Midland Bank donates Tk 10 lakh to Sajida Foundation for Korail fire victims

Midland Bank PLC has donated Tk 10 lakh to Sajida Foundation, a charitable organisation, to support relief efforts for victims of the Korail slum fire.

Of the total amount, Tk 5 lakh was provided from the bank's Islami Banking Fund under its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, while the remaining Tk 5 lakh was contributed by Midland Bank family members.

Md Ahsan-uz Zaman, managing director and CEO of Midland Bank PLC, handed over the cheques to Muhymin Chowdhury, director of impact investments and partnerships at Sajida Foundation, at the bank's head office in Dhaka today, according to a press release.

Recognising Sajida Foundation's long-standing commitment to supporting disadvantaged communities and its role in various humanitarian initiatives, Midland Bank employees decided to extend additional support for the Korail fire victims.

Among others, Farhin Ahmed Twinkle, coordinator of partnership and fundraising at Sajida Foundation; Md Rashed Akter, head of retail distribution and chief bancassurance officer; Didarul Islam, chief financial officer; and Md Bajlur Rahman Khan, head of CRM and the sustainable finance unit, were also present.