News Archives - BASTOB

Empowering Communities Through Faith and Education: Religious Leaders Join Hands to Combat Leprosy Stigma

July 29, 2025- BASTOB—Initiative for People’s Self Development—organized a powerful program under the Building Resilience for a Better Life project, funded by The Leprosy Mission International (TLMI). The program brought together religious leaders, community representatives, and development practitioners to engage in critical dialogue on leprosy awareness, reducing stigma, and fostering inclusive support systems. The event […]

INCEPTION WORKSHOP ON PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE GROWTH IN THE MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT SUBSECTOR HELD AT BEIOA

Dhaka, July 21, 2025 — With a strong commitment to promoting sustainability and responsible industrial development, the SMART (Machinery & Equipment) Sub-Project, funded by the World Bank and Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF), officially launched its implementation journey through an Inception Workshop held at the auditorium of the Bangladesh Engineering Industry Owners Association (BEIOA). Organized by […]

WASH Workshop Held Under WCAD Project at BASTOB’s Mohajompur Branch, Sonargaon

Date: July 20, 2025 | Location: Mohajompur, Sonargaon Region BASTOB – Initiative for People’s Self Development successfully organized a comprehensive WASH (Water, Sanitation, and hygiene) workshop on July 20, 2025, under the WCAD Project at its Mohajompur Branch in the Sonargaon Region. The workshop aimed to raise awareness among community members on the importance of […]

Annual Sports Celebration 2025 – Goethe Tagore Academy

February 21, 2025 | Dhaka, Bangladesh Goethe Tagore Academy (GTA) proudly commemorated International Mother Language Day 2025 with heartfelt tributes and active student participation, honoring the language martyrs of Ekushey February. The school campus was filled with a sense of pride, reflection, and cultural unity as teachers and young learners gathered to pay their deepest […]

District Administrator Highlights NGO Impact at Tarunner Utshab 2025 Fair

Narsingdi, February 11, 2025— The Tarunner Utshab 2025 NGO Fair witnessed a moment of honor and inspiration as Mr. Mohammad Rashed Hossain Chowdhury, the esteemed District Administrator of Narsingdi, visited the event to engage with representatives from local and national non-governmental organizations. The fair served as a vibrant platform to showcase efforts in social development, […]

Unite for a Leprosy-Free Nation: World Leprosy Day 2025 Celebrated in Narsingdi District

In honor of World Leprosy Day 2025, the district of Narsingdi witnessed a strong demonstration of unity, awareness, and compassion through simultaneous rallies held across all six upazilas. This year’s celebration centered on the national slogan:Unite. Act. Eliminate LeprosyThe day’s events were designed to raise public awareness, reduce stigma, and reinforce early detection and treatment […]

Scholarship Awarded to Underprivileged and Meritorious Students Under the Education Development Project

BASTOB – Initiative for People’s Self-Development, in collaboration with ASHAR ALO e.V., successfully awarded scholarships to underprivileged and meritorious students under the Education Development Project for Poor Children. The scholarship distribution ceremony was graced by the presence of Ms. Fariha Tanjin, Upazila Executive Officer, Agoiljhara, Barishal, as the chief guest. A total of 213 students […]

Business Management and Entrepreneurship Development (BMED) Training

BASTOB, with technical and financial support from the Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF), successfully conducted the Business Management and Entrepreneurship Development (BMED) Training under the RAISE project at its Rohitpur branch, starting on September 7, 2024. A total of 20 young micro-entrepreneurs participated in this interactive training, which covered essential topics such as business management, entrepreneurship […]

Empowering Trainers for the Future: Successful Completion of the Training of Trainers Program

BASTOB Center for Innovation and Learning is pleased to announce the successful completion of a 3-day Training of Trainers (ToT) on Facilitation and Skill Development. This interactive and engaging program aimed to strengthen participants’ facilitation techniques, enhance their leadership abilities, and equip them with essential skills to conduct effective training sessions. Participants shared their enthusiasm […]

Skills Training Under The Recovery and Advancement of Informal Sector Employment (RAISE)

BASTOB – Initiative for People’s Self-Development, has successfully organized a 5-day life skills training under the Recovery and Advancement of Informal Sector Employment (RAISE) project, with the generous support of the Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF). This initiative brought together 20 dedicated apprentices who were eager to learn and grow. Throughout the training, they gained essential […]

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