Published: May 25, 2026, 09:21 PM
Dhaka, 20 May 2026 – The grant handover ceremony for the final phase of the second year of the Partners for Prosperity (PFP) Project was held today at the conference hall of the Deputy Commissioner’s Office, Dhaka. During the event, grant cheques were officially handed over to representatives of four Community Based Organizations (CBOs).
Under the Partners for Prosperity Project, Muslim Charity UK, in collaboration with OBHIZATRIK Foundation, has been providing grants over the past two years to CBOs across Dhaka Division to support them in contributing to the welfare and development of their respective communities. Across Bangladesh, numerous grassroots organizations are actively working for the development of people within their local communities. However, due to various procedural complexities, many of these organizations are unable to directly apply for grants from donor agencies. Under the Partners for Prosperity Project, OBHIZATRIK Foundation has been playing the bridging role as a strategic partner in delivering grants from Muslim Charity UK to these grassroots organizations operating across Dhaka Division.
Over the past two years, through the support of OBHIZATRIK Foundation, approximately 17 youth organizations across Dhaka Division have received grants ranging from BDT 50,000 (Fifty Thousand Taka) to BDT 150,000 (One Hundred Fifty Thousand Taka) depending on the nature of the projects, amounting to a total disbursement of BDT 2,492,457 (Twenty-four lakh ninety-two thousand four hundred and fifty-seven taka). The Dhaka District Administration remained involved throughout various stages of the project’s first-year activities. Currently, the second-year activities of the project are ongoing and are scheduled to conclude on 30 June 2026. This event was organized to facilitate the handover of the final phase grants under the project’s second year.
The grant handover ceremony was attended by Farida Khanom, Deputy Commissioner of Dhaka District, as the Chief Guest, and Mr. Md. Mahbub-Ul-Alam, Assistant Commissioner and Executive Magistrate (NGO Branch), as a special guest. Representatives from OBHIZATRIK Foundation and the Community Based Organizations (CBOs) were also present at the event.
The program commenced with a brief introduction to OBHIZATRIK Foundation and the Partners for Prosperity Project delivered by the representatives of OBHIZATRIK Foundation. Subsequently, Mr. Md. Mahbub-Ul-Alam, Assistant Commissioner and Executive Magistrate (NGO Branch), shared his valuable remarks regarding the project. Appreciating the initiative, he stated, “Through the efforts of OBHIZATRIK Foundation, grants from Muslim Charity are reaching grassroots communities, which is truly commendable. We assure our full support from our end in realizing the noble objectives of this project.”
During the event, representatives from the Community Based Organizations also expressed their feelings and experiences upon receiving the grants. Sharing his reflections, one of the CBO representatives stated, “This grant from Muslim Charity is creating opportunities for us to work for people at the local level. We are sincerely grateful to them. At the same time, we are also thankful to OBHIZATRIK Foundation for standing beside us throughout this entire journey of receiving the grant.”
The current phase of the project is scheduled to conclude on 30 June 2027. Based on the success of the initiative, the donor agency has expressed commitment to expanding the project on a larger scale in the future. It is noteworthy that the Partners for Prosperity Project is currently being implemented not only in Dhaka Division, but also in four other divisions of Bangladesh: Barishal, Rajshahi, Sylhet, and Chattogram. Among the strategic partners implementing the project in Bangladesh, OBHIZATRIK Foundation has been serving as the oldest strategic partner.
