BRAC Bank contributed sewing machines to 78 individuals with hearing and speech impairments, including 44 women, helping them maintain independence and earn income.
Participants completed six months of tailoring and business training through BRAC Bank’s ‘Aporajeyo Ami’ programme in partnership with the Bangladesh National Federation of the Deaf (BNFD).
On April 23, 2026, BRAC Bank and BNFD awarded sewing machines and certificates, equipping graduates for home businesses or jobs.
The trainees organised an exhibition to showcase their work. So far, 20 participants have secured jobs, highlighting the programme’s positive impact.
The Ministry of Social Welfare and the programme team developed a tailored sewing curriculum. BRAC Bank and BNFD monitor participants and support their progress.
Tareq Refat Ullah Khan, Managing Director & CEO of BRAC Bank, said, “True inclusion means empowering those most excluded. Through this initiative, we aim to equip individuals with skills and confidence for sustainable livelihoods.”
Md. Mosharraf Hossain, Administrator at BNFD, added: “Structured training is key to self-reliance. This partnership has strengthened our capacity to create meaningful opportunities for people with disabilities.”
BRAC Bank, through ‘Aporajeyo Ami,’ reaffirms its commitment to inclusive growth and the empowerment of people with disabilities.