“Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world.” A Report On International Women’s Day, 2021, Celebration

National Girl Child Advocacy Forum (NGCAF)

Background:

To uphold women’s rights and to ensure their empowerment, International Women’s Day has been being celebrated since 1910. In the mean time, significant development of women has taken place; but at the same time they are facing a lot of problems. There still presence gender discrimination and violence.

Real women empowerment is not taking place in due to male dominated society and space for equity. Women participation in social sector, especially in political and economical sectors, is still low. Due to absence of social justice, women are being victims of child marriage, rape and sexual harassment etc. According to the findings from 2019 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) child marriage still remains widely accepted by 51.4 per cent of women aged 20-24 years who married first before their 18th birthday. Also15.5 per cent of women first married before their 15th birthday. The high rate of child marriage continues to cast a negative spell on the educational and physical wellbeing of girl children in Bangladesh.

Government of the Bangladesh is also giving emphasis on women empowerment. In this concern national women development policy-2011 and prevention of women and child repression Act-2003 (Amendment-2020) including gender friendly laws and orders have been formulated in the last recent years. Despite taking these initiatives, women have to fight for their rights still. In order to achieve SDGs, gender equity and women participation in decision making process is must. In this regards, three foremost conditions are: constant and continuous political commitment; invest in girls and women; and strong accountability system.

There is need for encouraging women to ensure their contribution in their respective areas in order to ensure their rights and gender equity; because women empowerment is essential to ensure development of humanity i.e. development of democracy, good governance and sustainable development. We should realize that as nation we will advance towards prosperity, if women empowerment in society, politics and economic sectors is ensured.

Based on this thought, every year NGCAF celebrates International Women's Day across the country with the series of events. The member/associate member organizations of the NGCAF are closely join with it. In this year the UN theme is - “Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world.” In Bangla “ কেরানাকােল নারী নতৃ , গড়েব নতু ন সমতার িব ”. Keeping this theme in mind National Girl Child Advocacy Forum (NGCAF) observed International Women’s Day from 8th March to 14th March, 2021 at National to Union level.

Due to the global COVID epidemic, this year's IWD was celebrated through Online based Discussion Meeting & Award Giving Ceremony at the National Level and 109 events on harmful side of Child Marriage at the Union to levels with UP bodies, Govt Officials, Parents and Different Stakeholders.

An Online Discussion Meeting & Award Giving Ceremony was held on 14th March 2021 at 11:00 am at the National level. Ms. Nasima Begum ndc- Hon’ble Chairman of National Human Rights Commission was present as the Chief Guest. Dr. Shamil Uddin Shimul MP and Ms. Adiba Anjum Mita MP- hon’ble Member of Parliamentary Caucus on Child Rights were the Special Guests of the session. Also present were Ms. Bithika Hasan- Gender Expert of UNDP, Prof. Hosne ara Begum- Executive Director of TMSS. Ms Wahida Banu-Executive Member of NGCAF & Executive Director of Aparajeyo Bangladesh, Ms. Nasima Akhter Jolly- Secretary of NGCAF & Director of The Hunger Project, Ms. Rabeya Begum- Joint secretary of NGCAF and Executive Director of Shariyotpur Development Society & 04 Women leaders, who has changed their situations themselves. At the same time, they continued to work independently to reduce the violence and ongoing discrimination against women. 02 award winners Freedom Fighter Ms. Kanon Gomez & young journalist Ms. Rabeya Akter Shuborna from ATN Bangla also there were. Dr. Badiul Alam Majumdar- President of NGCAF and Global Vice President & Country Director of The Hunger Project was Presided over the Discussion Meeting.

The discussion session was started with an introductory theme song “Alo Asbei” produced by 05 Young Women. Ms. Rabeya Begum -Joint Secretary of NGCAF has given her introductory speech of the session.

[ Chief Guest of the discussion session Ms. Nasima Begum, ndc said, “Bangladesh is developing day by day and women are also partnering of this development”. She also mentioned, “Half of the population is women and among them half are girl children. So, girl children are our assets.” Addressing the parents, honorable Chairman, NHRC urged to dream about your girl children. They will definitely fulfill your dreams”. She gave a brief description of the steps that are being implemented by the government in the welfare of women and girls. She said, "The rate of child marriage is much lower now than the past. This has been possible because, apart from the government, several non-government organizations are also working to stop child marriage. Besides, our girl children are now more aware than ever.” She concluded her speech with the expectation to stop child marriage and said, “We don’t want to see an under-aged child to get married and carry another child at a very early age.”

