32 Rohingya and Host Community Members Receive Tympanoplasty Surgeries

OBAT runs an outstanding dental unit at its Rohingya Health post with the help of its partner, Refugee Crisis Foundation (RCF). During October, RCF visited from the UK with a team of five ENT surgeons and partnered with OBAT to provide ENT services at the UNHCR Ukhiya Hospital in Cox’s Bazar. Thirty-two patients from the Rohingya refugees and host community...

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Eye camp hosted on World Sight Day dispenses essential vision care

October 13th is observed as World Sight Day. In collaboration with the Prime Bank Foundation Eye Hospital, OBAT organized a medical campaign at NLJ High School in Geneva Camp to observe the day. A total of 105 people which included the students at NLJ School, consulted with the team of doctors from Prime Bank Hospital. Out of these, 23 were...

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OBAT’s Founder and President invited to the inaugural ‘Faith and Philanthropy Summit’ at the Vatican

Mr. Anwar Khan, the President and Founder of OBAT, participated in the Muslim Philanthropists Mini-Summit at the Vatican in October. This summit was a part of the inaugural ‘Faith and Philanthropy Summit’ organized by the Galileo Foundation in partnership with the Global Compact on Education, the World Congress of Muslim Philanthropists, the Jewish Funders Network, the Lilly Family School of...

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OBAT’s scholarship student is thriving in news media

Tanvir had to drop out of technical college due to his family’s financial struggles; he is one of 9 siblings. OBAT offered him a scholarship to pursue his education. While doing so, Tanvir was also actively involved with the Think Tank. He pursued his love of photography as well by taking photos for Think Tank projects. Tanvir participated in a photo...

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New water wells provide water to 650 people

  Two new water wells were recently constructed in Raufabad and Rangpur, thanks to a generous gift. The two wells together will provide clean water to approximately 650 people. Camp residents need clean water for drinking and household chores such as washing dishes and clothes. There is an acute shortage of clean water in the camps and these two wells will play...

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332 OBAT students took 10th grade board exams

  332 students from OBAT’s educational projects took the Secondary School Certificate board exam (SSC exam) on September 15th. OBAT has educational projects in the cities of Dhaka, Rangpur, Syedpur, Khulna, Mymensingh, Bogura, and Chittagong. Some of these students are studying in OBAT’s schools while others have received academic assistance to prepare for the board exam from OBAT’s Tutoring Centers in...

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OBAT’s Think Tank Volunteers celebrate International Youth Day

The youth in OBAT’s Think Tank are an impressive crew. They are driven by the goal to make a positive change in their environments. On August 12th, they celebrated International Youth Day in different cities through various activities. A cricket match, a rally and several discussion forums, highlighted the significance of the day and the importance of the youth in...

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OBAT establishes its 13th IT Center!

OBAT is proud to establish its latest computer lab in Halishahar, Chittagong, thanks to the generosity of OBAT's Friends of Chicago. With this latest addition, a total of 13 OBAT computer training centers are providing computer and programming education to students and equipping them with skills which empower them, assist them in competing for jobs and enable them to work...

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Visit & volunteer at the APPNA convention

OBAT Helpers is looking forward to meeting many old and new friends at the APPNA convention and raise awareness for its programs for vulnerable communities in Bangladesh. Join us in our mission by visiting and sharing your ideas with us or by volunteering at our booth. Encourage your children( ages 16 and above) to participate, gain volunteer hours & learn...

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