Different arrangements for underprivileged children

Every year, many important days are celebrated, and among them, March 17 holds special significance for children. The day is observed as National Children’s Day, dedicated to celebrating children’s joy, creativity, and development. The day becomes even more meaningful when it includes the participation of underprivileged children.

On March 17, various activities are arranged for children, such as cake-cutting, sports, cultural performances, drawing competitions, storytelling, quizzes, and other fun contests. These activities not only bring happiness but also help build their confidence, teamwork, and creative thinking skills. The winners are awarded prizes, which encourage them and create opportunities for active learning.

Every year, National Children’s Day is celebrated with the children of different communities, including the underprivileged children of the Saptana Housing Project in Lalmonirhat Sadar Upazila. They are given new clothes, food, educational materials, and small gifts so that they can feel love, care, and joy—at least for a day. Through these initiatives, we try to bring smiles to their faces, help them dream, and raise awareness about their rights and possibilities in society.

Various organizations come together every year to celebrate this day, and the effort to do something meaningful for children continues with the same spirit, year after year.

public awareness during Corona

During the COVID-19 pandemic, I successfully raised public awareness as a volunteer for Volunteer for Bangladesh (VBD) in various areas of Lalmonirhat district. Using a handheld microphone, I informed the public and distributed leaflets to spread awareness. People were educated on maintaining social distance, wearing masks and gloves, and adhering to safety protocols.

With the microphone, messages were delivered in neighborhoods, urging people not to leave their homes unless necessary and to avoid visiting markets. Those returning from Dhaka were advised to stay in quarantine. Everyone was encouraged not to panic but to remain vigilant.

These awareness campaigns were conducted in all wards of the Lalmonirhat municipality, reaching every alley, as well as in several locations within the Sadar upazila.

“Warm Clothes, Warmer Hearts”

Those of us who have proper clothing can endure the winter, but those without clothes or the means to buy them suffer greatly during the cold season. Especially young children often fall ill due to the cold. Members of the Swapnojatri Foundation learned about a madrasa in Velabari Union, Aditmari Upazila, about 15 kilometers from Lalmonirhat town, where young children were in dire need of warm clothing. I informed Kamal Hossain, the president of Swapnojatri Foundation, about the situation, and he promptly brought 200 sweaters. We distributed them for free at the madrasa, bringing joy to the children, who prayed for our well-being.

In 2021, when Lalmonirhat experienced severe cold, an organization called "Yes Plus Bangladesh" contacted me to distribute winter clothing to people in the riverine areas of Lalmonirhat. I suggested the remote area of Kulaghat Union in Lalmonirhat Sadar Upazila, where children, the elderly, and disabled individuals would greatly benefit from receiving warm clothes. "Yes Plus Bangladesh" collaborated with me to distribute winter clothing to the underprivileged people in these riverine areas. Around 300 people received free winter clothes during this initiative.

Mask distribution during Corona

As a volunteer with Volunteer for Bangladesh (VBD) in Lalmonirhat district during the COVID-19 pandemic, I helped distribute masks to 50,000 people and raise awareness. Additionally, I collaborated with several other organizations to distribute masks as a volunteer. My team and I organized an event called "Where Is Your Mask?" where we stood at various points in the city with masks in hand. We distributed free masks to those who were not wearing any and educated them on the importance of wearing masks when going outside.

Following government guidelines, we worked to promote health protocols and prevent the spread of COVID-19 by distributing masks and raising awareness among students in various schools, colleges, and madrasas in Lalmonirhat. We also provided free masks to service providers such as hotel and restaurant employees, grocery store owners, businesspeople, auto-rickshaw drivers, rickshaw pullers, and other drivers. Additionally, we distributed free masks and raised awareness among general passengers traveling by train and bus.

Cadet of Bangladesh National Cader Corps

In 2022, I enrolled in the 11th grade at Lalmonirhat Government College. Shortly after joining, the Bangladesh National Cadet Corps (BNCC) announced an enrollment notice for cadets. Upon seeing the notice, I applied because I had a strong desire to become a BNCC cadet and establish myself as a responsible citizen. However, there was a problem-the minimum height requirement for male cadets was 5 feet 5 inches, while my height was only 5 feet 4 inches.

