Prantojon Trust

Prantojon Trust For the marginalized people So, Prantojon has undertaken various programs for the development and inspiration of the people of grassroots level.

Prantojon a non government voluntary Organization was organized in May 4,2004 and registered October 18,2005 by a group of committed social workers with a view to provide support services, by sharing each other common interest of development for the marginalized local community. It has been working to increase democratic practice, to preserve human rights and to fast the flow of development as wel

l as alleviating poverty. Prantojon is in the belief that this organization can play a strong and vital role in increasing awareness and gaining rights of the ordinary people by bringing the heartrending scenery of breaking human rights of ordinary people before the community. Such as, Conference, Networking, Seminar and Advocacy. Besides these, Publication; Workshop and research on different significant aspect are arranged by this Organization through which the guardian level persons of the community notice the joys, sorrows and potentialities of coastal people. As a result, this Organization has become helpful for the people of grassroots level for its support services in the development of their economic, social, cultural, political condition and establishment of their basic and human rights.

ভূমি নেই, ঋণ নেই তবুও কৃষির ভরসা নারীরাই : বরিশালে নারী কৃষকের অধিকার দাবির সমাবেশ ও দাবি বৃক্ষ উপস্থাপনআন্তর্জাতিক নারী...
08/03/2026

ভূমি নেই, ঋণ নেই তবুও কৃষির ভরসা নারীরাই : বরিশালে নারী কৃষকের অধিকার দাবির সমাবেশ ও দাবি বৃক্ষ উপস্থাপন

আন্তর্জাতিক নারী দিবস ২০২৬ উদযাপন উপলক্ষে আজ সকাল ১০ টায় বরিশাল সদর উপজেলার চর কাউয়া ইউনিয়নের নয়আনী গ্রামে “নারী কৃষক সম্মিলন ও দাবি বৃক্ষ উপস্থাপন” শীর্ষক বিশেষ কর্মসূচি যৌথভাবে আয়োজন করে প্রান্তজন ও খাদ্য নিরাপত্তা নেটওয়ার্ক- খানি বাংলাদেশ। আন্তর্জাতিক নারী দিবস ২০২৬ উদযাপন অনুষ্ঠানে নারী কৃষক, স্থানীয় সমাজের প্রতিনিধিরা, গণমাধ্যমকর্মীসহ মোট ১৫০ জন অংশগ্রহণকরেন।
এই অনুষ্ঠানে নারী কৃষকেরা তাদের দৈনন্দিন কৃষিশ্রম, সংগ্রাম, অভিজ্ঞতা এবং দীর্ঘদিনের বঞ্চনার বাস্তবতা সরাসরি উপস্থাপন করেন। নারী কৃষক মোসাঃ পারুল বেগম বলেন, কৃষিক্ষেত্রে নারী কৃষকের অবদান এখনো আনুষ্ঠানিকভাবে স্বীকৃত না হওয়ায় তারা কৃষক পরিচয়পত্র, কৃষিঋণ, সরকারি ইনপুট, প্রশিক্ষণ, বাজারসংযোগ এবং স্থানীয় কৃষি কমিটিতে অংশগ্রহণসহ গুরুত্বপূর্ণ অনেক সুবিধা থেকে নিয়মিতভাবে বঞ্চিত হন। ফসল উৎপাদন, গবাদিপশু পালন, বীজ সংরক্ষণ, খাদ্য প্রক্রিয়াজাতকরণ এবং দ্বৈত শ্রম দেওয়ার পরও তাদের কাজ সামাজিকভাবে ‘সহযোগিতা’ হিসেবে বিবেচিত হওয়া একটি বড় বৈষম্য।
এ বছরের নারী দিবসের জাতীয় প্রতিপাদ্য “আজকের পদক্ষেপ, আগামীর ন্যায়বিচার; সুরক্ষিত হোক নারী ও কন্যার অধিকার” এবং আন্তর্জাতিক প্রতিপাদ্য Give to Gain এর তাৎপর্য তুলে ধরে বরিশাল পরিবেশ ও জনসুরক্ষা ফোরামের সদস্য আক্তারুল কবির বলেন, নারী কৃষকের অধিকার, ভূমি মালিকানা এবং ন্যায্য স্বীকৃতি নিশ্চিত ছাড়া বাংলাদেশের কৃষি ও খাদ্যনিরাপত্তা কখনোই টেকসই হতে পারে না।
স্থানীয় প্রতিনিধিরা নারী কৃষকদের দাবির প্রতি একাত্মতা প্রকাশ করে বলেন, দেশের খাদ্যব্যবস্থাকে ন্যায্য, অন্তর্ভুক্তিমূলক ও নারীবান্ধব করতে হলে একটি “খাদ্য অধিকার আইন” প্রণয়ন এখন সময়ের দাবি।
নারী কৃষকরা তাদের বক্তব্যে বলেন যদি প্রতিটি নাগরিকের খাদ্য অধিকার আইনগতভাবে সুরক্ষিত হয়, তাহলে কৃষির সঙ্গে যুক্ত নারীরাও উৎপাদনে, বাজারে এবং নীতিতে ন্যায্য অবস্থান ও সুযোগ পাবেন। তারা বলেন, বাংলাদেশের খাদ্য নিরাপত্তা টেকসই করতে হলে খাদ্য অধিকার আইন প্রণয়নের মাধ্যমে কৃষি উৎপাদন, বণ্টন ও নীতি পরিকল্পনায় নারীর প্রয়োজন, অধিকার ও শ্রমের স্বীকৃতি নিশ্চিত করতে হবে।
আয়োজনের অন্যতম আকর্ষণীয় অংশ ছিল নারী কৃষকদের প্রতীকী দাবি বৃক্ষ উপস্থাপন। সেখানে নারী কৃষকেরা তাদের বৃদ্ধাঙ্গুলের ছাপ দিয়ে এক যৌথ ডকুমেন্টে স্বাক্ষর করে কৃষিতে নারীর অধিকার নিশ্চিতের আহ্বান জানান।

