Ayesha Abed Foundation artisans to get wages through bKash

The Ayesha Abed Foundation, Aarong’s craft production centre, will disburse wages to its more than 20,000 artisans spread across 14 districts in Bangladesh.

In this regard, bKash and Ayesha Abed Foundation have recently signed an agreement at Aarong Centre in Dhaka, said a press release.

Ayesha Abed Foundation Head D Sasikumar and bKash Chief Commercial Officer Ali Ahmmed signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organisations.

bKash Chief Executive Officer Kamal Quadir, Ayesha Abed Foundation Chairperson Tamara Hasan Abed, and other senior officials were present at the event.

Under the agreement, these artisans, majority of who are women, will receive their monthly wage directly into their bKash wallets.

The digital wage disbursement through bKash will bring convenience for the artisans and make wage management easier and more affordable for the foundation as well.

After receiving their wages in their bKash account, artisans will be able to use a variety of services, including mobile recharge, utility bill payment, shop payment, and loan and savings schemes from banks and financial institutions.

Moreover, artisans will be able to cash-out their wages from bKash “Priyo” agent without any cost. Thus, the artisans, mostly women, will be empowered in their financial decisions and enjoy freedom in their day-to-day transactions.

In 1982, the Ayesha Abed Foundation (AAF) was established to commemorate the memory and work of the late Ayesha Abed, a BRAC staff member and spouse of the late Sir Fazle Hasan Abed, founder of BRAC. Currently, it has 15 main centres and more than 700 sub-centres across the country.