NGO News Report :: Development in ICTs have expanded the horizon of communications, on the other hand private privacies is being violated in the name of various laws and economic interests. National policies and laws to protect private information are needed. Coordination and cooperation among government and  non government organizations can be effective in his regard.   

To discuss these issues the NGO personalities are going to organize an event named ‘National Convention on Privacy Rights Protection’. This program will be held on 31st December  2014, 09.00 am to 02.00 pm at the National Press Club (VIP lounge). The convention will be organized jointly by Voice, Bangladesh Human Rights Journalists Forum, Campaign on citizens right to information, Equity nad Justice Working Group Bangladesh, SUPRO, Online Knowledge Society, School of Communication and Cultural Metaphysics.

A K M Rahmutullah MP, Chairperson, Standing committee for the Ministry of Information, Kazi Forj Rashid MP, Member, committee for the Ministry of Telecommunication and ICT, Mahmudur Rahman Manna, Convener, Nagorik Oikya, Khushi Kabir, Chief Coordinator, Nijera Kori, Manjurul Ahsan Bulbul, Chief Editor, Boishakhi  will be present as the panel discussants.

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After a rigorous assessment of the trends of major macroeconomic indicators during the first half of FY 2014-15, the UO projects that if the business as usual situation continues the rate of growth in GDP falling short of the target of 7.3 percent may stand at 6.26 percent at the end of the current fiscal year.

Taking account of the impact of non-economic factors such as political uncertainty together with underdeveloped infrastructure, the think tank opines that industrial production has been badly affected by the current uncertain political situation-induced risky investment climate.

As regards declining private investment, the think tank shows that private investment as percentage of GDP has been on the decline since FY 2010-11. In FY 2011-12, private investment stood at 22.50 percent, which reached to 21.75 percent and 21.39 percent in FY 2012-13 and FY 2013-14 respectively.

Referring to increased gap between savings and investment, the research organization evinces that in FY 2012-13 and FY 2013-14, the national savings were 30.53 percent and 30.54 percent, whereas the total investment were 28.39 percent and 28.69 percent of the GDP representing 2.14 and 1.85 percentage point gaps respectively.

Pointing to the economy’s lagging behind other developing economies in collecting revenue, the UO demonstrates that the tax-GDP ratio stood at 9.7 percent against the target of 11 percent in FY 2013-14. Meanwhile, the ratio stood at 13.9 percent and 12 percent in Nepal and Sri Lanka respectively in 2013.

The total number of the holders of Taxpayers Identification Number (TIN) is only 17 lakh which is only 1.09 percent of the total population against 69 lakh people of taxable income. Among the total number of TIN holders, only 8.55 lakh people that represent 0.54 percent of the total population submitted their tax returns in November 2014.

Referring to the collection of tax revenue against the target of Tk. 149720 crore for FY 2014-15, the think tank states that in the first four months of the FY 2014-15, the total tax revenue collection stands at Tk. 38005.81 crore, which is 25.38 percent of the target. In FY 2013-14 and FY 2012-13, the collection of revenue, however, stood at 96 percent and 97 percent of the target respectively.

Noticing a lack of sustainable increase in implementation of Annual Development Programme (ADP), the UO explicates that despite increasing allocation, ADP implementation has been falling short of target. In FY 2012-13, 96 percent of total ADP was spent vis-à-vis 94 percent in FY 2013-14. In FY 2014-15, allocation for ADP is Tk. 80315 crore, representing a 33.85-percent-point higher than the revised ADP of the FY 2013-14. ADP implementation until October 2014 reached Tk. 11250.82 crore or 13% of the total allocation.

Pointing to financing deficit-induced increase in non-development expenditure and decrease in development expenditure, the UO illustrates that in FY 2012-13 and FY 2013-14, non-development budget stood at 12.1 percent and 13.2 percent of total GDP, whereas the allocation for ADP was only 4.7 percent and 5.1 percent respectively. In FY 2014-15, the allocation for the non-development expenditure and ADP, however, is 12.7 percent and 6.3 percent respectively.

Taking account of recent low-performance in external sectors due to tensions in international relations with the certain export destination countries, the research organization demonstrates that in July–October period of FY 2014-15, the overall balance of payment decreases to USD 1246 million from USD1649 million of the corresponding period of FY 2013-14.

Between July and September of FY 2014-15, trade deficit has increased by USD 1128 million more than that of the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year. Trade deficit in the first quarter of FY 2014-15 has, however, increased by 17.97 percent as export earning has decreased by USD 71 million compared to increase of USD 1199 million in import payment. Decrease in export can partly be attributed to the suspension of Bangladesh from enjoying the generalised system of preferences (GSP) in the US, says the think tank.

Both flow of remittance and number of overseas employment are on the decline since 2012. In 2012, the flow of remittance and the total number of overseas employment stood at Tk. 115816.93 crore and 607798, whereas the amount and the number came down to Tk. 108066.93 crore and 409253 in 2013 and Tk. 106062.33 crore and 382298 until November in 2014 respectively, finds the UO.

Referring to institutional weakness of the economy, the research organization says “country’s banking sector is caught in trap and is characterised by high interest spread, excess liquidity and declining growth in disbursement of credit to private sector coupled with poor risk management, fraudulence, captured governance and lax oversight.”

In FY 2010-11, the rate of growth in quantum index of production (QIP) was 16.95 percent, which decreased to 10.79 in FY 2011-12 percent and slightly increased to 11.59 percent in FY 2012-13 percent. Later on, the index drastically fell and stood at 8.3 percent in FY 2013-14.

The issue carries out the assessment against the backdrop of current economic management by the new government of which 154 members of the parliament won without any contest in the national parliament election of 2014. The election, therefore, is questioned because of its quality of not being participatory as the major opposition party did not participate in it.

The research organization has called for an expedient seven-point policy measures – improved international diplomacy, employment enhancement strategies, higher revenue collection through expanding tax base, institutional reform in financial sector, increased private investment through incentivizing investors, narrowing interest rate spread through effective harmonisation of macroeconomic policies, and development of a functional social security system.

The UO also suggests an urgent inclusive political dialogue that reducing the exigencies of current political uncertainly will ensure consolidation of democracy through regular transfer of power and cause the economy to grow faster.

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The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) will be replaced by Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within the year 2015. Initial recommendations of the Government of Bangladesh were discussed in the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in September 2013.

“The freedom to voice views and participate in decisions without fear and need for access to information and to an independent media has been recognised as an essential component of the SDGs” said Tahmina Rahman, Director Bangladesh and South Asia of ARTICLE 19. She added, “we believe that there should be a strong reflection of the principles on access to information, transparency and accountability in proposals of the Government of Bangladesh”. She was speaking at a Roundtable jointly organised by ARTICLE 19 with the Daily Star and Equity and Justice Working Group Bangladesh (EquityBD), a network of right based  NGOs in Bangladesh. The Roundtable was held yesterday at the Daily Star Building in Dhaka.