মহান ভাষা আন্দোলনে সকল শহীদদের স্মরণে 'প্রান্তজন' পরিবার জানায় গভীর শ্রদ্ধাঞ্জলি। মায়ের ভাষায় কথা বলার অধিকার আদায়ের সে...
21/02/2026

মহান ভাষা আন্দোলনে সকল শহীদদের স্মরণে 'প্রান্তজন' পরিবার জানায় গভীর শ্রদ্ধাঞ্জলি। মায়ের ভাষায় কথা বলার অধিকার আদায়ের সেই তেজ আজও আমাদের অনুপ্রাণিত করে প্রতিটি পদক্ষেপে।

আসুন, চেতনার এই প্রদীপ ছড়িয়ে দিই সবার মাঝে।

বিনম্র শ্রদ্ধা—
প্রান্তজন পরিবার।

Wishing you a happy, healthy new year 2026
01/01/2026

Wishing you a happy, healthy new year 2026

We are deeply saddened by the passing of BEGUM KHALEDA ZIA, the first female Prime Minister of Bangladesh and the 'Mothe...
01/01/2026

We are deeply saddened by the passing of BEGUM KHALEDA ZIA, the first female Prime Minister of Bangladesh and the 'Mother of Democracy.' In this moment of national mourning, 'PRANTOJON' prays for the eternal peace of her departed soul and extends heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and her countless well-wishers.

Environmentalists in Barishal Demand an End to LNG Imports to Save Public Money. ------ On Thursday, December 18, 2025, ...
18/12/2025

Environmentalists in Barishal Demand an End to LNG Imports to Save Public Money. ------ On Thursday, December 18, 2025, a massive protest rally and demonstration were held in Barishal, demanding an immediate halt to LNG imports and the protection of public funds. Organized by the environmental organization 'Prantojon' and supported by the 'Just Energy Transition Network Bangladesh' (JETNet-BD), the program began at 10:00 AM at the Zilla School intersection. After marching through the city’s main roads, the rally concluded with a protest meeting in front of the Ashwini Kumar Town Hall, drawing participation from environmental activists, students, and citizens from diverse backgrounds. During the rally, speakers highlighted the severe economic and environmental risks associated with Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG). Subhankar Chakraborty, Convener of the Barishal Divisional Environment and Public Protection Forum, pointed out that LNG is extremely expensive and creates immense pressure on the national economy due to global market volatility. He cited research showing that every $ 1 invested in the LNG sector results in an $ 8 loss, whereas a $ 1 investment in renewable energy could yield a $ 9 profit. Ranjit Dutta, Secretary of CAB, added that LNG is not a sustainable solution but a dangerous fossil fuel that emits methane, exacerbating global warming and threatening food security and public health.The protesters presented a set of key demands to the government, calling for an end to import dependency and a shift toward domestic renewable energy. Subhash Das, Member Secretary of the Barishal Environment and Development Forum, argued that investing the massive funds currently spent on LNG into solar and wind power would solve the energy crisis permanently and create new jobs. The leaders demanded that taxpayers' money be used for sustainable power instead of being diverted to foreign corporations. They concluded by warning that if the government does not adopt an affordable, eco-friendly energy roadmap and reduce electricity prices, the movement will be intensified and spread across the entire country.