Around 100 people applied to become cadets, but only 30 would be selected. I felt very disheartened and doubted whether I could achieve my dream. However, I built strong confidence in myself. We were informed that there would be an examination for cadet selection, and everyone prepared accordingly. The exam date was announced, and the exam was conducted. Approximately 60 candidates failed to qualify. Finally, only 2 cadets were to be selected out of 7 remaining candidates.

I was extremely anxious, thinking that I might not succeed and that my dream would remain unfulfilled. Then, something remarkable happened. The examiner, PR Officer Fazle Rabbi Sir, had been following me on Facebook for a long time, although I was unaware of it. He observed my voluntary work through my Facebook posts and selected me as a cadet based on my contributions rather than my height.

Thus, I began fulfilling my dream of becoming a cadet. After joining BNCC, I participated in various significant events. On December 16, 2022, I took part in the Victory Day parade at Sheikh Kamal Stadium, Lalmonirhat. On March 26, 2023, Independence and National Day, and again on December 16, 2023, Victory Day, I participated in parades at the same venue.

I also worked as a cadet to promote Bangladesh's first digital census and household survey, conducted from June 15 to June 21, 2022, in Lalmonirhat. Additionally, I participated in various government programs as a BNCC cadet. I had the honor of meeting Colonel Mohiuddin Sir at the Mahasthangarh Regiment in Rajshahi, which brought recognition and pride to the BNCC Lalmonirhat College Platoon.

Today, I am a proud cadet and continue to represent my college and community through my contributions as a BNCC member.

Tree planting program to protect the environment

"Plant Trees, Save the Environment" - the importance of trees in our lives is immeasurable. Humans cannot survive without trees. Trees provide us with oxygen, enabling us to breathe freely. To promote tree planting and encourage others to plant trees, tree plantation programs were carried out in various schools and colleges in Lalmonirhat district.

I worked as a volunteer in tree plantation programs organized by Volunteer for Bangladesh (VBD), Tarunner Alo Jubo Kalyan Sangstha, and Lalmonirhat Youth Development Organization. Through Tarunner Alo Jubo Kalyan Sangstha, tree plantation activities were conducted at Lalmonirhat Collectorate Collegiate School, followed by an environment-friendly initiative. After planting trees, approximately 1,000 saplings were distributed free of charge among all students and teachers. The program was attended by Bijon Kumar Roy, Assistant Director of the Department of Environment, Rangpur.

Volunteer for Bangladesh (VBD) Lalmonirhat organized a plantation program where around 100 trees were planted around Lalmonirhat Shahid Smriti Chattar to make the area eco-friendly. The event was graced by the presence of Lalmonirhat Municipality Mayor Rezaul Karim Swapan.

Under the initiative of Lalmonirhat Youth Development Organization, approximately 10 different types of trees were planted at Lalmonirhat Government College, and 300 saplings were distributed free of cost among students. I actively participated as a volunteer in these tree plantation and distribution programs.

Free blood test program

To encourage young people to donate blood, a free blood group testing program was implemented. Organized by Tarunner Alo Jubo Kalyan Sangstha and Swapnojatri Foundation, I worked as a volunteer in this initiative conducted in schools, colleges, and madrasas in Lalmonirhat district. Most students in these institutions were unaware of their blood groups, but after the program, they now know their blood types.

The program provided free blood group testing for students, and a database was created based on their blood groups. This database is used to provide free blood to impoverished patients at various hospitals and clinics during emergencies. Additionally, every year, we organize a free blood group testing camp at trade fairs to recruit blood donors. So far, I have worked as a volunteer to facilitate free blood group testing for 5,000 people.

Free winter blanket distribution

Every year, I volunteer to distribute winter blankets during the cold season.

In 2022, I worked as a volunteer for the "Winter Project." My role involved identifying cold-affected, destitute, elderly, disabled, and helpless individuals in the riverine areas and distributing tokens to them. Later, the "Winter Project" team distributed free blankets to all token holders in the Jagatbar area of Rajpur Union, Lalmonirhat Sadar Upazila.

Additionally, I volunteered with social organizations like Beautiful and Protyasha to distribute blankets to cold-affected, helpless, and impoverished people. As a volunteer, I contributed to the distribution of blankets to nearly 1,000 individuals.

