PSTC holds 36th Annual General Meeting

The 36th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the renowned private development organisation Population Services and Training Center (PSTC) took place on Friday, 20 December 2025, at the PSTC building in Aftabnagar.

Chaired by PSTC Chairperson Ms. Sanzida Islam, the meeting featured special guests such as former Dhaka University Professor Dr. Md. Golam Rahman, Vice Chairperson Ms. Geetali Badrunnessa Hasan, other PSTC members, and youth representatives.

Dr. Noor Mohammad, PSTC Executive Director and Member Secretary, presented the Annual Programme and Financial Report for 2025, as well as the proposed budget for 2026.

Members expressed high appreciation for PSTC’s ongoing progress and key achievements, including securing affiliate membership with the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) and inaugurating its own building, successes credited to the efficient and visionary leadership of Dr. Noor Mohammad.

Supervised by Chief Election Commissioner Dr. Akhter Banu and in the presence of a representative from the Department of Social Services, the election for the PSTC Board of Directors for the 2026–2027 term was held.

Through unanimous decision, Ms. Sanzida Islam was re-elected as Chairperson, Ms. Geetali Badrunnessa Hasan as Vice Chairperson, and Mr. Badrul Munir as Treasurer.

The other elected board members were Professor Dr. Md. Golam Rahman, Mr. ASM Mahbubul Alam, Dr. Md. Khalekuzzaman (Romen Raihan), Ms. Aleya Tamzida, youth member Ms. Priyata Mondol, and Ms. Faiza Rahman Anila.

In her closing remarks, the Chairperson highlighted the need for new innovations, quality services for all, and long-term sustainability to further strengthen PSTC’s advancements. She urged collective cooperation in executing strategic plans aligned with the organization’s vision and mission, aiming to elevate PSTC from “good” to “exemplary.”

Notably, PSTC holds Board of Directors elections every two years. Over its 47-year journey, PSTC has consistently focused on empowering women and addressing the needs of children, adolescents, and youth. Currently, under Dr. Noor Mohammad’s leadership, the organisation is undergoing rebranding and institutional capacity building to become more sustainable, while contributing significantly to national development priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).