In response to the ongoing sudden flood crisis, Grameenphone, has taken immediate initiative to support the flood-affected people.
Grameenphone, in collaboration with the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS), will distribute food relief packs to 10,000 families in the flood affected areas. Additionally, five water treatment plants and five mobile medical teams will be deployed based on the onground situation to ensure access to clean drinking water and essential healthcare services.
Farhana Islam, Head of ESG of Grameenphone, said, “At Grameenphone, we believe in standing by our communities during such challenging times. Considering the emergency, we promptly acted on this. Besides the initiatives taken by our company, we have also launched an employee donation initiative, where our employees can choose to donate voluntarily, and thus stand beside those who are affected.
Their individual contribution will be used to support the affected communities. We are committed to continuing our support and standing by the society whenever it is required.”
Professor Dr. M U Kabir Chowdhury, Chairman, Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS), said, “The flooding has caused a severe crisis in some parts of the country. Our collaboration with Grameenphone is crucial in delivering timely relief and support to those most affected by this catastrophe, ensuring access to essential resources, medicial facilities, and aid distribution.”
To further aid those impacted, Grameenphone provided free 10 minutes and 500 MB of data with 3-days validity to help maintain emergency communication with everyone in flood-affected areas of Feni, Cumilla, Noakhali, Moulvibazar, Khagrachhari, Habiganj, Chandpur, Lakshmipur, Rangamati, Brahmanbaria and Chattogram. Customers can avail of the free minutes and internet by dialing *121*5050#, which will be valid for three days.
In addition, people can also charge their mobilephones at the nearest active Grameenphone sites of the affected areas.
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