Prime Bank PLC has distributed 40 Braille books among visually impaired students in collaboration with the Blind Education and Rehabilitation Development Program (BERDO) to support accessible education and promote financial inclusion.
The initiative was part of the bank’s efforts to create an inclusive society by ensuring equal opportunities for learning, growth and participation in formal financial and banking services, said in a press release.
The distribution ceremony was attended by M M Mahbub Hasan, Senior Vice President and Head of Financial Inclusion & School Banking of Prime Bank PLC, and Md Saidul Huq, Founder and Executive Director of BERDO.
Speaking at the event, M M Mahbub Hasan said Prime Bank remained committed to advancing financial inclusion by empowering persons with disabilities through accessible banking services, financial literacy and educational support.
He said meaningful inclusion could only be achieved when every individual had the opportunity to participate in the country’s economic development.
Md Saidul Huq thanked Prime Bank for its support and appreciated the bank’s efforts to promote inclusive education and financial empowerment for visually impaired students.
He said partnerships between financial institutions and social organisations played an important role in building a more equitable and financially inclusive society.
Prime Bank said the initiative reflected its continued commitment to empowering underserved communities and expanding access to education and financial services through impactful partnerships across Bangladesh.
