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MTB Foundation distributes Livelihood Assets Grant amongst the Vulnerable Fishing Communities of Chakaria, Cox’s Bazar

MTB Foundation, as a part of its project titled ‘Creating Alternative Livelihood for Vulnerable Fishing Communities through Income Generating Activities (IGAs)’ distributed livelihood assets grant to a large number of Households (HHs) of the vulnerable fishing communities at Bheola Manik Char and Kaiyarbill Unions, Chakaria Upazila, Cox’s Bazar District.

Under this program, MTB Foundation distributed materials for crab farming, duck farming, small businesses and homestead gardening. These IGAs will be driven by the female family members of the fishermen during the fishing ban period who will take the activities forward with a view to creating an income source throughout the year.

The event was attended by Samia Chowdhury, Chief Executive Officer, MTB Foundation and Md. Iqramul Bashar, Branch Manager, MTB Chakaria Branch of Mutual Trust Bank PLC (MTB). Among others, Shahabuddin Panna, Executive Director, Nazrul Smriti Sangsad-NSS was also present at the event.

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