Providing Eid gifts to the underprivileged

For some, Eid is a time of great joy, while for others, it is just another day. As volunteers, we decided to make Eid a happy and joyous occasion for those who are underprivileged. A week before Eid, we start identifying families who are extremely impoverished and deprived. We list these families and calculate how much money is needed to buy food items as Eid gifts for them. Based on this, we approach well-off individuals and seek financial assistance.

One of our annual activities is to stand with donation boxes during the last three days of Ramadan at the shopping markets in Lalmonirhat. We request shoppers coming for Eid shopping to contribute. Additionally, we collect donations from every shop in the market. The funds collected from generous individuals, shoppers, and shopkeepers are pooled together to purchase essential Eid items. We prepare packets based on the list, ensuring the families can enjoy a proper meal during Eid week.

Each packet includes: 10 kg of rice, 3 kg of lentils, 2 liters of cooking oil, 1 kg of vermicelli, 1 kg of puffed rice, 3 kg of potatoes, 1 kg of chickpeas, One chicken

During the COVID-19 pandemic, we managed to provide Eid gifts to approximately 50 students of a madrasa. Such activities are carried out every year during Eid, and they remain ongoing.

Eid Qurbani meat distribution among the underprivileged

Those of us from well-off families perform Qurbani during Eid. We can buy meat, celebrate Eid joyfully, and enjoy the occasion. However, those who cannot afford to buy meat are unable to enjoy a proper meal during Eid. To bring smiles to the faces of underprivileged families and give them the chance to celebrate Eid with joy, members of the Swapnojatri Foundation decided to take action.

We learned that a union in Nageshwari Upazila of Kurigram district was devastated by river erosion, leaving the people there destitute. We planned to distribute meat among these affected individuals. After sharing the idea with Kamal Hossain, the founder of Swapnojatri Foundation, he generously provided funds from Chattogram to purchase a cow.

We bought a cow from Durakutihat in Lalmonirhat. On the day after Eid, we traveled to the affected village in Nageshwari Upazila, Kurigram district. Upon arrival, we distributed meat tokens to around 150 families. After performing Qurbani in the afternoon, we divided the meat and distributed it among the 150 token-holding underprivileged families.

The villagers were extremely happy to receive the meat, and the initiative brought joy to their Eid celebrations.

Free Medical Camp

To ensure that poor and helpless patients receive free medical services, Sonar Bangla Foundation organized a three-day free medical camp in the Tushbhandar area of Kaliganj Upazila, Lalmonirhat district. I worked as a volunteer throughout the camp. The camp was held at Tushbhandar Women's Degree College, where I stayed as a residential volunteer for three days. I assisted in providing free medical services to around 1,500 underprivileged patients.

Additionally, a one-day medical camp was organized by the Jagroni Voluntary Organization at Bhola's Chowra village in Mahendranagar Union, Lalmonirhat Sadar Upazila. I volunteered at this camp as well, where approximately 300 patients received free medical services and medicines.

Free Quran distribution program in madrasas

Through the Swapnojatri Foundation, I voluntarily worked to distribute around 50 copies of the Quran for free to three madrasas, an orphanage, and a women's madrasa in Lalmonirhat.

Free registration for the coronavirus vaccine

During the Covid-19 pandemic, I actively served as a volunteer of Volunteer for Bangladesh (VBD) in different areas of Lalmonirhat district. Along with raising public awareness, I successfully assisted people with free registration for the Covid-19 vaccine.

Using microphones, we spread messages throughout neighbourhoods so that everyone could register free of cost and get vaccinated. People were encouraged to stay alert instead of being panicked.

This awareness campaign was carried out in all wards of Lalmonirhat Municipality, reaching every alley, and similar activities were conducted in different parts of the Sadar Upazila as well.

Free Iftar distribution program

The month of Ramadan is a month of worship. Both the rich and the poor observe fasting. However, while some can afford a proper meal before fasting, others fast without having enough to eat. To support the underprivileged and ensure they have proper iftar, we, as volunteers, decided to provide iftar meals throughout the month of Ramadan to those in need.

In 2022, I volunteered with the organization Cholo Swapno Chui to distribute iftar packages during the entire month of Ramadan. At the Lalmonirhat Markas Mosque, we, the volunteers, prepared and packed the iftar meals ourselves. Just before iftar time, we distributed free iftar meals to rickshaw pullers, auto drivers, and pedestrians at various points in the city. Additionally, we provided free iftar meals to the underprivileged people staying at the Lalmonirhat railway station.

