Dhaka, November 10, 2025 (PR) - As part of Summit’s commitment to improving the livelihoods of local communities, the largest infrastructure conglomerate of Bangladesh has committed to extending its Livelihood Enhancement Plan (LEP). Building on the success of the first phase of LEP, SLNG has extended the project for an additional year, running till September 2026.
The first phase of the Livelihood Enhancement Plan (LEP) was implemented during 2020 to 2024 in partnership with Young Power in Social Action (YPSA). SLNG provided skills development for 1,591 beneficiaries and grants of about Tk One Crore was disbursed. The individuals are primarily small-scale fishermen operating boats from the areas of Ghotibhanga, Sonadia, Tajiakata, and Nayapara. Men received vocational training on boat repair along with toolkits earning an average Tk 9,000 to 12,000 per month. Similarly, women were given training on tailoring and electric sewing machines. They learned how to weave fish nets and a healthy way of drying fish (Shutki) using solar tents. They were given fishing gear which they rent-out for additional earning.
SLNG undertook a comprehensive renovation of the Sonadia Government Primary School of about Tk 40 Lakh and handed it over to Upazila Education Officer (UEO).
The event was attended by key officials from both organizations. From SLNG - Md Sayedul Alam, Managing Director & CEO, Mohammed Shamsul Alam, Advisor, Md. Rafiqul Islam, Sr. Manager and Md. Mehedi Hasan Ovi, Deputy Manager, EHS and from YPSA - Dr. Md. Arifur Rahman, Founder and Chief Executive, Nasim Banu, Director, Social Development Department and Md. Nazmul Haider, Assistant Director - were present at the signing ceremony.
