Footsteps Bangladesh, in partnership with Eastern Bank PLC, on Sunday inaugurated two Britto Children’s Libraries at SWID Bangladesh’s Eskaton and Dhanmondi campuses to support children with special needs.

Implemented under Project Britto, the initiative transforms underutilised school spaces into child-friendly libraries with accessible layouts, curated books and creative learning elements.

Speaking at the event, Maskur Reza, Executive Vice President and Head of Business Information Systems and Managing Director’s Secretariat at Eastern Bank PLC, said the initiative is expected to create meaningful impact and expressed hope for continued collaboration.

Shah Rafayat Chowdhury, Co-founder and President of Footsteps Bangladesh, said the project has already received strong recognition within the development sector and among partners. He emphasised the organisation’s vision to expand similar initiatives to schools where library spaces remain underutilised.

Mohammad Taqi Yasir, Co-founder and Vice President of Footsteps Bangladesh, acknowledged Eastern Bank PLC’s support, describing the partnership as impactful. He added that the organisation aims to continue such initiatives to drive positive change nationwide.

The inauguration was attended by celebrities, including Sameer Ahmed, Snigdha Chowdhury, Fahmim Rahman and Sarah Alam, who expressed support for the initiative and stressed the importance of collaboration in advancing inclusive education.

The Britto Children’s Library initiative reflects growing efforts to improve access to quality education and create supportive learning environments for underserved children across Bangladesh.