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International Women’s Day: Piya’s journey of resilience and triumph
To mark International Women’s Day, we are sharing the inspiring story of how one woman in rural Bangladesh changed her life for the better, with support from Islamic Relief. Women in Bangladesh face many challenges and obstacles to empowerment, from harmful social...
Piyara’s journey: From hardship to Success
Piyara, the youngest of 5 siblings, grew up in a family with limited income. Despite this, Piyara’s father ensured that all of his children received an education. His untimely death not long after Piyara finished high school was heart breaking for the family with no...
Islamic Relief Launches E-voucher for Rohingyas in Bhashan Char
To ensure food security, Islamic Relief Bangladesh in collaboration with WFP distributes monthly food baskets among the Rohingyas living in Bhashan Char. Considering the need, choice and dietary diversity of the refugees, WFP plans to introduce cash-based transfer in...
Distribution of Bicycles to the Marginalised Girls
With the objective to reduce extreme poverty and diversified vulnerability of the marginalised communities, Islamic Relief Bangladesh has implemented a project titled “Empowering marginalised communities of Bangladesh towards achieving agenda 2030” which would...
Poverty and persistent traditions force girls to marry young
According to the United Nations Population Fund, in Bangladesh, nearly 51% of girls are married for the first time before their eighteenth birthday and almost 1 in 5 girls get married before the age of 15. “For some families, marriage is sometimes seen as the only way...
Islamic Relief warns community ahead Cyclone Sitrang
The deep depression over the east-central Bay of Bengal and adjoining was being formed around 2 October 2022. Later, it had intensified into a cyclonic storm named “Sitrang”, over the east-central bay and adjoining west central bay. Finally, the cyclone hit the ground...
Escaping early marriage in Bangladesh: Marufa’s story
Early marriage – often called child marriage – is common in rural Bangladesh despite laws preventing girls marrying before age 18. However social pressure, a lack of opportunities for women and girls, and the harsh realities of poverty often leave parents feeling they...
Islamic Relief organizes Art Exhibition to mark disaster preparedness day
To mark the occasion of disaster preparedness day, Islamic Relief Bangladesh organized a daylong Art exhibition at National museum at Dhaka on 14 March. Recently Islamic Relief organised an art competition which was designed on “Urban Disaster and Preparedness” and a...
Islamic Relief celebrates International Women’s Day
Bangladesh country office celebrated International Women’s Day on 8 March and hosted a small event. Five speakers were invited to share their insights including two female MPs of national assembly, a female ward counselor, a famous female director and a University...
Duloy Bibi turns around with Islamic Relief’s help
This is the story of an aged woman, Duloy BiBi who lives in Lakhairgram in Kanaighat upazila under Sylhet division. Duloy BiBi who is 52 years old lives with her husband Israk Ali who is physically challenged and unable to support her for any work. They have two...