Mr. Martin Raiser, Vice President, South Asia Region, World Bank (WB) along with Senior Level of PKSF team visited TARANGO on 26th January, 2023
Mr. Martin Raiser, Vice President, South Asia Region, World Bank (WB) along with Honourable Mr. Md. Fazlul Kader, Additional Managing Director-1, PKSF; visited TARANGO on 26th January, 2023; under “Sustainable Enterprise Project”, which is supported by PKSF and World Bank. It has been a productive day for TARANGO; and also a great privilege that the high officials from such a prestigious place came to visit us. From World Bank Dandan Chen, Operations Manager; Elena Karaban, Manager ECRSA; Yutaka Yoshiro, Lead Country Economist & EFI Program Leader (Bangladesh and Bhutan); Eun Joo Allison Yi, Senior Environmental Specialist; Ewa Sobczynska, Senior Operations Officer; Barbara Weber, Country Program Coordinator Ike Okorie, Senior Operations Officer Mehrin A. Mahbub, Senior External Affairs; all visited along with high officials of PKSF. Mr. Ruhi Das, Chairman, TARANGO; Ms. Kohinoor Yeasmin, CEO, TARANGO; Mr. U Thein Maung, Director, TARANGO and other members of TARANGO family were also present. It was a wonderful eventful day.
Mr. Kohinoor Yeasmin, CEO, TARANGO participated as an International Speaker to the One day International Conference at Kolkata, India on 25th January, 2023
Ms. Kohinoor Yeasmin, CEO , TARANGO participated as an International Speaker to the One day International Conference as an esteemed speaker on the topic of “Export Strategies in SAARC Countries” held on 25th January 2023 at Kolkata, India which was organized by NGO Swyan Udyogo Nari (SUN), Kolkata, India in collaboration with the Ministry of MSME, Govt. of India for help uplift women entrepreneurs to pave their way to self sustainability as well as bridge the gap between SAARC nations and explore the export opportunities. Ms. Yeasmin presented a slide presentation a focus on the Export Opportunities and the Marketing Strategies among the participants. Among others Ms. Kinley Pelden, Bhutan, Ms. Shaira Saleem, Bhutan & Ms. Basanti Pradhan, Nepal were the International Speakers in one day International Conference.
TARANGO is delighted to participate in DNCC-OIKKO Holiday Market, held in Agargaon on 13th & 14th January, 2023
TARANGO is delighted to participate in DNCC-OIKKO Holiday Market, held in Agargaon, Dhaka on 13th & 14th January, 2023. His honourable Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi inaugurated the event along with honourable Dhaka City Mayor Atiqul Islam & few elites graced us with their presence. Ms. Kohinoor Yeasmin, CEO, TARANGO was present as well along with her team, with organic safe food from the Hill tracts of Bandarban. Produce made by the organic initiative of TARANGO, named ‘Organic Shoshyo Vandar’, with indigenous farmers (mostly women) of Bandarban, are brought here for the local people to have a flavour of pure safe food. It has been a magnificent event and initiation by the organising team.
A medical camp was organized by TARANGO on 13 January 2023
A medical camp was organized by TARANGO on 13 January 2023 at Tarango Shelter Center (ASROY-a safe home for vulnerable women and their children). Dr. Peter Ackle, Switzerland & Dr. Christine Beis, Germany came to check on the health of the women and their children at the Tarango 'Asroy center' and examined the health of more than 50 women and their children. Ms. Nazlee Jamal and team accompany and support medical team. After that they also visited the Tarango's handicraft program and exchanged greetings with the artisans Ms. Kohinoor Yeasmin, CEO, Tarango gave her heartiest thanks for their times for the children’s and women health check up. Mr. U Thein Maung, Director and Mr. Abul Hossain, Manager admin also presented. Both doctors are impressed and hopeful for future cooperation.
TARANGO celebrated Happy New Year 2023
On the occasion of New Year, a new centre was inaugurated by Mr. Md. Fazlul Kader, Additional Managing Director-1, PKSF. He even exchanged his views and few kind words with the Artisans. We, the TARANGO family is honoured to have him with us for this auspicious moment. On the occasion, Mr. Ruhi Das, the Chairperson of TARANGO as well as ED of BASTOB, Md. Maniruzzaman Mia, ED of Anando, Pain Shew U Marma, ED of BGS, Mr. Jogodish Chondro Roy, ED, Dipshikha and all the staffs and other stakeholders; Management and Artisans of TARANGO celebrated the day together wholeheartedly.
Ms. Kohinoor Yeasmin, CEO, TARANGO participated ‘Grow Your Network’ signature conference held in Dhaka between 16-17 October’2022
Ms. Kohinoor Yeasmin, CEO, TARANGO participated two days long event ‘Grow Your Network’ signature conference held in LE Meridien Hotel in Dhaka between 16-17 October’2022 and she played a vital role in the event.“It is our collective responsibility to identify, address, and eliminate barriers preventing women and girls from achieving their dreams,” said. On the first day WOB’s were trained on how to improve their business and also deal with large corporations. They also had the opportunity to network with a community of women business owners to learn from and potentially grow their businesses. And on the second day the WOB’s met probable buyers and there was a round table meeting between the corporations and WE-Connect family.
A presentation given on Organic Cultivation, Climate Change, Environment and Gender Violence; & Eco-friendly handmade Jute products on 10th October, 2022
A presentation given on Organic Cultivation, Climate Change, Environment and Gender Violence & Eco-friendly handmade Jute products by Ms. Kohinoor Yeasmin, CEO of TARANGO, along with Ms. Nazlee Jamal, Senior Coordinator, Rita Guggenber and Leonhard Guggenber among the community people of Sanderlamdan, Bavaria, Ingolstadt Germany on 10th October,22
Ms. Kohinoor Yeasmin, CEO of TARANGO met with with the Honourable Board of Directors, Lichtbruecke
Ms. Kohinoor Yeasmin, CEO of TARANGO at Englekrichen, Germany after completing the WTO conference at Geneva, Switzerland and had a fruitful meeting with the Honourable Board of Directors, Lichtbruecke (one of the Development Partners of TARANGO) on 6th October, 2022.
A nice meeting was held with GIZ and RBSF Team after a long gap at GIZ Campus, Bonn, Germany on Wednesday 5th October’22
A nice meeting was held with GIZ and RBSF Team after a long gap at GIZ Campus, Bonn, Germany on Wednesday 5th October’22. Ms. Kohinoor Yeasmin, CEO, TARANGO presented the overview of the project "Strengthening Sustainable Livelihood for Dhaka Slum People during COVID-19 Pandemic in Bangladesh", possible opportunities opinions to boost partnership with GiZ. Ricarda Meissner, Head of project, GIZ Connective Cities, Andreas Gude, Fund Manager, GIZ RBSF, Jonathan Schulz, Coordinator FL2; GIZ, Pia Becker, Desk Officer, BMZ, Sophia Heinen, Intern, BMZ, Holger Trechow, CEO, Lichtbruecke e.v and Nazlee Jamal, Senior Coordinator, TARANGO presented at the meeting.
Ms. Kohinoor Yeasmin, CEO TARANGO met with development partner in Germany
Ms. Kohinoor Yeasmin, CEO of TARANGO at Lutetsburg, Germany after completing the WTO conference at Geneva, Switzerland and had fruitful meeting with honourable Jute Team's (one of the Development Partners of TARANGO) Board of Directors on 2nd October'22.
