Annual Report 2008 2009

Annual Report
July 2008-June 2009
Underprivileged Children’s Educational Programs

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CONTENTS
UCEP: An overview 04
Message from the Chairperson 05
In Remembrance 06
Annual Report July 2008 - June 2009

Executive Summary 08
UCEP Project Performance at a Glance 11
Introduction 12
Integrated General and Vocational Education IGVE Component 17
Technical Education Component 21
Employment & Field Services (EFS) Component 26
Overall Program Activities 30
Human Resource Management Component 33
Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Credit Component 36
Administration and Resource Mobilization Component 38
Research & Development (RD) Section 39
Human Rights & Good Governance (HRGG) Section 39
Child Rights & Advocacy Section 40
Communication Section 43
Special Projects 52
UCEP Development Partners 53
Audit Report 56
UCEP Association Members 83

Board of Governors 2009 - 2010 85
UCEP Senior Management Team 86
Acknowledgement 87
Success Stories 90
UCEP: An Overview
A pioneer, since its beginning, in the field of transforming distressed children into productive human
resources the Underprivileged Children's Educational Programs (UCEP) was founded by Mr. Lindsay Allan
Cheyne, a philanthropic of New Zealand. The program was started with only 60 working children in 1972
in the Social Welfare Department of Dhaka University with the philosophy of making education and skill
development a means of lifting the working children out of abject poverty and social deprivation in as short
a time as possible. UCEP-Bangladesh has now established itself as a service provider for the distressed
poor working children with a unique program which provides a package service of Integrated General and
Vocational Education (IGVE), Technical Education (TE) and Employment Field Services (EFS) along with
various aspects of child rights, good governance and social life skills. The model of education which UCEP
provides has uplifted the socio-economic condition of thousands of working children with a consequent
positive impact on their families over the years.
UCEP IGV schools which are the entry points of schooling for the poor distressed children imparts the
national curriculum in an abridged form along with basics of technical education. The schools complete
each grade in 6 months instead of 1 year the usual time required in a formal school. Upon completion of
general school education upto grade VIII, UCEP students pursue skills training in UCEP Technical Schools
which provide technical education in various trades of high market demand.
UCEP at the moment operates 48 Integrated General & Vocational (IGV) Schools and 8 Technical Schools
with 16 trades in Dhaka, Chittagong, Khulna, Rajshahi, Barisal and Sylhet Metropolitan Cities and in
Gazipur District with an enrolment of about 34,000 distressed working children with gender parity.
UCEP introduced SSC (Vocational) program in its technical schools for its brighter students under the
Bangladesh Technical Education Board (BTEB) from January 2005. With the successful completion of
SSC (Voc.) of this batch of students in 2007, UCEP launched the Diploma in Engineering Sponsorship
program for its talented graduates who are willing to go for higher studies in Govt. Polytechnic Institutes
after completion of SSC (Voc).
The Employment and Field Services (EFS) Component of UCEP arranges on the job training for its
technical school students and places its graduates in gainful jobs through labour market surveys, linkage
with employers and other means of job placement. The EFS also runs an overseas employment scheme
which has already placed 116 of its graduates in overseas employment since 2003. For self-employment of
its graduates, UCEP introduced the SME/ME Credit Program in June 2005 in partnership with PKSF.
A Child Rights Advocacy program was incorporated into the mainstream programs from July 2007 for
implementation with partner NGOs in areas outside the operational areas of the educational program of
UCEP. The objective of the program is to raise the voice of the children against all sorts of abuse,
exploitation and discrimination affecting their lives. UCEP is implementing this unique program named
"Let Children Speak (LCS)" with 24 partner NGOs in 10 districts of Bangladesh.
Since its inception a total of 160,469 underprivileged children were admitted in UCEP IGVE schools. The
UCEP technical schools since their establishment in 1983, produced 36,335 technical graduates on different
trades out of which 34, 045 graduates were placed in jobs.
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Message from the Chairperson
UCEP Board of Governors
Bangladesh was in shambles when it emerged as a new, independent nation
through scourge of war in 1971. During the process of recovering from the
wreckage of liberation war, both the government and development partners
were bent on establishing the infrastructure of the country. However, the plight
of the children remained nearly unattended. In the meantime, Lindsay Allan
Cheyne, a philanthropist from New Zealand, endeavored a skills training
program for the children by establishing schools for working children, which
marked the beginning of the Underprivileged Children’s Educational Program (UCEP).
Since its inception in 1972, UCEP has evolved into a widely acclaimed “Child’s Rights Organization” with
dual responsibilities of service delivery and policy advocacy. A package of services which include
integrated general and vocational education, technical education and employment support is provided by
UCEP. These activities have contributed in transforming thousands of working children into skilled human
resources and reducing the incidence of poverty. UCEP is also implementing a child rights advocacy
program in partnership with 24 NGOs in 10 districts to create awareness among community members on
rights of children. This has brought improvements in the lives of children at both the individual and
community levels as manifested in the increase of working children going to school, reduction of child
abuse, and decrease in early marriage.
Generally, UCEP programs are implemented in 3-year phases. Currently, the organization is undergoing
Phase VI, which started in December 2007 and will continue through November 2010. This phase is
intended to increase the number of Integrated General and Vocational Schools from 32 to 52 and Technical
Schools from 5 to 10 with an increase in the number of enrolment from 28,000 to 37,000. UCEP is on its
track to meet the challenges of this phase.
This Annual Report covers the activities of UCEP for the period of July 2008 to June 2009 under the current
phase. It presents the achievements, expansions and developments in the areas of integrated general and
vocational education, technical education, employment support, and child rights advocacy. The most
remarkable achievement of this phase is the introduction of computer learning in Integrated General and
Vocational Schools in January 2009, which indicates UCEP’s relentless commitment to give its students an
exposure to modern technical skills. This inclusion is in line with the commitment of the Government of
Bangladesh to introduce computers in secondary schools by the year 2013 and in primary schools by 2021.
I congratulate the staff members of the UCEP for their commitment and hard work for achieving the targets
of the program.
I express my sincere gratitude to development partners for their interest, cooperation, guidance and
financial contribution which have helped UCEP to progress over the period.
I also thank the Government of Bangladesh and local and foreign philanthropists for their cooperation and
support to the program.
I am thankful to my colleagues in the UCEP Association and the Board of Governors for their cooperation,
support and advice in steering UCEP towards its noble mission.
Ubaidur Rob Ph.D.

