SBI holds CSR initiative for tea-garden communities in Srimongal

State Bank of India (SBI), Bangladesh Operations, has organised a corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme for tea-garden communities in Sreemangal upazila of Sylhet

The initiative, titled “Distribution of Textbooks & Safe Drinking Water (Tube-well Installation) for Tea-Garden Communities through University Tea Students Associations (UTSA), Srimongal, Sylhet,” aims to support underprivileged tea-garden families by improving access to education and safe drinking water.

As part of the CSR initiative, textbooks were distributed among students of tea-garden communities to encourage education and reduce financial barriers to learning.

In addition, tube-wells will be installed in selected tea-garden areas to provide safe drinking water to local residents, says a media release.

The programme also highlighted the pressing issue of inadequate access to clean water in tea-garden communities, where many families continue to rely on contaminated surface water, leading to frequent water-borne diseases.

The installation of tube-wells is expected to significantly improve public health conditions and reduce illness among both children and adults.

Speaking at the programme, Chiranjeev Kumar, General Manager & Regional Head, South Asia, and Amit Kumar, Country Head, SBI Bangladesh Operations, emphasised the importance of CSR initiatives aimed at uplifting marginalised communities and reaffirmed SBI’s commitment to contributing to social development in Bangladesh.

Among others present at the programme were Yakub Miya, Councillor, Srikanto Kano Gopal (Bagan Panchayet), M. A. Ahad (Bagan Sardar), Deepak Kumar Singh, CEO, Dhaka, and Md. Maksudur Rahman, Head of Operations & ID.

Through this initiative, SBI Bangladesh Operations continues its commitment to promoting education, health, and community welfare, particularly among underserved and vulnerable populations.

State Bank of India (SBI), one of India’s largest banking institutions, has been operating in Bangladesh with a commitment to fostering financial inclusion, sustainable development, and community welfare through various banking and CSR initiatives.