Celebration of International Migration Day with the Community members in Rajbari District

 OKUP's Celebration of International Migration Day with the Community members in Rajbari District


Figure 1: District Magistrate Mr. Zahidul Islam Mia is presenting crests to the top remittance contributors at the discussion session on the occasion of International Migration and Expatriate Day in Rajbari.

 The International Migration Day and National Expatriate Day 2024 were celebrated in Rajbari with great enthusiasm. On Wednesday, December 18, a vibrant rally was held in the premises of the Rajbari District Commissioner’s Office, accompanied by a day-long fair at the Amrakanon venue. Later in the day, a discussion session was organized in the conference room of the District Commissioner’s Office, presided over by the . District Magistrate Mr. Zahidul Islam Mia The event concluded with the recognition of three expatriates who contributed the highest remittances, honoring them with awards. During the discussion session, District Commissioner Mohammad Ashraf Uddin emphasized the importance of ensuring safe migration and providing accurate guidance regarding employment opportunities abroad. He also highlighted the significance of governmental and non-governmental collaboration in facilitating the economic and social reintegration of returning migrants.

The District Commissioner further called upon all participating organizations at the fair to adopt a coordinated approach, enabling expatriates to contribute to the nation’s development through their acquired skills and remittances. At 10 AM, a rally was held with the participation of Additional along with various NGOs, government, and private organizations. This was followed by the organization of a fair.

 

Figure 2: Fair organized on the occasion of Immigrant Day

 The event and rally and IMD fair witnessed enthusiastic participation from OKUP staff and peer leaders. A total of 24 OKUP peer leaders took part in the program besides OKUP staffs. All participants were provided with T-shirts and caps sponsored by OKUP and Winrock. They concluded their participation with a commitment to always say no to illegal migration and to stand by the victims of human trafficking. The T.T.C Principle of Rajbari then shared information’s and advised OKUP staffs and peer leaders about human trafficking and shared some cordial moments and promised to help OKUP in this journey.

Figure 3: OKUP staffs and peer leaders with D.C officer Rajbari.

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