Participants at the Roundtable discussions included  professor Shamsul Alam member Planning Commission, Nazrul Islam, Additional Secretary Cabinet Division,  Saida Muna Tasneem, Director General UN Desk, Ministry of Foreign Affairs,  Information Commissioner Professor Sadeka Halim,  Dr Iftekharuzzaman, Executive Director Transparency International Bangladesh, and Saheen Anam, Executive Director Manusher Jonno Foundation (MJF). Speakers included  Dr Tofail Ahmed, Barrister Tanjibul Alam, Asgar Ali Sabri, Director Action Aid, Monisha Biswas of Oxfam, former parliamentarian Dr. Akram Hossain and Faruque Ahmed,  Executive Editor the New Nation.

“The Bangladesh Government has been invited to contribute in the development of these new goals at highest level meetings of nation states because of its’ success in implementation of the Millennium Development Goals, and the government is open to strengthening articulations on access, governance and oversight” commented Saida Muna Tasneem.  Nazrul Islam, commented that the government acknowledges that there is more work necessary for the effective implementation of the Right to Information Act. Professor Shamsul Alam empahsised that the right to information is central to Bangladesh proposals for SDGs,

Dr Iftekharizzaman of TIB mentioned that country loss 13.6 % of budget and 2.4 % of GDP due to corruption, this could be minimized if government committed on sincere implementation of right to information.  Saheen Anam of MJF said that access to information is key to holding government accountable, country’s media need to play proactive role in this regard. Reaul Karim Chowdhury commented: “Disclosure of information on matter of public expenditure such as those on defense and development are critical to discussions of equity and good governance”.

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BCDJC president Nayeemul Islam Khan informed that the Award will recognise one Reporter & one Photojournalist from print media, one Reporter from electronic media including the related Camera Person/s for their outstanding contribution through investigative reporting/photograph published between January 1st and December 31st of 2012.
The award ceremony will be held on Saturday, 26 October 2013 at 10.30am at the Conference Lounge of National Press Club, Topkhana Road, Dhaka.
The Honorable Information Minister of the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh Mr. Hasanul Haq Inu will grace the occasion as Chief Guest and the Honorable State Minister of Housing & Public Works Advocate Abdul Mannan Khan as Special Guest. Eminent journalists along with other distinguished members of civil society will also attend the event.

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The program will be conducted by two resource persons Ms. Anne Graendson and Mr. Lars Johan Bjerner, from Norwegian Accreditation (NA).

20 selected candidates will participate in this training program.  The successful candidates will be empanelled in the BAB assessor’s pool for exploit in the assessment.

Two similar assessor training courses on ISO/IEC 17020 and ISO/IEC 17021 will be held in November, 2013 at the same venue under BAB-NA Project.

BAB organizes different training programs for capacity building of its assessors and staffs and awareness programs to create mass awareness among the stake holders, clients and common people.

BAB accreditation service helps in the removal of Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) and gaining recognition and acceptance of Bangladeshi products and services at home and abroad.

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Dr. A. N Neaz Ahmad

Professor and Advisor

American International University- Bangladesh

Dhaka

Email: [email protected]

Cell: 01715 231696 Dr. A.N. Neaz Ahmad joined as a Professor and Advisor at American International University, Bangladesh in 2005 in the Department of Public Health. In addition, currently he has been assigned as a consultant at UNFPA. He obtained PhD. from Brussels University in 1982 and served there as a Post Doctoral Fellow. He headed back to Dhaka in 1987 and joined as a Scientist in ICDDR,B. He represented Bangladesh in the UN General Assembly and many other International forums. He has more than 50 articles, Books and Reports. He received trainings from Cambridge University, England, JAICA Head Quarter in Tokyo, Japan, UNDP and World Bank.

Dr. Faruque Ahmed Deputy Program Manager

Institute of Public Health and Nutrition

Mohakhali, Dhaka

Email: [email protected]

Cell: 01716 264951 Dr. Faruque Ahmed is a Deputy Program Manager of Institute of Public Health and Nutrition and focusing the Severe acute Malnutrition and Nutrition Related Chronic. He has been in the government service for about 22 years. He obtained his MBBS degree from Dhaka Medical College in 1988.

Dr. Md. Kapil Ahmed

Lead Researcher

Bangladesh Knowledge Management Initiative

Dhaka

Email: [email protected]

Cell: 01713 009693 Dr. Kapil Ahmed has been working with the Bangladesh Knowledge Management Initiative as a Lead Researcher. Dr. Ahmed is playing the lead role in conducting various formative and explorative researches; monitoring various studies through community-based programs; evaluating impact of programs through opinion research, impact assessments for program’s development.

He obtained his B.Sc. (Honors) and M. Sc. degrees in Statistics and then obtained Post-Graduate and PhD degree in Population Study (Demography), followed by an extensive dissertation work on the issues of Women’s Reproductive Health in Bangladesh.

Mr. Saleh Ahmed

BCC Coordinator

NGO Health Service Delivery Program, Dhaka

Email: [email protected]

Cell: 01712 618670 Mr. Saleh Ahmed is working with NGO Health Service Delivery Program as a Behavior Change Communication Coordinator. He is experienced in community mobilization, Behavior Change Communication, Capacity Building and in Advocacy. He has completed MBA degree in Marketing and Master of Population Sciences from University of Dhaka.

Ms. Jakia Ahmed

Chief Law Correspondent

Banglanews24.com

Dhaka

Email: [email protected]

Cell: 01712879348

Ms. Jakia Ahmed has completed Honors and Master Degrees in Political Science from the National University.

She started her career as journalist in 2000 and has worked as reporter, staff reporter and a feature reporter as many dailies including Daily Prothom Alo and Daily Jay Jay Din. Currently she is working as Chief Law Correspondent of Bangladesh’s leading online news portal banglanews24.com since 2010.

Prof. Dr. G. U. Ahsan

Professor & Chairman,

Department of Public Health

North South University

Email: [email protected]

Cell: 01817-042406

Prof. G. U. Ahsan has more than 20 years of successful professional experience in Public Health & Biomedical Sciences. He has served as an academic researcher mainly in North South University (NSU), other reputed universities, and he has served as the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS/TTU) under Ministry of Health & Family Welfare of Government of Bangladesh. He has more than 10 years of university administration, teaching & research experiences as Department Chairman, Professor, Associate Professor /Assistant Professor in North South University & other reputed universities.

Dr. Ahsan is an outstanding academic achiever having a PhD in Epidemiology, and was awarded the Fullbright Scholarship from the World Health Organization (WHO/TDR) graduated from one of an internationally renowned university, Mahidol University, in Thailand. This university is recognized as the center of excellence for higher education and bio-medical research and is a top ranked university of Thailand. He graduated with a MPHM (Master of Primary Health Care Management) from the ASEAN Institute for Health Development (AIHD) and a DTM&H degree from the highly prestigious Faculty (TROPMED) of Mahidol University, Thailand after medical graduation (MBBS) in Bangladesh.

