On 19 April 2026, Kathleen Sherwin, President and CEO of ORBIS International, visited an outreach eye screening programme in Rohingya Camp No. 10 in Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar. The programme is being implemented by Alliance for Cooperation and Legal Aid Bangladesh (ACLAB) with support from ORBIS International.

The visit offered an opportunity to observe how community-based eye care services are reaching some of the most vulnerable populations through early screening, referral, and treatment pathways.

During the visit, Ms. Sherwin witnessed firsthand the ongoing efforts to improve access to essential eye care services for Rohingya refugees and host communities in the camp area.

Dr. Munir Ahmed, Country Director of ORBIS International Bangladesh, and Syed Tarikul Islam, Executive Director of ACLAB, were also present during the visit.

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ACLAB Successfully Completes Pre-Vocational ICT Training for both male and female Madrasa Students in Pekua, Cox’s Bazar. ACLAB is proud to announce the successful completion of a comprehensive pre-vocational ICT training program for 80 Madrasa students at two institutions in Pekua Upazila, Cox’s Bazar district. This initiative, conducted under the ISEC project funded by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) through RISDA, aims to equip young learners with essential digital skills to enhance their future career prospects.

The training focused on foundational ICT skills, including programming, computer literacy, networking, and cybersecurity, aligning with current industry standards. By participating in this program, students are now better prepared to meet the technological demands of the modern workforce, fostering their personal development and contributing to broader community advancement. It will bring Behavioral and practical changes among the Madrasa students regarding the modern technology and digital world for their bright future.

ACLAB remains committed to promoting digital literacy and empowering youth through targeted educational initiatives. We extend our sincere gratitude to UNDP and RISDA for their support in making this project a success.

ACLAB Launches Integrated Mental Health Support and Awareness Program Project to Support the Mental Health and Psychosocial Well-being of Rohingya Children, Adolescents, and Youth at Rohingya Refugee Camps, Cox’s Bazar. With support of philanthropy initiative from the Global Development Consortium (GDC), ACLAB is implementing the project titled “Integrated Mental Health Support and Awareness Program (IMHSAP)” for Rohingya Children, Adolescents, and Youth” across 11 refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar. Key activities including capacity building and training for local NGOs, CSOs, and volunteers; outreach through Mobile MHPSS Units and a dedicated hotline (+88 01766 406806); awareness campaigns via Radio Naf; and creative, recreational, and therapeutic activities such as art, storytelling, and music.

The project also establishes Peer Support Groups, child and adolescent mental health programs, family and community workshops, and robust monitoring and evaluation systems. Beneficiaries include over 3,50,000+ individuals across camps including Kutupalong, Nayapara, Camp-7, Camp-8W, Camp-15, Camp-19, Camp-21, Camp-22, Camp-24 (Leda) and Camp-25. On 25 February 2026, ACLAB organized an awareness orientation session in Cox’s Bazar with local CSO, NGO leaders and project staff. The event aimed to enhance their understanding of IMHSA needs, share field experiences, and foster a more empathetic service approach, ultimately strengthening mental health support for refugees and frontline workers alike.

The Honorable President & CEO of Orbis International Derek W. Hodkey visited in Cox’s Bazar with a view to observing the Eye-Care services in Host and Rohingya Community in the Rohingya Refugee Camp of Cox’s Bazar. He observed different activities of different organizations and held policy meeting with policy makers. On 19th November, 2024, in the part of visit, the respected President & CEO accompanied with high official of Orbis International of Bangladesh, CIC Officers, Executive of ACLAB, and Baitus-shorof Eye Hospital, observed the ACLAB’s Eye-Care Integrated services at Rohingya Camps and appreciated these initiatives. He also shared the views with the beneficiaries.

ACLAB  celebrated World AIDS Day 2024  the theme was “Take the Rights Path” at Jamuna Bridge Railway Construction site, Project Package WD1 & WD2 (Eastern & Western Part of Civil Works). In this day observance the Management, employees, workers of OTJ JV and IHI-SMCC JV was attend. Almost 400 people was attend this day observance in Tangail & Sirajganj both site, ACLAB was distributed T shirts, Snacks in this events. Even in this program they highlights the scenario of HIV/AIDS/STI nationally & globally as well. The rally was conducted among the participants with the theme “Take the Rights Path”.  in 2024.

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Newly Constructed House Handover Ceremony among the Cyclone Mocha affected families at Kutubdia upazila, Cox’s Bazar on the Independent day, 26 March 2024.

On the 54th Independence Day of Bangladesh ACLAB has celebrated a handover ceremony of 5 newly constructed houses, 5 renovated houses, 5 new latrines, 5 renovated latrines, and 5 tube well, 20 goats among 25 families of Cyclone Mocha affected at Kutubdia Upazila, Cox’s Bazar with the presence of BRAC and other local public representatives and CBOs. On the program 2 pair pigeons, 10 trees for planting also distributed at Kutubdia to the affected families under this project. The project is supported by DFAT-Australian Aid, through BRAC and implemented by ACLAB.

Beside this, 38 new houses constructed, 35 houses repaired, 35 new latrines constructed, 35 latrines renovated, 35 tube well platform installed, 68 goat distributed and 50 home based garden raised at Saint Martin’s island and Subrung-Union of Teknaf Upazila, Jaliapalong-union of Ukhiya Upazila, and Kutubdia-Upazila of Cox’s Bazar among 1500 beneficiaries of 296 families of cyclone Mocha affected under this project.

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