MetLife opens daycare centre for working parents

To support working parents and build a more inclusive workplace, MetLife Bangladesh has recently launched a children's daycare centre at the head office in Motijheel.

Working parents of MetLife will get benefits from the daycare centre where their children will remain safe and secure, said a press release.

Experts said that taking care of children is one of the major concerns for working parents. According to a study by Harvard University, globally nearly 20 per cent of working parents leave their work or reduce working hours solely due to lack of childcare.

Commenting on the initiative, MetLife Bangladesh’s Chief Executive Officer, Ala Ahmad said, “At MetLife, we take care of our associates holistically. Family and children are an essential part of our life, and the newly launched daycare centre will provide MetLife’s working parents the confidence of knowing that their children are enjoying the workplace too.”

“We spend a lot of time at work, so it's important for us to provide our employees with access to amenities that make their lives easier”, said Tauhidul Alam, Assistant Managing Director and Chief Human Resources Officer of MetLife Bangladesh.