BRAC Bank and BBDN sign an agreement to empower people with disabilities

BRAC Bank recently signed an agreement with Bangladesh Business and Disability Network (BBDN) to create inclusive opportunities for people with disabilities through ‘Aporajeyo Ami’, the bank’s flagship corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative dedicated to health.

Under the partnership agreement, BBDN will work with the bank to train people with disabilities to enhance their employability and open up entrepreneurial opportunities, the bank said in a press release.

Thus, this will support them to unlock their full potential and equip them to make a greater contribution to society.

In collaboration, BBDN will also conduct accessibility assessments of the bank’s premises and conduct awareness workshops for fellow lenders to ensure they understand and embrace the principles of disability inclusion.

Murteza Rafi Khan, executive director of BBDN, and Sabbir Hossain, deputy managing director and chief sustainability officer of the bank, underwrote the deal in the capital.

“This partnership with BRAC Bank is a significant milestone in our ongoing mission to build a more inclusive Bangladesh. Together, we will amplify the voices of people with disabilities, creating pathways for them to thrive personally and professionally,” said Rafi Khan.

“Our partnership with BBDN is more than just a commitment; it is a call to ensure that people with disabilities are seen, heard and given the opportunity they deserve to contribute more to national economic growth,” said Sabbir Hossain.

This partnership is a cornerstone of BRAC Bank’s ‘Aporajeyo Ami’ initiative, which reflects the bank’s commitment to building a more inclusive society through meaningful dialogues around disability.

As a values-based organization, the bank’s CSR ambition is to break down financial barriers and social taboos to ensure access and create opportunities for people to realize their potential and lead meaningful lives, the press release added.

Other senior officials from both organizations were also present.