Brac University has launched a Daycare Center, "Ador", marking a significant step forward in its ongoing commitment to prioritizing the well-being of the faculty and staff.
The official launch ceremony was held at the new Merul Badda campus, Dhaka on Tuesday.
Under the leadership of Prof Syed Mahfuzul Aziz, PhD, pro-vice-chancellor, and acting vice-chancellor, Brac University introduced this employee-centric initiative to provide comprehensive childcare support during office hours.
The event was attended by distinguished guests, department heads, employees, and children alongside Prof Syed Mahfuzul Aziz were key participants, including Rifat Sultana, HR director; Mohammad Sajedul Karim, director of Operations; Arshad M Chowdhury, dean, BSRM School of Engineering; Firdous Azim, professor and chairperson, Department of English and Humanities, and Khairul Basher, director of Communications.
Prof Syed Mahfuzul Aziz emphasized the Day Care Center's crucial role in fostering a supportive workplace culture and promoting work-life balance.
"It is with great humility that we introduce the Day Care Center, as it reflects our unwavering commitment to supporting the diverse needs of our valued employees. We hope to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported by providing a nurturing environment for our employees' children,” he added.