"National Mourning Day-2023" has been observed with due dignity and solemnity by IFIC Bank through various programs throughout the month. The National Mourning Day program began with the lowering of the national flag in the early hours of August 15 (Tuesday). In the same sequence, the 'Remembrance Meeting and Duah Mahfil' was held at IFIC Tower Multipurpose Hall at 11 am after a tree plantation program was held in the IFIC tower premises by the senior management of the bank.
In the observatory event, all employees of the branches and sub-branches across the country directly participated through a virtual platform. At this time, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's historic March 7 speech was played in a digital screen. The meeting concluded with a brief speech by Shah Alam Sarwar, Managing Director & Chief Executive of the bank.
As part of observing the same event, all employees of the bank are conducting black badge holding and tree-planting activities throughout the month. Earlier on August 14, the bank's Board of Directors in its 865th Board meeting organized a discussion to commemorate the day. Besides, initiatives have been taken to deliver daily commodities to marginalized people in different areas under the 'Humanitarian Assistance Program' through branches of IFIC Bank. Other activities include advertisement publication in national newspapers, special cutouts and sending messages to customers for encouraging tree plantations as part of observing the day.