EBL partners with BBDN to support entrepreneurship for women with disabilities

Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has partnered with the Bangladesh Business and Disability Network (BBDN) to support the initiative titled “Strengthening Economic Participation of Women with Disabilities through Inclusive Entrepreneurship and Market Access” under EBL’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program.

The initiative aims to strengthen the economic participation of women with disabilities by enhancing entrepreneurial capacity, creating meaningful market linkages, and expanding skills-building opportunities. Through this collaboration, BBDN and EBL seek to promote inclusive economic growth and contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by ensuring women with disabilities are meaningfully included in economic systems, according to a media release. 

To support the initiative Ashraf uz Zaman, Head of Planning, Strategy and Governance at EBL, formally handed over a cheque to Aziza Ahmed, Director Operations, BBDN at an event held at EBL head Office recently.

Speaking at the event, Ashraf uz Zaman said, “At Eastern Bank, we believe true progress means leaving no one behind. This partnership reflects our commitment to advancing inclusive entrepreneurship and creating economic opportunities for women with disabilities.”

Aziza Ahmed remarked, “Access to finance, entrepreneurship support, skills development, and market opportunities is critical for women with disabilities to achieve sustainable livelihoods and economic independence.”

Arup Ratan Chowdhury, Program Manager, BBDN; Md. Maskur Reza, FCA, Head of Business Information Systems; and Mostafa Sarwar, Head of CRM, EBL, were present among others.