Greetings!


OBAT is all set to announce another month of success, hope and happiness. Due to a generous donation, 6 wells were constructed in Rangpur in February. These wells will provide clean water to 1,000 families in the displaced camps. Now, time for some GOOD NEWS: In the recent HSC (High School Certificate) results, 84% of the students received an A+, A- or an A grade! Congratulations to our hardworking students on this well-deserved success!
Golden results- literally!

OBAT’s students are shining! In the recent HSC results (High School Certificate board exam taken at the end of 12th grade), 84% of the students received an A+, A- or an A grade!

Computer Programming Camp gives OBAT students a head start

The Hello World Programming Camp was a day long camp held at OBAT’s Rangpur IT Center by BDOSN and BDGCC.
Scholarship student receives further support to facilitate education

She is the first scholarship student to receive admission into the prestigious Asian University for Women
6 wells in Rangpur provide clean water
to 1,000 families

The city of Rangpur in Bangladesh consists of many internally displaced camps, Ispahani and Alamnagar, to name a couple.
Rohingya Staff undergo Social Cohesion and Diversity training in Rohingya Camps

During February, the UN organized a two day training on gender and diversity. Key staff from OBAT’s education, health and empowerment projects in the Rohingya program attended the training.
Self- empowerment initiatives put Rohingya refugees on a path
to self-reliance

Fatema’s family was forcefully displaced from Myanmar to Bangladesh in 1995, a few years before she was born. She lost her mother at a very young age; her father passed away when she was 10.

Excelling students assist as teaching staff

Fatema and Ayesha both recently graduated into grade 9. They also attend OBAT’s online Khan Academy program which supplements students’ learning from school.
1st board meeting of the year focuses on 2022 strategy and growth

The first board meeting of the year took place on February 27th. The meeting focused on reviewing 2021’s challenges and successes and the strategy for attaining the 2022 goal.

OBAT’s Scout Group receives official certification

OBAT’s Junior High School in SB Nagar has a robust scouting program. The scouts had a cause to celebrate recently when they received their registration certificate from Bangladesh Scouts Railway Region.
International Mother Language Day is observed with gusto

International Mother Language Day is observed worldwide on February 21st to promote linguistic and cultural diversity.
Mark your calendars!

March will be teeming with OBAT activities with virtual events and in person programs taking place across various cities in the US- thanks to our local chapters in Seattle, Dallas and St.Louis.