Business Report :
Grameenphone has reaffirmed its commitment to worker welfare and responsible corporate practices by contributing Tk24.44 crore to the Bangladesh Labour Welfare Foundation Fund.
This contribution represents 10% of the company’s Workers Profit Participation Fund (WPPF) for 2023.
A delegation, led by Sayeda Tahya Hossain, CHRO of Grameenphone, handed over the cheque to the Adviser for the Ministry of Labour and Employment Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan during a ceremony at the ministry’s conference room in Dhaka on Sunday.
AHM Shafiquzzaman, Secretary of the Ministry of Labour and Employment, along with key representatives from Grameenphone, including, Mohammad Aulad Hossain, Head of Industrial Relations and Culture; Mohammad Khaled Mridha, Head of Compensations benefits and analytics; Muhammad Tawhidul Islam, Senior Industrial Relations Expert and Md. Harun Ur Rashid, Industrial Relations Expert was present during the event.
Sayeda Tahya Hossain, chief human resources officer of Grameenphone, said: “In Grameenphone, we emphasize on our role as a responsible corporate citizen. Our commitment extends beyond connectivity; we are equally dedicated to nurturing and empowering a diverse and digitally skilled future-ready workforce. This contribution reflects the company’s dedication in fostering a work environment that prioritizes safety and inclusivity for all employees. We believe that collective efforts can drive meaningful changes. In partnership with the Ministry of Labour and Employment, we continue to ensure that employees thrive in an ever-evolving digital landscape and support our workforce to build a prosperous economy and a better future for all.”