Empowering Women: OBHIZATRIK Wins ICESCO Award 2023

Thrilled to announce that OBHIZATRIK has been awarded the ICESCO Prize for Literacy of Girls and Women 2023 for our project ‘Empowering Extreme Poor Women (Shokkhom Nari)’ among organizations from 54 countries.

On February 19 2024 (Monday), a hand over ceremony of ICESCO Prize for Literacy of Girls and Women (2023) was organized by Bangladesh National Commission for UNESCO (BNCU) at the conference room of International Mother Language Institute, Segun Bagicha, Dhaka. Hon’ble Secretary, Secondary & Higher Education Division, Ministry of Education and Secretary General of Bangladesh National Commission for UNESCO Mr. Suleman Khan joined the programme as the Chief Guest. The programme was presided by Ms. Zubaida Mannan, Joint Secretary and Deputy Secretary General of Bangladesh National Commission for UNESCO. Besides, representatives from different Ministries and Organizations were present at the ceremony. On behalf of OBHIZATRIK Foundation Mr. Ahmed Imtiaz Jami, Executive Director received the trophy & appreciation certificate from the Secretary General of BNCU. OBHIZATRIK Foundation has been awarded the Prize for their project “Empowering Extreme Poor Women (Shokkhom Nari)”.
In his speech, the Hon’ble Chief Guest encouraged the various Ministries and Organizations present at the program to participate in such praiseworthy projects and apply for the various awards & prizes of ICESCO & UNESCO. The Chairperson at the ceremony mentioned about the awards and prizes offered by UNESCO and ICESCO, she assured everyone for extending of BNCU’s continuous support throughout the programme.