Research

Unlocking Potential: Action and Light’s Ongoing Technical Skills Training for Orphanage Residents in Joypurhat

The research-based non-government volunteer organization Action and Light has undertaken a notable initiative titled “Technical Skill Enhancement Programme for Residents of Orphanages”, which is currently ongoing at the Din-E-Markaz Atimkhana, located on the Madina Mahal Campus of Joypurhat Municipality. This program is a purposeful step towards equipping orphanage residents with vital technical skills, particularly in […]

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Action and Light Publishes Groundbreaking Research on Bio-Foul Use in Rajshahi Village

Climate Action, Research

In a significant contribution to the field of rural sustainability and indigenous knowledge, the research-based volunteer organization Action and Light has proudly published a scholarly article titled “The Uses of Bio-Foul by Rural People: A Study on Dhukrakul Village of Rajshahi.” The research appears in Volume 12 (December 2024) of the Folklore Journal of Rajshahi

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Action and Light Marks World Climate Day 2025 with Launch of Groundbreaking Book on Water Commodification in the Barind Tracts

Climate Action, Library, Research

Published: 5 June 2025 | Occasion: World Climate DayTitle: Commodification and Marketization of Water: The Exploration of the Unheard Cries in the Barind Tracts of BangladeshAuthors: Dr. Sazzadul Bari, Muhammad Mahmudur Rahman, and James SorenPublisher: Action and Light, Joypurhat, Bangladesh On the occasion of World Climate Day 2025, Action and Light, a non-governmental, research-based volunteer

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Homage to Jahangir Alam Shah: A Visionary Patron of Agricultural Heritage and Knowledge Sharing

Library, Research

Rajshahi, June 1, 2025 — Action and Light expresses heartfelt gratitude and pays deep homage to Jahangir Alam Shah, the esteemed founder of the Shah Agricultural Museum and Library, for his invaluable cooperation and active patronage in supporting the research and publication efforts of our organization. His unwavering support to our research team during the

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Action and Light Unveils “Agricultural Museum of Briand Tract” Study Highlighting Knowledge Exchange Between Local Communities and Shah Agricultural Museum

Climate Action, Library, Research

Launch of Research-Based Book by Action and Light on Agricultural Knowledge Exchange Organization: Action and LightLocation: Joypurhat, BangladeshPublication Title: Agricultural Museum of Briand Tract: Analysis of Exchanging of Knowledge Among Local Community and Shah Agricultural Museum and LibraryAuthors: Dr. Sazzadul Bari, Jemse Soran, Moutushy ShomeISBN: 978-984-36-0682-2Publication Date: November 2024 📚 Overview In November 2024, Action

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Weaving the Militancy: Dr. Sazzadul Bari’s New Book Explores Religious Extremism in Bangladesh

Peace Building, Research

Dr. Sazzadul Bari, Chairman of Action and Light, has published his latest thesis book, Threads of Extremism: Unraveling the Theocratic Tapestry in Bangladesh, on September 18, 2024. The book, released by Lambert Publication, delves deep into the intricate dynamics of religious extremism in Bangladesh and its far-reaching socio-political impacts. In this comprehensive work, Dr. Bari

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Short profile of Action and Light

Research

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Unveiling the Political Economy of Water Commodification: A Case Study of Marketization in North west Bangladesh

Climate Action, Research

Sazzadul Bari, MuhammadMahmudur Rahman & JamesSoren (2024). Unveiling thePolitical Economy of WaterCommodification: A Case Studyof Marketization in NorthwestBangladesh, Journal of South Asian ResearchVol. 2, No. 1, 2024, pp. 87-102e-ISSN: 2583-7273 © ARF India. All Right ReservedURL: www.arfjournals.comhttps://DOI:10.47509/JSAR.2024.v02i01.05

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Action and Light Recognized by Youth Development Fund for Empowering Qumi Madrasah Youth with Computer Training Program in Joypurhat : Ceremony Held at DC Office with Deputy Commissioner as Chief Guest

Events, Peace Building, Research

Introduction The Youth Development Fund of the Youth Development Department of Bangladesh has recognized Action and Light for their exceptional contribution in operating a computer training program for the youth of Qumi Madrasah in Joypurhat. A check-giving ceremony was held today at the premises of the Deputy Commissioner’s (DC) office in Joypurhat. Ceremony Details Date:

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Call for Papers

Research, Uncategorized

The Journal of Action and Light (JAL) Special Issue on Traditional religious practice and Religious harmony About the Journal: The Journal of Action and Light (JAL) is a multidisciplinary, peer-reviewed journal published annually by Action and Light, a research-based development organization in Bangladesh. Though multidisciplinary in scope, every volume of JAL focuses on specific topics.

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