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World Press Freedom Day observed
YPSA and Community Radio Sagor Giri FM 99.2 organized rally and discussion meeting in Sitakund on May 3 to mark the “World Press Freedom Day 2014.
YPSA official selected to join International Visitors Leadership Program in USA
Md. Siraj Uddin Belal, Program Manager of YPSA has been selected for International Visitors Leadership Program (IVLP) on Combating Trafficking in Persons by US Department of State. This program will…
Introducing reproductive and sexual health education in schools is necessary
Adolescence is the transitional stage for changing behavior, values, beliefs and attitudes. It is also the prime period of sexuality development, from ages 10 to19. About 23% of the total…
Training on “Implementation of Smoke Free Guideline for Local government in Bangladesh” with BI Grantees held in Chittagong
YPSA has organized a two-days Training on “Implementation of Smoke Free Guideline for Local government in Bangladesh” during 6-7 April 2014 at YPSA-HRDC, Chittagong with the support of Campaign for Tobacco…
Discussion meeting on “Budget allocation for Smoke Free Guide Line Implementation” held in Rangamati
YPSA organized a discussion meeting on “Budget allocation for Smoke Free Guide Line Implementation” on 10 April 2014 at Rangamati Pouroshova Hall Room. Mr Saiful Islam Butto Mayor of Rangamati Pouroshova…
YPSA join the campaign “Walking for Chittagong”
Several hundred residents of Chittagong city walked major thoroughfares, campaigning for building a habitable port city on the way. The walkers started off from Bahaddarhat Flyover around 8:00am and reached…
Unfriendly tax methods slow down collection: survey unveiled by SUPRO
Most people at grassroots level find the tax payment system unfriendly and feel discouraged to pay taxes due to complexities, according to a survey unveiled by SUPRO. Sushanoner Jonnno Procharavizan (SUPRO) has…
Advocacy meeting on “Budget Allocation for Smoke Free Campaign” held in Cox’s Bazar
“Cox’s Bazar Pouroshova will allocate a budget for doing smoke free activities to implement the smoke free guideline in line with tobacco control law” said Mr. Sarwar Kamal, Mayor, Cox’s…
Anti-smoking cycle rally held in Chittagong
Dhumpan Mukto Projonmo (Smoke Free Generation) organized a bicycle rally to spread the message “Smoking is prohibited in public places and transports” with the support of YPSA and Campaign For…
Require integrated approach for rehabilitation of climate displaced people
Rehabilitation of climate displaced persons by the government and non-government sectors are, to date, insignificant in terms of the total number of displaced persons. Importantly, livelihood problems remain after the…
The government should allocate minimum 20 percent of total budget for education sector
“According to the declaration of World Conference on Education for All in 2000 Dakar, Senegal, 180 countries including Bangladesh adopted Education for All (EFA) goal by 2015. We are now very close…
Anti Tobacco Media Alliance (ATMA) organized a meeting with the support of YPSA
Media personnel from different print and electric media of Chittagong division urged to create social movement for banning tobacco advertisement and controlling tobacco farming around the country in a meeting…
International Women’s Day obesrved with a call to ensure women’s rights
YPSA and Sitakunda Upazilla Administration jointly celebrated International Women’s Day 2014 with the theme “Equality for women is progress for all” organizing various program including rally, discussion and fair focusing…
Training workshop on implementation of smoke free guideline and tobacco control law held in Comilla
“Local government will allocate budget for implementing smoke free guideline in their annual budget plan” said the chief guest in the certificate ceremony session of the training workshop on “Implementation…
Former president of YPSA’s EC gets warm reception
YPSA has given warm reception to Advocate Moktader Billah, former president of YPSA’s Executive Committee in an occasion held at the head office on 5 March, 2014. “Sustaining an organization…
YPSA gives memorandum to Minister of Liberation War Affairs and Advisor of MAB
A discussion meeting in association with Municipal Association of Bangladesh (MAB) was held on 1st March, 2014 in Khagrachari Pouroshova. In the meeting, Alhaj A.K.M Mozammel Haque, Minister of Liberation War…
Consultation Meeting with Stakeholders of Cox’s Bazar on Climate Displacement held
“Cox’s Bazar city is now full of climate displaced peoples came from different vulnerable Upazilas of the Cox’sbazar district as well as different districts of the country. Their rights of…
Forest dependent people received 20 million Taka from YPSA-BSRM Khet Khamar Project
2 groups of forest dependent people in Mirsharai Upazila received 20 million Taka (10 million each group) from YPSA-BSRM Khet Khamar Project at the office of Upazila Nirbahi Officer on…
Workshop on “Recent Trends in Development and Bangladesh Perspectives” held
“Trends of Development issue changing regularly and plans and programs of Bangladesh in last four decades remarkably parallels with the phases of world’s development forethought. Bangladesh never left the path…
Anti tobacco sticker campaign held on International Mother Language Day
Dhumpan Mukto Projonmo (Smoke Free Generation), a forum comprised with youth volunteers formed by YPSA organized a sticker campaign at a book fair held at Muslim Hall, Chittagong to celebrate International…