Jul 31, 2025 | Recent Activities
Under the “Anticipatory Action to Vulnerable Households in Flood-Prone Areas of the Padma River Basin, Bangladesh: Shock Responsive Social Protection (SRSP) and Flood Anticipatory Action (AA) Programme,” a preparedness meeting of the District Disaster Management Committee (DDMC) of Madaripur was held with financial support from the World Food Programme (WFP) and implementation support from SDS (Shariatpur Development Society).
The objective of the meeting was to strengthen the capacity of disaster management committees at the district, upazila, union, and ward levels, along with key government departments, in order to anticipate, prepare for, and respond effectively to recurrent riverine floods.
By investing in anticipatory action and early preparedness, the initiative seeks to minimize disaster-related losses and safeguard the lives, livelihoods, and assets of vulnerable communities in flood-prone areas. This collaborative effort reflects a proactive approach to disaster risk reduction and underscores the importance of coordinated action among government bodies, development partners, and local actors.
The meeting was presided over by Ms. Yasmin Akhter, District Commissioner of Madaripur, and attended by senior officials from both district and upazila administrations. Ms. Tasnim Tabassum, Program Associate at WFP, was present as a special guest.
Representing SDS, Ms. Amala Das, Deputy Director (HR), along with Project Coordinator Mr. Mahfuzul Haque and other project staff, participated in the meeting and shared their insights and updates on project implementation.
Jul 27, 2025 | Recent Activities
Emergency cash assistance and hygiene kits have been distributed among river erosion-affected families at Sattar Madbor Kandi (Majhir Ghat) in Zanjira Upazila of Shariatpur District.
This initiative was implemented by the Shariatpur Development Society (SDS) with the support of Start Fund Bangladesh, under the project titled “Emergency Humanitarian Assistance for River Erosion-Affected Communities in Shariatpur.”
81 affected family received BDT 6,000 via bKash as emergency cash support, along with a hygiene kit worth BDT 1,600, which included the following 12 items:
1. Bath soap – 5 pieces (each 100g)
2. Laundry soap – 4 pieces (each 125g)
3. Toothpaste – 2 tubes (each 85g)
4. Toothbrush – 5 pieces
5. Sanitary pad – 2 packs (10 pads per pack)
6. Nail cutter – 1 piece
7. Comb – 2 pieces
8. Bucket – 1 piece (16 liters)
9. Mug – 1 piece (1.5 liters)
10. Towel – 1 medium-sized
11. Detergent powder – 1 kg
12. Small towel – 2 pieces
The event was graced by the chief guest, (UNO) Ms. Kaberi Roy. The event was presided over by SDS Executive Director Ms. Rabeya Begum, and the special guest was Ms. Tasnima Mukit, representative of Start Fund Bangladesh. Senior officials of SDS and project staff were also present.
In their speeches, the guests emphasized the importance of standing beside disaster-affected communities and praised the efforts of SDS and Start Fund Bangladesh in providing timely humanitarian assistance.
At the end of the program, beneficiary families expressed their gratitude to SDS and Start Fund Bangladesh for their support and care.
Jul 21, 2025 | Recent Activities
Ensuring Transparent Data Collection
Under the Start Fund Bangladesh – ALERT B065 (Riverbank Erosion in Shariatpur), implemented by SDS with support from Start Fund Bangladesh, we have completed data collection on affected families at Sattar Madbor Kandi (Majhir Ghat), Janjira, Shariatpur.
We are rigorously monitoring the data collection process to uphold transparency, accuracy, and fairness. Any irregularities or concerns will be addressed with the highest priority to ensure the integrity of our work and accountability to the community.
The task was undertaken on behalf of the project by Mr. Gobinda Kumar Sarkar (Froude and MAAP Focal) and Mr. Ali Islam Mridha Ashique (HACE Focal).
We sincerely thank the local community for their trust and cooperation.
Jul 20, 2025 | Recent Activities
Under the START FUND BANGLADESH – ALERT B065 (Riverbank Erosion in Shariatpur), implemented by SDS with the support of Start Fund Bangladesh, we have conducted field visits and collected data of affected families at Sattar Madbor Kandi (Majhir Ghat), Zanjira, Shariatpur.
This initiative aims to ensure timely support for the most vulnerable households impacted by riverbank erosion. Together with the community, we are working for resilience, recovery, and a safer future.
May 26, 2025 | Recent Activities
In the Char areas of Shariatpur district, river erosion leads to not only the destruction of homes and livelihoods but also significant non-economic loss and damage, including the erosion of cultural identity, mental health deterioration, and the breakdown of social cohesion.
To address one challenge on health, SDS integrates free health support services into its Non-Economic Loss and Damage Special Initiative project by organizing community-based Health Camp at Kunderchar union under Jazira Upazila focused on health facilities for pregnant mothers, children and adolescent girls those who are deprived from health services due to living at char area. The patients got medical facilities under this event by special doctors Md. Sanowar Hossain Khan, MBBS, Assistant Director (CC) and Md. Zakir Hossain, MBBS, Health Department, Jazira Upazila while Assistant coordinator, SDS Mahabub Alam, Project Coordinator Abdur Razzaq,k MEAL Officer Nazrul Islam and FO Tamim Hossain, Ashfak Ahmmed and Shafayet Hossain Shaon were present to assist for running the camp.
May 12, 2025 | Recent Activities
Funded by Educo Bangladesh and implemented by SDS, the Youth Conference organized by the YES4ECO project at the auditorium of the Shilpakala Academy in Zanjira Upazila, organized by the youth, included eco-friendly stalls, group music, choreography, open discussion and consultation meetings.
The discussion meeting was held in the presence of 90 youth from 3 villages of Zanjira Upazila, teachers, project beneficiaries, dignitaries, upazila government officials, and guardians.
Mr. Md. Shah Alam (Upazila Social Service Officer, Zanjira) was present as the chief guest, Mr. Md. Omar Faruk (Upazila Agriculture Officer, Zanjira), Mr. Sumon Chowdhury (Upazila Public Health Engineer, Zanjira), Mr. Abdur Rahman Howlader (Zanjira Union Parishad Chairman) was present as the special guest.
Mr. Rabeya Begum, Executive Director of SDS, was present as the president of the program. And Mr. Amala Das (Deputy Director, Human Resources Department) and other officials were present on behalf of the organization.