We also distributed iftar to several remote madrasas in Lalmonirhat district. Through Swapnojatri Foundation, we carried out a unique iftar distribution, where we placed iftar packages on tables by the roadside, allowing fasting individuals to pick up a packet themselves.

Every year, I volunteer with various organizations during Ramadan to distribute free iftar meals. So far, I have contributed to distributing iftar to over 10,000 underprivileged individuals, and this initiative is ongoing.

My city clean program

"My City, My Country, My Responsibility to Keep It Clean."

With a commitment to building a clean Bangladesh, I joined an organization called BD Clean in 2020. Our mission is to ensure that waste is not scattered everywhere but is disposed of in designated dustbins. To spread this message among the residents of the city, I actively participate in cleanliness drives organized in various parts of the city.

We conduct a cleanliness drive every Friday, involving local dignitaries, councilors, students, and other individuals. During these drives, we clean an unclean area and raise awareness among the local people to discourage them from littering.

Additionally, we have implemented cleanliness drives in several educational institutions in Lalmonirhat, where we educate students about the importance of cleanliness. So far, we have successfully conducted approximately 57 cleanliness events in Lalmonirhat city, and this initiative is still ongoing.

I have served as the Team Monitor for BD Clean in the Lalmonirhat district.

Giving greeting gifts to service providers

Many people around us provide us with various kinds of services. While we benefit from their services, we often fail to express our gratitude or thank them. Therefore, as volunteers, we decided to show our appreciation and gratitude to those who offer even the smallest services to us.

To mark International Volunteer Day on December 5, we planned to visit various service-providing organizations and express our thanks. However, we thought just saying "thank you" verbally wouldn't be enough. So, we bought roses and prepared thank-you cards.

We visited individuals and organizations that provide services, including rickshaw pullers, auto drivers, traffic police, shopkeepers, hospitals, fire services, district administration, police superintendents, railway station officials and staff, college principals, and other service providers. We met them courteously and expressed our gratitude for their good work by presenting them with roses and thank-you cards.

We carry out this activity every year.

Free wheelchair distribution

There are many types of persons with disabilities around us. Some of them require wheelchairs to move around, but many families cannot afford to buy one. As volunteers, we identify such families and distribute wheelchairs to them free of charge.

In my area, there was a disabled girl whose family could not afford a wheelchair. I informed my fellow volunteers about her situation, and they provided a wheelchair for her free of cost.

Human chain in support of the Global Climate Strike program

I, along with several organizations in Lalmonirhat, organized a global climate strike to demand an end to the use of harmful fossil fuels and promote renewable energy. The event was held on September 15, 2023, at the heart of Lalmonirhat district, Mission Mor, under the initiative of YouthNet for Climate Justice. I moderated the strike, where the principal of Sheikh Shafiuddin Commerce College, Entajur Rahman, was the chief guest. Other notable speakers included Shahid Islam Sujon, President of Tarunner Alo Youth Welfare Association and Organizational Secretary of the Rangpur Divisional Youth Forum; Redwan Ranga, Executive Member of Green Voice; Khairul Kabir, President of Shobuj Seba Foundation; and Parimal Barman, Vice President of Shobuj Seba Foundation, among others.

The strike demanded an end to financing fossil fuels and reducing the country's reliance on fossil fuels, particularly LNG imports. Additionally, the need for a fair transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy was emphasized. The event highlighted the global crisis caused by climate change and urged developed nations to adhere to the Paris Climate Agreement, limiting global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius. Multinational corporations were called upon to cease investments in fossil fuel businesses and take immediate steps to reduce carbon emissions.

Governments and investors were urged to take responsibility for climate-destructive activities fueled by harmful fossil fuels and shift immediately toward increasing the use of renewable energy, as the era of fossil fuels is over.

The strike was supported by members of various organizations, including Change Makers for Rights and Development, Fridays for Future, VSO Bangladesh, Green Voice, Bangladesh Youth Mock Parliament, Tarunner Alo Youth Welfare Association, Shobuj Seba Foundation, Sadhin Bangla Jubo Pathagar.

