Footsteps, Eastern Bank open children’s libraries
Footsteps Bangladesh, in partnership with Eastern Bank PLC, has inaugurated two Britto Children's Libraries at the Eskaton and Dhanmondi campuses of SWID Bangladesh to support children with special needs.
Implemented under Project Britto, the initiative transforms underused school spaces into child-friendly libraries with accessible layouts, curated books and creative learning elements.
Speaking at the event, Eastern Bank Executive Vice President and Head of Business Information Systems and Managing Director's Secretariat Maskur Reza said the initiative would create a meaningful impact and expressed hope for future collaboration.
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Footsteps Bangladesh Co-founder and President Shah Rafayat Chowdhury said the project has already received strong recognition within the development sector and among partners.
He also highlighted the organisation's vision to expand similar initiatives to schools where library spaces remain underused.
Footsteps Bangladesh Co-founder and Vice President Mohammad Taqi Yasir acknowledged Eastern Bank's role in supporting the initiative, describing the partnership as meaningful and impactful.
He said Footsteps Bangladesh plans to continue implementing such projects to create positive change across the country.
Celebrities Sameer Ahmed, Snigdha Chowdhury, Fahmim Rahman and Sarah Alam attended the inauguration and expressed support for the initiative. They also emphasised the need for continued collaboration to advance inclusive education.
The Britto Children's Library initiative reflects efforts to strengthen access to quality education and create supportive learning environments for underprivileged children across Bangladesh.
