NCC Bank and the Gono Unnayan Kendra (GUK) have signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance climate resilience and improve living standards in the char areas of Fulchhari upazila, Gaibandha. The agreement, signed at NCC Bank’s head office, supports a two-year project titled “The Adaptive Eco Char Project: A Blueprint for Thriving Dynamic Landscapes,” to be implemented in Fazlupur and Fulchhari unions. Cultivera Limited will serve as the strategic partner, while Dahuk will handle research and evaluation.

The project aims to strengthen local communities’ capacity to adapt to climate change and ensure sustainable livelihoods. Key initiatives include establishing solar-powered digital resilience centers, providing telemedicine-based health services, installing safe water and solar power systems, promoting climate-resilient agriculture, and supporting women entrepreneurs. Thousands of families are expected to gain access to safe water, energy, and healthcare, while over 300 families will engage in income-generating activities.

NCC Bank’s managing director M. Shamsul Arefin said the initiative reflects the bank’s commitment to social responsibility and sustainable development. GUK’s chief executive M. Abdus Salam expressed hope that the partnership would serve as a model for climate resilience in other vulnerable regions.