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Action and Light- Bangladesh Portfolio

Explore the strategic vision and programmatic impact of Action and Light of Joypurhat through our latest organizational portfolio. As a grassroots development organization based in Northwest Bangladesh, Action and Light works at the intersection of Research, food security, climate resilience, human rights, and inclusive community development. Our approach is rooted in community engagement, local leadership, […]

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Preserving Northern Bangladesh’s Sufi Heritage: Action and Light Unveils Research Book on the Naqshbandi–Mujaddidi Tradition

As part of its ongoing effort to document and preserve the spiritual heritage of Northern Bangladesh, Action and Light has unveiled a research-based publication titled “The Spread of the Naqshbandi-Mujaddidi Sufi Order in North Bengal: The Role of Pir Syed Wazed Ali Mehedibagi (R) with Reference to Singerghari, Sarail and Ramshahar Darbar Sharif.” The book

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Access the eBook Advancing Preservation of the Naqshbandi-Mujaddidi Sufi Tradition and the Legacy of Pir Syed Wazed Ali Mehedibagi (R)

On 21 February 2026, in observance of International Mother Language Day, Action and Light released a field research–based eBook titled: “The Spread of the Naqshbandi-Mujaddidi Sufi Order in North Bengal: The Role of Pir Syed Wazed Ali Mehedibagi (R) with Reference to Singerghari, Sarail and Ramshahar Darbar Sharif”by Md Rafiqul Islam. Published under the organization’s

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Testimonial Ceremony Held for Orphanage Skill Enhancement Programme by Action and Light

Action and Light continues its mission of empowering marginalized children through its long-term initiative titled “Technical Skill Enhancement Programme for Residents of Orphanages.” The programme is being implemented at Din-E-Markaz Atimkhana, Madina Mahal Campus, Joypurhat Municipality, with the goal of equipping orphanage residents with practical skills that support their education, employability, and future independence. Designed

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Action and Light Organized “Gaoner Goppo” Public Study Circle on Begum Rokeya Day

Joypurhat | 10 December 2025 Action and Light successfully organized a “Gaoner Goppo” (Public Study Circle) program on the occasion of Begum Rokeya Day on 10 December 2025 at the Action and Light office. The program was arranged to honor the legacy of Begum Rokeya, a pioneer of women’s rights, education, and social reform in

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Preserving Knowledge for the Future: Action and Light Hands Over Self-Published Works to Joypurhat District Library

On 7 September 2025, Action and Light proudly contributed its self-published works to public libraries with the aim of preserving local knowledge and making it accessible to the wider community. At a handover ceremony, the Chairman of Action and Light, Dr. Sazzadul Bari, presented the books “Commodification and Marketization of Water: The Exploration of the

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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

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

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

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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