The employees of BRAC Bank organised a mini marathon titled ‘BRAC Bank DAUR 2016 — Kolyaner Pothochola’ to raise fund for the humanity.

This is the first such marathon initiative by a bank in the country and is unique in serving the humanity. BRAC Bank has been organizing the marathon since 2011.

Dhaka North City Corporation Mayor Annisul Huq attended the program at the Chief Guest at the annual mini marathon for humanity at South Plaza area of Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban on 29 January 2016.

Managing Director and CEO BRAC Bank Limited Selim R.F. Hussain, and the employees of BRAC Bank across the country took part in the marathon for a social cause.  This year the officials of other private banks, corporate houses and media and film celebrities also participated in and attended the marathon.

The marathon started at 7:00am in the morning. More than 4,000 employees of BRAC Bank and other organizations participated in the marathon that started from the centre point of Manik Miah Avenue towards Khamar Bari, crossing Rokeya Shoroni, Agargaon, Mirpur Road Shishu Mela, Asad Gate and finally finishing at the center point of Manik Miah Avenue again.

On the occasion, the employees raised a fund of Tk 10 lac, and the company doubled it to Tk 20 lac from its CSR fund.

BRAC Bank donated Tk 10 lac to Bangladesh Thalassaemia Samity and Hospital that works for treatment of the thalassaemia patients and also creating awareness about prevention of the disease.

After the marathon, Selim R.F. Hussain handed over the cheque to Bangladesh Thalassaemia Samity and Hospital President Omar Golam Rabbani.

Earlier this winter, a portion of the fund was utilised to distribute 2,700 blankets to cold affected people in Rangpur and the newly reclaimed enclaves in Panchagarh.

In this memorable event, Selim R.F. Hussainsaid: ‘As a follower of 3P Philosophy – People, Planet and Profit - social welfare initiatives are embedded in the DNA of our bank’s people. I am encouraged to see the passion in our people to contribute to society.’

‘This year we are inviting guests outside the bank to take part in the run.  We hope that this will take the annual marathon to a newer level and we strongly believe that together we can make a difference in people’s lives,’ he added.