City Bank partners with UNICEF to empower youth with green skills
City Bank and UNICEF have announced a new partnership to equip marginalised adolescents and young people—particularly girls—with green and entrepreneurial skills under a pilot project entitled Skills4Youth.
The partnership was formalised at a signing ceremony held recently in Dhaka. Rana Flowers, UNICEF Representative in Bangladesh, and Mashrur Arefin, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of City Bank, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organisations.
Also present at the event were Mohammad Mahbubur Rahman, Additional Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer; Mahia Juned, Additional Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer; Kazi Azizur Rahman, Additional Managing Director and Chief Information Officer; Shahriar Jamil Khan, Head of Brand and Marketing, and other senior officials from both organisations.
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Through the initiative, adolescents and young people—especially girls and young women in climate-vulnerable districts such as Bagerhat—will receive market-relevant training, career coaching and opportunities for apprenticeships and employment with local enterprises. The programme prioritises inclusive and practical learning experiences, enabling participants to build sustainable livelihoods and resilient communities.
Rana Flowers, UNICEF Representative in Bangladesh, said: "Every child and young person deserves a chance to dream, learn and thrive. This partnership with City Bank is more than an investment in skills—it is an investment in hope. By equipping marginalised adolescents and young women in climate-vulnerable communities with employability skills, we are opening doors to opportunity and leadership for them."
Mashrur Arefin, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of City Bank, said:"UNICEF has been doing tremendous work in Bangladesh for decades, improving lives and creating opportunities for children and young people across the country. We are truly honoured to join hands with them in this meaningful partnership. Together, we aim to make a real and lasting impact by empowering young people, especially girls, with the skills and opportunities they need to build a more sustainable and inclusive future for Bangladesh."