Chairperson
UCEP Board of Governors
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In Remembrance of the Association Members
who had left us forever
Mr. M. R. Siddiqi Rear Admiral Sultan Ahmad (Retd.)

Expired on 6 February 1991 Expired on 15 December 2001
Mr. Aziz-ul-Huq Mr. M. Nurul Haq

Expired on 3 September 2002 Expired on 16 December 2003
Prof. Dr. S. H. K. Esufzai Mr. Sulaiman Chaudhury

Expired on 12 February 2009 Expired on 23 July 2009
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20th AGM of UCEP Association 04 December 2008
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Executive Summary
UCEP – Bangladesh is a beacon of hope for the underprivileged children of Bangladesh. Since its inception
in 1972, it has established itself as a renowned NGO which is providing education, technical skills and job
placement to working children. The education model of UCEP makes it possible for working children to
have schooling while they work to earn a living for themselves and their families.
UCEP has its schools in all the six Divisional Head Quarters of Bangladesh. The present enrolment in
UCEP schools is over 34000 working
children which may appear quite large, but
compared to about 7.9 million working
children not being able to attend school it is
a mere 0.45%
Since 1988 UCEP programs have been

implemented in phases. The present phase
VI is for a duration of 3 years from
December 2007 to November 2010. This
phase included expansion of its operations
into two new locations and additional
features to cater to the changing needs of
the society and requirements for
employment. The additional features
included in the programs are:
. Introduction of Integrated General and Vocational Education (IGVE) curriculum in the IGV schools
. Introduction of IT Centres gradually in all IGV and Technical schools.
(from July 2007).
. Introduction of computers in IGV schools.

