In response to the devastating floods impacting northeastern and southeastern Bangladesh, Standard Chartered Bangladesh is delivering emergency relief to 100,000 flood-affected individuals.
The initiative is providing relief packages containing provisions for meals over seven days, reaching impacted communities across flood-impacted areas, including Feni, Noakhali, Laxmipur, Comilla, Hobiganj, Moulavibazar, Sylhet, Khagrachori, Chattogram, Brahmanbaria and Chadpur. The packages contain essential non-perishable foodstuff, saline, drinking water and water purification tablets. The first phase of this initiative is being delivered in partnership with Bidyanondo Foundation.
Naser Ezaz Bijoy, Chief Executive Officer, Standard Chartered Bangladesh, said, "The floods in Bangladesh have been unexpected in its severity, and it has been truly inspiring to see our society as a whole come together and aid those in need. As a Bank that has been serving this nation for 119 years, it is our duty to support the distressed communities, standing shoulder to shoulder with the ongoing efforts. We remain committed to support the resilience of Bangladesh, during this challenging time and in the long run – a true partner in progress to the nation.”
Standard Chartered has consistently been linked to Bangladesh’s inspiring story of growth and resilience. Over the years, the bank has remained dedicated to driving commerce and development by investing in communities; expanding the reach and scale of services to promote greater inclusion; and creating new opportunities. Standard Chartered’s community engagement and sustainability initiatives focus on economic empowerment, improving access to health, education, financial literacy, supporting agricultural innovation, promoting sports, arts, and culture as drivers of positive social transformation, and combatting climate change.
Bidyanondo Foundation is a non-profit organisation registered under the Bangladesh Department of Social Services. The Bidyanondo Foundation works to help poor communities across Bangladesh and performs a variety of essential social welfare activities.
– Press release
