Bandura Holy Cross School and College basketball court inaugurated through Shahjalal Islami Bank funding

As part of Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC's Corporate Social Responsibility, the bank provided financial assistance for the construction of a basketball court for the students of Bandura Holy Cross School and College at Nawabganj in Dhaka district.The newly constructed basketball court for the students of Bandura Holy Cross School and College was inaugurated on 31 May 2025. The Archbishop of Dhaka Archdiocese, Most Rev. Bejoy N. D’Cruze, OMI was present as the chief guest at the program.The Managing Director of Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC Mr. Mosleh Uddin Ahmed formally inaugurated the Basketball Court.

The former student of Bandura Holy Cross School & College and Director &Chairman of Executive Committee Mr. AkkasUddin Mollah, Provincial Superior of St. Joseph Province Brother Ripon James Gomes, CSC, Former Headmaster of Bandura Holy Cross School & College Brother Prodip L. Rozario, CSC, Chairman of Governing Body Father KamolCorraya were present in the programas special guests. The Principal of Bandura Holy Cross School & College Brother Toren J. Palma, CSC presided over the ceremony.

Among Others, the Manager of Joypara Branch of ShahjalalIslami Bank Mr. Mizanur Rahman, the SAVP from Corporate Head Office of the Bank Mr. Md. Ibrahim Hossen, the Manager ofBaruakhali Branch Ms. Patricia Celine Gomes, the Manager of Bandura Branch Mr. Mohammad Nuruzzaman, the Manager of Dania Branch Mr. Mahabub Ali Chowdhury, the Manager of Nawabgonj Branch Mr. Md. Shah Alam, the In-Charge of Public Relations Department of the Bank Mr. K. M Harunur Rashid and former student of Bandura Holy Cross School & College Mr. Rasel Ahmed Shimul were also present in this program.

In his speech as the Chief Guest Most Rev. Bejoy N. D’Cruze, OMI, said that Bandura Holy Cross School and College has a good reputation in education as well as sports. He expressed gratitude to Shahjalal Islami Bank for financing the construction of this basketball court. He expressed optimism that the school's basketball team will not only gain local fame but also in future become the best basketball team in the country.

The Managing Director of Shahjalal Islami Bank Mr. Mosleh Uddin Ahmed said that, Shahjalal Islami Bank is conducting various service activities along with banking activities. He urged the students to be educated in moral values ​​and work for the welfare of the country. Playing not only keeps the body healthy but also develops a competitive spirit and leadership qualities .Shahjalal Islami Bank always stands by the side of meritorious students. Every year, Shahjalal Islami Bank has been providing educational scholarships to a significant number of meritorious and poor students.