Special Guest Dr. Shamil Uddin Shimul MP said, "Child marriage has become a big problem for us during the Corona period." But the rate of child marriage has come down as a result of various women working against child marriage in different areas including Union Parishad and District Parishad. From this it is understood that women leadership has played a very good role during the COVID period.”

Another Special Guest Ms. Adiba Anjum Mita MP said, “Still we are not able to come out of some long running rules in many cases. Women need to come forward to help each other.”

Guest Ms. Bithika Hasan said, this year's Women's Day is a special for two reasons. Celebrating the golden jubilee of independence is another COVID situation. We hope that this Women's Day will bring something special for us at such a time. Every human being is born with infinite possibilities. If we can give them a conducive environment, human potential can be developed. Another issue is that it will not be possible to bring about qualitative change if boys cannot be associated with it.

Prof. Hosne Ara Begum said, “I would also like to thank all the men, who have helped women move forward. Many women are moving forward as a result of extending their hand of cooperation towards women.

Ms. Wahida Banu said that we have to focus on the process of socialization of human growth. At the same time, we need to change our attitude. We have to create employment for women.

Ms. Nasima Akhter Jolly - secretary of NGCAF said in her speech, “If we want to change the life of women, then the life of girl children needs to be changed. This is because the journey of a woman's life begins when she is a child. Therefore, girl children’s education, health and nutritional rights must be ensured and the existing patriarchal attitude should be eliminated.”

Dr. Badiul Alam Majumdar gave concluding speech with thanks to all audience, member/associate member organization for their continuous support to successfully completed the events.

Freedom Fighter Ms. Kanan Gomez (72) and young journalist Ms. Rabeya Akter Shuborna from ATN Bangla - were honored for excellent contribution in their own sectors. Honored money and crests supported by Care Bangladesh.

After the memento was given, in her speech, Kanan Gomez put light on how important of liberation, freedom fighters, struggle of women during this period. She expressed her experience about the physical and mental torture done by Pakistan’s shoulders. On the other hand, Ms. Rabeya Akhter emphasized on the necessity of education in a woman’s life and set example of her own life.

In this event, a colorful poster on International Women’s Day – 2021 and a special publication titled “Narir Kotha -16” were inaugurated. It was the success story of 26 women leaders from the grass-root level who, in spite of facing hundreds of adversities, had changed their destiny themselves and became partners in development. They were part of the “Unleashed Women's Network” program of the Hunger Project and the NGCAF’s member organizations Dalit & BScan. Those women leaders, who has changed their situations themselves.

At the same time, they continued to work independently to reduce the violence and ongoing discrimination against women. The stories published in “Narir Kotha -16” were a proof of their efforts and success.

6,000 pieces Colorful posters were jointly printed with BRAC, Good Neighbors Bangladesh, The Hunger Project Bangladesh, Educo Bangladesh, Shariyotpur Development Society, Concern Worldwide and National Girl Child Advocacy Forum. Those Posters were distributed in more than 185 unions in our country. People were getting necessary messages through this visual content in especially Rural areas. 700 pieces of “Narir Kotha -16” journal were jointly printed with National Girl Child Advocacy Forum, BRAC and The Hunger Project Bangladesh.

The online discussion was moderated by Ms. Mausumi Sharmin from Concern Worldwide and Ms. Farzana Bari from Room to Read Bangladesh.

Members/Partners Support and Our Gratitude:

All praises are due to Almighty, the Supreme Ruler of the universe, who enabled us to celebrate International Women’s Day 2021 successfully. Guidance, help and co-operation have been received from several likeminded organizations, Member organizations and Personal level to observe the day. We are immensely grateful to all of them.

We also express profound respect and sincere gratitude to those organizations who actively participated in the program and gave their suggestions. Our heartfelt gratitude is to all of our Colleagues of The Hunger Project-Bangladesh for their tireless co-operation, co-ordination and friendly help to make the program happen effectively.

Special thanks are due to the girl child - future of the nation –for attending in the program.

We are also grateful to BRAC, Good Neighbors Bangladesh, Concern Worldwide, Shariyotpur Development Society (SDS), Educo Bangladesh, Care Bangladesh, Bangladesh YWCA and The Hunger Project Bangladesh for their Financial Support for completed successfully the whole program. Special thanks to them.

