Proshika

16 Days of Activism / Roaring slogans, cultural activities call on ending violence against women

As I stepped into the Central Shaheed Minar late in the afternoon, I was greeted with the jovial and embracing atmosphere of feminists from all corners of the city— and perhaps even beyond. Most were decked out in orange and red sarees, seemingly in line with a theme for the day. Some were even in work mode, going live on social media platforms to share updates on behalf of their organisations.

Book Excerpt / A memoir that helps understand development

Perhaps the most important contribution of the book lies in providing intimate insights into how NGOs work in Bangladesh.

Proshika ex-chair Qazi Faruque jailed for one month

The High Court sentences Qazi Faruque Ahmed, the ousted chairman of Proshika, to one month’s imprisonment in civil prison for violating its 2009 directive.

November 25, 2024
November 25, 2024

Roaring slogans, cultural activities call on ending violence against women

As I stepped into the Central Shaheed Minar late in the afternoon, I was greeted with the jovial and embracing atmosphere of feminists from all corners of the city— and perhaps even beyond. Most were decked out in orange and red sarees, seemingly in line with a theme for the day. Some were even in work mode, going live on social media platforms to share updates on behalf of their organisations.

March 16, 2023
March 16, 2023

A memoir that helps understand development

Perhaps the most important contribution of the book lies in providing intimate insights into how NGOs work in Bangladesh.

January 23, 2018
January 23, 2018

Proshika ex-chair Qazi Faruque jailed for one month

The High Court sentences Qazi Faruque Ahmed, the ousted chairman of Proshika, to one month’s imprisonment in civil prison for violating its 2009 directive.