Ms. Kohinoor Yeasmin, CEO, Tarango is one of the panelist of WTO Public Forum'22, Geneva, Switzerland
Ms. Kohinoor Yeasmin, CEO, Tarango is one of the panelist at 'Breaking into male-dominated sectors' session held on 29 September’2022. The Institute of Export and International Trade (IOE & IT) and ITC She Trades & WTO in Geneva, Switzerland was invited to Ms. Kohinoor Yeasmin
Md. Shahriar Alam, State Minster, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh visited TARANGO stall at WTO Public Forum'22 on 28 September 2022 in Geneva, Switzerland
Md. Shahriar Alam, State Minster, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh and MD. Mustafizur Rahman, Ambassador of Permanent Representative, Permanent Mission of Bangladesh visited TARANGO stall at WTO Public Forum'22 on 28 September 2022 in Geneva, Switzerland.
Operation Generation, Bangladesh; distributed 60 Gift Boxes among the 60 adolescent girls on 19 September 2022.
Mr. Sukhen Biswas, Executive Director of Operation Generation, Bangladesh; distributed the gift boxes among the two girls club of 60 adolescent girls from Mirpur & Pallabi area on 19th September’22, at TARANGO head office, Dhaka. Even Ms. Annette Joy Bruun & Ms. Mette Rulis (well wishers of TARANGO), Ms. Kohinoor Yeasmin, CEO, TARANGO also were present and helped in the distribution process. All the girls were very happy to receive the gift boxes (which contained pen, pencil, rubber, small car, soap, dolls, towel and many more). Mr. Abul Hossain, Manager-Administration TARANGO & Ms. Nazlee Jamal, Senior Coordinator, Shelter Home & Day Care Center, TARANGO also attended the event. Everyone present at the event prayed for the well being and growth of Operation Generation, Bangladesh.
A Round table event on ‘Women in Financial Inclusion: Challenge, Prosperity and Execution; was jointly arranged by CRD (Centre for Research and Development) and Prothom Alo held on 7 June 2022
A Round table event on ‘Women in Financial Inclusion: Challenge, Prosperity and Execution; was jointly arranged by CRD (Centre for Research and Development) and Prothom Alo held on 7 June 2022. Ms. Kohinoor Yeasmin, CEO TARANGO was one of the speakers at the event. It was a very productive event. There were other notable people at the event like Mr. Md. Abdul Bashar, Executive Director of Bangladesh Bank; Ms. Lila Rashid, Executive Director Bangladesh Bank; Editors of Prothom Alo and other prominent people were also present at the event.
Ms. Kohinoor Yeasmin,CEO, TARANGO presented Mr. Golam Dastagir Gazi with an eco-friendly handmade bag
Ms. Kohinoor Yeasmin, CEO of TARANGO, and Mr. Rashesul Karim Munna, MD of Creation; visited our Honourable Minister Mr. Golam Dastagir Gazi, Ministry of Textiles and Jute. Ms. Kohinoor Yeasmin presented Mr. Golam Dastagir Gazi with an eco-friendly handmade bag made by the women artisans of TARANGO.
UN Women high officials visited TARANGO on 17th May’2022
Ms. Gitanjali Singh, Country Representative of UN Women; Ms. Zefroon Afsary, Program Administrative Support UN Women; visited on 17th May’2022 at TARANGO premises and safe home, ‘A centre for gender violence victim’; in order to find the possibilities of opportunities for economic empowerment of vulnerable women.
TARANGO celebrated the World FairTrade day 2022, on 14th of May.
A team of World Bank and PKSF(Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation) visited TARANGO
A team of World Bank and PKSF (Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation) visited TARANGO on 9th May 2022, Dhaka; as, TARANGO is implementing the project of promoting enviornment friendly and specialised loom products under sustainable enterprise project (SEP), funded by PKSF and World Bank.
Skill Development Training on Jute Handicraft held at T Batkura Karatia, Tangail
A Skill Development Training on Jute Handicraft from 09th to 22nd March’2022 was held at T Batkura, Karatia, Tangail. Total 26 beneficiaries were received the training for developing capacity and making earning process for betterment livelihood. The training was conducted by Ms. Basanti Rani & Nila Rani, expert trainer from handicraft section at TARANGO, Lalmonirhat. Ms. Kohinoor Yeasmin, CEO, TARANGO was inaugurated the training session. She stated that, TARANGO vision and mission is the making poverty free society through women’s empowerment by giving training and to make the women resourceful, skill and production oriented, she also inspired the women artisans for developing the skills by the receiving of the training properly. Mr. Md. Monzur Tareque, Project Manager, Sustainable Enterprise Project (SEP), Mr. Probir Malakar, Designer & Ms. Shaida Sultana Susan, Senior Assistant Coordinators were present in the training program.
TARANGO family Celebrated International Women's Day on 8th March 2022 with befitting manner
TARANGO family celebrated “International Women’s Day “on 8th March 2020 at Mirpur, Dhaka. The main objective of the celebrating is to empower women, raise their voices, raise awareness of injustice and recognize their rights. The theme for International Women’s Day 2022 was “Gender Equality Today For A Sustainable Tomorrow” Ms. Annette Joy Bruun, a well wisher of TARANGO was the chief guest in the event. Ms. Kohinoor Yeasmin, CEO, TARANGO presided over the event and welcoming to all staffs, artisans & producers. She stated that, this day is special day for all women's for bringing united and strengthening creation of the mind set. She appreciated all women artisans & producers for their great support & contribution for uplifting the TARANGO activities. Ms. Kohinoor Yeasmin & Ms. Annette Joy Bruun showed the crest among the participants which was received most prestigious award “Best Women Exporter of Diversified Jute Products” in Bangladesh from Honorable Agriculture Minister, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh Dr. Abdur Razzaque on 6 March 2022 at Osmani Memorial Auditorium Hall in Dhaka on Jute day’22 on behalf of the organization.
TARANGO awarded as best Women Exporter of Diversified Jute Products 2022
TARANGO are extremely proud of Ms. Kohinoor Yeasmin, CEO, for being awarded as best Women Exporter of Diversified Jute Products in Bangladesh for the year 2022.
“Entrepreneurship Development Training & Business Plan for ME†was held under the Sustainable Enterprise Project (SEP)
28, 29 & 30 January 2022 a 3 day-long training program was held on, “Entrepreneurship Development Training & Business Plan for ME”, under the Sustainable Micro Enterprise Project (SEP). The event was held at the Training Center of TARANGO’s Karatia Branch Office, Tangail. The project is being funded by PKSF and implemented by TARANGO. Ms. Shamsun Naher, Business Development Officer was the facilitator in the training. Md. Golam Mostafa, Technical Officer & Md. Risadul Islam, Environment Officer were present in this training program. A total of 17 Micro Enterprise (ME) (Male-11, Female-6) participated who were also the beneficiaries of the project of Promoting Environmental Friendly & Specialized Loom Product of SEP. The training started at 09:00 am to 04:00pm on every 3 days. Participants were participated in the training with much interest. In the training session, facilitator was used some tools and materials with practical exercise which ME’s enjoyed very much and participated in the training with joyfulness. They were committed to take part in further training arranged by TARANGO in future. They were motivated to run their business with techniques they learned from this training. ME’s have been able to understand the importance of this training they were participated. They have gain knowledge on practicing all the techniques they have learn from the training. They noticed that they had never had such kind of training in their life. They hope & believe that they will be benefited within their business in future.