Major Demands:
Stop LNG imports and all new gas-based projects immediately.

Reduce import dependency and increase investment in domestic renewable energy (solar and wind).

Stop funneling taxpayers' money to foreign corporations; instead, fund sustainable power sectors.

Adopt eco-friendly energy policies to reduce electricity prices for the general public.

প্রান্তজন পরিবারের সশ্রদ্ধ সালাম সকল বীর শহিদ, মুক্তিযোদ্ধা ও বীরাঙ্গনাদের প্রতি, যাঁদের ত্যাগে আজ আমরা স্বাধীন। বিজয় ম...
16/12/2025

প্রান্তজন পরিবারের সশ্রদ্ধ সালাম সকল বীর শহিদ, মুক্তিযোদ্ধা ও বীরাঙ্গনাদের প্রতি, যাঁদের ত্যাগে আজ আমরা স্বাধীন। বিজয় মানেই তোমরা; তোমাদের প্রতি আমাদের ঋণ চিরন্তন। আমরা তোমাদের ভুলবনা

🌊 If the Coast Survives, Bangladesh Survives! 🇧🇩Yesterday, the National Coastal Convention 2025 was successfully held at...
14/12/2025

🌊 If the Coast Survives, Bangladesh Survives! 🇧🇩

Yesterday, the National Coastal Convention 2025 was successfully held at the Military Museum in Dhaka. As a co-organizer on behalf of Prantojon Trust, I delivered a solidarity speech for the people of the coastal region. The three and a half crore people living in the coastal belt are relentlessly victimized by salinity intrusion, erosion, and devastating cyclones. They are no longer simply asking for relief; they are demanding permanent and sustainable solutions! Our core demands are: strong embankments and freedom from the aggression of saline water; guaranteed livelihood security; and prioritizing the coast in national policymaking. We want to state clearly: the overall development of Bangladesh is impossible without the development of its coast. We urgently need 'Climate Justice.' This convention marks the start of a new chapter. We are fighting, and we will continue to fight—Insha'Allah, we will bring smiles back to the faces of the coastal people.

Development Partners or Debt Trap? The Role of MDBs in Bangladesh’s Energy Sector & Our SovereigntyToday, I spoke as a p...
07/12/2025

Development Partners or Debt Trap? The Role of MDBs in Bangladesh’s Energy Sector & Our Sovereignty

Today, I spoke as a panelist at a crucial session of the "Bangladesh Energy Conference 2025" held at the Bangladesh Military Museum in the capital. I would like to thank BWGED and the organizing committee for giving me this opportunity to represent Prantojon Trust.

The main focus of today’s discussion was the role of Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) like the World Bank, ADB, or AIIB in Bangladesh's energy sector.

We acknowledge their contribution to the country's infrastructure development. However, we must also look at the other side of the coin. An impartial analysis reveals that their current investment strategies are becoming a cause of long-term risk for us.

In my speech, I highlighted three main areas of concern and our demands:

🚨 1. The Trap of Moving from ‘Coal’ to ‘Gas’ or LNG (Carbon Lock-in): Although MDBs have announced a move away from coal, in reality, they are pushing us toward expensive LNG. The Bhola IPP (AIIB), Rupsha 800 MW Plant (ADB), or World Bank guarantees for Petrobangla—all are "locking us in" with fossil fuels until 2043-45. This is contrary to the Paris Agreement.

💸 2. Debt Burden & ‘Stranded Assets’: The price of LNG in the international market is volatile. These gas plants, built on massive loans, risk becoming useless or turning into 'Stranded Assets' in the future era of renewable energy. Are we then walking the path toward bankruptcy?

☀️ 3. Misguided Policies on Renewable Energy: While they talk about ‘Green Energy,’ their focus remains on massive solar parks, which create issues regarding land acquisition and problems for local farmers. Yet, what we desperately need is "Decentralized Renewable Energy" (e.g., Rooftop Solar), where their interest is negligible.

📣 Our Demands & Recommendations:

✅ Say ‘No’ to Fossil Fuels: Stop passing off gas as a ‘clean fuel.’ No financing for new fossil fuel projects. ✅ Grants, Not Loans: As a nation falling victim to climate change, instead of burdening us with further debt, provide 'Grant-based Support.' ✅ Just Transition: Ensure that no worker or local community member is harmed as a result of the energy transition. ✅ Localization & Decentralization: Investment must increase in small-scale renewable projects at the local level rather than mega-projects, putting the control of electricity into the hands of the people.

