Grameen Bank holds free eye camp, distributes saplings in Narsingdi
Grameen Bank held a day-long eye care camp at its Lochanpur Raipura branch in Narsingdi yesterday (8 October), distributing tree saplings and providing free eye examinations and other medical services to around 200 people.
The programme marked the bank's 50th anniversary, the 20th anniversary of its Nobel Peace Prize win, and World Sight Day, according to the press release.
The initiative was part of the bank's social responsibility, public health, and environmentally friendly development activities.
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Organised in collaboration with VisionSpring, the camp served Grameen Bank members and residents. Specialist physicians from Grameen Kalyan conducted free eye examinations, provided low-cost spectacles, and advised cataract patients on advanced treatment.
The camp also distributed saplings of fruit-bearing, forest, and medicinal trees to service recipients and residents to help address climate change impacts and encourage tree planting.
Abdus Sabur Md Baquis, Grameen Bank's company secretary, attended the programme as the chief guest.
Others present included Moha Nazmul Haque, head of the Branch Operations Department for the South Zone; Md Mojibur Rahman, head of the Branch Operations Department for the West Zone; Aminur Rahman, zonal manager of the Narsingdi Zone; local bank officials and members; and local dignitaries. Speaking at the programme, Abdus Sabur Md Baquis said, "World Sight Day reminds us to be conscious of caring for our eyes. Alongside protecting eyesight, tree plantation can help us build a healthy, beautiful, and green future."ture."
On the occasion, Sarder Akhter Hamed, managing director of Grameen Bank, said, "Grameen Bank is not only working towards poverty alleviation and economic self-reliance, but is also equally committed to protecting the health of marginalised communities and fostering a sustainable environment. In continuation of this, free eye care services for vision protection and greening initiatives for the next generation are being implemented."
