Dhaka, Jan. 13 -- BRAC Bank has distributed more than 62,000 winter clothes nationwide to support marginalised communities affected by extreme cold, according to a press release.

As part of the initiative, the bank provided 13,000 blankets through the Chief Advisor's Welfare Fund and the Chattogram City Corporation, ensuring timely support for vulnerable communities in urban and semi-urban areas.

In parallel, BRAC Bank leveraged its SME and distribution network to deliver 49,653 hoodies at the union level, reaching madrasas, orphanages, and communities with limited access to winter protection, particularly children and the elderly.

The programme aims to reduce health risks associated with severe cold and safeguard lives during the wint...