Mrs. Dilruba Akter Assistant Director

Department of Environment

Agargoan, Dhaka

[email protected];

Cell: 01918 425010 Mrs. Dilruba Akter is an Assistant Director, Department of Environment under the Ministry of Environment and Forest. She works on convention related issues such as Basel convention, Rotterdam convention, and the Stockholm convention of International in the Department of Environment (DoE) Section. Moreover, in the Program Coordination Section in DoE, she coordinates different types of program including training programs about environment related issues such as Environmental Impact Assessment, Industrial Waste Water Treatment plant, Digital mapping contour layout about GIS based techniques & Tools, short Lived Carbon Pollutants etc. Ms. Dilruba obtained her M.Sc degree in Chemistry.

Ms. Salina Akter

Program Support Officer

Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids

Dhaka

Email: [email protected]; Cell: 01719035422 Ms. Salina Akter is a Program Support Officer of the Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids (CTFK), a US based organization in Bangladesh. She assists with secretarial and logistics supports for the programs in Bangladesh.

She obtained M.A degree in English from Government Edward College, Pabna under the National University.

Mr. Muhammad Jahangir Alam

Program Organizer

ACLAB Tobacco Control Project

Email: [email protected]

Cell: 01724679335 Mr. Mohammad Jahangir Alam is a Program Organizer of ACLAB Tobacco Control Project. He also maintains the close liaison with the different government departments for the smooth functioning of the project activities.

Mr. Md. Monzurul Alam Faculty and Coordinator

School of Public Health

University of South Asia

Email: [email protected]

Cell: 01819407881

Mr. Md. Monzurul Alam has completed Bachelor in Physical Therapy from Medicine Faculty of Dhaka University in 2001. He has also completed Masters in Public Health (MPH) from University of East London UK. He has started his career in an organization working for the rights & development of person with disability and thus experienced himself working in rural parts of Bangladesh. He has recently finished coordinating a research project of Child Sight Foundation (CSF) in collaboration with London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM). Now he is working as a Faculty and Coordinator of School of Public Health and Life Science at University of South Asia, Dhaka.

Dr. Kamruzzaman Mohammad Ali Emergency Medical Officer

Shishu Hospital, Dhaka

Email:

[email protected]

Cell: 01715011529 Dr. Kamruzzaman Mohammad Ali has been working as an Emergency Medical Officer (EMO) since 1994 in Dhaka Mohanagar Shishu Hospital under Dhaka South City Corporation. He also worked as Project Officer of Second Urban Primary Health Care Project for Dhaka City Corporation area from January 2006 to May 2011. He obtained MBBS degree from Rangpur Medical College in 1988.

Dr. Md. Moksed Ali

Additional Deputy Commissioner

Deputy Commissioner’s Office

Thakurgaon

Email: [email protected]

Cell: 01726 509418 Being a member of Bangladesh Civil Service Administration Cadre, Mr. Md. Moksed Ali worked in both field administration and different ministries at different levels. Currently, he is working as an Additional Deputy Commissioner, Thakurgaon District.

He has completed B.Sc (Hons) and M.Sc degrees from the department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Dhaka University. He did his Ph.D in Molecular Pharmacology from Niigata University Graduate School of Medical & Dental Sciences, Japan.

Mr. Abdul Alim

Deputy Program Manager

NATAB

DOHS, Mohakhali, Dhaka

Email: [email protected]

Cell: 017511 63 100 Mr. Abdul Alim has been working with NATAB Tobacco Control Project since June, 2010. At present, he is holding the position of a Deputy Project Manager, NATAB Tobacco Control Project. His key responsibilities include organizing capacity building meetings for the government officials; management of public place, public transport and trade union leaders.

He graduated from the National University of Bangladesh with a degree in commerce

Dr. Kajal Kanti Barua Civil Surgeon, Cox’s Bazar

Email: [email protected]

Mobile: 01711 117403

Dr. Kajal Kanti Barua is a Civil Surgeon of Cox’s Bazar district.

Dr. Md. Sarfaraj Khan Chowdhury Civil Surgeon

Chittagong

[email protected]

[email protected]

Tel. 031 634037

Cell: 01819 109478 Dr. Md. Sarfaraj Khan Chowdhury is a Civil Surgeon of Chittagong district. He is a medical Doctor.

Mr. Md. Mizanur Rahman Chowdhury

Senior Staff Reporter

Daily Jugantor

Dhaka

01911448270

[email protected]

Md. Mizanur Rahman Chowdhury is a Senior Staff Reporter of the Daily Jugantor, one of the leading daily newspapers in Bangladesh. He joined the Daily Jugantor in September 2012 as Economic Reporter.

He obtained his M.Com (Accounting) degree from the University of Jagannath in 1999

Mr. Nittya Gopal Das

Assistant Director

Fire Service and Civil Defense

Rangpur

Email: [email protected]

Cell: 01711 070318 Mr. Nittaya Gopal Das is an Assistant Director of Service & Civil Defense, Rangpur of the Government of Bangladesh. He is in-charge of all the five districts of Rongpur division and is responsible for the fire fighting. He is also responsible for providing training to the people on the precautionary measures about earthquake management, etc.

He obtained his BSC (Bachelor of Science) degree in 1980 from the University of Dhaka.

Mr. Tapan Dash

News Editor

The Daily Shamokal

Dhaka

Email: [email protected]

Cell: 01711022849

Mr. Tapan Das is an Additional News Editor of the Daily Samakal, one of the leading Daily Newspapers in Bangladesh.

He obtained M.Sc. degree from the Rajshahi University.

Dr. Mohammad Sabbir Haider

IEDCR

Directorate General of Health Services

Mohakhali, Dhaka

Email: [email protected]

Cell: 01819 293607 Dr. Mohammad Sabbir Haider is a Medical Graduate having postgraduate Master’s degree in epidemiology, population sciences and health economics. He worked in ICDDR, B in the past. Currently, he is working in the Institute of Epidemiology Disease Control and Research (IEDCR) of government of Bangladesh. He is a public health specialist worked in different sectors such as health economics, health system, population science, infectious diseases, non-communicable diseases, epidemiology, climate change etc. In IEDCR, as a medical officer, he is responsible for conducting surveillance activities specially influenza, conducting many research activities.

