The New Nation - Internet Edition

BUSINESS REPORT

The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) Ltd in Bangladesh with Centre for Disables Concern (CDC) jointly organised a talent hunt programme for the Handicapped children in Engineers Institution auditorium in Chittagong.

The programme was inaugurated by M Monjur Alam, Acting Mayor of Chittagong, through a colorful street rally, participated by the handicapped children and their parents. More than 200 children from all over greater Chittagong participated in a singing, dancing and acting competition. The children staged a drama on location. Three members from Bangladesh cricket team including the coach, captain and another player also took part in the closing ceremony. The best prize winners were awarded prizes by the panel of judges including HSBC staff.

The Deputy Commissioner of Chittagong distributed prizes among the winners.

Speaking at the closing ceremony M Sami Hafiz, Head of Corporate responsibility and Communications Manager at HSBC said "the children through their various activities proved that they are not handicapped, rather as active and talented as normal children. HSBC is really proud to be apart of this event for the handicapped children."