Tk 60,000 unconditional grants bring hope to 8,500 char families in Gaibandha
Sarkar Shahadot Hossain, Gaibandha
A transformative development initiative is bringing economic hope to 8,500 disadvantaged families in the remote char areas of Gaibandha’s Fulchhari and Saghata upazilas.
Under the Choice, Hope, and Resilience (CHAR) Bangladesh Project—supported by GiveDirectly and implemented by Gana Unnayan Kendra (GUK)—each household will receive an unconditional cash grant of Tk 60,000 in two installments (Tk 9,000 in November and Tk 51,000 in December) to strengthen financial security and disaster resilience.
Unveiled at a 'Meet the Press' event by GUK Founder and Executive Chief M. Abdus Salam, the program grants beneficiaries complete freedom to utilize the funds according to their own priorities, such as repairing homes, purchasing livestock, starting small businesses, investing in education, or building savings.
Organizers and local leaders expressed optimism that this unconditional support will empower vulnerable char families to rebuild their lives, achieve economic independence, and foster long-term community resilience.
