On 15 June 2026 (Monday), RHSTEP under its Aparajeyo Tarunno (UYP) Project organized a stakeholder networking meeting at Shah Dine Restaurant, Rajshahi.

The meeting brought together key government officials, educators, NGO representatives, media personnel, community stakeholders, mentors, and advocates working in the field of youth development and SRHR.

The program was graced by Md. A. Razzaq, Deputy Director, Family Planning Department, Rajshahi, as the chief guest. The session was presided over by Md. Mamunur Rahman, Unit Manager, RHSTEP Rajshahi. Special guests included Rafiqun Nahar, Assistant Director, Family Planning Department, Rajshahi, and Md. Abdur Rouf Siddique, Secondary Education Officer, Rajshahi.

The welcome address was delivered by Md. Faridul Islam, Youth Officer, who highlighted the importance of stakeholder collaboration in achieving sustainable youth and SRHR outcomes.

Following this, Diptoi Sarker, Project Officer, presented a detailed overview of the project’s achievements in 2025 along with the action plan for 2026, outlining future priorities and implementation strategies.

Participants actively shared their feedback, opinions, and recommendations regarding project activities. They emphasized stronger coordination among government, non-government organizations, and community stakeholders to enhance the effectiveness and outreach of ongoing initiatives.

The meeting concluded with a collective commitment to work collaboratively in a more integrated and impactful way to strengthen SRHR awareness and youth development programs in the coming years.