With an aim to undertake a comprehensive, multi-pronged Covid-19 response plan for vulnerable communities in the country, Standard Chartered Bangladesh has announced a Tk 13.5 crore strategic action plan.
The fund will be used to support healthcare and immediate assistance and regenerate livelihood of Covid-hit people, said a press release on Tuesday.
Other measures will include immediate assistance through emergency food relief distribution for Covid-19 affected marginalised communities, health support, entrepreneurship support programme among others.
“While Bangladesh has been weathering the Covid-19 storm relatively well, with the risk of another wave imminent, we must remain vigilant. Helping our communities rise above Covid-19 remains as important as ever,” Naser Ezaz Bijoy, CEO of Standard Chartered Bangladesh was quoted as saying.
“The plan builds on our extensive initiatives from 2020, but is more diverse in scope, which we believe will be more impactful,” he added.
