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Return to Work Training (Batch 03) Held in Chattogram – January 29-30, 2025

Group photo.

The Bangladesh Business and Disability Network (BBDN), in collaboration with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, Dhaka, Bangladesh, organized the third batch of Return to Work (RTW) training on January 29-30, 2025, in Chattogram. This initiative is part of the project ‘Development of the Foundations for Rehabilitative Services for the Export-Oriented RMG Sector of […]

BBDN Advisory Council Meeting 2025

A group photo taken after the meeting, featuring trustees, member representatives, and the management team smiling at the camera.

The Bangladesh Business & Disability Network (BBDN) held its Advisory Council Meeting on January 11, 2025, at Police Plaza Concord, Dhaka. The event brought together key stakeholders, including Trustee Board members, founding and premier members, general members, and the BBDN management team, to discuss advancements and future strategies for disability inclusion in the workplace. Mr. […]

BBDN and EBL Partner to Empower Women with Disabilities

Group photo after the MoU signing

The Bangladesh Business and Disability Network (BBDN) has partnered with Eastern Bank PLC. (EBL) to empower women with disabilities through comprehensive digital skills training. This collaboration aims to enhance disability inclusion in workplaces by equipping participants with essential digital tools for success in the evolving job market. An agreement was signed between Murteza Rafi Khan, […]

National Conference on EmpowerAbility: Powering Every Ability

A group of moderators and speakers stands on a red-carpeted stage, handing over a painting to the Honorable Adviser, Ministry of Labour and Employment, as a token of appreciation. Event banners are visible in the background.

On December 11, 2024, Bangladesh Business & Disability Network (BBDN), in collaboration with BRAC Bank’s Aporajeyo Ami initiative, International Labour Organization (ILO), and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, hosted the groundbreaking “EmpowerAbility: Powering Every Ability” national conference at BICC, Agargaon, Dhaka. This transformative event brought together leaders from government, business, and civil society […]

Breaking New Ground: Inclusive Job Fair 2024 in Chattogram

Distinguished Guests

The Bangladesh Business and Disability Network (BBDN), in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO)’s United Nations Partnership on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Multi-Partner Trust Fund (UNPRPD MPTF) and Promoting Gender Responsive Enterprise Development and TVET Systems (ProGRESS) initiatives, Access Bangladesh Foundation’s Koddi, and Save the Children, hosted the Inclusive Job Fair for […]

BBDN and SMEF Sign Landmark MoU to Promote Financial Inclusion for Entrepreneurs with Disabilities

MoU Signing Moment

The Bangladesh Business & Disability Network (BBDN) and SME Foundation (SMEF) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) October 23, 2024, to advance financial inclusion for entrepreneurs with disabilities. This partnership will drive advocacy, financial product development, and capacity-building initiatives to create more accessible banking and financial services. Before the MoU signing, a discussion session […]

BBDN and BRAC Bank Sign MoU to Strengthen Disability Inclusion in Bangladesh

MoU Signing Moment

The Bangladesh Business and Disability Network (BBDN) and BRAC Bank have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on October 15, 2024 to promote disability inclusion in the workforce and banking sector. This strategic partnership falls under BRAC Bank’s flagship corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative, “Aporajeyo Ami,” which is dedicated to health, empowerment, and social […]

Two-day long certificate training on Return To Work on the 14-15 of September 2024

Participants and Organizers in a frame

The Bangladesh Business and Disability Network (BBDN) in collaboration with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, Dhaka Bangladesh organized a two-day long certificate training on Return To Work on the 14-15 of September 2024 as part of ‘Development of the foundations for rehabilitative services for the export-oriented RMG sector of Bangladesh’-project. The purpose of […]

Two-day long certificate training on Return To Work on the 6-7 of July 2024

Part of the RTW Training

The Bangladesh Business and Disability Network (BBDN) in collaboration with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, Dhaka Bangladesh organized a two-day long certificate training on Return To Work on the 6-7 of July 2024 as part of ‘Development of the foundations for rehabilitative services for the export-oriented RMG sector of Bangladesh’-project. The purpose of […]

Dhaka Job Fair 2024

CEO of BBDN Mr. Murteza Khan empowers a job seeker with disability through wheelchair distribution

The Bangladesh Business and Disability Network (BBDN) successfully hosted a groundbreaking National Job Fair for Persons with Disabilities, demonstrating a commitment to inclusivity and diversity in the workforce at the Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB Centre) in Dhaka on 19th February, 2024. This significant event funded by The United Nations Partnership on the Rights of […]

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