Dhaka Bank PLC. has been providing support to farmers in different areas of Bangladesh
Dhaka Bank PLC. has been providing support to farmers in different areas of Bangladesh by providing free agricultural inputs and machinery as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility for the last few years. Around 32,000 farmers have been benefited from these CSR activities. As part of Dhaka Bank’s CSR program, an agreement was signed and executed between Dhaka Bank PLC and Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, through which seedlings of rice and other vegetable and fruit plants produced at Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, will be distributed with free of cost to 1,000 farmers in the recently flood-affected areas; and farmers who will get seedlings of paddy, other vegetables and fruit plants, will also be provided with various fertilizers and pesticides. Apart from this, the students of Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University will also provide advisory services to take care of these plants and vegetables throughout the season.
Prof. Dr. Md. Abdul Latif, Vice-Chancellor, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University presided over the meeting where the agreement was signed by Mr. Md. Mostaque Ahmed, Deputy Managing Director and Chief Emerging Market Officer, Dhaka Bank and Mr. Sheikh Rezaul Karim, Registrar, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University on behalf of their respective institutions on 19 September 2024.Mr. H M Mostafizur Rahman, EVP & Head, Retail Business and Mr. Md. Katebur Rahman SVP & Head, Agriculture Business Unit from Dhaka Bank and Prof. Dr. Salauddin Mahmud Chowdhury, Dean, Post Graduate Studies, Dr. Muh. Rashedul Islam, Director, Student Counseling and Guidance, Prof. Dr. Tahmina Akhtar, Department of Entomology were also present on this signing ceremony.
AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM
EMRANUL HUQ
MANAGING DIRECTOR & CEO OF DHAKA BANK LIMITED
Dear Valued Patrons,
At the very onset, let me express my heartiest gratitude for allowing us to serve you and I also wanted to reach out to you directly with an assurance that Dhaka Bank is fully equipped to support you during this difficult time.
Last couple of weeks ago we all were living in a peaceful condition, performing our daily tasks freely and perfectly. Entire economy and business environment was also in a good shape, until COVID-19 put a forceful stoppage to the overall life style and economy of the world. We all know that social distancing and cleanliness are the keys to prevent this pandemic. Hence, we urge your conscious effort to limiting public interaction and suspending wherever possible.
YOUR SAFETY MEANS EVERYTHING TO US In this current situation, Dhaka Bank and its employees are beside you where we are fully online, either working from home or at our offices under a robust Business Continuity Plan (BCP) to serve you with limited branch banking and a full-fledged alternate delivery channel services.
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Moreover, to fulfill your urgent requirement, we have a limited no. of branches up and running by ensuring all kinds of precautionary and safety measures for you.
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Thank you for your trust and continued support to us. I firmly believe that jointly we will be able to combat this situation and win against all the odds.
Please stay home, stay safe and take care of yourself and family.
Best regards,
Emranul Huq Managing Director & CEO Dhaka Bank Limited