BSS, Rajshahi :
Rajshahi Zila Parishad distributed cheques worth Taka 2.5 crore to 70 development projects here on Sunday.
The parishad distributed cheques for the financial support and for infrastructure development purposes of various educational institutions, mosques, temple and eidgah under 2016-17 fiscal.
Engineer Enamul Haque, MP, attended and addressed the cheques distribution ceremony as chief guest with Zila Parishad Chairman Muhammad Ali Sarker in the chair.
President of Rajshahi Chamber of Commerce and Industries Md Muniruzzaman, Deputy Director of Local Government Division Dr Dewan Shahriar Firoj and Chief Executive Officer of the parishad Ismail Hossain also spoke.
Enamul Haque urged the cheque recipients to put in their best efforts for proper and successful implementation of the projects so that the targeted people can derive total benefits of those.
In his remarks, Muhammad Ali Sarker said said the zila parishad has been working relentlessly for supplementing the government endeavor to build digital Bangladesh.
The parishad is committed to equal distribution of fund along with ensuring transparency and accountability in project implementation.
Ali Sarker urged the project heads to discharge their duties with utmost sincerity and honesty so that hundred percent works are implemented.
9,400 school children to get life-building knowledge, support
Some 9,400 school children both boys and girls are going to receive life-building related knowledge and support that will help flourishing their physical and mental development.
The children including 5,400 girls age group from six to 14 will get the privileges through 17 socialization centres under a three-year project titled “IKEA Good Cause Campaign” here.
The project is being implemented in two wards of Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC) and two pourasavas and three unions under Godagari Upazila in the district.
Association for Community Development (ACD) is implementing the project in association with Save the Children. The project intends to prevent unsafe migration and advance the rights of children on the move to protection, education and play.
These were revealed in a project launching meeting hosted by ACD at its conference hall in the city yesterday. ‘I Play, I Learn and I’m Safe’ was the main theme of the discussion.
The meeting participated by all stakes discussed elaborately on how to work together to support vulnerable children for reducing unsafe migration.
Additional Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Salahuddin and Deputy Director of Department of Social Services Rubina Yeasmin addressed the meeting as chief and special guests respectively with ACD Executive Director Salima Sarwar in the chair.
Assistant Director of Non-formal Education Bureau Anwar Kamal, District Children Affairs Officer Uma Rani Das, City Social Service Officer Abdullah Al Firoj and RCC Councilors Nazma Begum and Ruhul Amin also spoke.
Project Coordinator Mustafizur Rahman presented a concept paper detailing aims, activities and implementation strategy of the project.
He told the meeting that 4,500 parents, 150 public representatives and 140 teachers will also be imparted need-based training so that they can create and ensure congenial and convenient atmosphere for the children.
The scheme intends to transform the children into worthy citizens through multidimensional approaches.
Rajshahi Zila Parishad distributed cheques worth Taka 2.5 crore to 70 development projects here on Sunday.
The parishad distributed cheques for the financial support and for infrastructure development purposes of various educational institutions, mosques, temple and eidgah under 2016-17 fiscal.
Engineer Enamul Haque, MP, attended and addressed the cheques distribution ceremony as chief guest with Zila Parishad Chairman Muhammad Ali Sarker in the chair.
President of Rajshahi Chamber of Commerce and Industries Md Muniruzzaman, Deputy Director of Local Government Division Dr Dewan Shahriar Firoj and Chief Executive Officer of the parishad Ismail Hossain also spoke.
Enamul Haque urged the cheque recipients to put in their best efforts for proper and successful implementation of the projects so that the targeted people can derive total benefits of those.
In his remarks, Muhammad Ali Sarker said said the zila parishad has been working relentlessly for supplementing the government endeavor to build digital Bangladesh.
The parishad is committed to equal distribution of fund along with ensuring transparency and accountability in project implementation.
Ali Sarker urged the project heads to discharge their duties with utmost sincerity and honesty so that hundred percent works are implemented.
9,400 school children to get life-building knowledge, support
Some 9,400 school children both boys and girls are going to receive life-building related knowledge and support that will help flourishing their physical and mental development.
The children including 5,400 girls age group from six to 14 will get the privileges through 17 socialization centres under a three-year project titled “IKEA Good Cause Campaign” here.
The project is being implemented in two wards of Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC) and two pourasavas and three unions under Godagari Upazila in the district.
Association for Community Development (ACD) is implementing the project in association with Save the Children. The project intends to prevent unsafe migration and advance the rights of children on the move to protection, education and play.
These were revealed in a project launching meeting hosted by ACD at its conference hall in the city yesterday. ‘I Play, I Learn and I’m Safe’ was the main theme of the discussion.
The meeting participated by all stakes discussed elaborately on how to work together to support vulnerable children for reducing unsafe migration.
Additional Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Salahuddin and Deputy Director of Department of Social Services Rubina Yeasmin addressed the meeting as chief and special guests respectively with ACD Executive Director Salima Sarwar in the chair.
Assistant Director of Non-formal Education Bureau Anwar Kamal, District Children Affairs Officer Uma Rani Das, City Social Service Officer Abdullah Al Firoj and RCC Councilors Nazma Begum and Ruhul Amin also spoke.
Project Coordinator Mustafizur Rahman presented a concept paper detailing aims, activities and implementation strategy of the project.
He told the meeting that 4,500 parents, 150 public representatives and 140 teachers will also be imparted need-based training so that they can create and ensure congenial and convenient atmosphere for the children.
The scheme intends to transform the children into worthy citizens through multidimensional approaches.
