BRAC Bank wins SDG award for disability inclusion initiative
BRAC Bank has won the SDG Brand Champion 2026 Award in the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion category for its flagship corporate social responsibility initiative, Aporajeyo Ami, underscoring its leadership in advancing disability inclusion in the country.
According to a press release, the initiative was recognised for reducing inequalities, championing disability inclusion, expanding access to healthcare, and creating pathways to dignified employment for persons with disabilities.
Launched in 2024, Aporajeyo Ami is described as Bangladesh's first bank-led, multi-pillar disability inclusion initiative.
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Through partnerships with specialised healthcare and development organisations, the programme has provided vision care to more than 63,000 people and facilitated formal employment for 50 persons with disabilities.
It has also provided vocational training to 78 women with hearing impairments and expanded access to essential healthcare services, including cataract surgeries, assistive devices, and kidney dialysis support, across Bangladesh.
"This recognition reaffirms our belief that meaningful banking goes beyond financial services—it is about creating opportunities, removing barriers and empowering people to realise their full potential," said Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Tareq Refat Ullah Khan of BRAC Bank.
"Through Aporajeyo Ami, we are committed to building a more inclusive Bangladesh where everyone has the opportunity to thrive," he added.
BRAC Bank said the award reflected its commitment to sustainable development, inclusive growth, and creating lasting social impact alongside economic progress.