TARANGO organized a workshop on COVID awareness & coping mechanism held on the 17th & 18th January, 2022
TARANGO organized a workshop on COVID awareness & coping mechanism held on the 17th & 18th January, 2022 with 160 participants at TARANGO Production Center, Mazar Road, Mirpur, Dhaka under the project “Women and Girls at the Center of COVID-19 prevention and response through livelihood options and GVB Services”. The objective of this workshop is to aware participants from TARANGO production, training center & project beneficiaries on the new variant so they can be aware and thus maintain safety issues in their house & work place. During the event, Ms. Kohinoor Yeasmin, CEO of TARANGO; representative of UN Women, Ms. Zefroon Afsary; Ms. Annette Joy Bruun, a well wisher of TARANGO, Ms. Nazlee Jamal, Sr. Coordinator, TARANGO and the Project Staffs were also present at the event. Ms. Kohinoor Yeasmin welcomed the participants and highlighted the COVID-19 situation & objective of the workshop. Ms. Zefroon Afsary also said a few words about the new variants of COVID-19 and how to protect ourselves. She has been with us wholeheartedly and genuinely for a very long time now. She even conducted a small FGD with 7 shelter home beneficiaries on 18th January 2022. Ms. Annette Joy Brunn expressed her cordial gratitude towards TARANGO and also demonstrated the proper method of washing the hands and wearing a mask. All in all it was a wonderful event, were all the participants were happy and learned a lot.
23 Milking Cow distributed towards the beneficiaries at Kaliakoir Upazilia, Gazipur
On December 21, 2021; TARANGO distributed 23 milking cows among 23 families who are the beneficiaries of the project. Honorable Social Welfare Officer of Kaliakair Upazila Md. Mizanur Rahman was present as Chief Guest in this Milking Cow Distribution Program. Mr. Abdullah Al-Mamun, Officer of Upazila Livestock, Md. Ayub Hossain-Local Word Member, Md. Shamsul Haque-Ex Local Word Member, local elites & project beneficiaries participated in the occasion. The project is supporting by Jute Team, Germany. On behalf of TARANGO Mr. Satya Ranjan Das-Project Manager, Mr. Abdul Latif-Coordinator-Micro Finance & Md. Abdul Karim-Branch Manager of TARANGO contributing their role during the distribution program. Beneficiaries who was extremely lucky having such an opportunity receiving this cows were very much happy and expressed their gratitude to the “Jute Team” Germany & TARANGO.
TARANGO participated National SME Fair 2021 (5th to 12th December 2021, at Bangabandu International Conference Center, Dhaka
On the 9th National SME Fair 2021 (5th to 12th December 2021, at Bangabandu International Conference Center, Dhaka), ‘Organic Shoshyo Bhandar’ was awarded as the best stall under Agro/Food Processing Category. Organic Shoshyo Bhandar is one of the initiatives of TARANGO based in Bandarban; which participated for the first time in this fair under the project ‘Poverty Reduction through Organic Farming at Bandarban’, supported by Bridge of Light, Germany and jointly implementing by ECO Development, Bandarban and TARANGO, Dhaka. Ms. Kohinoor Yeasmin, CEO; on behalf of TARANGO is thankful to the entire SME family and the farmers who are associated with Organic Shoshyo Bandarban.
Milking Cow Distribution towards Farmers at Kaliakoir, Gazipur
On December 02, 2021; TARANGO distributed 22 milking cows among 22 families who are the beneficiaries of the project named “Providing Milking Cow as Income Generation Support to Kaliakoir during the COVID-19 Pandemic”. Honorable UNO of Kaliakoir Upazila Mr. Tazwar Akram Sakapi Ibne Sazzad was present as Chief Guest in this Milking Cow Distribution Program. Engr. Biplob Pal-Upazila LGED, Md. Shah Jahan- Assistant Officer Upazila Livestock, Md. Ayub Hossain-Local Word Member, Md. Shamsul Haque-Ex Local Word Member participated in the occasion among others local elites & project beneficiaries. The project is supporting by Jute Team, Germany. On behalf of TARANGO Mr. U. Thein Maung-Director, Mr. Satya Ranjan Das-Project Manager & Md. Abdul Karim-Branch Manager of TARANGO contributing their role during the distribution program. Beneficiaries who was extremely lucky having such an opportunity receiving this cows were very much happy and expressed their gratitude to the authoritative of TARANGO. Mr. U. Thein Maung, Director empathized them to utilized this opportunity properly by taking care of those cows so that they can benefited economically within the recent future.
Entrepreneurship Development Training & Business Plan for ME was held on 27,28,29 Nov'2021
A 3 day-long (27, 28 & 29 November 2021.) Training program was held on, “Entrepreneurship Development Training & Business Plan for ME”, under the Sustainable Micro Enterprise Project (SEP). The event was held at the Training Center of TARANGO’s Karatia Branch Office, Tangail. The project is being funded by PKSF and implemented by TARANGO. Mr. U Thein Maung, Director, TARANGO & Ms. Shamsun Naher, Business Development Officer were conducted the training session. Mr. Satya Ranjan Das-Project Manager, Mr. Khokon John Palma, Documentation Officer, Md. Golam Mostafa, Technical Officer, Ms. Onamika Akhand, Finance & Procurement Officer were present in this Training Program. A total of 17 Micro Enterprise Participants who are also the beneficiaries of the project of Promoting Environmental Friendly & Specialized Loom Product of SEP were present. The Training Started at 09:00 am to 04:00pm on every 3 days.
On 1st and 2nd of December 2021, TARANGO celebrated 16 days Activism of “Orange the World: Fund, Respond, Prevent, Collect!†of “International Women Human Rights Defenders Dayâ€
On 1st and 2nd of December 2021, TARANGO celebrated 16 days Activism of “Orange the World: Fund, Respond, Prevent, Collect!” of “International Women Human Rights Defenders Day” which was funded by Fast Retailing and supported by UN Women under the project of “Women and Girls at the center of COVID-19 Prevention and response through livelihood options and GBV services”. As it was a 2 day event, therefore on the first day; youth volunteers from SOS TVC and adolescent girls from the girls club participated the session. These young minds are our next generation and they can surely ‘Orange our World’. On the second day, during the morning, there was a campaign in the local community based on the discussion on ‘Rights & Reality of both genders and Misconception in our society’; of the previous day. However, during the second half of the day, various events took place. Among it, was a speech from representatives of UN Women, Managing Director of PKSF, local community member, Principal of SOS, police and religious leader. The chief guest of the event was Dr. Nomita Halder, NDC, Managing Director PKSF. Among the special guests were Ms. Giulia Pelosi, Program Specialist, EVAW; Ms. Tapati Saha, Program Coordinator, Women’s Economic Empowerment & Ms. Zefroon Afsary, Capacity Building Support EVAW from UN Women; graced the occasion.Ms. Kohinoor Yeasmin, CEO, TARANGO presided over the event. Also, the senior coordinator of the project from TARANGO Ms. Nazlee Jamal and the entire TARANGO family was present during the events. All of them discussed about the women’s rights and survivor of GVB together and our communities outlook on women’s and girls rights. A small cultural event also took place during the session and the youth took a stand in stopping violence against women and girls.
On 25th of November 2021, a team of high officials from PKSF, visited TARANGO’s Bandarban working areas.