Conclusion: MDBs can be our development partners, but they cannot be the drivers. We must determine our own energy security and sovereignty. We want a transparent, affordable, and eco-friendly energy sector—one that does not increase the debt burden but ensures sustainable development. We must not only calculate megawatts; we must make decisions thinking about nature and the future of the people of this country.

📰 Supplement on The Business Standard published today, based on the roundtable on the Belt and Road Initiative ( ) organ...
01/12/2025

📰 Supplement on The Business Standard published today, based on the roundtable on the Belt and Road Initiative ( ) organized by Coastal Livelihood and Environmental Action Network (CLEAN), BWGED, RIMA (Regional Infrastructure Monitoring Alliance) and NGO Forum on ADB.
https://www.tbsnews.net/.../balance-chinas-bri-gains...

💡 Redirecting Finance from LNG to Renewable Energy: A Crucial Step!It was a great privilege to participate in the orient...
29/11/2025

💡 Redirecting Finance from LNG to Renewable Energy: A Crucial Step!
It was a great privilege to participate in the orientation workshop titled “Redirecting Finance from LNG to Renewable Energy” organized by JETNet-BD (Just Energy Transition Network Bangladesh) on November 27, 2025, at Hotel Lake Castle, Dhaka.
The rapid increase in LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) investment in Bangladesh's power sector is creating new challenges—social, environmental, and economic. In this context, we held a detailed discussion on how a portion of the existing LNG finance can be redirected toward safe and affordable renewable energy sources, focusing on the potential for renewables and necessary policy changes.
Key Discussion Points:
The current LNG investment structure and its multi-faceted impacts.
The vast opportunities for transitioning to renewable energy.
Recent policy shifts and future directions for the sector.
The discussion was particularly enriched as participants were selected primarily from LNG-based power project areas and civil society members involved in Energy Transition campaigns, ensuring a grounding in real-world experience and practical insights.
Furthermore, we discussed future campaigns and coordination initiatives for JETNet members and developed a concrete Short-Term and Long-Term Campaign Plan.
We firmly believe that shifting away from LNG dependence towards renewables is the path to a sustainable and cost-effective future for Bangladesh. I am committed to supporting this crucial initiative.

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PRANTOJON PUBLICATION: Coastal Women on the Path of Light: The Struggle for Self-Reliance in Renewable Energy.
26/11/2025

PRANTOJON PUBLICATION:
Coastal Women on the Path of Light: The Struggle for Self-Reliance in Renewable Energy.

BRI and Bangladesh: Opportunities, Challenges, and the Way ForwardOn November 20, 2025, I had the opportunity to discuss...
21/11/2025

BRI and Bangladesh: Opportunities, Challenges, and the Way Forward

On November 20, 2025, I had the opportunity to discuss China's 'Belt and Road Initiative' (BRI)—a key development partner for Bangladesh—at a roundtable titled "BRI in Bangladesh: Problems, Potentials and Way Forward," jointly organized by CLEAN and The Business Standard. China is currently our largest trading partner and a major driving force in infrastructure development. Since joining the BRI in 2016, investment commitments exceeding $24 billion in key sectors like transport, energy, and technology have played a crucial role in keeping our economic wheels turning. Projects like the Padma Bridge Rail Link, Payra Thermal Power Plant, and various grid developments are not only boosting our GDP but also creating opportunities to transform Bangladesh into a regional connectivity hub. Notably, Chinese technological assistance and finance could be a "game changer" in achieving our goal of 40% renewable energy by 2040.

However, we must also consider the other side of the coin. This immense potential is intertwined with significant risks and challenges. The interest rates on Chinese loans are relatively high, and a lack of transparency in many contract clauses raises concerns about a long-term "debt trap"—experiences in Sri Lanka and Pakistan serve as cautionary tales for us. Research indicates that approximately 59% of BRI projects are plagued by poor governance or pose environmental risks. Incidents like those in Banshkhali, involving allegations of labor and human rights violations as well as environmental pollution, are creating a trust deficit locally. Furthermore, maintaining a neutral stance amidst geopolitical conflicts remains a major challenge for Bangladesh.

Moving forward, our primary goal should be to transform this relationship into a model of "sustainable and equitable cooperation." To derive the maximum benefit from the BRI, we must prioritize our national interest above all else. We should carefully select projects that are both economically viable and environmentally friendly. It is imperative to pivot away from coal-based projects and increase investment in a "Green BRI" or the renewable energy sector. Simultaneously, bringing transparency to loan conditions and ensuring the accountability of Chinese firms is essential.

In conclusion, the BRI can undoubtedly act as a major catalyst for Bangladesh's economic progress. However, to reap its full benefits, we must proceed not with emotion, but with caution, transparency, and strategic balance.

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