Community Development Centre - CODEC

22/05/2026

🌱 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 – 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭

On the 21st of May 2026, ERIKS Development Partner organized a day-long training session for the staff of the Agrojatra Project at the CODEC Training Center, Bagerhat.

The training was designed in two interactive sessions focused on strengthening project planning, monitoring, and learning systems.

📌 Session 1: Stakeholder Mapping
Participants engaged in actor, stakeholder, and boundary partner mapping exercises. They identified key stakeholders and explored their roles, influence, and engagement strategies to ensure more effective project implementation.

📌 Session 2: Outcome Mapping & Outcome Harvesting
Through hands-on discussions and practical exercises, the team learned how to track behavioral changes, document achievements, and better understand the broader impact of project interventions.

🎯 In the concluding session, Mr. Wafiq Alam, Director of Knowledge Management and Program Management at CODEC and Focal Person of the Agrojatra Project, facilitated a discussion on developing and maintaining an effective Outcome Journal. A structured plan was developed to strengthen regular documentation, reflection, and learning practices within the project.

The day ended with active participation and strong engagement from all team members, reinforcing a shared commitment to improving monitoring systems, knowledge management, and outcome-oriented programming for the successful implementation of the Agrojatra Project.

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21/05/2026

20/05/2026

🌱 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬, 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 🌱

Today, a delegation from ERIKS Development Partner, led by Regional Manager for Asia Mr. Keng BunChhoeuth and Program Monitoring Officer Mr. Prince Elison Baidya, visited the activities of the Agrojatra Project in Mongla Upazila. The visit was facilitated by CODEC Director and Project Focal Person Mr. Wafiq Alam.

📍 The visit began at Chila Village, where the team explored the Sundarban Child Center located near the Sundarbans. The delegation observed learning sessions and interacted with children and community members on important issues related to child rights and child protection.

🥗 Later, the team visited Dhokkhin Kainmari Village and observed a Nutrition Food Preparation Workshop organized near the Trinod Child Center. Children warmly welcomed the guests with vibrant cultural performances, including traditional Jari songs and Lathi Khela.

🍎 The visiting team also explored nutrition stalls where children confidently shared the nutritional benefits of locally available foods and healthy eating practices.

🎓 In the second half of the day, the delegation visited the Makordhone Bridge School and interacted with graduated students and their parents. Community members expressed their appreciation for the positive impact the school has created in improving children’s education and future opportunities.

🤝 The visit reflected the strong partnership between CODEC and ERIKS Development Partner in promoting child rights, education, nutrition, and community participation in the coastal areas of Mongla.

✨ Together, we continue working towards a safer, healthier, and more inclusive future for every child.

16/05/2026

📚 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 🤝

The CODEC AGROJATRA Project, supported by ERIKS, successfully organized a 3-day refresher training for teachers from Bridge Schools and Education Support Centers at the CODEC Training Center in Kuakata. Teachers and project staff enthusiastically participated in this enriching learning experience.

The training featured subject-based sessions on Mathematics, English, and Science conducted by Master Trainers from the government education department. In addition, the project’s technical team facilitated interactive sessions on modern pedagogy, classroom mastery, and effective classroom management techniques.

The opening ceremony was graced by the District Education Officer of Kuakata, who highlighted the importance of strong collaboration between government institutions and development initiatives in strengthening the education sector. The event was also attended by the Upazila Secondary Education Officer (Additional Charge), Rangabali, and the Upazila Academic Supervisor as distinguished guests.

Through this initiative, participants gained valuable subject-based knowledge as well as practical teaching and classroom management skills, enabling them to create more engaging, inclusive, and effective learning environments for children.

🌱 Together, we continue working towards ensuring quality education and building brighter futures for every child.

12/05/2026

👁️ Promoting Eye Health, Inclusion, and Student Wellbeing 📚⚽

A training session on Eye Screening and Referral was successfully conducted at Moluhar Islamia Kamil Madrasa under the IEH Project of Community Development Centre (CODEC).

The program engaged 20 students and 10 teachers, enhancing their awareness and understanding of common eye problems, early detection methods, and the importance of timely referral for proper treatment. Participants gained practical knowledge on identifying vision-related issues and promoting eye health within the school community.

The initiative is expected to contribute to early diagnosis, improved eye care practices, and greater awareness about preventing avoidable visual impairment.

As part of the program, a Physical Challenge Friendly Club was also formed at the institution to promote inclusion, participation, and support for physically challenged students. In addition, sports materials were distributed to encourage recreational and inclusive activities among students.