. Inclusion of Entrepreneurship Support Activities for self employment of UCEP graduates.
. Mainstreaming of Child Rights & Advocacy Program 'Let Children Speak'.
. Inclusion of Human Rights and Good Governance Section.
. Introduction of financial support to top 10 SSC (Voc.) graduates from each UCEP technical school for
Diploma in Engineering courses.
This annual report covers the activities and achievements of the mainstream program as well as the
programs outside the mainstream during the period July 2008 to June 2009.
IGV School is the first step of the complete package of UCEP program. At the end of June 2009 UCEP
is operating 48 Integrated General & Vocational (IGV) Schools and 8 Technical School in Dhaka,
Chittagong, Khulna, Rajshahi, Barisal and Sylhet Metropolitan Cities with an enrolment of about
34,000 distressed working children with equal gender ratio. IGV schools follow the national
curriculum in an abridged form along with basics of technical education and complete each grade in 6
months instead of 1 year, the usual time required in a formal school. The schools run in three shifts of
3 hours each day.
Higher average enrolment and lower dropout rate was observed in the IGV schools during the
reporting period in comparison with that of the previous year. The average student enrolment, during
the reporting period was 28,360 with equal gender ratio. The dropout rate was only 3.07% while the
attendance rate 94.54%.
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A total of 5,536 students completed primary education (grade V) and another 4979 completed lower
secondary (grade VIII) education. The quality of integrated general and vocational education imparted
by UCEP was highly appreciated by the community for its approach, teaching techniques and
implementation method.
Technical Education is the second step of UCEP program. Upon completion of general school education,
UCEP students pursue skills training in UCEP Technical Schools. UCEP provides technical education in 16
trades through 8 technical schools in Dhaka, Chittagong, Khulna, Rajshahi ,Barisal and Sylhet. The trades
of technical schools are based on the demand of the existing employment market. The technical schools run
two shifts a day each of 4.20 hours in two academic sessions per year. The attendance rate of the technical
students during the reporting period was 96.62% with a dropout rate of 2.32%. The girls to boys ratio was
38:62 while the total number of students graduating from the technical schools was 3958.
With a view to provide higher education opportunities to talented students UCEP had started the SSC
(Vocational) program from 2005. A total number of 433 boys and 165 girls were enrolled in the course in
the three technical schools of Dhaka,
Chittagong, Khulna and Rajshahi. Like the
results of the earlier two batches the result
of the third batch of SSC (Voc) students
who appeared in March 2009 was also very
good with a success rate of 90.7 against the
national average pass rate of 70.90 %
including 3 GPA-5 holders.
The other vital component of UCEP is the

Employment and Field Services (EFS)
Component, which provides job placement
to UCEP graduates through local support
and links with employers. Since 1991, it
has been successful in providing jobs to
about 95% of UCEP graduates.
During the reporting period a total of 3,253 UCEP graduates were provided employment with different
reputed companies. The Overseas Employment Scheme which was started in 2003 has been providing
support to the graduates for employment abroad. At the moment 116 of the graduates are in
employment abroad.
Outside the mainstream program UCEP is implementing two special projects. One being a vocational
training program (run in two technical schools) with the support of PLAN Bangladesh and other being
the “Extended Shishu Kallayan Trust Program for Skills Development” (run in one technical school)
with the support of the Directorate of Primary Education, Government of Bangladesh and funded by
SDC and World Bank.
The Small and Medium Enterprises (SME credit) Component was included in the mainstream program
from July 2007 to provide self-employment opportunities for UCEP graduates through financial support in
partnership with Palli Karma Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) for self-employment. SME component provided
loans to 590 graduates for self employment projects up to June 2009 and the recovery rate was 96.49%.
UCEP introduced the Child Rights and Advocacy Section in its mainstream program in phase VI. The
section is implementing the 'Let Children Speak Program' which was previously being
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implemented as a Special Project. The program is based on Child Rights issues and is being
implemented in 10 districts through 24 partner NGOs. Till the end of June 2009 it has been made
280,000 persons of the community aware
of child rights issue and made 3,600 child
advocates. These child advocates
prevented many cases of child abuse,
child trafficking, early marriage and
motivated the parents to send their
children to schools.
Since inception in 1972, a total of over

