NGO News Desk :: An agreement was signed between Oxfam and bKash, a joint venture between BRAC Bank Limited, Bangladesh, and Money in Motion LLC, USA, in the capital yesterday aiming to transfer cash to 3371 households in Fulchori Upazila of Gaibandha, as part of Oxfam’s humanitarian response in Gaibandha.
Md. Badi Akhter, Acting Country Director of Oxfam and Kamal S. Quadir, CEO of bkash Limited signed the agreement on behalf of Oxfam and bKash respectively.
Oxfam with the financial support from ECHO, has initiated, Food Security Response Initiatives and Efforts for floods in North Western Districts (FRIEND) Project, to reach 3371 households in 5 Unions of Fulchori Upazilla of Gaibandha. Under this project total of 6,520 BDT will be disbursed to each household through Cash for Work and Cash for Training.