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Jun
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Jun
OBAT’s advisor visits projects in Bangladesh
Mr. Aftab Iqbal assumes many roles in OBAT's Family. He is an advisor, a donor, a friend, a mentor and much more. Mr. Iqbal has visited the camps many times. During June, he and his wife, Mrs. Nadra Iqbal, visited the camps again and have been touring different cities and projects of OBAT. They have met with the staff to...
17
Jun
Environment Fair Creates Awareness and Interest on World Environment Day
An Environment Fair was organized by OBAT’s Ferozeshah School students on June 5th. The day has been designated by the United Nations to create awareness of our actions on our environment. Students presented different projects on noise, water and air pollution, use of dustbins, petroleum and natural gas creation using polythene and plastic. Some students also shared the concepts of...
17
Jun
We’re still accepting Qurbani donations!
There is still time to make Eid-ul-Adha sweeter for countless deserving individuals. The last time many of these people enjoyed meat was probably at the last Eid. You can also reap the reward of giving charity during these blessed days of Dhul-Hijjah by automating your donations. Giving everyday means you are doing good deeds and reaping their rewards during each...
01
Mar
Computer Programming Camp gives OBAT students a head start
The Hello World Programming Camp was a day long camp held at OBAT’s Rangpur IT Center by Bangladesh Open Source Network (BDOSN) and Bangladesh Girls Coding Camp (BDGCC).
05
Jan
OBAT celebrates successes of its students
Our students’ successes are always a cause for rejoicing for us. OBAT’s Chittagong team had much to celebrate recently as scholarship students, Hajera Akhter and Popy Akhter completed their Diploma course in Textiles from Chittagong Women Polytechnic Institute. Both are now working in the garments industry.
30
Sep
Efforts at Rohingya Camp Allow Access to COVID-19 Vaccines
The campaign allowed for the vaccination of 1,900 people in September
03
Sep
World Humanitarian Day is a dual cause for celebration for OBAT!
Anwar Khan’s birthday is on this very special day…
15
Dec
58 Patients Identified for Cataracts Surgery
Blindness from cataracts is incredibly common in poor countries, yet it’s a relatively simple and inexpensive condition to treat. Restoring vision to cataracts patients does more than return their sight - it allows them to re-enter the community as productive citizens, enables them to live without assistance reducing the burden on already struggling families, and provides them with a life...
24
Nov
33 Wheelchairs distributed among special needs camp residents in 6 cities
Dire poverty in the camps puts important needs such as wheelchairs on the back seat for many camp residents. There are several elderly residents as well as special needs children for whom mobility is restricted because of lack of access to important facilities such as wheelchairs. During the last week of November, 33 wheelchairs were distributed in the cities of...