The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Division in Bangladesh operates an amazing program called the “Learning and Earning Development Project.” This program provides technology training to improve one’s earning potential and job prospects. It is a notoriously difficult program to get into, as over 100,000 students apply and less than .05% (just 50 students) get accepted each term. ...
Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.” -Malcolm X.
There is no greater tool to change the future than education. OBAT believes in the power of learning. An education not only offers tools, but it inspires hope, build confidence, and helps a child see beyond the limitations of today into the limitless possibilities of tomorrow. Through our educational projects, we are helping students reach their greatest potential!
Travel to Bangladesh with OBAT Helpers Trip Report – March 3-10, 2020 CEO of OBAT Helpers, Anwar Khan invited me to visit Bangladesh to see firsthand work being done by his organization in ‘Forgotten Community’ (Urdu-Speakers) camps across the country. These are people who requested to be evacuated to Pakistan in 1971 when Bangladesh achieved independence and separation from West Pakistan but were not accepted by Pakistan. Independence of Bangladesh came at the end of a painful and bloody civil war in which...
Finding Pure Joy in the Most Unexpected of Places Spreading Smiles, 1 Swing at a Time… Wind blows gently through his dark,wavy hair, sunlight dances across his face – replenishing his skin with fresh sources of Vitamin D and forming beads of perspiration at the roots of his hairline, and laughter ripples from his lips into the air as he feels his feet lift off the ground and into the sky. A little boy of about age 7...
Hi, my name is Sunny. I am currently working as the Executive Intern for OBAT’s Executive Director, Immad Ahmed. It has been a great learning experience for me thus far and I am loving the new knowledge I am gaining about running a nonprofit. Since we are visiting several cities in Bangladesh, these days, I thought I would pen down my thoughts so I could share them with you. The purpose of this trip was to train all our Project Officers,...
22 December, 2016 Ishurdi Departing Rangpur in the early hours, we began our return trip to Dhaka. We were happy to welcome on our tour, Mr. Abul Kashem, who will be joining us during his semester break from medical school. On our way, we stopped by Ishurdi Camp D-Zone to distribute blankets among one hundred widows who surely need them during these winter months. We were glad to walk around the camps and visit the newly constructed bathroom...
January 4th, 2017 Early in the morning, we had a meeting with Shiekh Kabir Hussain, (Chairman Associate Bangladesh Private University and a board member of Bangabandhu Science and Technology University). We introduced the work that OBAT Helpers is doing and discussed ways of empowering underprivileged communities via education. It was a pleasure and honor meeting him. We hope that we get more opportunities to learn from his team and join hands with them in future projects. Next, we had a short meeting...
January 1st, 2017 This is the time of year that many of us make personal resolutions. We spent the day in Dhaka office to discuss self-improvement plan with each staff member individually. We discussed the ways to improve teamwork efficiency, communication skills, technical competency and empowerment of their creative confidence- things that are vital for the continuous growth of an organization. Currently, following projects are running in Mohammadpur and Mirpur, in the city of...
31st December, 2016 Our leadership team had the honour of meeting Mr. Sm. Nazer Hossain, President of ISDEC (Integrated Services for Development Efforts) and CAB (Consumer Association of Bangladesh). Our team discussed various issues related to the development of the camps/slums and how we as a collective group could come together and work jointly. We are looking forward to building a strong relationship with him and his team in 2017. Once our meeting concluded, our team travelled to Halishaher School,...
30th December, 2016 Early in the morning, we were warmly welcomed by OBAT Primary School in Ferozshah, Chittagong. The Annual Sports Day was also held on the same day. Students participated in various competitive sports. The various sporting activities included racing, skipping, high and long jumps, etcetera. The participating students displayed their talents through these sports. The winners of these games feel a sense of pride. Prizes are awarded to the winners by us and other honorable...
