Meherpur News, March 30, 2017, Subah Samajik Unnayan Sangstha, with support from the Bangladesh NGO Foundation, awarded educational scholarships to underprivileged students in Amjhupi, Meherpur.

The scholarship distribution ceremony was held on Thursday morning at the Amjhupi Union Parishad auditorium, where Acting Deputy Commissioner Khairul Hasan attended as the chief guest and personally handed out the scholarships.

The event was presided over by Amjhupi UP Chairman Borhan Uddin Ahmed Chunnu, with special guests including Motiar Rahman, President of the local Union Awami League, and senior journalist Rafiqul Alam. A welcome address was delivered by Moin Islam Bulbul, Executive Director of Subah Samajik Unnayan Sangstha.

A total of 30 students from various villages of Amjhupi Union received scholarships of BDT 1,500 each. The program was moderated by journalist Mamunur Rashid.

Meherpur News, April 11, 2017, A two-day training session for field trainers under the Vulnerable Group Development (VGD) Project was successfully completed in Amjhupi, Meherpur Sadar Upazila.

The training was held at the Subah Training Center, organized by Subah Samajik Unnayan Sangstha with financial support from the Department of Women Affairs under the Ministry of Women and Children Affairs.

The opening session was presided over by Moin-ul-Alam, Executive Director of Subah Samajik Unnayan Sangstha. The event’s chief guest was Shafiul Azam, District Women Affairs Officer of Meherpur. Special guests included Tajul Islam, Women Affairs Officer of Mujibnagar Upazila, and Nasima Khatun, Women Affairs Officer of Gangni Upazila.

The session was coordinated and conducted by Mamunur Rashid, Program Coordinator at Subah.

Meherpur News, May 31, 2017, In observance of World No Tobacco Day 2017, the Meherpur District Anti-Tobacco Alliance organized a leaflet distribution campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of tobacco use.

The distribution took place on Wednesday morning in the courtyard of the District Commissioner’s Office.

The campaign was inaugurated by Moin-ul-Alam, Executive Director of Subah Samajik Unnayan Sangstha. Members of the district's Anti-Tobacco Alliance were also present and participated in engaging the public with educational materials.

Meherpur News, October 31, 2017, Shalika XI secured a spot in the final of the Public Club Cup Football Tournament, organized by Amjhupi Public Club in Meherpur Sadar Upazila.

The semifinal match took place on Tuesday afternoon at the Amjhupi field, where Shalika XI triumphed over Modnadanga XI with a score of 3–1, thanks to a stunning hat-trick by Shahidul. His performance not only led his team to victory but also earned him the Man of the Match award.

The match drew a large crowd of enthusiastic spectators. After the game, Moin-ul-Alam, Executive Director of Subah Samajik Unnayan Sangstha, handed out the prizes. Motiul Ashraf was also present at the event.

Meherpur News, December 2, 2016, To mark NGO Foundation Day 2016, a rally and discussion meeting were jointly organized by the Meherpur District Administration and the Bangladesh NGO Foundation.

The day began with a colorful rally led by Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Rashidul Mannaf Kabir. The rally started from the District Shilpakala Academy premises and paraded through the main road before concluding at the Deputy Commissioner’s office courtyard.

Following the rally, a discussion meeting was held at the DC’s conference room, presided over by Mosharraf Hossain, President of the District NGO Association. Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Rashidul Mannaf Kabir attended the session as the chief guest.

Among the speakers were Abu Zafar, Executive Director of Sandhani Sangstha, journalist Rafiqul Alam, Moin-ul-Alam, Executive Director of Subah Samajik Unnayan Sangstha, and Wazed Ali, Coordinator of SPID.

The speakers highlighted the significant contributions of NGOs to local development and emphasized continued partnership between NGOs and the government to address grassroots challenges.

Meherpur News, August 23, 2015, A coordination meeting with NGOs operating in Meherpur Sadar Upazila was held on Sunday, organized by the Meherpur Sadar Upazila Parishad. The event took place in the Upazila Parishad auditorium.

The meeting was presided over by Acting Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Shahinuzzaman. Among the speakers were Assistant Commissioner Sonia Akhter, Pirojpur UP Chairman Shamsul Alam, Moshiarraf Hossain, District Representative of BRAC, Naser Chowdhury, Executive Director of Meherpur Foundation, Moin-ul-Alam, Director of Subah Samajik Unnayan Sangstha, and Tripti Kona Biswas, Director of CDP.

Participants discussed ways to improve collaboration among NGOs and align development activities more closely with local needs and government priorities.

Agricultural Loan Committee Meeting Also Held

On the same day, a meeting of the Agricultural Loan Committee of Meherpur Sadar Upazila was also conducted at the Upazila Parishad auditorium. This session was also chaired by Acting UNO Shahinuzzaman.

Speakers included Assistant Commissioner Sonia Akhter and Acting Secondary Education Officer Hosne Mobarak, among others. The meeting focused on reviewing loan distribution processes and ensuring support for local farmers.

Meherpur News, May 31, 2015, An exchange meeting was held on Sunday afternoon between the Director of the NGO Bureau and representatives of various NGOs in Meherpur. The event was organized by the Meherpur District Administration and took place at the conference room of the Deputy Commissioner’s office.

Presided over by Deputy Commissioner Mahmud Hossain, the session featured Dr. Md. Helal Uddin, Director of the NGO Bureau, as the chief guest. In his speech, he emphasized the importance of NGO transparency, local collaboration, and the role of NGOs in sustainable development.

Other notable speakers included Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Majedur Rahman Khan, Meherpur Sadar UNO Moinul Hasan, Mosharraf Hossain, Executive Director of Palashipara Samaj Kalyan Samiti, Abu Zafar, Executive Director of Sandhani Sangstha, John P. Biswas, Coordinator of CDP, and Moinul Alam, Executive Director of Subah Samajik Unnayan Sangstha.

