In March 2025, infrastructure developer Summit Group demonstrated its commitment to corporate social responsibility by hosting an iftar (fast-breaking meal) for approximately 200 migrant workers, including Bangladeshis, in Singapore.
This charitable event, organized during the holy month of Ramadan, from various backgrounds for a communal meal and cultural exchange.
"The iftar was attended by migrant Muslim workers from Bangladesh, India, and Myanmar, as well as executives of Summit Group, community leaders, and well-wishers," according to a release describing the event.
The gathering was hosted at a workers' dormitory in Space @ Tuas, an industrial complex with factories, worker dormitories, and green design features. An additional 200 meals were provided for Muslim workers unable to attend in person.
"Throughout the years, social responsibility remains a ," said Muhammed Aziz Khan, the company바카라s founder and chairman, and a Bangladeshi native who now lives in Singapore. "Bangladeshi nationals comprise a significant number of the migrant workers in Singapore. This year's iftar that we sponsored in Singapore underscores our efforts to give back."
Supporting Migrant Communities
The iftar reflected Summit Group's broader commitment to corporate social responsibility, which extends beyond its business operations in Bangladesh's energy and infrastructure sectors. The company has a history of supporting communities where it operates, including educational initiatives and community development projects.
The iftar gathering also served as a platform for cultural exchange, with representatives from various communities participating alongside the workers.
The event additionally included the distribution of gifts to 1,400 workers, alongside the presentation of handcrafted appreciation cards prepared by around 50 students from Big Heart Student Care Services at Zhangde Primary School and the German European School Singapore.
Educators from the conveyed gratitude for having the chance to engage their students in crafting thoughtful messages for the workers. They highlighted how this initiative encouraged creativity, promoted collaboration, and cultivated empathy among the students involved.
"We are delighted to partner with the German European School Singapore for a meaningful initiative aimed at giving back to the community," said a representative from Big Heart Student Care. "This significant event not only instilled a deep sense of gratitude in the students but also helped foster new friendships and lasting memories."
Part of a Broader CSR Framework
For Summit Group, hosting the iftar for migrant workers represents part of a broader corporate social responsibility framework that spans its operations in multiple countries. The company views CSR not as an add-on but as integral to its business philosophy.
Ayesha Khan, CEO and managing director of Summit Power International, has emphasized this approach. "Corporate social responsibility is very important for Summit because as corporations become large, they become very important stakeholders for the society,바카라 she says.
The Singapore iftar event demonstrates how Summit extends this philosophy beyond Bangladesh to the international communities where it operates. By engaging with migrant workers 바카라 many of whom come from the same regions where Summit conducts its core business 바카라 the company maintains connections with communities across borders.
Education-Focused CSR Initiatives
Summit Group's CSR activities are particularly focused on education, which describes as "the biggest enabler of equality in the world." The company has built schools near its power plants and other facilities in Bangladesh, with many of these institutions later handed over to local authorities to ensure sustainable operation.
Through the Anjuman Aziz Khan Charitable Trust, established by Khan and his family, Summit supports the education of approximately 8,000 disadvantaged children in Bangladesh who might otherwise be unable to attend school. "It's another great satisfaction," says Khan.
The company sponsors several educational programs, including the Alor Pathshala program, which operates seven schools in Bangladesh, educating students between the ages of 6 and 16 in hard-to-reach areas for more than 15 years. Summit also funds the Jaago Foundation, providing an English curriculum in both digital and in-person classes to children from financially disadvantaged homes.
Combining Business and Social Responsibility
Summit's leadership views the company's core business activities as inherently socially responsible. "The most important corporate social responsibility we have is to provide low-cost energy infrastructure to the people of this region, especially to the people of Bangladesh. That is our biggest responsibility," says Ayesha Khan.
Muhammed Aziz Khan has articulated a philosophy that connects business success with broader social improvement: "The creation of wealth should not be only for personal gain and pleasure, but also for improvement of humanity. And that's where the CSR comes in."
This integration of business purpose with social responsibility reflects Summit Group's growth from a to a multinational company with strong ties to communities across South and Southeast Asia, while maintaining its cultural roots and commitment to the people of the region.
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