Work on BRAC's SRHR project

I was not aware of sexual and reproductive health before. However, in 2022, when I joined BRAC's RHRN-2 project as a youth member, I had the opportunity to receive several training sessions on sexual and reproductive health under the project. I learned about male sexual health, nocturnal emissions in boys, and menstrual cycles in girls. I also gained knowledge about how boys and girls can maintain awareness of their health. Through BRAC's support, I became well-informed about these topics. The RHRN-2 project has six youth groups in total, and I am an active member of the 4th youth group. Together with 30 other youth members, we now openly discuss sexual and reproductive health. We have made ourselves aware of health protection and visit various schools, colleges, and madrasas in Lalmonirhat district to raise awareness among other youths.

We have particularly focused on raising awareness about menstrual hygiene among female students. In every school, college, and madrasa we visit, we ensure that there are separate toilets for girls and check their usability by discussing the matter with the headmasters to ensure proper health protection. We also worked to establish health protection corners in all schools, colleges, and madrasas under Lalmonirhat Municipality. These corners provide free sanitary napkins for female students during menstruation and first aid boxes for basic medical needs. The mayor of Lalmonirhat Municipality, Rezaul Karim Swapan, supported us in implementing these health protection corners.

Currently, we regularly visit schools, colleges, and madrasas to monitor their health protection systems. So far, we have worked on health protection for about 10,000 students, and this initiative is ongoing. Previously, discussing sexual and reproductive health was met with reluctance, embarrassment, or laughter. However, now, no one feels ashamed. Instead, they actively participate and work on these issues with ease.

Global Climate Strike 2025

Climate justice cannot be achieved by speaking from home alone it must be spread among people, awareness must be increased, and the new generation must be engaged. Because the future belongs to them, and the responsibility for building a sustainable world also lies in their hands.

14 November, 2025 the Global Climate Strike 2025 was organized with underprivileged children in Balwakandi of Raipura Upazila, Narsingdi district. The event was arranged by CRD Bangladesh, with the support of CRD Global, and in partnership with Swadesh Mrittika Human Development Organization. From school-going children to underprivileged students everyone participated together in this strike. Their united demand was climate justice and "Just Transition Now!"

They proved that neither age nor social status can be a barrier when it comes to protecting our planet. From a young age, they are learning to love their country, protect the environment, and work together for a sustainable future.

These young climate warriors are the force of tomorrow's change their voices carry the hope of the future.

Seminar, Quiz Competition & Anti-Corruption Cartoon Exhibition

A day-long awareness program on the Right to Information (RTI) Act 2009 was organized at Green University of Bangladesh with the objective of promoting transparency, accountability, and access to information among university students.

The program featured a seminar on the Right to Information Act 2009, highlighting citizens’ legal rights to access public information and the role of RTI in preventing corruption and strengthening good governance. Alongside the seminar, a quiz competition was arranged to engage students in an interactive learning process and to assess their understanding of transparency, accountability, and anti-corruption principles.

In addition, an Anti-Corruption Cartoon Exhibition was displayed on campus, using visual storytelling to raise awareness about the impacts of corruption and the importance of ethical practices in public and private institutions. The event was organized by the Green University of Bangladesh in collaboration with Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB).

The seminar was graced by Professor Mohammad Sharif Uddin, Vice Chancellor of Green University of Bangladesh, as the Chief Guest, who emphasized the importance of youth engagement in promoting transparency and exercising the Right to Information as responsible citizens.

This program contributed to enhancing students’ awareness of the RTI Act, encouraging civic responsibility, and fostering a culture of integrity and anti-corruption values among young people.

Human chain demanding front-of-pack labeling regulations to protect public health

In May 2026, I participated in a coordination workshop on healthy eating habits, food literacy, and food awareness policy organized by the Health Sector of . The workshop brought together youth representatives from different organizations to discuss healthy food practices, the growing risks of processed and packaged foods, and the importance of public awareness in promoting better nutrition and public health.

The discussion particularly highlighted the importance of Front-of-Pack Labeling (FOPL), a policy approach that displays nutritional information and warning labels on the front of food packages. This initiative aims to help consumers make informed food choices by identifying products high in sugar, salt, and unhealthy fats.

Later, on 23 May 2026, I actively participated in a human chain organized in front of the National Parliament Building, demanding the formulation and implementation of Front-of-Pack Labeling regulations to protect public health. The program was organized by the Health Sector of . Through this initiative, we advocated for healthier food policies, increased youth awareness, and stronger actions to ensure safe and nutritious food for all.