The meeting created a platform for dialogue on current challenges, development opportunities, and policy alignment between the NGO sector and local government authorities in Meherpur.

Meherpur News, May 31, 2015, To mark World No Tobacco Day 2015, the Meherpur District Administration and the Anti-Tobacco Alliance organized a series of events including a rally, human chain, and a discussion meeting.

The rally began on Sunday morning, led by Deputy Commissioner Mahmud Hossain, starting from the District Shilpakala Academy premises. It paraded through the main roads of the town and concluded at the DC Office premises.

Following the rally, a discussion session was held in the conference room of the Deputy Commissioner. Presided over by Deputy Commissioner Mahmud Hossain, the session featured speeches from Civil Surgeon Dr. Mohammad Azizur Rahman Siddiqui, Additional Superintendent of Police Ahmar Uzzaman, Mosharraf Hossain, Executive Director of Palashipara Samaj Kalyan Samiti, and Moinul Alam, Executive Director of Subah Samajik Unnayan Sangstha.

Earlier in the day, a human chain was also formed in front of the DC office premises under the joint initiative of WBB Trust, Subah Samajik Unnayan Sangstha, and the Anti-Tobacco Alliance. The slogan of the event was “Stop the Illegal Trade of Tobacco Products, Launch the Health Promotion Foundation Immediately.” Representatives from various NGOs actively participated in the program.

Meherpur News, December 9, 2014, A discussion meeting titled “Dispute Resolution Through Mediation, Not Litigation” was held at Amjhupi in Meherpur Sadar Upazila under the initiative of Subah Samajik Unnayan Sangstha, as part of the "Not Lawsuits, But Mediation" project.

The event took place on Tuesday afternoon at the Subah office auditorium and was presided over by Moin-ul-Alam, Executive Director of Subah Samajik Unnayan Sangstha. The chief guest at the meeting was Abu Ahmed Faizul Kabir, HRDF In-Charge of the Central Law and Arbitration Center (Ain o Salish Kendra).

Speakers at the session included Abu Naser Chowdhury, Reza, Kibria, Anarul Islam, and Amirul Islam, all members of the HRDF Meherpur branch.

The discussion emphasized the importance of community-based mediation in resolving local disputes peacefully and reducing the dependency on formal litigation. The speakers also shared success stories and encouraged more community engagement in alternative dispute resolution practices.

Meherpur News, December 2, 2014, On the occasion of NGO Foundation Day, a rally and discussion meeting were held in Meherpur, jointly organized by the District Administration and the NGO Foundation.

The day’s events began on Tuesday morning with a rally led by Deputy Commissioner Mahamud Hossain, which started from the Shilpakala Academy and marched through the main roads of the town, concluding at the Deputy Commissioner’s office.

Following the rally, a discussion session was held in the DC’s conference room. The meeting was presided over by Moin-ul-Alam, Executive Director of Subah Samajik Unnayan Sangstha. The Deputy Commissioner Mahamud Hossain attended the session as the chief guest, while Abu Bakar Siddiq, Deputy Director of the Department of Social Services, was present as a special guest.

Speakers at the session included Abu Jafar from Shandhani Organization and Mosarraf Hossain, Executive Director of Palashipara Samaj Kalyan Samiti, among others. The discussion highlighted the role of NGOs in community development and the importance of collaboration between local administration and non-governmental organizations for sustainable progress.

Meherpur News, September 3, 2012, In anticipation of the upcoming International Literacy Day on September 8, a preparatory meeting was held on Monday morning at the conference room of the Meherpur Deputy Commissioner’s Office.

The meeting was chaired by Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Hossain Ali Khandaker, with participation from a wide range of government officials, NGO representatives, and educators. Among the speakers were Additional Deputy Commissioner (Revenue) Hemayet Hossain, Nazneen Sultana, Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) of Meherpur Sadar; Nazmun Nahar, UNO of Mujibnagar; and Mosharraf Hossain, Executive Director of Palashipara Samaj Kalyan Samiti.

Other notable attendees included Faruk Hossain, Area Manager of Save the Children; Dr. Kishore Kumar Kundu, Livestock Officer of Meherpur; Moin-ul-Alam, Executive Director of Subah Samajik Unnayan Sangstha; and several respected educators such as Sekendar Ali of Meherpur Government High School, Abul Hashem of BM Model Primary School, Mojibur Rahman of Genius Lab School & College, Jasmine Shahanaz of Shaheed Captain Drishti Nandan Government Primary School, and Hasina Khatun of Natun Para Government Primary School.

The speakers emphasized the importance of raising awareness about literacy among the general public and shared their views on how to make the observance of International Literacy Day a success in the district.

Published by Meherpur News on November 15, 2011. A discussion meeting titled “Role of Media in Implementing the Smoking and Tobacco Products (Control) Act 2005” was held on Monday at the Meherpur Press Club auditorium. The event was jointly organized by the Meherpur Press Club, Subah Social Development Organization, and WBB Trust.

Presided over by Meherpur Press Club President Al Amin Hossain, the session featured insightful speeches from several notable speakers. Among them were journalist Rafiqul Alam, Subah’s Executive Director Moinul Alam, journalist Mohasin Ali, Zulfikar Ali Kanan, Mir Saud Ali Chandan, and Amirul Islam Aldam.

The discussion focused on the importance of enforcing the Tobacco Control Act and emphasized the significant role the media can play in raising public awareness and influencing policy implementation.

The organizers and speakers expressed their commitment to creating a tobacco-free environment in Meherpur and encouraged the media to actively support tobacco control initiatives through responsible journalism and public engagement.