The symbolic gesture was part of the Bank’s broader commitment to creating a safe, equitable and supportive environment for women—both within its own workplace and among the communities it serves.
Throughout October, several Commercial Bank branch staff also came together to host breast cancer awareness sessions, amplifying the message that education and early detection save lives.
Further underscoring this commitment, Commercial Bank had joined hands with the Indira Cancer Trust as the Gold Sponsor of the 2025 TLC (Touch | Look | Check) Triathlon series conducted in Kilinochchi, Batticaloa, Matara and Colombo.
The initiative combined sport and health education to promote breast self-examination and highlight the importance of early diagnosis.
Speaking about the Bank’s sustained focus on women’s well-being, Mr Sanath Manatunge, Managing Director/CEO Commercial Bank said:
“Breast cancer awareness is not only a matter of health, it is a matter of dignity, safety and empowerment.
At Commercial Bank, we believe a truly inclusive workplace must enable women to thrive personally and professionally.
Through initiatives such as our pink-attire campaign and our partnership with the Indira Cancer Trust, we reaffirm our commitment to supporting the women who are the backbone of our workforce, families and communities.”
Within its own operations, Commercial Bank has taken progressive steps to make its workplaces safer and more supportive for women.
These include enhanced health benefits, special leave and assistance for mothers beyond statutory provisions, leadership and professional development programmes tailored for women, and mechanisms that ensure every employee’s voice can be heard.
The Bank’s empowerment agenda extends well beyond its internal policies.
Through its ‘Anagi’ women’s banking portfolio, developed in partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) of the World Bank, Commercial Bank offers products such as the Anagi Women’s Savings Account and Anagi Business Loan for Women SMEs, designed to strengthen financial independence and entrepreneurship among women.
Complementing these offerings are training and certificate courses, capacity-building initiatives, and digital literacy programmes that help women entrepreneurs expand their businesses and adopt modern financial tools.
Through Anagi, the Bank has made women’s banking a strategic driver of inclusive growth, reflecting the belief that when women thrive, economies thrive.
Commercial Bank said it remains committed to investing in female potential within its organisation, in the SME sector, and across society, by continuing to champion initiatives that promote health, empowerment, and equality.
Commercial Bank was the first bank in the country to be listed among the Top 1000 Banks of the World, and has the highest capital base among all Sri Lankan banks.
The Bank is the largest private sector lender in Sri Lanka and the largest lender to the country’s SME sector.
Commercial Bank is also a leader in digital innovation and is Sri Lanka’s first 100% carbon-neutral bank.
Commercial Bank operates a network of strategically located branches and automated machines island-wide, and has the widest international footprint among Sri Lankan banks, with 20 branches in Bangladesh, a fully-fledged Tier I Bank with a majority stake in the Maldives, a microfinance company in Myanmar and a representative office in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).
The Bank’s fully owned subsidiaries, CBC Finance Ltd. and Commercial Insurance Brokers (Pvt) Limited, also deliver a range of financial services via their own branch networks.
Photo caption : Commercial Bank’s management and staff in a symbolic demonstration of support to the cause of breast cancer awareness.