Stories & Updates

Congratulations to Edward Soren and Team on the Launch of POTAM

Action and Light extends its warmest congratulations to language researcher Edward Soren and his team on the innovation and official launch of “POTAM,” a pioneering IPA tool for the Santali language, on the Chrome Web Store. POTAM is an important digital initiative that enables Santali text to be transliterated into the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) […]

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Jul 27, 2026

Action and Light Successfully Conducts River Justice Boat March to Protect

Action and Light successfully organized a River Justice Boat March on 24 July 2026, covering the Tulshiganga, Chhoto Jamuna, and Atrai rivers from Akkelpur Upazila in Joypurhat District to Kalikapur Union of Atrai Upazila in Naogaon District. The initiative aimed to raise public awareness about river conservation, biodiversity protection, and sustainable environmental stewardship. The event […]

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Jul 25, 2026

Action and Light Organizers Successfully Complete National Social Welfare Training

Three organizers of Action and Light — Abraham Avin Das, Aminur Rashid Kalam, and Manjur Rahim — participated in the 47th training course organized by the Bangladesh National Social Welfare Council (Jatiya Samaj Kallyan Parishad) under the Ministry of Social Welfare, Government of Bangladesh in Dhaka from 10–14 May 2026. The training brought together representatives […]

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May 18, 2026

From Road Cut-Off to Restoration in Joypurhat

On 28 April 2026, the only access road connecting a historic Shiva temple and a nearby Hindu indigenous cluster village in Belamla, Joypurhat, was cut off, temporarily isolating the community and disrupting daily movement, religious practices, and essential access to services. Action and Light responded promptly with field-level engagement, standing beside the affected community, documenting […]

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May 02, 2026

Bengali New Year 1433 Message from Action and Light

As we welcome the dawn of Bengali New Year 1433, Action and Light extends warm greetings to our valued partners, donors, and communities. This New Year reminds us of our shared responsibility to stand together against all forms of radicalization and extremism. We believe that sustainable development is only possible in a society rooted in […]

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Apr 14, 2026

Action and Light Presents Sufi Heritage Research to District Stakeholders

On 31 March 2026 at 3:00 PM, at the District Commissioner’s Conference Room in Joypurhat, Action and Light, a research-driven development organization, formally handed over its self-funded research publication, “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 […]

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Mar 31, 2026

Gnyati Gola: A Community-Led Food Bank Responding to Crisis and Ramadan

The Gnyati Gola Community Food Bank, an initiative of Action and Light , continues to support vulnerable families by providing essential food assistance during times of crisis and throughout the holy month of Ramadan. Through this community-driven initiative, volunteers and local supporters collect food and financial contributions to distribute basic necessities such as rice, lentils, […]

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Mar 11, 2026

Action and Light Stands for Women’s Rights

On 8 March 2026 at 10:00 AM, a human chain programme was organized in Joypurhat town by Action and Light to observe International Women’s Day and raise awareness about women’s rights and gender equality. Human rights activists, youth volunteers, women leaders, students, and members of civil society participated in the programme, forming a human chain […]

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Mar 09, 2026

Preserving Northern Bangladesh’s Sufi Heritage

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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Mar 06, 2026

Access the eBook Advancing Preservation of the Naqshbandi-Mujaddidi Sufi Tradition and

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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Feb 21, 2026

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

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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Dec 28, 2025

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Preserving Knowledge for the Future

Action and Light has taken a significant step in knowledge preservation and dissemination by donating its collection of self-published works to the Joypurhat District Library. The donation includes books, research papers, and analytical studies covering topics such as social development, education, local history, culture, and community empowerment.

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Dec 04, 2025

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