IDRA, Green Delta insure 1,000 rickshaw pullers

The Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA) and Green Delta Insurance Company have come together to provide insurance coverage to 1,000 rickshaw pullers in case of accidents.

Some rickshaw pullers received their insurance policies at the launch of the initiative titled “Shobar Jonno Bima” (insurance for all), in the capital's Shyamoli Club Playground yesterday.

Under the policy, beneficiaries will get Tk 100,000 for accidental deaths while Tk 50,000 for accidental injuries.

The IDRA provided the insurance premium, a part of it coming from a day's salary donated by its employees, while Green Delta issued the policy.

“This is a historic moment for Bangladesh's insurance industry as an initiative like this was never taken before,” said Shafiqur Rahman Patwari, chairman of the IDRA.

He said the rickshaw pullers would be ensured safety during difficult times, especially if they fall victim to serious accidents.

“If all insurers come forward, many underprivileged people will get the coverage,” Farzana Chowdhury, Green Delta's managing director, told The Daily Star.

Adviser and founding managing director of Green Delta Nasir A Choudhury and top officials of the IDRA and the insurer were present.