Mr. Badal Krishna Halder

Training Manager

Bangladesh Training and Research Foundation

Dhaka

Email: [email protected]

Cell: 01711 461739 Mr. Badal Krishna Halder, Training Manager of the Bangladesh Training and Research Foundation, has 16 years of experience in training, capacity building, communication and partnership building with GO, NGOs and other donor agencies. He is skilled in carrying out training needs assessments with developing training curriculum/module/manual on different issues. He has extensive skills in facilitating various type of training /workshop/future search conference (FSC). He also has a strong background in managing and tactfully handling the community mobilization programs on different development issues. Earlier, he worked for the COMMUNICA as an Assistant Manager. He also worked as a Children Game specialist and also developed 14 types of children games, which have been published in the primary Curriculum of Para center activities.

He holds a Master degree in Philosophy from the University of Rajshahi and received many trainings from several organizations.

Mr. Mazadul Haque

Staff Reporter

Banglanews24.com

Dhaka

Email: [email protected]

Cell: 01674174070

Mr. Mazadul Haque is working as a Staff Correspondent of most popular Bangladeshi online news portal banglanews24.com. In the online newspaper, he covers the news of health, nutrition, gender, and development issues. He received a number of awards from different organizations for his outstanding reporting. He received trainings on different development issues from many organizations.

Mr. Noyon is a member of Anti Tobacco Media Allience (ATMA).

Mr. Mohammad Nazmul Hasan

Research Coordinator

National Defense College

Mirpur, Dhaka

Email: [email protected]

Cell: 01819 484683 Currently, Mr. Mohammad Nazmul Hasan is working as Research Coordinator in National Defense College (NDC), Dhaka. NDC is a centre of excellence for the civil and military high officials (Joint secretary and Brigadier General or equivalent) from home and abroad. His key responsibility is to coordinate all research and administrative work under the Director of the Research and Academic Wing. He coordinates and liaises with the Institute of education and research in home and abroad for research purpose.

He obtained MA degree in Governance and Development in 2009 from the BRAC University under the Fellowship of Royal Embassy of Netherlands, Dhaka. Earlier in 2003, he completed his Masters degree from the University of Dhaka in the area of social welfare and research.

Mr. Mohammad Tareq Hasan

Lecturer

Department of Anthropology

Dhaka University

Email: [email protected]

Cell: 01711 567511 Mohammad Tareq Hasan is a Faculty member of the Department of Anthropology, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. He did his Masters in Anthropology from the University of Dhaka in 2008, and is currently enrolled in a Master of Philosophy programme in Anthropology of Development at the University of Bergen, Norway. He has worked as Researcher in different areas of development with special focus on indigenous knowledge and health practices, disaster anthropology, ethnic minorities, narrative based livelihood research, etc. Further he has hands on research experience on issues pertaining to child health, HIV/ AIDS, water and sanitation, family planning, knowledge, attitude and practice related themes and media monitoring. He has substantive years of working experience in different geographical areas of Bangladesh and has worked on projects for the UNICEF, CARE, Chars Livelihood Programme, International Food Policy Research Institute, Maries Stopes, Plan Bangladesh, etc. Mohammad Tareq Hasan has authored several articles in national daily newspapers, published research papers in well recognized journals, and presented in scientific seminars.

Mr. Kazi Mehedi Hasan

Staff Reporter

Independent TV

Dhaka

Email: [email protected]

Cell: 01190763411

01755533640 Mr. Kazi Mehedi Hasan is a Senior Correspondent of Independent Television, a private TV channel in Bangladesh. He has been working here more than two years. Earlier, he worked with Channel 1 and NTV from August 2003 as a Reporter.

He obtained a post-graduate degree from Dhaka University in Mass communication and Journalism in 2004. He is a member of the Anti-Tobacco Media Alliance (ATMA).

Mr. Mohammad Mahmudul Hasan

Senior Reporter

Daily Bhorer Kagaj

Dhaka

Email: [email protected]

Cell: 01712 286949

When Mr. Mohammad Mahmudul Hasan got admitted into university, he was seriously involved in reporting. In his 14 years journalism career, he did many kinds of reporting including reporting on human rights to environmental issues, politics to health issues, business reporting to educational reporting in Bangladesh.

As recognition of works, he awarded by the United Nations and Government of Bangladesh, WFP for best reporting. Besides, he achieved UNAIDS Media Award-2007 for best reporting about HIV & AIDS. Moreover, he is a fellow of UNESCO, Press Institute of Bangladesh (PIB) and Journalism Training & Research Initiative (JATRI) and achieved Bangladesh Press Institute (PIB)-Progga Investigative Journalism Fellowship, PIB-Progga Journalism Award for two times.

He obtained Honors and Masters degree from Chittagong University.

Mr. Nurul Islam Hasib

Senior Reporter

Bdnews24.com

Dhaka

Email: [email protected]

Cell: 01818795976

Mr. Nurul Islam Hasib has been working with bdnews24.com since January 2011. Earlier, he worked with English dailies The Independent and Daily Sun. He has started his career as a journalist in February 2003 when he was a student of Dhaka Medical College. Even after passing M.B.B.S, he continued his profession as a journalist from extreme fascination. In his more than 10 years of work as a journalist, he covered a wide range of issues including health, population, environment, development, politics and foreign affairs.

Mr. A F M Hayatullah Deputy Secretary

Ministry of Public Administration

Bangladesh Secretariat

Dhaka

Email: [email protected]

Cell: 01558 503491 Mr. A F M Hayatullah has been working as the Deputy Secretary in the Career Planning (CP) Branch under the Career Planning and Training (CPT) Wing of the Ministry of Public Administration since February 2013. Basically, he is a member of Bangladesh Civil Service Administration Cadre. Under the Career Planning Branch there are 2 sections that are headed by 2 Senior Assistant Secretaries. The Branch he heads is responsible for initiating and processing those issues which influence the career development issues of the members of the Civil Service both in the short and long terms, e.g. formulation of The Civil Service Act, the national award policy, and introduction of Performance Based Evaluation System (PBES).

He obtained a B.Sc in Agricultural Economics (Hons) and M.Sc degree in Agricultural Economics from the Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh in 1987 and 1990 respectively.

Mr. Md. Maruf Hossain

National Advocacy Officer

Work for Better Bangladesh Trust

Dhaka

Email: [email protected]

Cell: 01712 034915 Mr. Md. Maruf Hossain has been working as a National Advocacy Officer at Work for a Better Bangladesh (WBB) Trust since 2004. He has given many talks on urban planning and transport, has written a book on parking (in Bengali), and co-written publications on NCD disease prevention, transport and poverty, Dhaka’s cannel and livable cities. He coordinated research work on Walking in Dhaka, Parking Policy in Asian cities, Security of Vendors profession in Dhaka and study on Park and Playground.

He studied on M.S.S in Social Welfare and Research from University of Dhaka and Honor’s in Bengali (Literature) from Dhaka Collage under National University.

