The Bankers Club of Bangladesh Limited, in collaboration with VisionSpring Bangladesh, organised a free eye check-up campaign for the drivers of its members under the road safety initiative, “See to Be Safe”.
The campaign was part of the Club’s road safety drive aimed at removing barriers to clear vision for professional drivers to help make roads safer, reads a press release.
Recognising the importance of clear vision for safe driving, VisionSpring’s qualified optometrists conducted comprehensive on-site eye screenings.
Drivers diagnosed with refractive errors were provided with high-quality prescription eyeglasses.
The initiative seeks to improve the drivers’ well-being while reducing the risk of road accidents by enabling them to carry out their duties with greater confidence and precision.
The campaign received an overwhelming response from participating drivers, many of whom were found to have uncorrected vision impairment.
Participants expressed gratitude for the accessible eye care services and the immediate provision of prescription eyeglasses, which will improve both their daily livelihoods and road safety.
The closing ceremony was attended by Md Rashed Akter, president of the Bankers Club of Bangladesh Limited; Rashid-Un-Nabi, general secretary; and other members of the Executive Committee.
Representing VisionSpring were Ashna Afroze Ahmed, senior manager of Resource Mobilisation; Umme Sauda, associate director of the Vision Access Programme; Nazmoon Nahar Punom, resource mobilisation executive; along with the organisation’s medical and support team.
Speaking on the occasion, the club’s leadership emphasised that good vision is a vital yet often overlooked component of safe driving.
They also reaffirmed the club’s commitment to organising more health, safety and welfare initiatives for its members and support staff.
The VisionSpring team highlighted that ensuring clear vision for professional drivers is a cost-effective and transformative intervention that helps save lives, prevent accidents and protect livelihoods.
The Bankers Club of Bangladesh Limited expressed appreciation to VisionSpring for its partnership, professional support and dedicated efforts in making the campaign successful.
The club also thanked its members for encouraging their drivers to participate in the initiative.
The collaboration marks a meaningful step towards ensuring that professional drivers have the clear vision they need to remain safe, productive and thrive.
