Robi Axiata Limited in Bishwa Estema 2008
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Robi Axiata Limited had taken initiative of executing various activities in Bishwa Estema, the 2nd largest Muslim gathering in the world after Holy Hajj in which millions of people came from different parts of the world to participate in this pilgrimage. Among the initiatives, are to provide instant primary aids to the pilgrims through free medical check-up by a team of certified doctors' at the Robi Axiata Limited voluntary medical service point from morning to night. Robi Axiata Limited also served free pure drinking water for the pilgrims of Bishwa Estema.
Apart from that in Robi Axiata Limited Sheba Kendra Customer Care Staffs conducted re-registration activity. Local ATPs (Muskan Corporation and SIM Telecom) ensured the availability of products and RV at both stalls. PCO service was also provided by the ATP from the stalls. Also to provide unparallel network coverage to the huge pilgrims of Bishwa Estema, Robi Axiata Limited has taken initiatives.
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As Robi Axiata Limited is committed to stand by and touch the heart of millions of people of the country, these activities were taken under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programmes. Robi Axiata Limited hopes to do the same kind of activities more in the near future.
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Robi Axiata Limited-Debate Championship ‘08
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The Robi Axiata Limited Debate Championship ‘08' was organized by Drishty Chittagong. In the week long program, 7th inter school English debate competition and 1st Inter university English debate competition were held.
Nine best English medium schools of the port city Chittagong took part in this competition including William Carey Academy, Summerfield School, Bay View School, Cider International School, Radiant School, Green Vale School, Chittagong Sunshine School, Oxbridge School and Gems English Medium School, Mr. Javed Tariq, Head of Corporate Affairs, TM international (Bangladesh) Ltd., Mr. Masud Bakul, President Dist, Chittagong and Mr. Saif Chy. General Secretary, Drishty, Chittagong were present the prize giving ceremony.
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Professor Sikander Khan, President, Bangladesh Economics Society Chittagong chapter, was present as Chief Guest at the award giving ceremony. Mr. Farid Ahmed Chy. Chief Advisor of Drishty Chittagong presided over the program. Mr. Abul Momen, Resident Editor of Prothom Alo were also present.
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Robi Axiata Limited joined hands with SEID trust
To rehabilitate children with disabilities especially intellectual and multiple disabilities into mainstream society and to facilitate activities directed towards ensuring the rights of such children, Robi Axiata Limited, country’s largest telecom service provider joined its hands with SEID (Special Education for Intellectually Disabled) Trust, a non- governmental voluntary organization.
Mr. Javed Tariq, Head of Corporate Affairs of Robi Axiata Limited handed over a cheque to Ms. Dilara Satter Mitu, Director of SEID Trust at a simple occasion.
Robi Axiata Limited has always been providing support to the distress group of the society in improving their living conditions. In this regard, Mr. Tariq said “We value the development of the underprivileged children of Bangladesh particularly in their basic education and development of the young minds of the country. Thus, Robi Axiata Limited believes these disable children could able to contribute to the society in near future.”
SEID Trust has been carrying out their activities since 2003 and their activities for the distressed & uncared disable children is praise worthy. In conjunction with some internationally acclaimed NGOs like Action Aid Bangladesh & Lodge Scotia Penang, Malaysia etc. also got involved in sustaining their activities for disable children of Bangladesh. Under Corporate Social Responsibility, Robi Axiata Limited is always committed to the society and devoted to the development of many social interests throughout greater Bangladesh.
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Robi Axiata Limited’s contribution for BRAC’s education programme
Robi Axiata Limited, country’s one of the largest cell phone operators assisted in publishing the book titled ‘Nana Desher Nana Manush’ under the nonformal and continuing education program conducted by Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee (BRAC). The cheque was handed over to The Book Group, the authorized publisher, Mr. Syed Nazmul Abdal, Executive Director of The Book Group. With this financial aid, about 10000 copies of informative children books will be published for non-formal schools run by BRAC.
Robi Axiata Limited intends to be associated with the contributions toward sustainable development of the community through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities. This contribution ensures Robi Axiata Limited’s active participation in education program, which is one of the core values of Robi Axiata Limited’s CSR.
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Awards and Recognitions
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Standard Chartered - Financial Express Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Awards 2006- for contribution in basic education, primary health, poverty alleviation and ecological impact. Robi Axiata Limited has won a prestigious “Standard Chartered - Financial Express Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Award 2006”.
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The CSR award is introduced to recognize the organizations in the corporate world that excel in CSR apart from their main line of business. Bangladesh Bank Governor Mr. Salehuddin Ahmed handed over the award jointly to Mr. Salahuddin Kasem Khan, former Chairman and Mr. Ahmad Bin Ismail, former Managing Director of Robi Axiata Limited in the presence of former Finance and Planning Adviser Dr. AB Mirza Azizul Islam and Economist & Chairman of Award trustee board, Professor Dr. Wahiduddin Mahmud.
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