Congratulations and gratitude to all the Members who have submitted their own day observance reports at the call of NGCAF's Secretariat. As we have received – ACLAB, UDDIPAN, Voice of South Bangladesh (VOSD), Good Neighbors Bangladesh, SAF Shangtha, Room to Read Bangladesh, Shariyotpur Development Society (SDS), Development for Disadvantage People (DDP), Which is really very Encouraging.

Protecting Girls from Child Marriage:

A series of discussion meetings were held at the Union to Upazila levels from 8th March to 14th March, 2021. The main discussion topic was Child Marriage with the UP bodies, parents and different stakeholders. The discussion points were: What should we do to stop child marriage? How girls are being harmed as a result of child marriage? What's in the child marriage Act, 2017 and Child marriage rules, 2018. Do parents and adolescent girls know about the Child marriage law? What is the role of the Union Parishad and parents regarding stopping the Child marriage?

Our observation is that the rate of child marriage has increased in 2020 compared to 2019. To support these findings one example- the reported cases of child marriages received by the child helpline have gone up considerably during the pandemic period. In April 2020, the helpline received 450 calls linked to child marriage whereas the number was 322 in the month of March, 2020. While much of the government administration’s attention is dedicated to tackling the onslaught of the country wide floods and the persisting COVID-19 situation, some guardians are trying to arrange marriages of their minor daughters quietly, according to child helpline officials. That’s why National Girl Child Advocacy Forum has taken seriously the issue of child marriage. On the occasion of International Women's Day, the day has been celebrated in 102 unions under 38 of 26 districts also at 07 District levels. CARE Bangladesh provided the financial support for celebrated the day at 70 Unions And the rest of places have been completed with the help of the Hunger Project Bangladesh.

Purpose of the Activity:

The main objective of the project was to increase community’s commitment to support girls’ education to prevent child marriage prevalence in Bangladesh. More specifically our aims were: • To sensitize parents and other stakeholders on how to keep our girl children safe from child marriage in this COVID-19 crisis. • To sensitize parents on how social norms are affected child marriage. • To get their views about Child Marriage and give them a clear idea of what to do in the current &future. • To give recommendations for taking effective steps to challenge social norms as well as to ensure the protection of adolescent girls from child marriage • To identify the limitations of the existing law on CMRA-2017.

Discussions points were:  Child Marriage Restraint Act-2017, Child Marriage Restraint Rules-2018.  Penalties for child marriage according to the Child Marriage Restraint Act.  Any adult or guardian arranging or permitting child marriage can be convicted under the law.  Impact of Child marriage.

Outcome of the activities : 1. The programs were celebrated with great success: The total number of participants in the programs were 6050. 30% of women were adolescents. 2. Under the leadership of Union Parishad, these programs have been celebrated: These events were organized by the National Girl Child Advocacy Forum, with the support of CARE Bangladesh where participants from all walks of life were present. 1. Girls are gradually becoming more confidence: For example, Ms. Akhi, live at Akborpur union under Patnitola upazila of Noagoan district, she shared her story with others in the meeting and encouraged other girls to defend their rights, stay in school and will not get married too young. 2. Parents express their commitment against child marriage: For example, in Jahanabad union, Mohonpur Upazila, Razshahi District, on March 9, 2021, a girl Sumaiya Akhter Sathi went to express her feelings and said that she did not want to get married without finishing her education. Her mother, who was present at the meeting, respected the decision of her daughter and announced that she would decide to marry based on her daughter's opinion. 3. Union Parishad pledges against child marriage: The chairman and members of the Union parishads announced that they would play a more active role against child marriage. For example, Mr. Rafiqul Islam Talukder UP Chairman of Jhawal under Gopalpur upzilla of Tangail District. He declared: No more Child Marriage in his union. 4. No false birth registration will be given: Most of the Up Body has declared at the event that “No false birth registration will be given and there will not be a single marriage without birth registration”. 5. No marriage without registry: Marriage registers and religious leaders reiterated that no marriage will be granted without registry. 6. Got a minimum idea about the child marriage laws and regulations: Many of the participants have not a clear idea about child marriage laws-2017 and rule- 2018. Through those events different stakeholders got a minimum idea about the Child marriage act specially clause on punishment

Challenge: - Shortage of program budget. - Suitable venue crisis for arranged those type of event at the union level. - Problem to maintained social distance in this pandemic crisis. - Women and Girl Child face to challenge on gender base violence and inequality. - The COVID has increased financial pressure on many families. Some parents decided to marry off their underage daughters to reduce the burden. - Lack of proper implementation of Child marriage law, 2017. - Majority of Participants are not well known about the Child marriage restraint law and rules.

