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Brac Bank contributes to set up oxygen plant at Sylhet Kidney Foundation

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Business Report :

Brac Bank has contributed to Kidney Foundation Sylhet’s establishment of an oxygen plant at its new premises, reinforcing its continued commitment to the healthcare sector.

This initiative complements the bank’s unique and inclusive health initiative, “Brac Bank Aporajeyo Ami”, which aims to improve access to essential healthcare services for people in need across Bangladesh.

The newly inaugurated Kidney Foundation Sylhet includes a dedicated floor named after Sir Fazle Hasan Abed, in honour of the visionary founder of Brac, to provide life-saving kidney dialysis services to patients.

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As part of its ongoing commitment to supporting vulnerable communities, Brac Bank will also contribute to the “Sir Abed Kidney Dialysis Fund, ” providing free dialysis services to financially disadvantaged patients.

Meheriar M Hasan, chairperson of Brac Bank, was the chief guest at the agreement signing ceremony at the foundation on September 5.

Hasan remarked: “We at Brac Bank are honoured to contribute to this vital initiative that embodies the spirit of service and compassion exemplified by Sir Fazle Hasan Abed. The oxygen plant will ensure patients have access to critical medical resources.

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