DHAKA : As part of IHG’s Giving for Good Month, Crowne
Plaza Dhaka Gulshan by IHG has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) with Gari Bazar BD as a partner for Run for Charity: Meaningful Marathon
2026- a purpose-driven community initiative bringing together health, wellbeing,
community and charity, a press release said.
The partnership brings together Crowne Plaza Dhaka Gulshan
and Gari Bazar BD with a shared commitment to encouraging an active lifestyle
while creating meaningful social impact through collective participation.
The Run for Charity: Meaningful Marathon 2026 will take place
on 25 September 2026, bringing together approximately 200 runners for a 5 km
community run. Participants will assemble at 5:00 AM, with the marathon
scheduled to begin at 5:30 AM from Crowne Plaza Dhaka Gulshan.
Each participant will contribute a registration fee of BDT
1,500, with the full registration proceeds being donated to Odommo Bangladesh
Foundation (Mojar School) to support selected projects benefiting vulnerable
children. With 200 expected runners, the initiative has the potential to generate
BDT 300,000 in direct charitable contribution.
Following the run, participants will come together for the
Medal Ceremony at 6:30 AM, followed by breakfast at 7:00 AM, both taking place
at the Ballroom on the 25th Floor of Crowne Plaza Dhaka Gulshan.
Through this partnership, Gari Bazar BD joins Crowne Plaza Dhaka Gulshan in creating greater awareness around health, community participation and giving back. The collaboration also provides opportunities for meaningful participant engagement and brand visibility throughout the event.