On 25th of November 2021, a team of high officials from PKSF, visited TARANGO’s Bandarban working areas. Ms. Kohinoor Yeasmin, CEO of TARANGO cordially welcomed them; Dr Nomita Halder NDC, Managing Director, PKSF (Ex. Secretary, Govt. of The People’s Republic of Bangladesh); Md. Fazlul Quader, AMD-PKSF; Md. Mamunur Rashid, Deputy Manager, PKSF and Dr. Sulaiman Hossain, Assistant Manager, PKSF. Mr. Thun Hla Khine, EC Board Member of ECO Development, partner organisation of TARANGO, Kbd. Akhter Hossain, Area Manager, Bandarban and Mr. Khokon John Palma, Communication & Documentation Officer, TARANGO and TARANGO Bandarban Local Field Officers; were all present during the visit of PKSF team. The members of PKSF family met and shared experiences with TARANGO’s organic farmers and beneficiaries, saw their seed banks and also saw some of their organic produce. They even enquired about the VSLA ( Village Savings & Loan Activities) there. It was a very fruitful daylong event.
16 Heifer (Bakna Calf) distributed among the beneficiaries
On 11th of November, 2021; about 16 Heifer ( Bakna Claf) were distributed among the beneficiaries of the project “Poverty Reduction through Organic Farming” at Bandarban, Bangladesh. The Project is jointly implemented by TARANGO and Eco-Development, funded by Bridge of Light, Germany. During the event, Ms. Kohinoor Yeasmin, CEO of TARANGO, Mr. Thun Hla Khine member EC committee, ECO Development and the project’s team members were present. Along with them, local area elites and Deputy director of District insemination Centre Bandarban, Ministry of Fisheries and livestock Dr. A.K. M. Humayun Kabir were present. The event was fruitful and every single beneficiary was excited and grateful to receive their respective livestock.
“Awareness on Environment Training for ME†was held on 5th of November, 2021 at TARANGO Training Center, Karotia, Tangail
On 5th of November, 2021; a day-long Training program was held on “Awareness on Environment Training for ME” under the Sustainable Micro Enterprise Project (SEP) at TARANGO Training Center, Karotia, Tangail. A total of 15 Micro Enterprise (ME) participated the training who are also the beneficiaries of the project of Promoting Environmental Friendly & Specialized Loom Product of SEP. However, 10 out of the 15 ME were women. Mr. Rishadul Islam Ratul being the Environment Officer was the moderator and trainer of the training. The training session was conducted in a participatory way. ME’s were participated in the training with lot of enthusiasm. They were committed to take part in any environmental activities arranged by TARANGO in future. They were motivated to work on awareness building among their family members as well within their community. ME’s have been able to understand the importance to clean surrounding of their factories where they are working as well as gain knowledge on practicing all the 20 environmental issues mentioned in this project. The project is being funded by PKSF and implemented by TARANGO. Mr. Khokon John Palma, Documentation Officer, Md. Golam Mostafa, Technical Officer, Ms. Onamika Akhond, Finance & Procurement Officer & Ms. Shamsun Naher, Business Development Officer were present in this Training Program.
Environment Management Training was held September 27, 2021 at Tarango Training Center, Karotia, Tangail
Training on Environment Management was held September 27, 2021 at Tarango Training Center, Karotia, Tangail. Md. Risadul Islam, Environment Officer, SEP, TARANGO was the facilitator in the training. Total 09 staff members were participated in the training session. Mr. U Thein Maung, Director, TARANGO was present in this Training as focal person. Md. Risadul Islam, Environment Officer, SEP, TARANGO conducted day-long training session. The training contents were as follows: Concept of Environment Management, Sustainable Environment Management, Targeted Goals of the Sustainable Environment Management, Safe Working Environment, Planning of Environment Management, At present pollution of Loom Industries & how to overcome, Practice & Mechanisms of Sustainable Environmental Management. At the end of training session a training outline was discussed in a participatory way. The outline will be compiled with some visuals and images for ME’s Training as Training Module so that ME’s can understand easily & can practice all the 20 environmental issues mentioned in this project.
A Learning and Sharing of the project,“Women and Girls at the Center of COVID-19 Prevention†and response through livelihood options and GBV Services was held on the 27th of September 2021
An Inception Workshop of the project,“Promoting Environment Friendly & Specialized Loom Products" was held at Tangail on 19th September 2021
TARANGO observed the National Mourning Day on 15th of August 2021, marking the 46th Martyrdom Anniversary of The Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
TARANGO along with the entire nation and the world, observed the National Mourning Day on 15th of August 2021, marking the 46th Martyrdom Anniversary of The Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Most of his family members, except for his two daughters; the now Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her younger sister Sheikh Rehana (as they were overseas at the moment), were brutally killed by some disgruntled men on the fateful night of August 15, 1975 and this carnage is considered the ugliest chapter of the nation's history. In order to honour their departed souls, TARANGO arranged a small discussion and prayer meet. Also, our national flag was hoisted half-mast atop of all of our office building’s on that day.
TARANGO’s CEO, Ms. Kohinoor Yeasmin and other officers and staffs; and all women artisans of Dhaka were present during the event. However, due to the pandemic some restriction were maintained in order to reduce the spread of the disease.
TARANGO family deeply grieve sudden demise of Mr. Narayan Chandra Saha
We are deeply sadden by the sudden demise of Mr. Narayan Chandra Saha (07/09/1955-19/06/2021); one of the Founding members & Vice Chairman of Executive Board of TARANGO. He was a very special person for us and will be truly missed by many. It was an honour to have known such a person and was a privilege to be able to work with him. He will never be forgotten and will always reside in our hearts and memories forever. Our sincere condolence goes to his family for their great loss.
TARANGO Celebrated of “Mujib Borsho†and the golden jubilee of Bangladesh’s Independence
On the Occasion of 50 Years of Independence of Bangladesh and the “Mujib Borsho”, TARANGO family & Shelter Home (ASROY) beneficiaries and adolescent girls celebrated it at the Shelter Home (ASROY), Lalkuthi, 2nd Colony, Mazar Road, Mirpur-1, Dhaka.
Awareness Development Training on “COVID-19 Pandemic situation & GBV, causes, consequences and prevention, Gender/GBV, Self-awareness, Safety and Ethics†for Community People
TARANGO has arranged an Awareness Development Training on “COVID-19 Pandemic situation & GBV, causes, consequences and prevention, Gender/GBV, Self-awareness, Safety and Ethics” for Community People on 16 March 2021. This initiative has taken the project of “Women and Girls at the Center of COVID-19 Prevention and response through livelihood options and GBV Services” which are being supported by UN Women, funded by from the people of Japan & implemented by TARANGO.
The training was conducted by Ms. Mamata Chakraborty, Gender Consultant. Ms. Nazlee Jamal, Senior coordinator, Shelter Home (ASROY) & Mr. Abdul Latif, Coordinator, Micro Finance Program briefed the Tarango & project activities as well as Mr. Jewel Tripura, SI, Darus Salam Thana, Mirpur introduced the emergency hotline numbers among the participants. All participants were very much satisfied and pledge that they will be utilized proper manner as per received from the training guideline.
TARANGO organized a health camp on “Women’s Rights to cancer & Healthâ€
TARANGO celebrated International Women's Day 2021
On the Occasion of International Women's Day 2021, TARANGO celebrated the event on 9th March 2021, based on the theme “Women in Leadership: Achieving an Equal Future in a COVID-19 World”, at 10No. Ward Council’s Office in Mirpur, Dhaka; under the project of “Women and Girls at the centre of COVID-19 Prevention and response through livelihood options and GBV Services”, financed by Japan Government and supported by UN Women Bangladesh and implemented by TARANGO. Ms. Shoko Ishikawa, Country Representative of UN Women; Ms. Giulia Pelosi Program Specialist of UN Women (Elimination of Violence against Women program) and Ms. Zefroon Afsary, Program Administrative Support (EVAW of UN Women) were present at the occasion.