Learning: - It is important to involve the local government (union/upazilla parishad) to achieve any targeted results at the local level. - Strategic Collaboration & Coordination with Government and Non-Government organization can produce better result to stop Child Marriage. - Integrated voice is much stronger than single voice. It is also easy to achieve the objective. - Need to effective awareness program regarding harmful result on child marriage among the grassroot levels.

Finally, our observation, "What should we do to stop child marriage” topic at the Grassroot levels on the occasion of International Women's Day was a very effective, fruitful and timely discussion. Which was acceptable and appreciated by all Stakeholders at the grassroot level. About 600 guardians have gave a written commitment to prevent child marriage in their respective families; They also pledged to play an active role in preventing child marriage in their Communities.

On the other hand , the online discussion session at the National level has also been addressed as a succussed by various CSOs, including policymakers. The event was covered by some major Print Medias and TV Channels.

Annexed-

Date and Place name-

SL Name of activity Date Venue (Union/Upazila and District) Venue : SDF office Patappur, 1 Discussion meeting 08.03.21 Union: Jholom Utter, Upazila: Monohargonj, District : Cumilla Venue : Dayemsity Bazar High school 2 Discussion meeting 09.03.21 Union: Hesakhal, Upazila: Nangolkot, District : Cumilla Venue : Utterda Union Parished 3 Discussion meeting 10.03.21 Union: Utterda Upazila: Laksam District : Cumilla Venue : Maisatuia Gov. primary School 4 Discussion meeting 11.03.21 Union: Maisatuia Upazila: Monohargonj, District : Cumilla Venue : Hazi Altaf Hossan School & collage , Ajgora 5 Discussion meeting 13.03.21 Union: Ajgora, Upazila: Laksam District : Cumilla Shiulibag Biddaya Pith, 6. Discussion meeting 08.03.21 Satirpara, Narsingdi Upazila Parishad Hall room, 7. Discussion meeting 08.03.21 Gangachara, Rangpur UP hall room, 8. Discussion meeting 09.03.21 Laxmitari, Gangachara, Rangpur Gajaghanta Govt Primary school, 9. Discussion meeting 10.03.21 Gajaghanta, Gangachara, Rangpur Mouvasha Govt. primary school, 10. Discussion meeting 08.03.21 Marneya, Gangachara, Rangpur Alambiditar High school, 11. Discussion meeting 09.03.21 Alambiditar, Gangachara, Rangpur KNB High School, 12. Discussion meeting 08.03.21 Nohali, Gangachara, Rangpur UP hall room, 13. Discussion meeting 09.03.21 Kolkondo, Gangachara, Rangpur UP hall room, 14. Discussion meeting 08.03.21 Borobil, Gangachara, Rangpur Betgari High school, 15. Discussion meeting 08.03.21 Betgari, Gangachara, Rangpur Discussion meeting Rangapur Sahitya Parishad, 16. 10.03.21 Rangpur S.N Girls High school, 17. Discussion meeting 07.03.21 Folda,Bhuapur,Tangail UP auditorium 18. Discussion meeting 09.03.21 Alowa, Bhuapur,Tangail UP auditorium 19. Discussion meeting 08.03.21 Nikrail, Bhuapur,Tangail UP auditorium 20. Discussion meeting 08.03.21 Hadira, Gopalpur, Tangail Hemnagar Bazar 21. Discussion meeting 09.03.21 Hemnagar, Gopalpur, Tangail UP auditorium 22. Discussion meeting 09.03.21 Jhawail, Gopalpur, Tangail UP auditorium 23. Discussion meeting 08.03.21 Khagdohor,Sadar,Mymensingh UP auditorium 24. Discussion meeting 08.03.21 Kustia,Sadar,Mymensingh UP auditorium 25. Discussion meeting 08.03.21 Vabkhali,Sadar,Mymensingh UP auditorium 26. Discussion meeting 08.03.21 Dapunia,Sadar,Mymensingh UP auditorium 27. Discussion meeting 10.03. 