BRAC Bank has improved the lives of more than 0.17 million people across Bangladesh in 2025 through its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, according to a press release.
The initiatives strengthened communities, contributing from women's education and disability inclusion to climate adaptation and humanitarian initiatives.
Through the Aporajeyo TARA scholarship programme, 807 underprivileged female students continued their higher education.
Additionally, 348 aspiring women entrepreneurs received training through Uddokta 101. The bank also awarded scholarships to 35 children with disabilities of its co-workers, reinforcing an inclusive culture.
The Aporajeyo Ami initiative provided free eye screenings and corrective glasses to 47,534 workers from its corporate and SME clients factories, supporting workforce wellbeing.
In Thakurgaon and Bogura, 44,545 underprivileged individuals received free cataract surgeries, medicines, and vision care. Moreover, 3,971 people received phaco surgeries; and 7,029 were provided free kidney dialysis sessions nationwide under the Sir Abed Kidney Dialysis Fund.
Tareq Refat Ullah Khan, managing director and CEO of BRAC Bank, said, "Inspired by our founder, Sir Abed, we measure progress by the lives we transform. Our focus is on breaking barriers and enabling dignity and purpose for those we support. We thank Bangladesh Bank for the policy guidelines that help us achieve lasting impact."
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