Ms. Kohinoor Yeasmin, CEO of TARANGO; with the beneficiaries of the project were present at the event, along with the Local Elites, Ward Counselor, Police, Artisans and community people. Shelter Home beneficiaries, Community people and Girls Club members shared their experiences and delivered the event’s message and their changes through Dance, Self defense performance and Drama in-front of 200 participants in two phases. The event was very empowering as well as emotional. It was a day dedicated to the Women and Girls for their betterment and rehabilitation.
TARANGO organized an Exposure visit to Panam City & Sonargoan Craft Museum in Narayangonj
"Learning Sharing" with Community people
Women are in Action
TARANGO organized a 'Self Defense Training' for its 46 survivor women beneficiaries along with 14 Girls Club members at Mirpur Indoor Stadium, Dhaka on 11 February 2021. The objective of this training is to : Empower and enable them to defend against any type of physical assault, to provide knowledge about the different tips of self-protection to keep in mind in different situations, to build self confidence. Ms. Kohinoor Yeasmin, CEO, TARANGO inaugurated the training and gave inspiration to women’s and girls’. Ms. Zefroon Afsary, Capacity Building Support, EVAW from UN Women. Ms. Ferdousee Karim, Case Management Officer, Ms. Marium Begum, Training and Job Placement Officer, Ms. Nazlee Jamal, Sr. Coordinator, Ms. Shaida Sultana, Sr. Asst. Coordinator were present in the inaugural session.
"Learning Sharing" with Community people
"Learning Sharing" with Community people held on 8 February '2021 under “Women and Girls at the Center of COVID-19 Prevention and response through livelihood options and GBV Services” project supported by UN Women, funded by the people of Japan & Implemented by TARANGO.
Ms. Kohinoor Yeasmin, CEO, TARANGO; Ms. Zefroon Afsary, Capacity Building Support, EVAW from UN Women, Representatives from Counselor Office, Police, National & International NGOs, Surjer Hasi, Vocational Institute, Doctor, Head Master, Mosque Imam and elite people were presented at the session. Project objectives, activities, findings/learning and as well as the communities role to prevent COVID-19 & violence were discussed.
700 beneficiaries received Gift packages from TARANGO
700 beneficiaries received Gift packages from TARANGO under the “Poverty Reduction through organic farming at Bandarban in Bangladesh” project. Gift packages were distributed among the beneficiaries of Bandarban sadar upazila, Suwalok and Kuwalong unions on 22, 23 & 24 December 2020. Total 700 beneficiaries received the Gift packages which includes rice 15kgs, soap 2pcs & mask 8pcs respectively under the "Covid-19 Prevention and Emergency aid" with the support of Bridge of Light, Germany. Bandarban sadar Upazila woman vice Chair Ms. Yoin Sa, Mr. U Kya Nu Marma Chairman of Union Council, Mr. Mong Nhway Ching, ED, Eco-Development, Mr. Thun Hla Khine, PM, Eco-Dev, Kbd. Akter, Area Manager of the project and Mr. U Thein Maung, Director, TARANGO were present in occasions. TARANGO, Eco-Dev along with all staffs and beneficiaries expressed deep gratitude to Bridge of Light, Germany, one of our development partner for their great support & contribution during the period of pandemic Covid-19.
Awareness Development Training for Shelter Home Beneficiaries & Community People
Jute Hand Sewing Craft Training
TARANGO has organized a 3 month long Jute Hand Sewing Craft Training on 7th December 2020 for the vulnerable women with the aim to improve employability and income-earning opportunities for women and for enhancing sustainable development and livelihoods during COVID-19 period.
Ms. Kohinoor Yeasmin, CEO, TARANGO presented welcoming speech & briefed them about TARANGO interventions & shared the project activities. Honourable Secretary of Bangladesh Government Mr. Dulal Krishna Shaha, Executive Chairman, NSDA, Prime Minister’s Office, Government of the people’s Republic of Bangladesh has inaugurated the training event as a Chief Guest as well as Mr. Mirza Nurul Ghani Shovon, CIP, Chairman, ISISC, Mr. Munsur Hasan Khandaker, Vice Chairman, ISISC, Mr. Mahbubul Islam, Member Secretary, ISISC were present as special guests. Besides this, guests visited sample section, sewing section as well as production unit to see how women craft artisans produce Eco-friendly aesthetic diversified jute products for export market.
Total 30 women participated in the session in 2 batches. This training has been being conducted by Ms. Shamsunahar & Tahura Begum, expert Master Craft Trainers. Mr. Abul Hossain, Manager Admin, Ms. Nazlee Jamal, Senior Project Coordinator & Mr. Abdul Matin, Coordinator Production were also present in the inaugural event.
Agro Business Development Training
TARANGO has arranged an Agro Business Development Training on 06th Dec’2020 that will last till 10 Dec’2020 venue at the Cotton Development Board Training Center, Balaghata, Bandarban under the “Poverty reduction through organic farming at Bandarban” Project Bangladesh which is funded by Bridge of Light, Germany. The project is being implemented by jointly TARANGO & Eco- Development. A total of 20 beneficiaries have participated in the training. The training is being conducted by expert trainer Ms. Zeba Parvin & assisting by Mr. Montu Rozario.
Mr. U Thein Maung, Director, TARANGO inaugurated the training event as well as Mr. Rafiqul Islam, Sr. Coordinator, Micro Finance Program (MFP) TARANGO, Mr. Thun Hla Khine, Treasurer, Eco-Development & Kbd Mr. Akhter Hossain area manager were also present in the training.
TARANGO has arranged an Awareness Development Training for Community People
TARANGO has arranged an Awareness Development Training on 02 December 2020 for Community People under the project of “Women and Girls at the Center of COVID-19 Prevention and response through livelihood options and GBV Services” which are being supported by UN Women, funded by from the people of Japan & implemented by TARANGO.
The training topics were COVID-19 Pandemic situation & GBV, causes, consequences and prevention, Gender/GBV, Self-awareness, Safety and Ethics. The training were conducted by Ms. Nazlee Jamal, Project Coordinator & Mst. Mariam Begum, Training and Job Placement Officer. All participants were very much satisfied and pledge that they will be utilized proper manner as per received from the training guideline.
TARANGO has arranged an Awareness Development Training for Adolescents Girls
TARANGO has arranged an Awareness Development Training on 02 December 2020 for Adolescents Girls’ under the project of “Women and Girls at the Center of COVID-19 Prevention and response through livelihood options and GBV Services” which are being supported by UN Women, funded by from the people of Japan & implemented by TARANGO.
The training topics were COVID-19 Pandemic situation & GBV, causes, consequences and prevention, Gender/GBV, Self-awareness, Safety and Ethics. The training were conducted by Ms. Nazlee Jamal, Project Coordinator & Mst. Mariam Begum, Training and Job Placement Officer. All participants were very much satisfied and pledge that they will be utilized proper manner as per received from the training guideline.
35 Palm fiber artisan families received Gift packages from TARANGO with the support of The Dharma Door, AUS.
Gift packages were distributed among the 35 Palm fiber artisan families from Pachkhur, Poli Vugoil, Utra, Shikor, Arola, Khiar Vugol, Damrul, Soto vadahar, Poshinda, Pirapath, Belgari, Chalknajib, Chadmuha, Nandigram village under Kahalu Upazila in Bogura district on 19 November 2020. Each Palm fiber artisan received amount of BDT. 1,000 (One thousand taka) as gift with the support of The Dharma Door, AUS.
