Pubali Bank donates Tk 50 lakh to Gonoshasthaya Kendra

Pubali Bank PLC has donated Tk 50 lakh to Gonoshasthaya Kendra, a non-governmental healthcare organisation based in Savar, as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme.

Mohammad Ali, managing director and chief executive officer of the bank, handed over the payment order to Shireen Parveen Huq, chairperson of the healthcare organisation, at a ceremony held at the bank's head office in Dhaka recently, according to a press release.

Speaking at the event, Ali remarked, "We believe in contributing not only to the financial sector but also to broader social welfare initiatives. Healthcare is a fundamental right, and we are proud to support such a vital sector."

Pubali Bank PLC is the largest private commercial bank in Bangladesh, with a network comprising 509 branches and 235 sub-branches across the country.

Beyond its core banking operations, the bank has long been involved in a range of social development initiatives, including education, healthcare, environmental protection, and disaster management.

Established in 1972, Gonoshasthaya Kendra operates as a charitable trust committed to delivering quality and affordable healthcare to the general public.

Its "Gonoshasthaya Dialysis Centre" is the largest renal treatment facility in the country, currently providing services to an average of 250 to 270 patients daily. The centre operates continuously in four shifts, 24 hours a day, and 365 days a year.

Mohammad Esha and Ahmed Enayet Manzur, deputy managing directors of the bank, were also present, alongside Monika Rani Sarker, director (finance) of Gonoshasthaya Kendra, and other senior executives of the bank.