with BBDN is more than just a commitment; it is a call to ensure persons with disabilities are seen, heard, and given the opportunity they deserve to help contribute more to national economic growth."