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The 11th death anniversary of Shamsunnahar Rahman Paran, Founder of Ghashful and posthumous Begum Rokeya Padak awardee, was observed on 18 February with solemn remembrance and heartfelt tribute. Affectionately known as Paran Apa, she lived not for recognition, but for people. She built Ghashful in 1972 with a simple yet powerful belief that those who […]

On 17 February, a meeting with fish farmers was organized in South Chanhara Union of Patiya Upazila, Chattogram, aiming to develop skilled and successful small aquaculture entrepreneurs under the initiative of the Agriculture Unit of Ghashful. The meeting was arranged by the Ghashful Patiya Sadar Branch and was attended by a significant number of local

On 17 February, a vibrant meeting on agro-based small entrepreneur development was held at the Shikolbaha Union Parishad of Patiya Upazila, Chattogram, organized by the Kalarpol Branch of Ghashful. Approximately 50 livestock farmers actively participated in the session. The discussion was led by Amir Hamza, Program Coordinator of Ghashful’s Agriculture Unit, who elaborated on modern

On 16 February, the Gumanmardan and Mekhal Branches of Ghashful organized two separate courtyard meetings under the Agro-based Small Entrepreneur Development Programme. In Gumanmardan, 40 farmers participated in an interactive session focusing on cattle rearing, fattening, disease treatment, and vaccination, receiving direct guidance and practical advice. Meanwhile, in Mekhal, 36 farmers engaged in discussions on

On 15 February 2026, the Ghashful Sitakunda Branch organized two interactive courtyard meetings in Sitakunda, Chattogram, aimed at strengthening agricultural entrepreneurship and practical farming knowledge at the community level. The first session focused on modern vegetable cultivation techniques, engaging 47 local farmers, while the second session addressed cattle rearing and disease prevention, with participation from

Heartiest congratulations to the Honorable Member of Parliament, Noagaon-1 (Niamatpur–Porsha–Shapahar), Alhaj Md. Mostafizur Rahman, on his well-earned victory. Today, Ghashful CEO Aftabur Rahman Jafree conveyed warm greetings on behalf of the organization. Ghashful has championed integrated development programs in Naogaon for many years, and we look forward to continued collaboration for the sustainable development of

The monthly stipends for January 2026 for Master Craft Persons (MCPs) and learners under the PRISE Project implemented by Ghashful were successfully distributed on 9 February at Satihat, Manda Upazila (Naogaon) and on 10 February at Chapainawabganj Sadar Upazila. The distribution ceremonies in both locations were attended as Chief Guest by Aftabur Rahman Jafree, Chief

On 09 February in Naogaon, a Refresher Meeting was held at the Patnitala Area Office of Ghashful, organized by the Niamatpur Zone. Aftabur Rahman Jafree, Chief Executive Officer of Ghashful, attended the meeting and provided guidance on the importance of progressive lending and project-based Microenterprise (ME) loans in line with the latest circulars issued by

In line with the guidelines of the Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF), a day-long strategic workshop was held at Ghashful’s Naogaon Zone to strengthen the effective implementation of the Microenterprise Financing Policy and to formulate a forward-looking strategic action plan. The workshop took place on 8 February at the Choumashia Branch and was attended by Aftabur

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2026 of the Federation of NGOs in Bangladesh (FNB), Chattogram District, was held on 2 February at the conference hall of BURO Bangladesh, Chattogram. The meeting was chaired by Aftabur Rahman Jafree, President of FNB Chattogram District and CEO of Ghashful. The Secretary of FNB and Divisional Manager of BURO