160,469 marginalized children were
enrolled in UCEP schools. A total of
36,335 students completed technical
education and about 34,045 graduates
were placed in jobs at home and abroad. UCEP is contributing to achieving the Millennium
Development Goals through its approach of empowering girls and boys by providing education and
imparting skills training followed by job placement support. After entering the job market UCEP boys
and girls are becoming the principal earning members of their families and playing a vital role in the
decision making process of their families and the community.
The UCEP model of education is not merely an educational program. It is program of nurturing a child
into adolescence with a sense of his rights and looking forward confidently to contribute to national
development with his acquired technical skills. The program demonstrates that given the love, the
compassion and opportunities so much lacking in their lives, these children can become a force the
nation could be proud of.
All the millions of them.
Brig. Gen. Aftab Uddin Ahmad (Retd.)

Executive Director
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UCEP Project Performance at a Glance
July 2007 July 2008

Indicators
June 2008 June 2009
Number of Schools/Training Centres

Integrated General and Vocational Schools (3 shifts a day) 43 48
Technical Schools (2 shifts a day) 07 08
Number of Students Enrolled

General Schools/Integrated General and Vocational
Schools 25,272 28,360
Technical Schools 4,282 4,314
New Admissions
Schools 8,787 9,890
Gender Ratio (Girl: Boy)

Schools 50:50 50:50
Technical Schools 37:63 38:62
Attendance Rate
Schools 95.33% 94.54%
Technical Schools 96.26% 96.62%
Dropout Rate
Schools 3.08% 3.07%
Technical Schools 2.55% 2.32%
Graduation
General Schools/General and Vocational Schools
(Grade V) 5,446 5,536
General Schools/General and Vocational Schools
(Grade VIII) 4,800 4,979
Rate of Placement in Jobs (% of graduates or Job seekers)

General Schools -
Technical Schools Graduates 100 95
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1.0 Introduction
UCEP has undertaken a large number of activities to attain the objective of phase VI for the period July
2008 - June 2009 including expansion of the programs into new geographical locations. The outcome and
the achievements against the planned activities during the period are portrayed in this Annual report.
The wide range of program activities of UCEP is steered by two Directorates namely the Programs
Directorate and Corporate Affairs Directorate. The Programs Directorate overseas the activities of the
Integrated General and Vocational Education Component, Technical Education Component and
Employment & Field Services Component. On the other hand, the Directorate of Corporate Affairs
oversees the activities of the Human Resource Management Component, Finance & Accounts
Component, Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Credit Component, Administration and Resource
Mobilization Component, Research & Development Section, Child Rights & Advocacy Section and the
Communication Section. The Secretariat of the Executive Director supervises the activities of Human
Rights and Good governance section and the Internal Audit Section. The achievements of the
components and sections and the major activities outlined in the project document of phase VI are
compiled in this report.
Integrated General and Vocational Education (IGVE) Component

