SCB and KMSS Empower 1,200 Female Farmers

Standard CharteredBangladesh and Khulna MuktiSebaSangstha (KMSS) have partnered to supportJashore’s female farmers in entrepreneurial progress to cultivate high-valueflower crops. As part of this sustainability and community engaging initiative,the two organisations will work together to boost flower production and fosteragriculture diversification in this area. The project will facilitate the skilland capacity development of 1,200 marginalised female farmers.

 

The project willfocus on environmentally conscious flower production techniques. 11 protectivefloriculture sheds will be established to maintain the right conditions forflower cultivation. Cultivators will also receive access to floriculture toolsand advanced training on post-harvest management, flower-based productdevelopment, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship development. By fosteringentrepreneurship and enhancing livelihood opportunities, the project willempower cultivators to establish commercial linkages with buyers, exporters,and flower-based product manufacturers, ultimately contributing to sustainableeconomic growth in the community.

 

Bitopi DasChowdhury, Country Head, Corporate Affairs and Brand & Marketing, StandardChartered Bangladesh,said, “Our goal for this project is to unlock economic opportunities inunderserved communities through flower cultivation by enabling entrepreneurialskills and capacities. Jashore has long been at the heart of Bangladesh’sagricultural traditions. Now, through our joint effort with KMSS, we aresupporting 1,200 women entrepreneurs to cultivate high-value flowers, diversifyincomes, and serve as role models for the next generation of climate savvy,commercially driven farmers.”

 

These initiativesare part of Standard Chartered’s broader strategy to support Bangladesh’ssustainable development, while delivering on the Bank’s brand promise — Herefor good. As Bangladesh’s long-term partner in progress, Standard Chartered hasbeen deeply embedded in the nation’s growth story for over 120 years. The Bankremains committed to working for inclusive development, driving commerce, andinvesting in communities through impactful initiatives that create lastingimpact.

 

KhulnaMuktiSebaSangstha (KMSS) aims to help people belonging to remote andunaddressed communities to reach their full potential. For nearly two decades,this organisation has been working to meet the needs of remote and marginalisedcommunities across Bangladesh. It is committed to serving community members intheir journey to live with dignity, respect, hope, and humility. KMSS believesin furthering tangible progress, strengthening organisation by improvingmanagement processes, and as a whole — building a better society.