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EBL launches tree plantation program

In observance of World Environment Day, Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has undertaken a weeklong tree plantation program at the premises of various schools and other educational institutions across the country. The campaign will be run by 85 branches and 36 sub-branches of the bank for the next week. Additionally, environmental awareness programs will be conducted for the students and public. Ali Reza Iftekhar, Managing Director of EBL inaugurated the program at Playpen School in Bashundhara Residential Area, Dhaka. Emphasizing this year’s theme of ‘Land Restoration, Desertification and Drought Resilience’ he said, “Tree plantation is essential to combating climate change and mitigating severe heat waves, particularly in Bangladesh. As a responsible bank, we are dedicated to ensuring a green future through our in-house initiatives, green investments and community involvement.” A. Mannan Khan, Chairman and Sorabon Tohura, Principal of Playpen School; Ahmed Shaheen, Additional Managing Director, M. Khurshed Alam, Chairman of the Sustainable Finance Committee of EBL along with other bank official; teachers, students and officials of the school participated in the program. They planted saplings of various species on the school premises.

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