ASF joined an IFTAR party, organized by the Rotary Club of Uttara on April 24, 2022. The Rotarians of the Club and representatives of the other Clubs, and senior leaders of the District-3281 joined the event. The program designed as their regular weekly meeting and service projects of the club as well as IFTAR Party. Mr. Julhas Alam, President of the Club chaired the event. Barrister Mutasim Billah Faruqui, District Governor 3281 as Chief Guest and Engr. M.A. Wahab, District Governor Elect as the Special Guest were the key speakers.

As invited, Mr. Sarder Jahangir Hossain, Executive Director of ASF with his senior team members, Ms. Tahmina Islam, Coordinator-Case and Partnership Management and Ms. Hridita Mustafiz, HealthCare Coordinator joined the event and shortly spoke on the ASF journey.

It was exciting that the Club honored the ASF representatives and recognized its outstanding work in eliminating acid violence from Bangladesh. Under their service projects, the Club handed over a grant to ASF as a token of love.

Thanks to the Club and Rotarians! Looking forward to continuing the integrated journey of freeing Bangladesh fully from acid violence and creating opportunities for the survivors to live a life with dignity.

The Mutual Trust Bank Limited (MTBL) stands alongside ASF. Mr. Chowdhury Akhtar Asif, Additional Manager Director & Group Chief Risk Officer of MTBL along with Mr. Azam Khan, Head of Communication and Ms. Tahmina Zaman Khan, Head of Sustainability and Risk Governance paid their visit to ASF on 12 April 2022.

Mr. Sarder Jahangir Hossain, Executive Director of ASF, accompanied by ASF’s senior management team welcomed the guests and briefed them about ASF’s integrated journey to end acid violence from Bangladesh, its accomplishments, challenges and the future 7 Goals from 2022-2030.
Mr. Asif highly recognized the noble work of ASF. He recommended strategizing the unique works adopting on changing environment and needs. He emphasized to have ASF’s own space and suggested to advance the initiatives for Zakat Fund. From the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) of MTBL, Mr. Asif handed over a Cheque to Mr. Hossain as token of love to continue ASF’s great work.
The Executive Director thanks to Mr. Asif and his team for this visit and generous support from MTBL to ASF. Mr. Hossain strongly encouraged all the Corporates as part of their social responsibility may join in ASF’s partnership journey to continue its philanthropic works.

On 2nd March 2022, at 3:30 am, a new acid attack violence has happened in Golachipa, Patuakhali.

The name of victim is Toyna, 20 years old, attacked by her husband named Milon, who used to torture her for demanding dowry and he was continuing extramarital relationship.

Her face and both hands have burnt. She is now getting her treatment at Sheikh Hasina Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery from 7th March.

A Case has been filed at Golachipa Police Station. The Perpetrator got arrested.

A team from Acid Survivors Foundation has visited Toyna at the hospital and assured her that ASF is always here for her and will ensure possible assistance. Thanks to all who help her.