Alliance Finance PLC (AFPLC) has donated to icddr,b as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives at a small function held at icddr,b's head office. Kanti Kumar Saha, CEO of AFPLC, handed over the cheque to Dr. Tahmeed Ahmed, Executive Director of icddr,b.

icddr,b, a leading international health research centre based in Bangladesh, is globally recognised for groundbreaking research, innovations, and evidence-based solutions that have shaped global health policies and practices. Each year, icddr,b provides free, quality healthcare to over 300,000 patients across its three hospitals while advancing knowledge that benefits vulnerable populations worldwide.

"We appreciate the continued support of Alliance Finance PLC. Partnerships like this play a crucial role in helping icddr,b sustain its mission of saving lives and advancing health research for the people of Bangladesh and beyond," said Dr. Tahmeed Ahmed.

Attendees: From icddr,b — Armana Ahmed (Head of Development), Abdalla Ahmad Abbas (Finance Director), Dr. Mohammad Zakirul Karim (Head of Dhaka Hospital), and Naser Azad (Donor Relations Manager). From AFPLC — Navila Hasan (Deputy Manager, Brand, Communication and Corporate Affairs).

This contribution marks the third consecutive year AFPLC has supported icddr,b's Hospital Endowment Fund, reaffirming the company's commitment to improving access to healthcare and supporting icddr,b's efforts to create lasting global health impact.