Community Bank Bangladesh PLC has provided a donation from its CSR Fund to the Prime Minister’s Education Assistance Trust to support Bangladeshi students participating in the 23rd International Junior Science Olympiad (IJSO), which is scheduled to take place in Bulgaria from December 2 to 9, 2026.
The initiative aims to ensure urgent financial assistance for participating students while encouraging scientific learning, talent development, and Bangladesh's representation on the international stage.
At a ceremony held at the Bangladesh Secretariat on Monday, Md Ali Hossain Fakir, chairman of Community Bank Bangladesh PLC and Inspector General of Police (IGP) of Bangladesh Police, handed over a cheque to ANM Ehsanul Haque Milon, Minister of Education, on behalf of the Prime Minister’s Education Assistance Trust.
Barrister Gias Uddin Rimon, special assistant to the prime minister, was also present at the ceremony.
The International Junior Science Olympiad is a global competition that provides school-level students with an opportunity to demonstrate their scientific knowledge, creativity, analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Facilitating the participation of Bangladeshi students in this international competition and ensuring the necessary financial support will help nurture their talents and potential. This effort will also contribute to the development of a scientifically minded, creative, and innovative generation in the country.
Expressing his satisfaction at being part of the initiative, Mohammed Emtiaz Uddin, managing director of Community Bank Bangladesh PLC, stated that institutional support plays a vital role in enabling talented students to showcase their abilities and potential on the international stage.
He expressed the bank’s interest in supporting similar positive initiatives in the future to promote scientific knowledge, innovative thinking, and a research-oriented mindset among the young generation.
Shamim Sultana, managing director of the Prime Minister’s Education Assistance Trust, thanked Community Bank for the initiative and expressed her expectation that the bank would continue to extend its support to similar endeavours aimed at promoting education and student welfare.
Among others present at the ceremony were Khondoker Rafiqul Islam, director of Community Bank Bangladesh PLC and Additional IG (HRM) of the Bangladesh Police, along with Ahmad Muyeed, Additional DIG of the Bangladesh Police.
Community Bank Bangladesh PLC remains committed to contributing to education, scientific learning, talent development, and public welfare through its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives.
By supporting initiatives that nurture the potential of the young generation, promote a knowledge-based society, and contribute to the country’s sustainable progress, the bank continues to uphold its commitment to responsible and socially responsive banking.
Why it matters
This CSR initiative directly supports the development of Bangladesh's scientific talent and ensures the nation's representation in a prestigious global academic competition.