Ms. Sharmin Hossain

Lecturer

Health Promotion and Health Department

Bangladesh University of Health Sciences

Dhaka

Email: [email protected]

Cell: 01912 028488 Ms. Sharmin Hossain is presently working as a Lecturer in the Dept. of Health Promotion & Health Education in the Bangladesh University of Health Sciences (BUHS). With a Masters degree in Food & Nutritional Science under the University of Dhaka (2005), Bangladesh; she obtained her Masters of Public Health (MPH) in Epidemiology from American International University, Bangladesh (2011). She has a number of publications in peer- reviewed journals including a research-based book in the Lambert Academic Publishing (LAP). She has presented her research works in a significant number of regional/ international meetings in home and abroad.

Mr. Md. Emdadul Hoque Howlader

Sub Editor

The Independent

Dhaka

Email: [email protected]

Cell: 01718684662

Mr. Md. Emdadul Hoque Howlader did his Master degree in Mass Communication and Journalism department of Dhaka University and currently, by profession he is serving The Independent, a national English daily newspaper in Dhaka as a journalist. His areas of interest are report writing, writing articles on various issues, conducting various trainings including: Training of Trainers (ToT), Financial Management, Financial Analysis, PRA, Effective Meeting Conduction, Training Module design and facilitation, program Monitoring & Evaluation and learning from the people. He has strong and in-depth knowledge as well as good command over Communication, Leadership and Organizational Values, organizational development. He has practical experience in designing, organizing, and evaluating training programs including training need assessment, TOT and different types of training interventions.

Dr. Md. Reazul Islam Civil Surgeon

Rangpur

[email protected]

Cell: 0172 1009633 After passing the M.B.B.S degree, Dr. Md. Reazul Islam Joined in Government job in 1982 under BCS (Health). During his services tenure, he worked as a Upazila Health and Family Planning Officer. Currently, he is working as a Civil Surgeon of Rangpur district.

Dr. Khaleda Islam

Thana Health and Family Planning Officer

Tejgoan, Dhaka

Email: [email protected]

Cell: 01819 255489

Dr. Khaleda Islam is working as Senior Scientific Officer in the Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR) and National Influenza Center (NIC) in Dhaka Bangladesh. Dr. Islam is a medical graduate, did her MPH from Dhaka University and Masters in Medical Education from Dundee University. She started her career as a clinician providing Primary Health Care to district and below level hospitals, then worked as an Assistant Professor in Center for Medical Education, also operated in emergency response team after tsunami in Sri Lanka, earthquake in Pakistan, conflict and drought in Afghanistan, post conflict in Liberia, flood in Pakistan. She is a founder member of Health System Action Network (HSAN) and ex-executive committee member of South East Asia Regional Association of Medical Education (SEARME). In addition to her involvement in outbreak investigation & management, surveillance, training and research, she is the coordinator of cell phone based BRFSS, B in IEDCR. With her experience of working with Ministry of Health in Bangladesh as well as International and UN organizations in country and abroad, Dr. Islam is contributing in the field of Medicine, Public Health and Medical Education for last 29 years.

Dr. Mohammad Shahidul Islam

Civil Surgeon

Rajshahi

Email: [email protected]

Cell: 01715 292841

Dr. Mohammad Shahidul Islam is a medical Doctor. He has been working as a Civil Surgeon of Rajshahi district. He obtained his MBBS degree from Rajshahi Medical College in 1980.

Mr. S. M. Rafiqul Islam

Assistant Commissioner (Land), Mirpur Circle/ Executive Magistrate

Dhaka

Email:

Cell: 01712 361686 Mr. S. M. Rafiqul Islam is an Assistant Commissioner (Land)/Executive Magister, Dhaka. He belongs to BCS (Administration) cadre. He provides the land owner certificate examining relevant documents and records as an Assistant Commissioner (Land), and as an Executive Magistrate he conducts mobile court under “The Mobile Court Act, 2009” to control daily life irregularities which is occurred in the society under 96 different acts.

He obtained an M.A in History from the University of Dhaka University.

Mr. Shahidul Islam

Assistant Commissioner (Land)

Mohammadpur Circle /

Executive Magistrate

Dhaka

Email: [email protected]

Cell: 01915 918503 Mr. Shadidul Islam is the BCS (Administration) cadre officer. Currently, he is serving as Assistant Commissioner (Land) Mohammadpur circle and Executive Magistrate, Dhaka. He provides the land owner certificate examining relevant documents and records as an Assistant Commissioner (Land). As an Executive Magistrate, he conducts mobile court under The Mobile Court Act 2009 (to control daily life irregularity which is occurred in the society under 96 different acts).

He obtained M.A degree in History from the University of Dhaka.

Mr. Sk Abu Rahat Md. Mashruqul Islam

Program Coordinator

Pollee Unnyon Prokolpo (PUP), Bogra

Email: [email protected]

Cell: 01712 787912 Mr. Sk Abu Rahat Md. Mashruqul Islam has more than seven years of professional experience in the development field including: designing, developing, implementing and monitoring and evaluating program activities. He has more than three years of experience in the field of tobacco control.

He obtained Master Degree in Management in 2002.

Ms. Umme Jannat

Project Officer

Dhaka Ahsania Mission

Dhaka

Email: [email protected]

Cell: 01677637741 Ms. Umme Jannat completed her Masters of Social Science degree in Economics. Working with the Tobacco Control Project of the Dhaka Ahsania Mission, she gathered significant experiences over the last 2 years. As a Project Officer, she conducts awareness raising and sensitization meetings for tobacco control project. She also provides corporate supports to the office that includes updating the AMIC website, arranging coordination meetings, documenting records, etc.

Dr. Md. Abdul Karim

Professor

Department of Statistics

University of Chittagong

Email: [email protected]

Cell: 01712 090155 Dr. Md. Abdul Karim obtained his B.Sc. (Honour’s) and M.Sc. in Statistics from the Jahangir Nagar University, Dhaka. He did his PhD in Mathematical Demography at the University of Chittagong, Bangladesh

Since 2005, he has been serving as a Professor of Statistics at the University of Chittagong, Bangladesh. Before being promoted to a position as Professor, he worked as Associate Professor, Assistant Professor and Lecturer in the same institution. In all he has been serving for 28 years as a teacher at the university.

During his professional carrier, he has supervised M.S, M.Phil and PhD students in Statistics in addition to teaching at the graduate and masters levels.

Mr. H M Al Imran Khan

Media Monitoring Manager

PROGGA

Mirpur, Dhaka

Email: [email protected]

Cell: 01930 614 416

Obtaining an MA in English Literature, Mr. H.M. Imran has been working at PROGGA (knowledge for progress), a national level research organization in the country specialized in a number of issues like anti-tobacco media campaign, media monitoring, professional development training and much more, and been executing the dynamic and rewarding role of Media Monitoring Manager. At PROGGA, his responsibilities include scanning news over tobacco issues; summarizing the gathered media pieces and producing weekly and monthly reports, etc. He has also been monitoring, managing and engaging other staff members regularly to gather media pieces on tobacco control issues.