Mr. U Thein Maung, Director, TARANGO & Mr. Sk. Md. Abu Hassanat, Chief Coordinator, Pollee Unnyon Prokolpo (PUP), Bogura handed over the gift packages among the artisans. All Palm fiber artisans expressed their deep gratitude to PUP, TARANGO & The Dharma Door for great cooperation & contribution during the period of pandemic Covid-19.
TARANGO Celebrated International Women Human Rights Defender Day'20
Training on Organic Crop Management
Training on Organic Crop Management was held on 21st to 25th November 2020 under the “Poverty reduction through organic farming at Bandarban” Project Bangladesh which is funded by Bridge of Light, Germany. The Training was being implemented by jointly Tarango & Eco- Development. A total of 25 trainees were participated.
Kbd Dr. Nazim Uddin, Bangladesh agriculture research institute, senior scientist & organic farming researcher was conducted the training. Presided over by Kbd M.M. Shah Neaz, District Training Officer, Bandarban. Chief guest was Ms. Kohinoor Yeasmin, CEO, Tarango. Kbd Mr. Omar Faruque, Upazila Agriculture Officer, Bandarban Sadar was present also special guest. Mr. Thun Hla Khine ,Treasurer Eco-Development & Kbd Mr. Akhter Hossain area manager were also present in the training
TARANGO organized Organic Crop Management Training
TARANGO organized a Organic Crop Management Training on 19 November 2020. Total 24 participants participated from Crowamtali Para, Bandarban Sadar under "Poverty Reduction through Organic Farming at Bandarban" project funded by Bridge of Light, Germany, Implemented by TARANGO and Eco Dev.
Mr. Dr. AKM Nazmul Haque, Deputy Director, Department of Agricultural Extension , Bandarban Hill District, Ms. Kohinoor Yeasmin, CEO, TARANGO, Mr. Mong Nhway Ching, ED, Eco Dev and Mr. Akter Hossain, Area Manager, TARANGO were present in the occasion.
Distributed 16 Heifer (Bakna Calf) among the beneficiaries
TARANGO distributed Heifer (Bakna Calf) among the 32 beneficiaries on 19 November 2020 under "Poverty Reduction through Organic Farming at Bandarban" project which is funded by Bridge of Light, Germany, implementing by TARANGO and Eco- Development.
Ms. Kohinoor Yeasmin, CEO, TARANGO handed over the heifer (Bakna Calf) among the beneficiaries. Mr. Akter Hossain, Area Manager, TARANGO was present in the occasion.
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Training on Seed Production Technology and Storage
Training on Seed Production Technology and Storage along with Input Distribution held on 9 November 2020 under "Poverty reduction through organic farming at Bandarban, Bangladesh" at lowland Punervahan Para, Sadar, Bandarban, organized by TARANGO and Eco Development funded by Bridge of Light, Germany.
Dr. A.K.M Nazmul Hoque, Deputy Director, Department of Agricultural Extension, Bandarban hill district was presented as Chief Guest. 30 beneficiaries from Punervahan Para, sadar received training and input support.
64 artisans families from East Sultanpur, Kaharul, Dinajpur received Gift packages from TARANGO
Gift packages were distributed among the 64 artisans families from East Sultanpur, Kaharul, Dinajpur on 21 October 2020 at TARANGO Regional Center, East Sultanpur, Kaharul, Dinajpur. Each artisan was received amount of 1,200 (One thousand two hundred) only under the "Covid-19 Prevention and Emergency aid" with the support of The DHARMA DOOR, Australia.
Mr. Abul Hossain, Manager, Admin, Mr. Abdul Matin, Coordinator, Production and Ms. Arifa Khatun, Field officer handed over the gift packages among the artisans.
TARANGO All staffs and artisans expressed deep gratitude to The Dharma Door, Australia, one of our development partners for great cooperation & contribution during the period of pandemic Covid-19.
Organic Farming Material Distribution
TARANGO distributed irrigation pump among 24 Organic Farmer and VSLA group members of Majhipara Shoalok Union, Sadar Thana under "Poverty Reduction through Organic Farming at Bandarban" project funded by Bridge of Light, Germany, Implemented by TARANGO and Eco Development on 21 October 2020.
Ms. Kohinoor Yeasmin, CEO, TARANGO, Shoalok Union Chairman Mr, Ckay Nue Marma, Program Manager of Eco Dev Mr.Thun Hla Khine, and Area Manager of TARANGO Mr. Kbs Akter Hossain, AM, TARANGO handed over the irrigation pump to the beneficiaries
800 families from Sutrapur union at Kaliakoir, Gazipur received Gift packages from TARANGO
Gift packages were distributed among the beneficiaries of TARANGO at Sutrapur Union of Kaliakoir Upazila, Gazipur on 24 September 2020. Total 800 beneficiaries received the Gift packages which includes rice 5 kgs, pulse-1 kg, edible oils-1 litre, salt-1 kg, soap-2 pcs & mask-2 pcs respectively under the "Covid-19 Prevention and Emergency aid" with the support of Jute team, Germany & Honorable Advisor of TARANGO Ms. Ruth Zumbuehl, Switzerland and many more Swiss friends.
Ms. Kohinoor Yeasmin, CEO, TARANGO & local elites of sutrapur union handed over the food packages among the beneficiaries. TARANGO All staffs and beneficiaries expressed deep gratitude to Jute team, Germany, one of our development partner & Ms. Ruth Zumbuehl, Switzerland and many more Swiss friends for their great cooperation & contribution during the period of pandemic Covid-19.
200 women artisans from Agailjhara, Barishal and Kotalipara, Gopalgonj received 40kg Raw Jute
200 women artisans from Agailjhara, Barishal and Kotalipara, Gopalgonj received 40kg raw jute as raw material investment and Gift packages from TARANGO with the support of Bridge of Light, Germany under the "Food & Income Generating assistance to vulnerable families during COVID 19". The objective of this initiative is to assist for increase income and overcome crisis due to COVID 19.
Ms. Kohinoor Yeasmin, CEO along with TARANGO staffs were present in the distribution occasion during 21-22 Sep’20.
1200 families from Agailjhara, Barishal received Gift packages from TARANGO with the support of Bridge of Light, Germany
Gift packages were distributed among the beneficiaries of TARANGO at Agailjhara, Barishal on 20 September 2020. All received the Gift packages which includes Rice, Pulse, Edible Oil, Salt, Multi Vitamin,Soap & Mask respectively under the "Food & Income Generating assistance to vulnerable families during COVID 19". Ms. Kohinoor Yeasmin, CEO, TARANGO, Mr. Joynal Mia, Local Elite, Mr. Firoj Shikder, Chairman, Bangladesh Awami Secha Sebok League, Agailjhara Upazila Branch along with TARANGO staffs were present during the distribution.
Ms. Kohinoor Yeasmin participated as one of Panelist
Ms. Kohinoor Yeasmin, CEO, TARANGO participated as one of Panelist at a Webinar on “Jute Industry Transforming the Prospect to Reality” on August (Saturday) 22 at 7:30PM.
Seeds & yellow cards (insecticide trap) were distributed among the vegetable farmers
Seeds & yellow cards (insecticide trap) were distributed among the vegetable farmers at Sualok Majer Para, Bandarban Sadar Upazila, Bandarban on 09 August 2020 under the project "Poverty Reduction through Organic Farming at Bandarban". Jointly implementing by TARANGO & Eco-Development at Bandarban Sadar Upazila, Bandarban. Funded by “Bridge of Light, Germany". The aim of this initiative is to promote organic agriculture & ensure better income and livelihood development of Bandarban.
