The New Nation - Internet Edition

Citi, the world's leading financial institution, will observe 'Global Community Day’ on Saturday, November 17 as it did last year. Citi employees volunteer year-round in the communities in which they live and work. 'Global Community Day’ is such an initiative to have Citi's employees in over 100 countries, along with their families and friends, come together as a global team on one single day each year. Volunteer teams will be working on hundreds of local projects addressing specific community needs, including literacy, housing, environmental protection, nutrition, health care and disaster relief all across the globe on November 17, 2007.

In Bangladesh also, Citibank N.A. has taken extensive programs to observe the day and organized a very special day for the physically and mentally challenged children of Bangladesh Protibondhi Foundation (BPF). A few hundred children from various BPF programs (like Kalyani, Dishari and Karukor) are expected to attend this program.

This will be a special and memorable day for these children with lots of interesting activities like fun games, painting, music, magic, competitions and lots more. As a special encouragement, the most inspiring role models from Bangladesh Special Olympics team, which won spectacular laurels at the recent Special Olympics at Shanghai, will be an important part of this program. During the program the golden children of Bangladesh Special Olympics team will be paid tribute for their achievement. The program will be graced by many dignitaries, artists and important personalities of the nation. Citibank's esteemed clients and community development partners are also expected to play an active role on the day.