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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Empowering Youth for Leadership and Harmony — ENRICH Program Hosts Training in Bilaspur Union, Dohar
May 27, 2025 On May 27, 2025, the Somriddhi Program organized a one-day Youth Training on “Social Volunteering, Leadership, and Harmony Development” at Bilaspur Union, Dohar Upazila. The training aimed to empower young people to become proactive leaders, responsible citizens, and ambassadors of social harmony within their communities. The event was graced by the Upazila […]
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PKSF Representative Visits BASTOB’s Community Development Programs to Strengthen Education, Health, and Youth Initiatives
May 19, 2025 On 19 May 2025, BASTOB – Initiative for People’s Self Development had the honor of welcoming Mr. Lutfur, a distinguished representative from Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF), during his field visit to observe BASTOB’s ongoing education, health, nutrition, adolescence, youth, and elderly care programs. The visit, conducted under the financial and technical support […]
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BCSM Calls for Syndicate-Free Recruitment as Malaysia Reopens Its Labor Market to Bangladeshi Workers
May 09, 2025 Bangladesh Civil Society for Migrants (BCSM) urges the government to reopen Malaysia’s labor market without syndicates, ensuring migrant workers’ rights and fair recruitment practices. As Malaysia prepares to reopen its labor market to Bangladeshi workers after nearly a year-long pause, the Bangladesh Civil Society for Migrants (BCSM) has strongly called for a […]
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Strengthening Impact through Collaboration: Two-Day Progress Review, Knowledge Sharing, and Strategic Planning Workshop in Cox’s Bazar
April 28, 2025 Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh — A two-day Progress Review, Knowledge Sharing, and Strategic Planning Workshop was successfully completed with our valued partner MFIs — BURO Bangladesh and Water.org. The event brought together passionate professionals and development practitioners dedicated to advancing financial inclusion and sustainable WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) solutions across Bangladesh. Held […]
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BASTOB Opens Its 77th Branch in Gazaria to Expand Financial Inclusion and Community Empowerment
April 07, 2025 BASTOB – Initiative for People’s Self Development has proudly inaugurated its 77th branch in Gazaria, marking another milestone in its journey toward promoting sustainable livelihoods and inclusive growth across Bangladesh. The new branch was formally inaugurated by Dr. Md. Jamal Hossain, Deputy Executive Director of BASTOB, in a warm ceremony attended by […]
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Spreading Joy Through Learning: Board Book Distribution Day
March 04, 2025 Our students received colorful board books today — sparking joy, creativity, and a love for reading from an early age! A Colorful Day of Learning and Laughter Today, our classrooms came alive with smiles, laughter, and excitement as we distributed beautiful board books to our young learners. The children’s eyes sparkled with […]
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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 […]
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