Mr. U Thein Maung, Director, TARANGO and Mr. Thun Hla Khine, Program Manager, Eco-Development was presented during the seed distribution.
300 families from Rajpur and Khuniagach Unions under the Lalmonirhat District received Gift packages
Gift packages were distributed among the Handicraft Artisans, working with TARANGO at Rajpur and Khuniagach Unions, Lalmonirhat District on 24 July 2020. Total 300 families received the Gift packages which includes Rice-10kgs, Pulse-1kg, Edible oil-1 liter, Salt-1kg, Soap-2pcs & Mask-5pcs respectively under the "Covid-19 Prevention and Emergency aid" project with the support of “Bridge of Light, Germany".
Ms. Kohinoor Yeasmin, CEO, TARANGO along with all staffs and artisans expressed gratitude to Bridge of Light, Germany for their outstanding contribution & great support during the period of pandemic Covid-19
1000 families from Agailjhara, Barishal received Gift packages from TARANGO
Gift packages were distributed among the beneficiaries of TARANGO at Agailjhara, Barishal on 22 July 2020. Total 1000 beneficiaries from 59 groups received the Gift packages which includes Rice 5kgs, Pulse-1kg, Edible Oil-1litre, Salt-1kg, Zinc-1 packet & Mask-2pcs respectively under the "Covid-19 Prevention and Emergency aid" with the support of Ms. Sheenagh Day, Maison Bengal, UK.
Ms. Kohinoor Yeasmin, CEO, TARANGO along with all staffs and beneficiaries expressed deep gratitude to Ms. Sheenagh Day, one of our development partner, for her great support & contribution during the period of pandemic Covid-19.
TARANGO distributed Gift packages
Gift packages were distributed among the beneficiaries of TARANGO at Mirpur, Dhaka on 20 July 2020. Total 450 beneficiaries from 31 groups received the Gift packages where Rice 10kgs, Pulse-1kg, Edible Oils-1litre, Salt-1kg, Soap/Sanitizer-2 pcs & Mask- 5pcs respectively under the "Covid-19 Prevention and Emergency aid" project with the support of "Bridge of Light, Germany".
Ms. Kohinoor Yeasmin, CEO, TARANGO along with all staff of TARANGO & beneficiaries expressed their deep gratitude to Bridge of Light, Germany for their contribution & great support during the period of pandemic Covid-19.
We Mourn
TARANGO Family deeply mourns the demise (cardiac failour) of its beloved Ms. Arjuda Begum on 19 May 2020 at the age of 65. Ms. Arjuda Begum started her journey with TARAGO from June 2006. Since then she worked devotedly as skilled artisan quality section.
We express our condolence to the members of her bereaved family and pray to the almighty for the salvation of her departed soul. May the almighty rest her in eternal peace.
We Mourn
Ms. Surungini Somaddar, General Board member of TARANGO, Paisarhut, Agoiljhora, Barisal. She served as GB member from 1994. TARANGO started its Handicraft program journey (1989) in Kodombari, Barisal at the house of Surungini Somaddar.
TARANGO Family is deeply shocked for the demise (sudden cardiac death) of Ms. Surungini Somaddar on 8 May 2020 at the age of 83.
We will surely miss the presence of her, a truly lovable and kind person. Our heartfelt condolences go out to her and her family. She will never be forgotten, may her soul rest in peace.
We Mourn
TARANGO Family is deeply mourn the sad and untimely demise of our beloved colleague Meherunnesa Moni who passed away (Cardiac Attack) on 24 March 2020 at the age of 55.
Ms. Meherunnesa Moni, Field Officer, worked with us from January 1995 under Micro Finance Program of TARANGO, Kadambari, Barisal Branch.
Our deepest condolences to the bereaved family and may her soul rest in eternal peace.
Mujib Borsho
TARANGO celebreted 100 birth year of Father of the Nation of Bangladesh, Bangabandhu Sheik Mujibur Rahman at TARANGO premises along with its all staffs and women artisans on 8 March 2020.
Food Packages Distribution during COVID-19
Fight against COVID-19
TARANGO has provided food package (5 kg rice, 2 kg pulse, 2 kg cooking oil, 2 kg onion, 2 kg potato, 1 packet salt & hand wash & bleaching powder) to 32 weaver family at Tangail
Food Packages Distribution during COVID-19
Fight against COVID-19
Fight against COVID-19. TARANGO distributed Food Packages (rice, oil, pulse, salt, sugar, turmeric powder, coriander powder, pepper powder and chola) to its 100 women producers/artisans in Dhaka.
Food package funded LIFE and implemented by Social Aid.
Kohinoor Yeasmin, CEO, TARANGO expressed her gratitude to Life and Mohammad Ali Sohail Chairman, Social Aid, Engr Junaed Ahmed, Director, Social Aid and Mr. Feroz, Director, Grameen Friend for their kind initiatives.
TARANGO & Okkio Store, Channel-i
Fight against COVID-19
Tarango and Okko Store of Channel i jointly work for vulnerable staffs/workers and artisans of SME sector. Tarango along with Oikko store will contribute 20 tk from its each recycled products for wel-being of SME sector. TARANGO and Oikko store will inspired people to purchase eco-friendly products. This will be not only for betterment of SME sector as well as Protect our Planet too.
Australian Awards: Women Trading Globally
Australian Awards: Women Trading Globally
Kohinoor Yeasmin, CEO of TARANGO with Dr. Shirin Sharmin Chowdhury, MP, Hon'ble Speaker, Bangladesh Parliament and Julia Niblett, Australian High Commissioner to Bangladesh in the special event on 'Welcome and Farewell Australia Awards Scholars' on 30 October 19 organized by the Australian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Welcome and Farewell Australian as Kohinoor Yeasmin has selected to participate in the Australian Awards: Women Trading Globally short course in Melbourne and Sydney, Australia from 18 to 29 November 2019.
Honorable Textiles and Jute Minister Mr. Golam Dastagir Gazi Visited TARANGO
Honorable Textiles and Jute Minister Mr. Golam Dastagir Gazi Visited TARANGO
Honorable Textiles and Jute Minister Mr. Golam Dastagir Gazi along with representatives from JDPC Mr. Khurshid Alam, Executive Director, Md. Mainul Haque, Director and Ms. Nusrat Jahan, Senior Design Executive visited TARANGO on 13 November 2019.
TARANGO celebrated “International Women’s Day 2020â€
TARANGO celebrated “International Women’s Day 2020”
TARANGO celebrated “International Women’s Day 2020” along with its all-women artisans & beneficiaries in Dhaka, Barisal, Dinajpur and Lalmonirhut.
Best women entrepreneurship award for the year 2019
Best women entrepreneurship award for the year 2019
Ms. Kohinoor Yeasmin, CEO, Tarango has once again won the best women entrepreneurship award for the year 2019 for exporting aesthetic eco-friendly jute products all over the world. Jute Minister awarded the memento to Kohinoor on 06 March on the occasion of Jute Day at Dhaka Officers Club. Commerce Minister and Jute Secretary were also present on the occasion.
British Council Country Director visited TARANGO
British Council Country Director visited TARANGO
Tom Miscioscia, Country Director, British Council & Shahnaz Karim, Director Society visited TARANGO on 3rd March 2020. CEO, Ms. Kohinoor Yeasmin and Director Mr. U Thein Maung briefed him about TARANGO and its interventions.
They visited the sample section, sewing section as well as the production unit of TARANGO Handicraft to see himself how women craft artisans produce Eco-friendly aesthetic jute products.
