On 30 September, 2025, Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) and Bangladesh Business & Disability Network (BBDN) celebrated the graduation of fifteen women with disabilities from a specialised digital marketing training programme.
The certificate-giving ceremony was held at the Skill Jobs office, with representatives from EBL, BBDN, Skill Jobs, and B-SCAN. The training was aimed at equipping participants with market-relevant skills and preparing them for opportunities in the digital economy.
Ahead of the sessions, BBDN arranged a sensitisation workshop for instructors to ensure an inclusive environment. Candidates were identified and enrolled in collaboration with B-SCAN. The programme also provided sign language interpretation and transportation allowances to enable equal participation.
Speakers at the event underscored the importance of partnerships that open opportunities for women with disabilities.
“If we want to prosper as a society, we must prosper together. Excluding persons with disabilities is not an option. This initiative is a small but meaningful step, and we are committed to doing much more,” said Ziaul Karim, head of communications and external affairs at EBL.
“The graduates of this training are ready to contribute their skills and energy to the digital economy. Women with disabilities face multiple layers of marginalisation, yet they hold immense untapped talent. We thank EBL for supporting this initiative, and we call on others in the private sector to create more pathways for women with disabilities to thrive and lead,” said Aziza Ahmed, director of operations at BBDN.
Sharing her excitement, Sangita Ghosh, a participant with a hearing and speech disability, said she plans to use the skills to expand her online dance tutorial channel through social media.
This initiative demonstrates how collaboration between businesses, disability organizations, and training providers can break down barriers, enabling women with disabilities to lead, work, and succeed in a fast-changing digital world.