CYDA

Community Youth Development Awareness (CYDA), has inaugurated its own office along with a discussion meeting. The inauguration program was held on Saturday, 22 February 2025 at 2:00 PM near the Notun office area of Islamapur Union. The office was formally opened by the chief guest and inaugurator, Mr. Moazzem Hossain, Deputy Director of the Cox’s Bazar Department of Youth Development. The program was presided over by the organization’s founder and director, Arkanul Islam Rian, and conducted by Rozina Akter, member of CYDA. Special guests included Abidur Rahman, Officer-in-Charge of YPSA (Chattogram Division); Tarekur Rahman, CEO of YES Bangladesh; Upazila Youth Development Officer Mr Ilias Mia; Azad Hossain Talukder, and local representative Ms Lutfunnesa Lutfa, along with other members and leaders of the organization. Since 2018, CYDA has earned recognition as a well-organized and skilled group for its contributions to quality education, climate change action, peacebuilding, child rig...

Community Youth Development Awareness (CYDA) has been honored to receive the ‘Youth Welfare Fund’ for the fiscal year 2024–25. The cheque was formally handed over by Mr. Md. A. Mannan, Deputy Commissioner of Cox’s Bazar, and Mr. Moazzem Hossain, Deputy Director of the Department of Youth Development, Cox’s Bazar. On behalf of CYDA, Chief Executive Mr. Arkanul Islam Rian, along with all members of the organization, expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Department of Youth Development, Cox’s Bazar, for their continuous guidance and invaluable support. They stated: “The role of youth is crucial in every nation. Providing them with proper direction, training, and opportunities is a milestone for any progressive society. In Bangladesh, the Department of Youth Development has been working as a true pathfinder—offering countless opportunities for training, education, and self-development. We sincerely acknowledge their tireless efforts and unwavering support that have helped CYDA achieve its g...

Eidgaon, Cox’s Bazar | November 7, Friday: A human chain was organized at the Eidgaon Bus Station demanding the urgent expansion of the Chattogram–Cox’s Bazar Highway into four to six lanes and the assurance of safe road communication. The program was initiated by the Community Youth Development Awareness (CYDA) , a government-registered voluntary youth organization, based in Eidgaon Upazila, Cox’s Bazar. Participants from various institutions, local organizations, and conscious citizens joined the demonstration, raising their voices against the growing number of tragic road accidents on the highway. Speakers at the event expressed grave concern, saying,  “The Chattogram–Cox’s Bazar Highway has turned into a death trap. Almost every day, new accidents take innocent lives.” They further added that 84 people lost their lives on this highway during the first 10 months of 2025, calling it a matter of national concern.  “We often hear about development and mega projects, but saving...