These initiatives aim to foster teamwork, confidence, social inclusion, and a more supportive learning environment for all learners. 💙

11/05/2026

⚠️ সতর্কীকরণ বিজ্ঞপ্তি ⚠️

সর্বসাধারণের অবগতির জন্য জানানো যাচ্ছে যে, সম্প্রতি কিছু অসাধু ব্যক্তি বা চক্র কমিউনিটি ডেভেলপমেন্ট সেন্টার (কোডেক)-এর নাম ও লোগো ব্যবহার করে দেশের কিছু এলাকায় ভুয়া ঋণ কার্যক্রম পরিচালনার উদ্দেশ্যে শাখা খোলার চেষ্টা করছে এবং সাধারণ মানুষের সঙ্গে আর্থিক লেনদেনের অপচেষ্টা চালাচ্ছে।

সম্প্রতি হবিগঞ্জ জেলার চুনারুঘাট এলাকায় কোডেক-এর নাম ও লোগো ব্যবহার করে ভুয়া ঋণ কার্যক্রম পরিচালনার প্রমাণ পাওয়া গেছে। এ বিষয়ে কোডেক কর্তৃপক্ষ ইতোমধ্যে প্রয়োজনীয় আইনগত ব্যবস্থা গ্রহণ করছে।

🔴 সকলের প্রতি বিশেষ অনুরোধ:
✅ কোডেক শাখা খোলার নামে কোনো প্রকার অগ্রিম অর্থ, জামানত বা ফি গ্রহণ করে না।
✅ কোনো ব্যক্তি কোডেক-এর নাম ব্যবহার করে অর্থ দাবি করলে তাৎক্ষণিকভাবে সতর্ক হোন।
✅ নতুন কোনো শাখা বা কার্যক্রম সম্পর্কে সন্দেহ হলে সরাসরি আমাদের প্রধান কার্যালয়ের সঙ্গে যোগাযোগ করে নিশ্চিত হোন।

📍 বর্তমানে কোডেক ক্ষুদ্রঋণ কার্যক্রমের কর্মজেলা সমূহ: লক্ষ্মীপুর, চাঁদপুর, নোয়াখালী, ফেনী, কুমিল্লা, পটুয়াখালী, বরগুনা, বরিশাল, ঝালকাঠি, পিরোজপুর, বাগেরহাট, পিরোজপুর, খুলনা, গোপালগঞ্জ, শরিয়তপুর, মাদারীপুর ও ফরিদপুর (মোট ১৭ টি জেলা)।

📞 যোগাযোগ:
প্রধান কার্যালয়: কোডেক ভবন, প্লট-০২, রোড-০২, লেক ভ্যালি আবাসিক এলাকা, ফয়’স লেক, চট্টগ্রাম।
ফোন: ০২-৩৩৪৪৬৬৪৮৫
হটলাইন: ০১৭৩০০০৪৫১০

🚫 প্রতারক চক্রের কোনো প্রলোভনে পা দেবেন না।
কোডেক-এর নাম ব্যবহার করে কোনো ধরনের ভুয়া কার্যক্রম পরিচালনার চেষ্টা করলে তা নিকটস্থ আইন-শৃঙ্খলা রক্ষাকারী বাহিনীকে অবহিত করার জন্য অনুরোধ করা হচ্ছে।

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কমিউনিটি ডেভেলপমেন্ট সেন্টার (কোডেক)

10/05/2026

🌾 অর্জন যখন দায়িত্ব ও অনুপ্রেরণার নতুন দিগন্ত উন্মোচন করে! 🏆

৮–১০ মে ২০২৬ তারিখে, পল্লী কর্ম-সহায়ক ফাউন্ডেশন (পিকেএসএফ)-এর অর্থায়নে জাকস ফাউন্ডেশনে আয়োজিত “Special Program–Development (Agriculture)” Progress Review Workshop-এ “Best Presenter Award (Agriculture)” অর্জন করেছে কমিউনিটি ডেভলপমেন্ট সেন্টার (কোডেক)।

পিকেএসএফ-এর সম্মানিত উপ-ব্যবস্থাপনা পরিচালক ড. আকন্দ মোঃ রফিকুল ইসলাম স্যারের হাত থেকে এই সম্মাননা গ্রহণের মুহূর্তটি ছিল আমাদের জন্য অত্যন্ত গর্ব, আনন্দ ও অনুপ্রেরণার।

এসময় উপস্থিত ছিলেন পিকেএসএফ-এর ব্যবস্থাপক জনাব এ. এম. ফরহাদুজ্জামান স্যার, জনাব মোঃ মজনু সরকার স্যার, উপ-ব্যবস্থাপক জনাব মেহেদী হাসান ওসমান স্যার এবং জাকস ফাউন্ডেশনের নির্বাহী পরিচালক জনাব নুরুল আমিন স্যার। সকলের প্রতি জানাই আন্তরিক কৃতজ্ঞতা ও শ্রদ্ধা।

এই স্বীকৃতি শুধু একটি অর্জন নয়—এটি আমাদের প্রতি কৃষক ও কমিউনিটির আস্থার প্রতিফলন। কৃষকের জীবনমান উন্নয়ন, আধুনিক ও জলবায়ু সহনশীল কৃষি প্রযুক্তির প্রসার এবং টেকসই কৃষি ব্যবস্থার বিকাশে কোডেক আরও দৃঢ় অঙ্গীকার নিয়ে এগিয়ে যেতে বদ্ধপরিকর।

একসাথে কাজ করলে পরিবর্তন সম্ভব—আর সেই পরিবর্তনের পথেই আমাদের যাত্রা। 🌱

07/05/2026

💧 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐢 🌱

A meaningful step toward climate resilience and sustainable access to safe water was marked in Chitalmari Upazila of Bagerhat as CODEC, with the support of Stromme Foundation, organized a distribution ceremony and discussion meeting under the Climate Change Adaptation Project.

