MTB Foundation believes in creating an inclusive workplace where Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) can contribute similarly as their able-bodied peers. With a view to building the capacity of people with disabilities and making the society more inclusive for all individuals, MTB Foundation initiated the ‘Sensitization on Disability Inclusion’ program at Mutual Trust Bank Limited (MTB) in partnership with Bangladesh Business & Disability Network (BBDN).
The first sensitization session was inaugurated by Syed Mahbubur Rahman, Managing Director & CEO of Mutual Trust Bank (MTB) Ltd. in the presence of the Senior Management Team at the Corporate Head Office of Mutual Trust Bank Ltd. (MTB). The session was moderated by Samia Chowdhury, Chief Executive Officer of MTB Foundation to build awareness among the employers about disability inclusion along with making the workplace disability-friendly. During the session, Aziza Ahmed, Head of Operations from BBDN discussed the barriers faced by Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) for employment and provided direction for inclusion of PwDs in the workplace. The session was made interactive for participants who discussed different aspects and benifits of employing PwDs in the organization.
The ‘Sensitization on Disability Inclusion’ program organized by MTB Foundation will be carried forward throughout the year with the employees of different hierarchy of the Bank. MTB Foundation, through these sessions intends to help attain Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 1 (Zero Poverty), SDG – 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) and SDG – 10 (Reduced Inequalities).