21 Char nilokkhiya,Sadar,Mymensingh UP auditorium 28. Discussion meeting 08.03.21 Ghoga,Muktagasa,Mymensingh UP auditorium 29. Discussion meeting 08.03.21 Singher bangla, Sadar,Netrokona UP auditorium 30. Discussion meeting 09.03.21 Challisha,Sadar,Netrokona Jahanabad UP Hallroom 31 Discussion meeting 08.03.21 Mohonpur,Rajshahi UP auditorium 32. Discussion meeting 09.03.21 Dhurule,Mohonpur,Rajshahi UP auditorium 33. Discussion meeting 09.03.21 Darabarisha, Gurudaspur, Natore Union Parishad Hallroom 34. Discussion meeting 09.03.21 Sardha, Charghat,Rajshahi Union Parishad Hallroom 35. Discussion meeting 10.03.2021 Via-Laxmipur, Charghat,Rajshahi Union Parishad Hallroom 36. Discussion meeting 10.03.2021 Mougachi, Mohonpur, Rajshahi Union Parishad Hallroom 37. Discussion meeting 09.03.21 Konakhali,chakoria,Coxbazar Shishu academy, chattogram city 38. Discussion meeting 11.03.2021 Chattogram Puran Bazar Primary school 39. Discussion meeting 10.03.2021 Matarbari,Moheskhali, Cox’sBazar Jinnat Ali chy High school Hallroom 40. Discussion meeting 12.03.2021 Demoshia, Chakaria, Cox’s Bazar 41 Discussion meeting 08.03.2021 Shoronkhola,Bagerhat Southkhali union 42 Discussion meeting 10.03.2021 Shoronkhola,Bagerhat Dhansagor Union 43 Discussion meeting 08.03.2021 Shoronkhola,Bagerhat Barikhali Union 44 Discussion meeting 09.03.21 Moralgonj,Bagerhat khoulia Union 45 Discussion meeting 08.03.2021 Moralgonj,Bagerhat Bishnupur Union 46 Discussion meeting 09.03.2021 Kaligonj, Satkhira Moutola S.school 47 Discussion meeting 10.03.2021 Moutola,Kaligonj, Satkhira Krishnonogor Union 48 Discussion meeting 11.03.2021 Kaligonj, Satkhira Shroshoti S school 49 Discussion meeting 08.03.2021 Jalma, Batiaghat, Khulna Batighata Union 50 Discussion meeting 11.03.2021 Batighata, Khulna UP Hallroom 51 Discussion meeting 08.03.2021 Jamalgonj Sadar,Sunamgonj,Sylhet UP Hallroom 52 Discussion meeting 08.03.2021 Chatok,Sunamgonj,Sylhet UP Hallroom 53 Discussion meeting 10.03.2021 Khurma Union,Chatok,Sunamgonj,Sylhet UP Hallroom 54 Discussion meeting 11.03.2021 Sachnabazar Union,Jamalgonj,Sunamgonj,Sylhet UP Hallroom 55 Discussion meeting 08.03.2021 Chadpasha,Babugonj,Barishal Borbashail Gvmnt Primary school 56 Discussion meeting 09.03.2021 Aghoiljhora, Barishal UP Hallroom 57 Discussion meeting 11.03.2021 Madhoppasha,Babugonj, Barishal UP Hallroom 58 Discussion meeting 10.03.2021 Dehergati, Babugonj,Barishal Bakal Gvmnt Primary school 59 Discussion meeting 11.03.2021 Bakal, Aghoiljhora, Barishal UP Hallroom 60 Discussion meeting 09.03.2021 Rohomotpur,Babugonj, Barishal UP Hallroom 61 Discussion meeting 10.03.2021 Kedarpur,Babugonj, Barishal UP Hallroom 62 Discussion meeting 10.03.2021 Kirtipasha,Jhalokathi UP Hallroom 63 Discussion meeting 09.03.2021 Jahangirnagar,Babugonj, Barishal UP Hallroom 64 Discussion meeting 09.03.2021 Keura,Jhalokathi, Barishal UP Auditorium 65 Discussion meeting 08.03.2021 Gujadia,Karimgonj, Kisorgonj UP Auditorium 66 Discussion meeting 08.03.2021 Kadirjongol, Karimgonj, Kisorgonj UP Auditorium 67 Discussion meeting 08.03.2021 Jafrabad, Karimgonj, Kisorgonj UP Auditorium 68 Discussion meeting 08.03.2021 Baroghoria, Karimgonj, Kisorgonj UP Auditorium 69 Discussion meeting 08.03.2021 Damiha,Tarail, Kisorgonj UP Auditorium 70 Discussion meeting 08.03.2021 Sachil, Tarail,Kishorgonj

