A delegation led by Grameenphone's Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) Syeda Tahia Hossain handed over the cheque to Md. Ariful Haque Chowdhury, Minister for Labour and Employment and Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment, at an event held at the Ministry of Labour and Employment in Dhaka. Secretary of the Ministry of Labour and Employment Md. Abdur Rahman Tarafdar was also present.
During the cheque handover, Minister Ariful Haque Chowdhury said that the contribution of workers to the country's economic development and industrial growth is undeniable. The government is committed to ensuring the overall welfare and security of workers. The regular participation of leading companies like Grameenphone in the labour welfare fund is highly commendable. This reflects not only respect for the law but also an exemplary display of responsible corporate behaviour. He expressed hope that other domestic and foreign companies would also come forward for the social protection of workers.
Grameenphone's CHRO Syeda Tahia Hossain said that being a responsible corporate citizen is an integral part of Grameenphone's overall operational process. The company's commitment is not limited to connectivity; rather, it is committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where employees can continuously learn, adapt, and acquire future-ready digital skills. This deposit reflects the company's commitment to employee welfare and collective effort. Through this partnership with the Ministry of Labour and Employment, the goal is to build a skilled workforce that can adapt to the changing digital environment and contribute significantly to Bangladesh's socio-economic progress.
Under the Bangladesh Labour Act, local and multinational companies deposit one-tenth of 5 percent of their annual profits into the labour welfare fund at the end of each year. Since the inception of the fund, Grameenphone, as a responsible corporate company and one of the top contributors to this fund, has deposited a total of Tk 329,89,17,947 into the Labour Welfare Foundation Fund up to the 2024 fiscal year. In the 2025 fiscal year, the company has added an additional Tk 24,60,87,565 to the fund.
Representatives from Grameenphone present on the occasion included Mohammad Aulad Hossain, Head of Industrial Relations and Culture; Mohammad Khaled Mridha, Head of Compensation, Benefits and Analytics; Muhammad Towhidul Islam, Senior Industrial Relations Expert; and Md. Harun Or Rashid, Industrial Relations Expert.