The Integrated General and Vocational Education Component imparts education up to grade VIII in the
national curriculum. In addition, it also prepares the children for technical education after grade VIII
through inclusion of the basics of technical education in the curriculum of each grade. The duration of
each grade is however six months in place of the standard twelve months. This is possible by
condensing the curriculum and having less holidays and breaks. The major activities of this component
are the following.
❖ Admit underprivileged children for integrated general and vocational education in IGV schools
though mobilization and counselling.
❖ Involve teachers in participatory approach of teaching and learning.
❖ Develop and introduce updated curriculum.
❖ Introduce IT knowledge to all children from grade I to VIII.
Technical Education (TE) Component

The Technical Education Component delivers hands on technical training to the IGVE school graduates
through Technical Schools. The major activities of the TE component are:
❖ Imparting market oriented technical education to all grade VIII UCEP graduates and similar groups.
❖ Organize industrial attachment as a part of the course.
❖ Revise and update the curricula of technical schools.
❖ Revise and implement the technical portion of the curriculum in the UCEP IGVE Schools.
❖ Introduce IT knowledge to all children pursuing Technical education in the Technical Schools.
Employment and Field Services (EFS) Component

The Employment and Field Services component plays a vital role in the UCEP model for Human Resource
Development by providing job placement support to the UCEP graduates.
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The main tasks of the component are as follows.
❖ Approach employers for wage employment of the technical school graduates.
❖ Prepare children for jobs, job retention techniques
and entrepreneurship skills through training.
❖ Support the graduates of technical schools to start
their own business enterprises.
❖ Provide financial assistance to physically challenged
children and female graduates who do not get wage
employment to set up their own business enterprises.
❖ Assist the graduates in obtaining short-term loans for
self-employment from the SME Component.
❖ Prepare children for employment through mock
interviews and job counselling.
Other Program Activities

Some activities of UCEP are common to all components. Achievements of these activities are narrated
under Other Program Activities and are given below
❖ Mobilize the community for implementation of Child Rights Policy.

❖ Establish/renovate gender-sensitive physical infrastructure.
❖ Organize community, civil society organizations and parents to demand education from the
government for the working/underprivileged children.
❖ Disseminate information to the GOB (workshop, seminar, roundtable discussions & conference) on
the achievements of UCEP programs.
❖ Seek access to public support/resources (MOE/DNFE/BTEB) for UCEP programs.
❖ Arrange Child Congress to demand basic rights from the government for the
working/underprivileged children.
❖ Launch promotional activities to protect child rights in the society.
Human Resources Management (HRM) Component

UCEP HRM Component exercises modern HR practices to pick the right people for the right vacancies
maintaining transparency and neutrality. It trains and mentors them to improve their efficiency. In order to
facilitate an organizational environment this component nurtures potential, promotes innovation, change
and quality. The main activities of the HRM component are:
❖ Recruitment and Selection of Staff

❖ Develop policies & procedures of HRM
❖ Provide or arrange training for self-development
❖ Maintain data and personal records of the staff
Finance and Accounts Component

This component performs a vital role within the organization in improving program efficiency, enhancing
management decision capacities and promoting transparency and accountability. This component is also
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responsible for preparing financial statement for the management and audits. The activities are:
❖ Financial planning
❖ Budgeting
❖ Advise on Procurement
❖ Advise on Expenditure
Small and Medium Enterprises (SME)/Micro Enterprise (ME) Credit

Component
UCEP SME/ME Credit program is being implemented with the financial support of Palli Karma
Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) to develop entrepreneurship among the UCEP graduates to uplift the socio
economic conditions of the hardcore poor urban working children, adolescents and their families. The
component focuses on providing Credit to semi skilled and skilled UCEP graduates who are
experienced and over 18 years of age to get self employed and set up small industrial enterprises of their
own. Normally the credit facilities are provided to UCEP graduates who were placed in wage
employment and having gained experience are confident to start their own enterprises.
The main activities of SME Component are:

❖ Formulate and revise credit policies in accordance to the requirements of PKSF
❖ Review credit disbursement and repayment of credit
❖ Monitor credit operation and management
❖ Maintain liaison with relevant NGOs and other institutions
Administration and Resource Mobilization (ARM) Component