71. Discussion meeting 08.03.21 Solotaka UP auditorium,Gangi, Meherpur 72. Discussion meeting 08.03.21 Dhankhola UP auditorium,Gangi, Meherpur

73. Discussion meeting 08.03.21 Kazipur UP auditorium,Gangi, Meherpur

74. Discussion meeting 08.03.21 Tetulbaria UP auditorium,Gangi, Meherpur

75. Discussion meeting 08.03.21 Bout school, Motumura UP,Gangi, Meherpur

76. Discussion meeting 08.03.21 Dhola High School, Kathuli UP,Gangi, Meherpur

77. Discussion meeting 08.03.21 Hijolbaria High School, Sharbati UP, Gangi, Meherpur

78. Discussion meeting 08.03.21 Rajpur High School, Rajpur UP Gangi, Meherpur

79. Discussion meeting 08.03.21 Bamundi Primary School, Bamundi UP, Gangi, Meherpur

80. Discussion meeting 10.03.2021 Upazila Conference room, Gangi, Meherpur. Patnitala Upazila Parishad Hallroom, 81 Discussion meeting 08.03.2021 Patnitala, Naogaon Mohadevpur Union Parishad Hallroom 82 Discussion meeting 08.03.2021 Mohadevpur, Naogaon Shihara Union Parishad Hallroom 83 Discussion meeting 08.03.2021 Shihara, Patnitala, Naogaon Dibar Union Parishad Hallroom 84 Discussion meeting 08.03.2021 Dibar, Patnitala, Naogaon Ghosnagar Union Parishad Hallroom 85 Discussion meeting 08.03.2021 Ghosnagar, Patnitala, Naogaon Krisnopur Union Parishad Hallroom 86 Discussion meeting 08.03.2021 Krisnopur, Patnitala, Naogaon Patnitala Union Parishad Hallroom 87 Discussion meeting 08.03.2021 Patnitala, Naogaon Akbarpur Union Parishad Hallroom 88 Discussion meeting 09.03.2021 Akbarpur, Patnitala, Naogaon Amair Union Parishad Hallroom 89 Discussion meeting 09.03.2021 Amair, Patnitala, Naogaon Matindhor Union Parishad Hallroom 90 Discussion meeting 09.03.2021 Matindhor, Patnitala, Naogaon Nirmoil Union Parishad Hallroom 91 Discussion meeting 09.03.2021 Nirmoil, Patnitala, Naogaon Patichara Union Parishad Hallroom 92 Discussion meeting 10.03.2021 Patichara, Patnitala, Naogaon 93 Discussion meeting 08.03.2021 Gotapara High School Ground, Gotapara Union, Bagerhat Sadar

94 Discussion meeting 09.03.2021 Banoful High School Ground, Fakirhat Union, Fakirhat

95 Discussion meeting 10.03.2021 Attaka Math, Bahirdia Mansa UP, Fakirhat

96 Discussion meeting 11.03.2021 Tatibunia Secondary School Ground, Mithakhali, Mongla

97 Discussion meeting 14.03.2021 Piljong School Ground, Piljong UP, Fakirhat

98 Discussion meeting 16.03.2021 Chunkhola School Ground, Satgumbuj UP, Bagerhat Sadar

99 Discussion meeting 19.03.2021 Chandpai Secondary School Ground, Chandpai, Mongla

100 Discussion meeting 19.03.2021 Kalibari Temple Premises, Khanpur UP, Bagerhat Sadar

101 Discussion meeting 22.03.2021 Burirdanga UP Ground, Burirdanga, Mongla

102 Discussion meeting 22.03.2021 Jatrapur UP Ground, Jatrapur UP, Bagerhat Sadar

103 Discussion meeting 23.03.2021 Rakhalgachhi UP Ground, Rakhalgachhi UP, Bagerhat Sadar

104 Discussion meeting 24.03.2021 Bagmara School Ground, Karapara UP, Bagerhat Sadar Development for disadvantaged People- Sirajganj 105. Discussion meeting 11.03.2021

106 Discussion meeting 08.03.2021 SAF Shangtha - Kustia Bangladesh Palli Arthonoitik Unnayan Shangtha- 107 Discussion meeting 10.03.2021 Dinajpur 108 Discussion meeting 10.03.21 Maitree Manobik Unnayan Kendro- Pabna

109 Discussion Meeting and 14.03.2021 Webinar at Dhaka award giving ceremony

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