MTB Foundation, CSID promote inclusion for visually impaired
MTB Foundation, in partnership with the Centre for Services and Information on Disability (CSID), has observed White Cane Safety Day 2025 under the theme "Vision Beyond Sight: Celebrating Independence, Resilience, and Recognising Achievements of the Blind."
The event aimed to raise awareness about the importance of the white cane as a symbol of independence and mobility for individuals who are blind or visually impaired.
A key highlight of the programme was the distribution of white canes, Braille kits, and assistive devices to visually impaired students, funded by MTB Foundation. The distribution was followed by an awareness session focusing on the rights of people with visual disabilities and the challenges they face, with the goal of promoting inclusion and accessibility in society.
The special event was attended by Samia Chowdhury, chief executive officer of MTB Foundation; Golam Rabbani, associate, MTB Foundation; and Khandaker Jahurul Alam, executive director of CSID.