Millions of poor and destitute people are suffering through the winter in Bangladesh. Continuing with its yearly tradition, Dutch-Bangla Bank has presented 100,000 blankets worth Tk. 4 crore 50 lakh to the Prime Minister to address the sufferings of the winter season.

Mr. M Shahabuddin Ahmed, Chairman, Dutch-Bangla Bank Foundation handed over the sample of the blanket to The Honorable Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina on December 15, 2011 at Gonobhaban.  Dr. Muhammad Abdur Razzaque, Minister for Food & Disaster Management was present on the occasion.

Among others, the concerned government high officials and Mr. K. S. Tabrez, Managing Director & Mr. Abul Kashem Md. Shirin, Deputy Managing Director of the Bank were also present on the occasion.

After the inception of the bank in 1996, Dutch-Bangla Bank has established itself as a unique organization engaged in the social cause through participating in various social welfare activities for the betterment of the nation.

The Honorable Prime Minister complimented the philanthropic programs carried out by Dutch-Bangla Bank to redress the sufferings of poor and distressed people of the country.

Mr. M Shahabuddin Ahmed, Chairman, Dutch-Bangla Bank Foundation handing over the sample of the blanket to The Honorable Prime Minister