Standard Chartered bank has distributed winter clothes along with basic hygiene products to alleviate the sufferings of cold-affected distressed communities of northern Bangladesh.
In partnership with Friendship, the bank has donated sweaters, blankets, bathing soaps, laundry soaps and masks to over 8000 beneficiaries from extreme weather condition areas of Kurigram and Gaibandha. 300 additional blankets are also being distributed in Joypurhat area.
Passing comments in this regard, Bitopi Das Chowdhury, Country Head of Corporate Affairs, Brand & Marketing, Standard Chartered Bangladesh said, “Whenever a challenge arises, Standard Chartered has never failed to demonstrate its commitment to the communities it operates in. As the northern areas of Bangladesh experience extreme weather conditions during winter days, we have always tried to stand beside the communities of these areas."
Standard Chartered’s community initiatives over the years have focused on economic empowerment of marginalised communities; bridging the gender gap; improving access to health, education and financial literacy; supporting agricultural innovation; promoting sports, arts and culture as drivers of positive social
transformation; and raising awareness about climate change and environment.
The Bank’s commitment to support Bangladesh’s continued journey of prosperity even in the face of the Covid-19 challenge saw the bank secure 30 major international awards in the past year.