Mr. Rukonuzzaman Khan Staff Reporter

Bangladesh Protidin

Dhaka

Email: [email protected]

Cell: 01816623151

Mr. Rukonuzzaman Khan started his career as a Sub Editor (feature) in the National Bangla Daily Sangbad since 2004. In 2007, he joined the Reporting section as a Staff Reporter in same house. In 2013, he joined the The Bangladesh Pratidin as a Staff Reporter. His areas of interest include writing reports on Capital Market, Banking, and other Economic issues.

He obtained his M.A. degree in Bangla from National University.

Mr. Dipak Kanti Mazumder Deputy Director, IEM

Directorate General of Family Planning

[email protected]; 01715 027181

Mr. Dipak Kanti Mazumder is an Officer with a Master’s Degree in Management and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Population and Development from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India. At present working in Directorate General of Family Planning as Deputy Director (Program Monitoring) in the IEM Unit. Since January 1981 he is discharging his duties in different position across the country under DGFP related with implementing Family Planning & Maternal-Child Health services in District, Upazila and below & Logistics Management activities on behalf of the DGFP. His current position leads him to implement different IEC activities promoting small family norms, improving awareness regarding maternal-child health, adolescent reproductive health and preventing early marriage in the community.

Mr. Md. Abul Fazal Mir

Additional District Magistrate

Deputy Commissioner’s Office

Dhaka

Email: [email protected]

Cell: 01712 156373 Mr. Md. Abul Fazal Mir is working as Additional District Magistrate, Dhaka. He is working on behalf of Deputy commissioner for law and maintenance, judicial duties, organizing mobile courts. Before this he also served as APS to the honorable State Minister, UNO, Senior Assistant secretary, RDC, AC Land, Assistant Commissioner and Magistrate. He graduated from University of Queensland, Australia in Master in Natural Resources Studies, holds a MBA from Northern University, and a MSc in Soil Science From University of Dhaka. He is also a AusAid fellow at the Masters level.

Ms. Farhana Haque Ovi

Advocacy

EC Bangladesh

Dhaka

[email protected],

Cell Phone: 01670760795 Ms. Farhana Haque Ovi is an Advocacy Officer of Environment Council Bangladesh. She is working with Strengthening TAPS Ban Project for the organization.

Ms. Ovi has got her Bachelor degree with CGPA 3.76 in Social science (Women and Gender Studies) from University of Dhaka in 2011 and has completed Master of Social Science with CGPA 3.78 from same discipline in 2012.

Mst. Shahina Parvin

Assistant Professor

Department of Anthropology

Jahangirnagar University

Email: [email protected]

Cell: 01711 489248

After having completed a three-year Bachelor of Social Science with Honours in 2001 and a one-year Master of Social Science (MSS) degree in 2002 in Anthropology from Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Mst. Shahina Parvin worked on women’s reproductive heath and risky heterosexual behaviors in development organizations in Bangladesh i.e. BPHC, LAMB Hospital, ICDDR’B, for two years. In July 2004, she joined as a Lecturer to the Department of Anthropology of Rajshahi University and became an Assistant Professor in July 2007 where she worked until September 2010. In September 2010, she became a faculty member at the Department of Anthropology of Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Mr. Anisar – Rahman Senior Health Education Officer,

Civil Surgeon Office

Naogaon

Email: [email protected]

Cell: 01554 350973 Mr. Anisar Rahman is a Senior Health Education Officer of the Civil Surgeon Office, Naogaon. He obtained M.Sc. degree in Geography.

Brig. Gen. Md. Afzalur Rahman Chief Health Officer

Dhaka North City Corporation, Dhaka

Email: [email protected]

Cell: 01983 567445 Brig. Gen. Md. Afzalur Rahman is the Chief Health Officer of the Dhaka North City Corporation. Mr. Rahman obtained MBBS along with MPH (Epidemiology) degree. He also holds a Family Medicine Diploma.

Mr. RM Faizur Rahman

Assistant Police Commissioner (Welfare)

Dhaka Metropolitan Police

Dhaka

Email: [email protected]

Cell: 01713 373117 Mr. RM Faizur Rahman is an Assistant Police Commissioner (Welfare) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police. As an Assistant Police Commissioner, he has substantial work experience in leading an independent unit of Dhaka Metropolitan Police. At his current office, he is responsible for implementing, monitoring and managing all the welfare activities of police forces. He achieved his first Master’s Degree in Public Administration in 2005 and in 2004 he completed a BSS (Honours) from the same discipline from the University of Dhaka. Afterwards, he gained his second and third Masters respectively in Migration Studies in 2009 from the University of Sussex, UK and Police Science from the University of Rajshahi. Before entering into Police Service, he was the Coordinator for the Young Researchers’ Forum, a research wing of Migration Research Centre, RMMRU from 2003 to 2007.

Mr. Md. Mukhlesur Rahman

Assistant Chief (TSD) and DPM

Bureau of Health Education

Directorate General of Health Services

Mohakhali, Dhaka

Email: [email protected]

Cell: 01913 416341

Mr. Md. Mukhlesur Rahman is in the government services for 19 years. Currently, he is serving Bureau of Health Education, Directorate General of Health Services as an Assistant Chief (TSD) and Deputy Program Manager. He coordinates all programs GO and NGO programs. He also takes initiatives in implementing grassroots level and National Level programs of the Bureau.

Mr. Md. Moshiur Rahman

Senior Assistant Secretary

Ministry of Public Administration

Bangladesh Secretariat

Dhaka

Email: [email protected]

Cell: 01712 544774 Mr. Md. Moshiur Rahman is a Senior Assistant Secretary of Ministry of Public Administration of the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. He has been posted in Law Cell of the Ministry and deals with the cases filed against the Government.

He has completed Bachelor (Hon’s) and Master’s degree in law from the University of Dhaka. He served as an advocate in the Bangladesh Bar Council and was on practice till joining the service.

Mr. Md. Mizanur Rahman

Deputy Secretary

Ministry of Public Administration

Bangladesh Secretariat

Dhaka

Email: [email protected]

Cell: 01714 273707 Obtaining B.Sc. Ag (Honors) degree from Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mr. Md. Mizanur Rahman completed MBA in HRM. Recently, he has completed a Post-graduate diploma from National Academy for Planning And Development. Now, he has been working as a Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Public Administration. He deals with HRM, Public. Administration and coordination. He also deals with Policy formulation. He has been serving in Civil service for more than 20 years including field Administration and Ministry.

Mr. S.M. Ajior Rahman

Additional Deputy Commissioner

Deputy Commissioner’s Office

Khulna

Email: [email protected]

Cell: 01712 579026 Mr. S.M. Ajior Rahman completed his Honors and Master Degrees from the University of Dhaka. His major subject was Management. Now, he is working as Additional Deputy Commissioner (L.A) at Khulna. Before that he worked as an Upazila Nirbahi Officer, AC (Land), Magistrate etc. He is a BCS (Admin) Cadre officer.

