Dhaka: Citizens Bank has contributed Taka 10 lakh to the Dhaka University basketball team as the team is heading to attend the four-day-long ‘Open University Men’s 3×3 International Basketball Championship 2024,’ starting on February 10 in Kathmandu, Nepal. Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Citizens Bank Mohammad Masoom handed over the cheque to DU VC Prof. Niaz Ahmed Khan this evening at a ceremony held in the Vice Chancellor’s meeting room.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Prof. Niaz Ahmed expressed gratitude to the bank authorities for their cooperation. He stated, “We are truly pleased with Citizens Bank’s initiative. Due to financial constraints, we have been unable to provide adequate support for the team. Institutions like ours cannot solely rely on government funding-we need to move forward with support from society.”
Prof. Niaz highlighted the global presence of DU alumni, many of whom are part of Citizens Bank. He expressed hope that not only Citizens Bank but also other organizations would come forward to assist the university in overcoming financial challenges. He emphasized that this contribution represents more than just financial support; it is a symbol of trust.
Citizens Bank’s MD Mohammad Masoom mentioned that despite being a relatively new bank with its own limitations, they were proud to contribute to the sports sector. “We are trying to support sports within our capacity, and the contribution is a part of that effort. We hope the team performs well, and we will continue to contribute to such initiatives in the future,” he said.
The ceremony was also attended by DU Treasurer Professor Dr. M. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, Citizens Bank Company Secretary Md. Wahid Imam, Dhaka University Journalists Association president Mohiuddin Muzahid Mahi, Acting Director of the DU Physical Education Center S.M. Zakaria, and DU basketball team captain Rafiul Haque Rafi, among others.