Bridge of Light Project Partners from Germany visited TARANGO office
Bridge of Light Project Partners from Germany visited TARANGO
Mr. Holger Trechow; BoL Director, Mr. Stefan Bepler; BoL Head of Project Cooperation, Mr. Jannik Gramm; BoL supporter & Mrs. Roswitha Magg, BoL supporter Bridge of Light Project Partners from Germany visited TARANGO office, Handicraft Production Center & ASROY Safe Home on 20 February 2020.
TARANGO is at New York Now'20 Trade Show
New York Now'20
CEO TARANGO Ms. Kohinoor Yeasmin is at New York Now Fair at USA .
TARANGO is there at the courtesy of She Trades- an UK Aid Project !!
Interior Lifestyle Fair - 2019
TARANGO participated Interior Lifestyle Fair - 2019 ( 17-19 July 2019) at Tokyo, Japan represented by CEO, Ms. Kohinoor Yeasmin and Director, Mr. U Thein Maung !!
TARANGO is at New York Now Trade Show
‘New York Now’ is one of the biggest Trade Shows of the Earth in the arena of aesthetic Craft Products. It is a meeting point of thousands of Exhibitors and Buyers from all around the world- a platform for building long term foundation for Trade Relation.
CEO TARANGO Ms. Kohinoor Yeasmin will leave for New York today at the evening by Emirates to participate New York Now Trade Show (10-14 August 2019). Director Mr. U Thein Maung will accompany her. The She Trades - a Commonwealth Project funded by the UK aid extends technical support (Product Development) to TARANGO in connection with New York Now Trade Show.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) National Conference & Business Fair in Baltimore, Maryland during 23-27 June 2019.
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) National Conference & Business Fair in Baltimore, Maryland
Ms. Kohinoor Yeasmin, CEO, TARANGO attended Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) National Conference & Business Fair in Baltimore, Maryland during 23-27 June 2019. The event is hosted by WEConnect Project funded by IFC, World Bank.
The event apart from Business fair will also arrange a seminar on ‘Corporate Connect: Strengthening Market Access for Women Owned Business’ on 27 June at World Bank office. The CEO, TARANGO will speak there as Panelist. The Secretary, Ministry of Commerce, Mr. Md. Mofizul Islam will also grace the seminar.
It is expected that the market for diversified jute products of Bangladesh will be further expanded at USA because of the proactive role of WEConnect Project
International Women's day 2019
Day 1: 7th March 2019
Children’s Art Competition, Singing & Dancing Competition organized with the aim to provide these under-privileged children a unique opportunity to present their capabilities to the society and expression of the creativity and imagination
Day 2: 8th March 2019
In 2nd day the colorful Traditional boat race, cultural program competition and cultural programs arranged in the 8th March 2019. A total of 12 groups (132 members) with 12 boats took part in this competition and each group consists of 11 members with a team leader. Each boat has flags and was named with native flowers of the country for identification. All women wear similar saris (white & red, yellow and red) and caps. The boat race divided into two rounds. Each round 6 boats have participated. The three lead boats from each round were selected for the final round. Seven boats took part in the final round and in the final round.
Representative from IFC funded WEConnect Project
Nicholas Picard (With garland) from IFC funded WEConnect Project visited TARANGO this morning of 25 March to see jute and other natural fibers products produced by TARANGO for different international markets. Weconnect Project is helping women entrepreneurs in Bangladesh to facilitate entering international markets.
On the other hand, Ms. Shanon (3rd from Left in the 1st Pic) and Mick (2nd from Right in the 1st Pic) are our importers from Australia. The name of their company is Dharma Door. They are our Business Partners for more than a decade.
CEO TARANGO Ms. Kohinoor and Mr. Emdadul Haque, Adviser briefed them about TARANGO and its interventions.
ASROY (Shelter Home) is a program of TARANGO
ASROY (Shelter Home) is a program of TARANGO established in the year 2011 with the support of Spanish Government. Located at Mirpur, it gives shelter to violence victim women as well as their children. On an average, 25 women and 15 children live there round the year.
TARANGO bears the running expenses like food and other recreational activities of the Home. Our buyers from different countries also extend support to the Shelter Home.
Ms. Shanon and Mick (Both in white dress), our buyers from Australia are now in Dhaka to see our production unit and during that time, they visited the Shelter Home on 25 March and spent time with the children. Most of the women were then out of the Shelter Home because they were then at their workplace.
TARANGO imparts training to the violence victim women and facilitates employment for them
Kirtimoti Shammanona Award 2018
Ms. Kohinoor Yeasmin, CEO TARANGO has also won the prestigious Kirtimoti Shammanona Award 2018 in the category of Women Entrepreneurship Development. The award sponsored by Square Group as well as a dummy cheque of one lac taka were handed over to CEO, TARANGO by Ms. Aneeka Chowdhury of Square group on 02 March 2019 at the Hotel Sonargaon !!
Best Women Entrepreneur 2018
An outstanding recognition for trend setting contribution to the export of diversified jute products. On 06 March 2019, at the ceremony of National Jute Day 2019 and at the presence of the Honorable Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, the name of the CEO, TARANGO, Ms. Kohinoor Yeasmin was announced as the recipient of the best woman entrepreneur in the category of export of diversified jute products. The CEO received the award from the Prime Minister. A rare Honor for both Kohinoor as well as for TARANGO Family!!
SME EXCELLENCE AWARD 2019
One more feather of success has added to the portfolio of TARANGO. Ms. Kohinoor Yeasmin, CEO, TARANGO has won the prestigious SME Excellence Award 2019 sponsored by credible Media Channel I. The CEO, TARANGO received the Award on 19 March 2019 at a live event of Channel I at Bangobondhu Convention Convention Center. The Political Adviser of the PM Mr. HT Imam handed over the award. Mr. Faridur Reza Sagor, MD, Channel I, Mayor, Rajshahi City Corporation and Chairman SME Foundation amongst others were present at the event.
The CEO TARANGO won the prestigious award because of her trend setting contribution for SME promotion. She has developed a Social Business Model and the model is being implemented by TARANGO for the economic empowerment of vulnerable women. At present, TARANGO has 18,800 beneficiaries including 3,000 women crafts artisans. It is expected that the number of beneficiaries will rise to 50,000 in 2021 in commensurate with the 2021 vision of the Government !!
It may be mentioned here that, earlier in 2019 Ms. Kohinoor Yeasmin has won the 'Kirtimoti Shammanona 2018' in the category of Entrepreneurship Development sponsored by Square Group (Handed over by Ms. Annika Chowdhury of Square Group on 02 March 2019) and best woman entrepreneur 2019 Award in the category of the export of Diversified Jute Products. Kohinoor received the prestigious National Award form the Honorable Prime Minister on 06 March,the day was declared by National Jute Day 2019 !!
TARANGO seeks support and cooperation from all corners for its struggles for the Economic Empowerment of Women !!
Fair Trade Day 2019
Tarango BD celebrated World Fair Trade Day on 11 May, 2019 with its women artisans in Dhaka like all over counties of the world. The message of the day is to ensure fair wages for the workers, safe workplace and no gender discrimination.
Director, U Thein Maung, Adviser Emdadul Haque, Admn. Head Abul Hossain, Project Coordinator Nazlee Jamal and Project Manager Satya Ranjan Dasspoke on the occasion.
All gave different examples of how Tarango BD has been adhering the rules of fair trade since its inception in 1989. All were in consensus to work in a sense of togetherness to alleviate the image of Tarango BD further thus establishing it as a trend setting outfit of Social Business.
The event ended with a documentary show on Tarango BD and its Women Boat Race at Barisal !!