News

Frontline Communities at Risk: Bangladesh Urges $1.3 Trillion Annual Climate Adaptation Fund at COP30

Women, persons with disabilities, landless people, and indigenous communities face the highest climate risks but are often excluded from planning and decision-making. Adaptation programs sometimes fail to reach those who need them the most. Abdul Awal, Executive Director of NRDS and the National Coordinator of GCAP Bangldesh talks in COP30 side events yesterday. He added […]

Read More

Global Week of Action Kicks Off in Bangladesh: Strong Mobilization in Noakhali Calls for Debt Justice, Fair Taxation, and Social Protection

Noakhali, Bangladesh – 13 October 2025: The Global Week of Action (GWA) began today in Bangladesh with a powerful mobilization in Noakhali, jointly organized by SDG Action Alliance, the Global Call to Action Against Poverty (GCAP), and NRDS. The nationwide campaign, which runs until 19 October, aims to amplify the voices of marginalized communities and […]

Read More

Inauguration of NRDS Healthcare Services

The healthcare services of NRDS Healthcare, established at New Jail Road, Maijdee, Noakhali, were formally inaugurated today by Professor Dr. Mohammad Helal Uddin, Executive Vice Chairman of the Microcredit Regulatory Authority (MRA). In his welcome address, Mr. Abdul Awal, Executive Director of NRDS, stated that the organization has long been working to ensure health rights […]

Read More

International Women’s Day Celebrated in Noakhali with Calls for Women’s Safety and Justice

Noakhali, March 8, 2025 – International Women’s Day was observed in Noakhali with a rally and discussion meeting, emphasizing the urgent need for women’s safety, strict implementation of laws, and speedy justice. The event, organized by NRDS (Noakhali Rural Development Society), was held under the theme “Rights, Equality, Empowerment, Development of Women and Girls” at the Noakhali […]

Read More

Citizen Dialogue on Ending Economic Inequality and Justice Held in Noakhali

The dialogue highlighted the long-standing efforts of civil society in addressing economic inequality and stressed the need to amplify their influence on governmental and international policymaking. Speakers pointed out that while the wealthy consume the majority of national resources, rural farmers—who provide food and raw materials for industries—receive only a minimal share. Despite this, farmers […]

Read More

Project launching on Citizenship for well-governed local institutions

NRDS launched a new project for Strengthening Active Citizenship for Well-governed Local Institution in Noakhali on February 4th, 2020.  Deputy Commissioner, Noakhali Mr. Tanmoy Das as chief guest of the inception meeting of the project, welcomed the initiative to strengthen citizens role in local governance that will contribute improve accountability of the local government services […]

Read More

Civil Society demanded for equitable quality education for all in the Sub-national Consultation on SDG4 held in Noakhali

A consultation meeting held on “Agenda 2030: A New Horizon” regarding the SDG-4 goal of ‘quality education for all’ has been held in Noakhali on Tuesday morning. NRDS with the support of CSEF and CAMPE organize the meeting at a community center in the district. The Deputy Commissioner of Noakhali Mr. Tanmay Das was present […]

Read More