SOS Children’s Villages, CBC partner to train disadvantaged youth
SOS Children's Villages Bangladesh and Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC Bangladesh Operations (CBC) have partnered to train young people from economically disadvantaged backgrounds in digital marketing.
A cheque handover ceremony marking the partnership was held at the Commercial Bank of Ceylon head office in Dhaka, a press release said.
Commercial Bank of Ceylon was represented by Chief Executive Officer Tivanka Damunupola; Deputy CEO and Head of Corporate Banking Mahmud Hossain; Deputy CEO and COO Haily Algewatte; and Head of Sustainability and Women Banking Urmi Irani Khan.
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National Director Dr Md Enamul Haque; Deputy Director of Fund Development and Communications Rashal Mia; and Corporate Fundraising Officer Arman Kabir Mahid represented SOS Children's Villages Bangladesh.
The programme is designed to equip young people with limited access to education and employment opportunities with practical, job-relevant digital marketing skills.
Participants will learn from experienced trainers through hands-on sessions that reflect current workplace practices and industry needs. They will also receive career guidance and job-placement support after completing the course.
National Director of SOS Children's Villages Bangladesh Dr Md Enamul Haque said, "Practical skills can open new possibilities for a young person's future. With the support of Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC, participants will leave the course not only with digital marketing knowledge but also with clearer pathways to employment or entrepreneurship."
"We are grateful for this partnership and its investment in young people's independence," he added.
Chief Executive Officer of Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC Bangladesh Operations Tivanka Damunupola said, "Access to relevant skills can significantly expand a young person's opportunities. Digital marketing offers diverse career pathways in Bangladesh and beyond, including employment, freelancing and entrepreneurship."
"By supporting this course, we are investing directly in the potential of young people and look forward to seeing them build sustainable careers and businesses," he added.
Through the partnership, SOS Children's Villages Bangladesh and CBC aim to help young people with limited opportunities acquire relevant skills and take part in Bangladesh's growing digital economy.
The training is scheduled to begin in mid-September 2026 at the SOS Vocational Training Centre in Dhaka.