Mr. Ataur Rahman

National Heart Foundation and Research Institute

House #104/A/16 , Flat# 2B

Buddijibi Road, West Jafrabad

Mohammadpur, Dhaka-1207

Email:

[email protected]

Cell: 01726513210, 01557393017 Mr. Ataur Rahman is a Field Officer, Anti-Tobacco Program of the National Heart Foundation of Bangladesh. He is responsible for organizing training and orientation programs for tobacco control. He provides advice to patients to quit smoking. He also provides assistance to develop questionnaire, supervise data collection, support data management and data analysis of tobacco related surveys under the programs.

He did his Masters of Social Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees under the National University respectively in 2009 and 1999.

Mr. Md. Mizanur Rahman

Advocacy Officer

Shimantik

Sylhet

Email: [email protected]

Cell: 01710402191

Mr. Md. Mizanur Rahman is an Advocacy Officer of Shimantik. His responsibilities in the organization include identifying stakeholders, public and workplaces, and, collecting basic information. He coordinates with the GO and NGO stakeholders. He also prepares activity plans and various types of reports.

He obtained his M.Com degree in Management from the National University, Bangladesh in 2001.

Mr. Md. Mustafizur Rahman

Deputy Regional Director

Bangladesh Betar

Dhaka

Email: [email protected]

Cell: 01818422717

Mr. Md. Mustafizur Rahman is a Deputy Regional Director of Bangladesh Betar (National Audio Broadcasting House of Bangladesh). He joined in Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) under the Ministry of Information in 2005. As the Deputy Regional Director, along with other activities, he supervises officers of the publicity section of Bangladesh Betar, and, provides input to the program planning and production related to the development activities of the government.

Mr. Abu Zafar Rashed

Upazila Nirbahi Officer/

Executive Magistrate

Rupgonj, Narayangonj

Email: [email protected]

Cell: 01712 717326

Mr. Abu Zafar Rashed has been serving as Upazila Nirbahi Officer at Rupganj Upazila in Narayanganj district from 06 March 2013 till to date. He obtained B. Sc. Agriculture (Hons) and M. Sc. In Biotechnology degrees from Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh in 2001 and 2003 respectively.

Mr. Amin Al Rasheed

Senior Reporter

ABC Radio,

Dhaka

Email: [email protected]

Cell: 01711174372

Mr. Amin Al Rasheed has been working as a journalist for 11 years. He started his career in Jhalakati district correspondent of the Daily Prothom-Alo one of the leading Bengali newspaper in Bangladesh) in 2002 when he was a student at the bachelor level. After obtaining his bachelor degree, he joined another leading Bengali newspaper “Daily Jaijadin” in 2006 as a Sub-Editor.

In 2008, he joined in his current organization ABC Radio FM 89.2 as a staff reporter and news presenter. After two years, he was promoted as a Senior Reporter. Now he is in-charge of the news department.

He obtained his Masters Degree from Dhaka College in 2005.

Mr. Babul Chandra Roy Director (Admin),

National Institute of Population Research and Training, Azimpur, Dhaka

Email: [email protected]

Cell: 01712 570463

Tel. 9612193 (O); 8154481 Mr. Babul Chandra Roy accomplished the Master of Commerce with honors in Management from Dhaka University in 1979. He also obtained Master of Public Affairs in Governance and public policy from Civil Service college under Dhaka University in 2011. He joined Bangladesh Civil Service Administrative Cadre in 1984 and at present his position is Joint Secretary to the Government. During his long 27 years service he worked in different positions at the field and national levels. Currently, he is working for the National Institute of Population Research and Training, Azimpur as Director, Admin. He received a number of trainings locally and abroad.

Mr. Md. Mizanur Rahman Sabuz

Staff Reporter

BANGLA VISION

Dhaka

Email: [email protected]

Cell: 01712 753679

Mr. Md. Mizanur Rahman Sabuz has been working at a renowned satellite TV channel, “Bangle Vision”, as a Staff Reporter since 2011. As a Staff Reporter, he has covered various news stories assigned by the Chief Reporter and News Editor.

He obtained his MSS degree from the University of Dhaka in the Department of International Relations. He completed a BSS degree from the same university.

Mr. Goutam

Aich Sarker Joint Secretary

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Dhaka

Email: [email protected]

Cell: 01715 050107

Mr. Goutam Aich Sarker is a Joint Secretary, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Mr. Md. Dowa Baksh Shaikh

Project Coordinator

AID- Tobacco Control Project

Action In Development

Jhenaidah

Email: [email protected]

Cell: 01733337171 Mr. Md. Dowa Baksh Shaikh has been working in Action In Development-AID as a Project Coordinator for its “Smoke free Khulna Division through Effective Enforcement of Smoke free Provision of Tobacco Control Law”. He has 20 years experience in BRAC as Regional Manager in different Programs and Chief Trainer of its Training Program and 5 yrs. experience at another national NGO.

He holds a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Physics from Rajshahi University and Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) from Dhaka University.

Mr. Sushanta Kumar Singha Staff Reporter

ATN News

Dhaka

Email: [email protected]

Cell: 01712657540 Mr. Sushanta Kumar Singha has been working as a Senior Reporter of ATN NEWS LTD from 1stMarch 2010 to present. His areas of interests are in Economic and Business news.

He worked as a Staff Reporter of Ekushey Television (ETV) from 1st September 2008 to 28th February 2010. He also worked as an “Assistant Project Officer” at the Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE) from 1st March 2008 to October 2008.

He completed BSS & MSS in Mass Communication from University of Rajshahi.

2003& 2004

Mr. Abdus – Sobur Email: [email protected]; [email protected]

Cell: 01552 328846 Mr. Abdus Sobur is a Statistical Officer of the Civil Surgeon Office, Naogaon. He obtained M.Sc. degree in Statistics.

Mr. Junayed Kabir Suhag Assistant Commissioner and Executive Magistrate

Deputy Commissioner’s Office

Naogaon

Email: [email protected]

Cell: 01731 920965 Dr. Junayed Kabir Suhag joined in Bangladesh Civil Service (Administration) cadre in 2012. Presently, he is working as an Assistant Commissioner & Executive Magistrate at Deputy Commissioner`s Office, Naogan. His present job is to support the field administration of the country. He conducts mobile court to combat several crimes including tobacco related crimes and eve teasing etc. Mr. Suhag obtained his BBA (Honors) and MBA major in Accounting & Information Systems from Rajshahi University, Rajshahi, Bangladeh.

Ms. Moon Moon Sultana

Mass Communication Officer

Ansar-VDP Head Quarter, Dhaka

Email: [email protected]

Cell: 01730038030

Ms. Moon Moon Sultana is an Assistant Director (Operation) and Mass Communication Officer, Ansar-VDP, Government of Bangladesh. Earlier, she was a Faculty Member of the Southeast University and Staff Reporter, The Daily Star, Dhaka.

