Dutch-Bangla bank contributed Tk. 11.27 crore to help the victims of Savar tragedy under its corporate social responsibility. Soon after the news of Savar Rana Plaza building collapse came to the knowledge, the competent authority of the Bank earlier announced through electronic and print media that each family of the garment workers killed will receive Tk. 1.0 lac to overcome the tragedy. The rescue operation for bodies from the wreckage of the collapsed building Rana Plaza in Savar formally came to an end and the total death toll has reached to 1,127.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina received the cheque of the donation for Tk. 11.27 crore from the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Bank, Mr. Abedur Rashid Khan at a function held at Prime Minister’s Tejgaon Office. Mr. K.S. Tabrez, Managing Director of the Bank was also present.

Among others, Finance Minister Mr. AMA Muhith, Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr. Atiur Rahman, Secretary of Bank and Financial Division Dr. M. Aslam Alam, Deputy Governor of Bangladesh Bank Mr. SK Sur Chowdhury, Chairman of Bangladesh Association of Banks were also present.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina received the cheque of the donation for Tk. 11.27 crore from the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Bank, Mr. Abedur Rashid Khan