BRAC Bank recruits people with physical disabilities, transgender

BRAC Bank has created employment opportunities for transgender and physically challenged people, the bank said in a statement on Sunday.

They will be recruited taking their skills and merits into account and accommodated in the different branches located in different divisions across the country, it said.

The bank has taken the initiative in responding to the call of conscience and as part of corporate responsibility.

BRAC Bank MD and CEO Selim RF Hussain said, “BRAC Bank believes that race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or physical challenges should not be any barrier for an individual to deliver their potentials. Our existing coworkers are already sensitised to welcome the new teammates with open arms in the BRAC Bank family. We believe our step would also create social awareness for adoption of transgender community into the mainstream.”

"Somebody has to take the first move to dispel the social stigma and ensure social justice as every human deserves. I also thank the educational institutions that provided academic learning opportunities to transgender and physically challenged people,” he said.

As a part of the smooth onboarding process, the bank has already conducted special sensitising sessions for its people about gender-related prejudices so that the recruits receive a warm welcome and acceptance at their workplace.

Hussain said, “As a values-based organization, BRAC Bank believes in ‘leaving no one behind. It respects and recognizes the importance of distinctive life journeys that extend beyond the paradigms of gender. Our work focuses on creating equitable processes and policies that allow us to create space for everyone to thrive.

It ushers in a new era of creating an inclusive society where no one will be judged by their gender or other needs but by their talent and potential. We believe many organisations would emulate this example in creating opportunities for everyone,” he added.

Earlier, BRAC Bank also had announced a similar initiative for the third gender and persons with special needs.

Under the initiative, the bank launched its Young Leaders’ Programme, a dedicated programme for fresh graduates, as part of the bank’s investment in building a robust and talented workforce.