BRAC Bank has unveiled its first-ever female-only scholarship program ‘Aporajeyo TARA’ exclusively for students at the University of Dhaka and BRAC University. This groundbreaking initiative falls under the umbrella of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and aims to empower women to pursue higher education and achieve their
aspirations.
The ‘Aporajeyo TARA’ scholarship program, launched at these two prestigious universities, is set to benefit over 300 female students, enabling them to unlock their full potential and overcome challenges. BRAC Bank has been a frontrunner in supporting education through its scholarship programs since 2010, assisting more than 1,000 students.
BRAC Bank plans to expand this scholarship initiative by partnering with other leading universities in Bangladesh, aiming to bring more female students into the program.
Selim R. F. Hussain, Managing Director & CEO of BRAC Bank, expressed the bank's commitment to female education and empowerment, viewing this scholarship as an investment in society's future. BRAC Bank firmly believes in the potential and dreams of women and seeks to support meritorious students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, contributing to the creation of a fair and equitable society.
As a member of the Global Alliance for Banking on Values (GABV), BRAC Bank is dedicated to CSR initiatives that have a lasting impact on society and its people, emphasizing the importance of education in achieving sustainable development and reducing inequality.
