EBL supports Bangladesh Eye Trust Hospital in vision restoration initiative

Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has partnered with Bangladesh Eye Trust Hospital (BETH) to facilitate critical eye care services, including free cataract surgeries, for underprivileged communities across the country. Under its CSR initiative, EBL has contributed Tk 40 lakh to support this cause.

Ahmed Shaheen, additional managing director of EBL, handed over the cheque to Dr Niaz Abdur Rahman, managing director of Bangladesh Eye Hospital and Institute, at a ceremony held at the bank's head office.

Ahmed Shaheen said, "At EBL, we believe that improving lives through impactful and sustainable community programmes is part of our core mission. This partnership with Bangladesh Eye Trust Hospital allows us to bring hope and light to thousands who suffer from preventable blindness. Together, we aim to build a healthier and more equitable Bangladesh."

Dr Niaz Abdur Rahman added, "Bangladesh Eye Trust Hospital is the non-profit sister concern of Bangladesh Eye Hospital and Institute Ltd. Our main objective is to provide free or subsidised eye care to the underprivileged. Over the past 11 years, we have performed 18,000 cataract surgeries free of cost, thanks to partnerships with various organisations and individuals. We hope that our collaboration with EBL will be long-term, and together, we will make a significant impact in fighting blindness in Bangladesh."

Since its inception in 2014, Bangladesh Eye Trust Hospital has been providing essential eye care services to underprivileged communities. Through this partnership, EBL will support life-changing initiatives such as eye screening camps, food and lodging for patients, and free cataract surgeries.

The cheque handover ceremony was attended by Dr Mahziba Rahman Chowdhury, executive director; Dr Mehraj Rahman Chowdhury, consultant; Md Kamrul Islam Shanzeed, general manager of Bangladesh Eye Trust Hospital; and Ziaul Karim, head of communications and external affairs; Maj Md Abdus Salam, psc (Retd), head of administration; Md Abdullah Al Mamun FCS, company secretary; Md Maskur Reza, head of business information systems; Md Shahjahan Ali, head of compliance; Mostafa Sarwar, head of credit risk management; and Md Safiqul Islam Zahid, head of financial operations and control from EBL.