Prochesta

08/09/2026

Keeping in view the theme “Literacy for People, Planet and Prosperity,” International Literacy Day was celebrated with the active participation of SMC members, teachers, students, and local community representatives at different primary schools in the tea garden and Hoor areas of Bahubal Upazila under the EQUIP Project.
The discussion highlighted the global and national literacy situation, focusing particularly on the barriers and opportunities for literacy among tea garden communities. Participants emphasized the importance of literacy in ensuring quality education, personal development, social empowerment, and sustainable prosperity.

07/09/2026

An Inter-School Debate Competition 2026 was organized at Khagoura No. 2 Government Primary School under the EQUIP Project, implemented by Prochesta, with the theme “Excellence through the Power of Reasoning, Strength of Knowledge, and Fluent Expression.”

The competition was organized with the aim of enhancing critical thinking, confidence, knowledge, creativity, teamwork, and public speaking skills among primary school students from tea garden and haor areas.

A total of eight schools participated in the competition. The students enthusiastically presented arguments both in favor of and against the selected topics, demonstrating their reasoning ability, knowledge, presence of mind, analytical skills, and communication abilities. Their active participation and logical arguments made the event lively and engaging.

Khagoura Community Shikhan School emerged as the Champion, while Rampur Tea Garden Primary School became the Runner-up.

At the closing ceremony, prizes and certificates were distributed among the winning team and all participating students. The event contributed significantly to developing students’ critical thinking, confidence, communication, and leadership skills, helping them become more capable and self-confident individuals in the future.

01/09/2026

Under the Nagarik Shamannay Project, a monthly coordination meeting was held on 31 August 2026 at Barlekha Upazila Social Service Office with the participation of government representatives, civil society organizations (CSOs) and community-based organizations (CBOs). The meeting was organized by Prochesta. The meeting was moderated by Mr. Shamim Ahmed, Upazila Coordinator of Prochesta and Mr. Abu Kawsar, Upazila Social Service Officer of Barlekha, was present as the chief guest. He emphasized on the coordinated efforts between government institutions, CSOs and CBOs to make government services and activities more accessible and effective for the welfare of citizens.

01/09/2026

Workshop on Gender Equity with Religious Representatives and School Parents of the EQUIP Project Implemented by Prochesta.

25/08/2026

An EQUIP project experience exchange meeting was held at the Upazila Conference Hall of Bahubal with the participation of government officials, head teachers and SMC members of 9 project schools in the tea garden and haor areas.

The meeting was presided over by Mr. Ujjwal Roy, UNO of Bahubal and the Upazila Social Service Officer Mr. A. K. M. Mohiuddin Chowdhury and Upazila Education Supervisor Mr. Suhel Rana were present as the chief guests.

25/08/2026

24/08/2026

Under the Civic Engagement Fund (CEF) of the Nagarik Shamannay Project, a training titled “Training Local CSOs on Effective Citizen Information and Referral Services” was organized in Barlekha Upazila on 23 August 2026 under the organization of DNET and with the support of Prochesta. The main objective of the training was to provide citizens with easy access to government services, rights and necessary information and to increase their ability to effectively refer them to the relevant government department or service provider as needed.

24/08/2026

Nagarik Shamannay Project – “Citizen Coalition Meeting” was held on 20 August 2026 at Barlekha, Moulvibazar under the Civic Engagement Fund. Organized by: Dnet with support from: Prochesta. The meeting discussed the existing and emerging problems of the local community, development obstacles and challenges in accessing civic services.

16/08/2026

A workshop on ‘Importance of Girls’ Education’ was held at Brindavan Private Primary School (TGPS) in Bahubal Upazila of Habiganj district with the participation of parents, teachers and community members from various schools in the tea garden and haor areas.
Upazila Education Officer Mohammad Ali was present as the chief guest; Assistant Manager of Brindavan Tea Garden Ujjwal Singh was present as the special guest; and teacher representatives and guardians from various schools.
An interactive display stall was organized where teachers and guardians jointly created and presented creative materials highlighting the importance of girls’ education. Students also performed a play highlighting the barriers, opportunities and importance of girls’ education.

The programme also included storytelling, success stories and views of CPC members, parents, teachers and community representatives. Participants shared their experiences.

16/08/2026

Civic Engagement Fund of Nagarik Shamannay Project, Prochesta organized a Peer-Learning Session of CSOs & CBOs to increase citizen awareness at the local level, develop the capacity of local organizations and exchange mutual experiences. In continuation of this, the session was held on 16 August 2026 in Volarkandi village of Sujanagar Union of Barlekha Upazila. In the session, the participants exchanged views on their experiences, problems, possibilities and things to be done. In particular, detailed discussions were held on combating climate change and natural disasters, women's empowerment and the effective role of local organizations.