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Noboprobhaat Leads Stakeholder Dialogue in Rangpur

Activity · Rapid Response Grant 27 March 2025 · Rangpur, Bangladesh

On 27 March 2025, Noboprobhaat Foundation convened an advocacy meeting with local stakeholders in Rangpur — to strengthen collaboration and build inclusive support systems for gender-diverse communities.

36 participants Local government, CSOs, journalists & medical professionals Under the Rapid Response Grant — funded by FCDO, in collaboration with Kaleidoscope Trust (UK)

The meeting brought together 36 participants — including representatives from local government offices, civil society organizations, journalists, medical professionals and community advocates. Discussion focused on the real-life challenges gender-diverse individuals face, particularly in rural areas: social exclusion, legal vulnerability, lack of healthcare access, and misrepresentation in the media.

Stakeholder dialogue meeting in Rangpur A speaker addressing the meeting Participants at the stakeholder dialogue A community advocate speaking

Stakeholders collectively explored practical ways to improve institutional responses and increase the visibility and inclusion of gender-diverse communities in public services and development programs.

“This session helped us understand how we, as local institutions, can do more to ensure fairness, safety, and dignity for all members of our society.” — shared by one government representative

Highlights of the meeting

  • Commitments from local authorities to strengthen legal support for gender-diverse individuals
  • CSO representatives expressing interest in programmatic inclusion
  • Journalists reflecting on the role of responsible reporting

This advocacy meeting was particularly important given the backdrop of increased risks faced by gender-diverse communities in Bangladesh, and the vacuum created by the sudden suspension of international funding. It served as a vital platform to rebuild collaboration and reaffirm solidarity at the local level.

“In a time when grassroots organizations like ours are struggling to survive, this meeting reminded us that we are not alone. Bringing stakeholders together ensures that change is not isolated — it’s shared, owned, and sustainable.” — Md Yasin Ali, Founder & Executive Director, Noboprobhaat Foundation