Host Community Awareness
Promoting Awareness for the Community People of Maheshkhali
Maheshkhali Upazila, July 26, 2023: An important discussion meeting was organized by the Bangladesh Center for Communication Programs (BCCP) at the Maheshkhali Upazila conference room, aimed at fostering communication and awareness for the Emergency Multi-Sector Rohingya Crisis Response Project (EMCRP). The project, supported by the World Bank and implemented by the Local Government Engineering Department (LGED); BCCP seeks to enhance the caring behavior of beneficiaries while using the facilities by a comprehensive strategic communication program.
The meeting brought together stakeholders from various sectors within the upazila and was chaired by Mr. Sabuj Kumar Dey, the Upazila Engineer, LGED. The honorable Chief Guest, Mr. Md. Yaseen, Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) of Maheshkhali, emphasized the importance of creating awareness among the local population regarding the use of government facilities provided under the EMCRP.
Mr. Dey highlighted the developmental steps made under the EMCRP and expressed confidence that the Communication and Awareness Services (CAS) programs, executed by BCCP, would significantly contribute to sustaining these advancements. UNO Mr. Yaseen echoed this sentiment, affirming that the residents of Maheshkhali upazila should make the most of the government's substantial budget allocation for infrastructure development.
Abu Hasib Mostafa Jamal, Senior Deputy Director at BCCP and Team Leader of CAS, EMCRP, emphasized the purpose of the meetingthat aims to sensitive and careful utilization of the government's resources provided through the EMCRP for local infrastructural development. ‘Service facilities for me, I use with care’ is the tagline for CAS campaign, Mr. Hasib added. He seeks support and engagement of the stakeholders for the CAS activities. In this event Mr. Md. Nesarul Islam Jewel, Awareness Specialist (Infrastructure), CAS for EMCRP, LGED presented a keynote paper on the communication activities.
Distinguished guests included Mr. Md. Sahabuddin, Program Manager at BCCP's CAS, EMCRP, as well as representatives from the local education office, school headteachers, and Union Parishad members. Their valuable insights underscored the necessity of regular awareness initiatives to foster effective local utilization of government facilities.
In conclusion, the meeting emphasized the vital role of Communication and Awareness Services in ensuring that local residents are well-informed about and can effectively access government services. Continuous awareness programs were deemed essential to empower the community to use these resources responsibly, ensuring sustained progress.