Pubali Bank PLC has gifted a bus to facilitate the transportation of students from Comilla Victoria Government College as part of its ongoing commitment to social responsibility and the development of the nation's education and human resources.
Mohammad Ali, managing director of Pubali Bank PLC, attended the event as chief guest held at the college's Zia Auditorium.
Presided over by the college's Principal Prof Md Abul Basher Bhuiyan, the ceremony was attended by special guests Prof Md Abdul Majid (vice-principal of Comilla Victoria Government College) and Md Mainul Islam (deputy general manager and head of Comilla Region, Pubali Bank). Prof Abdul Kuddus delivered the welcome address.
Gazi Muhammad Golam Sohrab Hasan (secretary of the Teachers' Council), Mohammad Mizanur Rahman (assistant general manager of the bank), and other senior officials from both the college and the bank were also present.
During the event, Mohammad Ali formally handed over the bus keys to Principal Prof Md Abul Basher Bhuiyan.
Concurrently, a tree-planting ceremony took place on the campus, and an electronic booth of the bank was inaugurated.
Mohammad Ali stated that students are the future of the country and that ensuring their safe and comfortable commute is a collective responsibility.
He expressed great pleasure in gifting the bus to the students of Comilla Victoria Government College, affirming that Pubali Bank would continue such social responsibility initiatives for the welfare of education and students in the future.
He further added that Pubali Bank PLC would persist in its social responsibility activities to contribute to the country's sustainable and inclusive development through participation in various initiatives related to education, health, and public welfare.
Prof Md Abul Basher Bhuiyan, principal of Comilla Victoria Government College, said: “This initiative by Pubali Bank PLC to facilitate student transportation is highly commendable. This bus will play a vital role in ensuring safe and comfortable travel for the students. On behalf of the college, I extend my sincere thanks and gratitude to the Pubali Bank authorities. We remain hopeful that such cooperation for the welfare of the students will continue in the future.”