Midland Bank Family provided financial assistance of Tk15 lakh to the family of late Abul Kalam, who passed away in the recent metro rail tragedy in Farmgate area, Dhaka on October 27.
The bank provided Tk5 lakh financial assistance from its Islami Banking Fund under its Corporate Social Responsibilities (CSR) activity, as part of the bank’s commitment towards social wellbeing.
The remaining Tk10 lakh was contributed by Midland Bank Family members.
Md Ahsan-uz Zaman, managing director & CEO of the bank, handed over documents to Irin Akter Priya, wife of Late Abul Kalam at a ceremony held on Thursday at the bank’s head office, Dhaka.
Didarul Islam, chief financial officer, and Syed Sakibuzzaman, head of islami banking division of Midland Bank, were also present on the occasion.
From the fund, Midland Bank Family, arranged two MDB Saalam Family Support custodial account, each of Tk7.50 lakh favouring the minor son and daughter of late Abul Kalam Abdullah Abrar and Parisa Mariam Sura respectively, to cover their daily expenses.