Mr. Abdullah Al Mamun Sumon

Program Coordinator

BCDP

House # 322, Bishowroad, Arambag

Chapainawabgonj

Email: [email protected]

Cell: 01722023508

Mr. Abdullah Al Mamun Sumon is 28 years old young tobacco control activist. He joined Bangladesh Center for Development Program (BCDP) as a Project Coordinator for the Consortium for Smoke Free Rajshahi & Rangour Division (CSFRRD). As a Project Coordinator, he coordinates Tobacco Control Programs of the consortium.

He obtained Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree from the Millennium University, Dhaka.

Mr. Khwaza Abu Yosuf Email: [email protected]

Cell: 01711 605145 Mr. Khwaza Abu Yosuf is an Assistant Police Commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police. He obtained B.A. (Honors) degree in English.

Mr. Mohammad Yousuf

Deputy Director

BCCP

Dhaka

Email: [email protected]

Cell: 01713-030488 Mr. Mohammad Yousuf is a Deputy Director (Accounts and Finance) of the Bangladesh Center for Communication Programs (BCCP). He has more than 30 years of experience in the field of Finance and Account. He is skilled in financial, accounting and budgetary works, financial and management reporting, inventory control, fixed assets management, cost sharing and management of multi donor funds, etc. He has the experience in operating and management of multi donor funded projects designing various control procedures for respective donor agencies, Government of Bangladesh and NGO Affairs Bureau. .

He obtained Master in Commerce degree from University of Dhaka University.

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Other office-bearers of the committee are: Vice-Presidents-AFM Asaduzzaman of Bangladesh Bank, Lion Md Mofazzal Hossain of Sonali Bank Ltd and Azam Khan of First Security Bank Ltd, General Secretary-Md. Moniruzzaman Tipu of NCC Bank, Joint-Secretaries-Asaduzzaman Asad of IFIC Bank Ltd. and Ruhul Matin of Bank Asia Ltd., Finance Secretary-MD Abdul Khaleq, Assistant Finance Secretary-Sagir Ahmed of Dutch-Bangla Bank Ltd., Organising Secretary-Jalal Ahmed of Al-Arafah Islami Bank Ltd., Assistant Organizing Secretary-Abul Kaham Azad of South Bangla Agricultural Bank, Office Secretary-Md Shamsuddoha (Shimu) of Shahjalal Islami Bank Ltd., Assistant Office Secretary-Khairul Alam Raju of Rupali Bank, Publicity & Publication Secretary-Sanjib Chatarjee of EXIM Bank, Assistant Publicity & Publication Secretary-Abdul Hamid Sohag of National Bank, Seminar & Cultural Secretary-Abdur Razzak of Mercantile Bank, Assistant Seminar & Cultural Secretary-Mesbah Ahmed of Standard Bank, Sports Secretary-Tania Sattar of AB Bank, Assistant Sports Secretary-Abdul Kader of Union Bank, Training & Research Secretary-Dr. Md. Shahzahan of Ansar VDP Bank and Assistant Training & Research Secretary-Ms. Samia Islam of Social Islami Bank. Other executive members are- Sadek Ahmed of Uttara Bank, Ms. Ferdousi Sultan of Prime Bank, Nazmul Karim Siddiqui of Bangladesh Commerce Bank, Bitopi Das Chowdhury of Standard Chartered Bank, Mirza Golam Yeahia of City Bank, Ziaul Karim of Eastern Bank, Javed Iqbal of United Commercial Bank, Mahbubur Rahman of Premier Bank, Mizanur Rahman of Pubali Bank and Sami Al Hafiz of Mutual Trust Bank.

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NGO News Desk :: SHELTER is a grassroots level government registered NGO working from 2000 in Bangladesh and works in different fields like as: Research, Consultant, Human Right, Gender, Woman impairments, Agricultures, Water & Sanitation, Health, Non formal & adult Education, VGD, IGA, Baseline Survey, Social works from different development sectors, under-funded and partnership with UNICEF, IOM, GIZ, JICA, WFP , Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany Dhaka , Government of Bangladesh, ITF UK, EVERGREEN UK, HOPE’87, ATSEC Bangladesh and Vulnerable Group Development (VGD) 2 programs under Department of Women Affairs (DWA)GOB, World Food Program (wfp) and Trust Fund GOB.

SHELTER’s major focus is Environmental and Climate Change programs. Working with ITF UK and SHELTER Nursery. SHELTER provides Tree and Plantation to the School, Mosque and Madrasa, Garboards, Shosanghat and poor people for donation and Road and Riverbank under partnership from GOB. SHELTER also provided NEEM (Medicine) TREES all 77 Union perished, 6 Pouroshova and 8 Upozilla complexes with DC Hobigonj District GOB. Also provide environment health & education. SHELTER started an ORGANIC AGRO project as organic poultry, fishery, duckers, vegetable, agro forestry and cow firm project under SHELTER HOBIONJ PROJECT. We’ve also work for HIV/AIDS & Women and Child trafficking programs under IOM & technical support from ATSEC Bangladesh. SHELTERS have good experiences of Trafficking programs under PPVHT-B Project with IOM partnership. SHELTER have own Nursery and product wood, medicine, fruits, flower and other species plants. 3 luck 20 thousand product capacities Nursery Project from 2007 and continue under Hobigonj projects. SHELTER also have own Training Center established in 2008. It’s providing skills development training IGA, ICT, sewing, poultries, fishery and other livelihood, small business and income generating training. SHELTERS now start a project of Green Initiative for Climate Restoration in Habigonj District under Theme -T5: Mitigation and low carbon development. Program: P7- A forestation and reforestation program funded by Trust Fund GOB.

SHELTER Networking Member of “CDM Watch Network” !NGO Forum Environment & Development, “SANDEE” The South Asian Network for Development and Environmental Economics, “GEF-NGO” Global Environment Facility, “BiD Network” statement at Netherlands Parliamentary Hearing Committee on development policy, “Susana Forum”, “PADOR” Potential Applicants Data Online Registration, SKF (U.K.), “GWA” Gender and Water Alliance, “Teach A Man To Fish” ,“ATSEC” Action against Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation of Children , “FNB” Federation of NGOs in Bangladesh, “BAPA” Bangladesh Poribesh Andolon.

SHELTERS need your Partnership, Member and network support for develop our organization performances work under your cooperation and supervision in our country grassroots level. If you need any more information about us please write us any time. Your cooperation will be highly appraised this regard.

I welcome you visit our organization and working area from your convenient time. Please see our profile in attest file and if you need any more information about us please write us any time. Your cooperation will be highly appraised this regard.

Best Regard,

Rayna Sultana
Executive Director
SHELTER
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Block-C, Banani, Dhaka 1213, Bangladesh.
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