The New Nation - Internet Edition

DU Correspondent

Finance Adviser AB Mirza Azizul Islam yesterday said the government was mulling over allowing donation of minimum Tk 5 lakh tax free to encourage the corporate bodies to increase its social responsibilities.

He also urged all concerned in the private sector to come up with their financial assistance for any good work for society, as the government couldn't afford everything due to its shortage in resources and funds.

Islam made the observations while addressing a scholarship awarding ceremony as the chief guest at the city's national museum.

Mutual Trust Bank Ltd (MTB) and Dhaka University Alumni Association (DUAA) jointly organised the function to distribute financial grant among 67 students of DU and Dhaka Medical College for their excellent academic performance. Each student was awarded Tk 2,500 as scholarship.

DU Vice-Chancellor SMA Faiz attended the function as the guest of honour while Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser Manik Lal Somaddar, DUAA President and former Adviser Syed Manzur Elahi and MTB Managing Director Md Shafiqur Rahman were present as special guests. DUAA Secretary General Raquibuddin Ahmed conducted the function.

Speaking on the occasion, SMA Faiz urged the government to permit tax-free grant by the corporate houses for the welfare of society, for the poor but meritorious students in particular to help them flourish their talents and creativity.

Manjur Elahi said everybody from his respective position should come forward to helping the poor students so that they could utilise their potentialities for the country.