BRAC Bank, VisionSpring to screen the vision of 15,500 people

BRAC Bank has joined forces with VisionSpring to extend complimentary eye care through 'Aporajeyo Ami,' - the bank's flagship corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative dedicated to health.

The two organisations signed a partnership agreement at the bank's head office in Dhaka in July 2024, according to a media release. 

Sabbir Hossain, DMD and Chief Operating Officer of BRAC Bank, and Misha Mahjabeen, Country Director of VisionSpring, endorsed the agreement on behalf of their organisations.

By collaborating with VisionSpring, BRAC Bank aims to screen the vision of 15,000 factory workers from its corporate and emerging corporate clients and 500 non-executive staff members this year.

BRAC Bank 'Aporajeyo Ami' is an unparalleled CSR effort that fosters meaningful dialogues about disability and disability inclusion within the health sector, the release says.

Under BRAC Bank 'Aporajeyo Ami', this endeavour is designed to bolster the well-being of individuals who often lack access to such essential services due to social taboos or fear of stigmatisation.

The initiative seeks to enhance productivity, prolong service periods, increase employee retention, and increase overall productivity, the release adds.