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 […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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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World Humanitarian Day 2024

Today, we come together to honor the spirit of compassion, resilience, and unity as we celebrate World Humanitarian Day 2024. This year’s theme, “Act for Humanity,” resonates deeply with our mission at BASTOB – Initiative for People’s Self Development. At BASTOB, we are committed to empowering the most vulnerable communities through sustainable livelihoods, education, and […]

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International Youth Day 2024: Celebrating Digital Pathways to Progress!

Today, we had the pleasure of celebrating International Youth Day 2024 at the BASTOB Head Office. This year’s theme, “From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development,” resonates deeply with our mission. As we navigate the digital era, empowering our youth with the skills and opportunities to lead sustainable development is more important […]

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BASTOB Celebrates World Youth Skill Day

BASTOB celebrates World Youth Skill Day & focuses on youth development! In recognition of World Youth Skill Day 2024, BASTOB – Initiative for People’s Self-Development, held a discussion at its head office today. The event focused on BASTOB’s ongoing project that directly contributes to youth development, aligning with the theme “Youth Skills for Peace and […]

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Save Urban Children from Hazardous Jobs and Assistance for Linking with the Academy (SU-CHALA)

We’re thrilled to announce that BASTOB- Initiative for People’s Self-Development, in collaboration with the Anukul Foundation, has provided stipends to 22 children under the Save Urban Children from Hazardous Jobs and Assistance for Linking with the Academy (SU-CHALA) project! This initiative aims to break the cycle of poverty and exploitation by giving vulnerable children a […]

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