Held on Tuesday, 5 May 2026, at the courtyard of the CODEC Microfinance Office in Chitalmari, the event brought together government officials, development practitioners, journalists, and community members in a shared commitment to addressing one of the region’s most pressing challenges — safe drinking water scarcity.

The program was graced by the presence of Ms. Khadija Akter, Honorable Upazila Nirbahi Officer of Chitalmari, as the Chief Guest. Also present were Project Manager A.N.M. Wahid, Technical Officer Kbd. Md. Sabbir Talukdar, CODEC Branch Manager Mr. Alok Majumdar, President of Chitalmari Press Club Ekramul Haque Munshi, local journalists, distinguished guests, and project beneficiaries.

In her remarks, Ms. Khadija Akter highlighted the severe shortage of safe drinking water in Chitalmari and appreciated CODEC’s timely initiative, emphasizing that rainwater harvesting can play a transformative role in improving the lives of vulnerable communities.

Speaking at the event, Md. Sabbir Talukdar reaffirmed CODEC’s long-standing commitment to the coastal communities of Bangladesh since 1985. Through the Climate Change Adaptation Project, CODEC continues to promote sustainable solutions that strengthen resilience against climate-induced challenges.

🌧️ A major highlight of the program was the distribution of 60 rainwater harvesting tanks, each with a capacity of 3,000 liters, among selected beneficiaries.

These tanks are more than just infrastructure — they symbolize hope, health, dignity, and a sustainable future for families facing water insecurity.

Together, through collective action and community resilience, we are building a safer and more climate-resilient tomorrow.

07/05/2026

📘 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐎𝐃𝐄𝐂–𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐅 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩-𝟏𝟖

On 6th May 2026, Shama Obaed Islam, Honorable State Minister of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of Bangladesh, visited the CODEC–UNICEF supported Learning Centres in Camp-18, Cox’s Bazar.

During the visit, the Honorable Minister toured a cluster of three Learning Centres — Khihlai Daung, New Moon, and Star Plus — alongside a distinguished delegation including representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, RRRC, UNO Ukhia, Camp-in-Charge officials, and the UNICEF team.

The delegation was warmly welcomed by Mr. M. Jaidul Hoque, Programme Manager of the CODEC–UNICEF Education Project. The Honorable Minister interacted with Rohingya learners, observed classroom activities under the Myanmar Curriculum, and listened closely to the children’s experiences, aspirations, and hopes for the future.

She expressed her appreciation for the ongoing efforts to ensure quality education for Rohingya children and thanked CODEC and UNICEF for their continued dedication and commitment.

Her inspiring visit and encouraging words reaffirm the importance of education in building hope, dignity, and resilience for displaced children and communities.

Together, we continue working towards a safer, brighter, and more inclusive future for every child. 🌏📚✨

01/05/2026

❤️ To every worker who gives their best every day — 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬.

On International Worker’s Day, CODEC pauses to recognize the people who are the true drivers of development: the farmers, the fishermen, the street vendors, the caregivers, the community volunteers, the informal workers who power our society quietly and tirelessly.

Development means nothing if it doesn’t reach the people who need it most. That’s why our work is rooted in 𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬, and 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 — not just as values, but as action.

Happy May Day from all of us at CODEC. 🙌

29/04/2026

📚 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐨𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐲𝐚 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

A meaningful step forward in strengthening quality education for Rohingya children was marked through the Certificate Awarding Ceremony of the Subject-Specific and Pedagogical Training for Grade 3–5 teachers, organized by Asian University for Women with technical support from UNICEF. The event celebrated the successful completion of a comprehensive teacher development initiative aimed at improving classroom teaching in humanitarian settings.

The ceremony was honored by the presence of Mr. Mizanur Rahman, Additional Secretary and RRRC, along with senior representatives from UNICEF, including the Chief of Education, UNICEF Bangladesh, the Chief of UNICEF Field Office, and partner organizations including CODEC, BRAC, and Mukti. Their participation reflected a shared commitment to ensuring better learning opportunities for children in the camps.

During the event, Md. Shafi Ullah, Master Trainer from CODEC, delivered an inspiring speech on the transformative value of teacher training. He highlighted how strengthening both subject knowledge and learner-centered teaching approaches can help teachers respond more effectively to the diverse needs of children in the Rohingya camps.

More than 200 teachers and Master Trainers from the CODEC–UNICEF Education Project successfully completed the intensive training program. The initiative focused on:
📘 Strengthening subject knowledge
👩‍🏫 Improving classroom management
🌱 Promoting inclusive and interactive teaching methods
📝 Enhancing student assessment practices

In the challenging context of refugee education, investing in teachers is investing in children’s futures. This collaboration between CODEC, UNICEF, and AUW demonstrates how strong partnerships can create safer, more engaging, and more effective learning environments for every child.

Together, we continue working toward a future where every child has access to meaningful and quality education.