The Administration and Resource Mobilization Component is responsible and assigned for general
administration and resource mobilizing activities. The main activities of ARM Component are:
❖ All administrative works

❖ Maintenance and record keeping of UCEP properties and assets
❖ Procurement of materials
❖ Construction and maintenance of UCEP establishments
❖ Identify resources of UCEP which could be utilized to generate revenue
❖ Undertake income generating activities both locally and internationally
❖ Mobilize resources for the development of UCEP
❖ Handle all legal matters of UCEP
Research and Development (RD) Section

The Research and Development Section of UCEP is involved in internal monitoring and evaluation of the
programs. Various research inside and outside the organization are conducted by this section. The section
is responsible for keeping track of new developments in the field of education and child rights. Keeps
records of all important data and survey reports in the fields in which UCEP works. It assists the
management in carrying out research and surveys in the fields required. The section is also responsible for
maintenance and up keep of the WAN based information system of UCEP.
Human Rights and Good Governance (HRGG) Section

The HRGG section which was introduced in the organogram of UCEP from December 2007 (Phase VI)
directly reports to the Executive Director. The section advices the ED to ensure that good governance and
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good human right practices are followed in the organization. Though the field of HRGG is all
encompassing, it concentrates more on gender parity, staff handling, transparency in dealings in and onside
the organization, grievance of staff and students etc.
Communications Section
The Communications Section is involved in maintaining linkage with GO, NGOs, INGOs and media and
responsible for disseminating of UCEP activities to different print and electronic media. Highlighting
UCEP programs at the community and national level through promotional activities is another major task
of this section. Organizing and publishing printed materials, covering of all important visits and study
tours of different organizations and individuals are also included in the regular functions of the
communications section.
Child Rights and Advocacy (CRA) Section

UCEP is a child rights organization and the educational program that it operates is a major part of its task.
The educational program however limits its areas of operation for advocating and building awareness of
the community regarding the Rights of the Child. With this in view, the Child Rights and Advocacy
Section was incorporated in the UCEP Programs from Phase VI (Dec 2007) to enlarge its coverage of the
community out side the areas of operation of the UCEP educational program.
The Child Rights and Advocacy (CRA) section is working for making the community aware regarding the
basic rights of children and to protect them from abuse, exploitation and discrimination.
An early marriage was prevented by

the Child Advocates of ‘Let Children
Speak’ program at Sirajganj.
A four year old child was recovered

from the hands of traffickers at the
time of trafficking by the Child
Advocates of ‘Let Children Speak’
program at Sirajganj.
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Inauguration of UCEP-Hafiz Mazumdar Sylhet Technical School
UCEP-Hafiz Mazumdar Sylhet Technical School was inaugurated on 19 October 2008 by Her Excellency the
Ambassador of Switzerland to Bangladesh Dr. Dora Rapold. Here are the few glimpses of that memorable moment.
Inauguration of UCEP- Jatrabari Technical School (DTS-II)

His Excellency Mr. Einar H. Jensen the Ambassador of Denmark to Bangladesh formally inaugurated UCEP-
Jatrabari Technical School (DTS-II) on 18 March 2009. Here are the few glimpses of that memorable moment.
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2.0 Integrated General and Vocational Education
Component
The Integrated General and Vocational Education (IGVE) Component provides general education
including the basics of technical education to the working children up to class VIII to prepare them for
skills training in the UCEP Technical Schools. UCEP IGV schools also admit physically challenged
children and ensure an inclusive environment in the schools. Besides education, the IGV schools teaches
the students social norms, good behaviour practices and arranges various co-curricular activities for the
natural mental and physical development of the children. The activities of the component as per project
document VI are highlighted below.
2.1 Admit underprivileged children for integrated general and vocational

education in IGV (Feeder) schools
UCEP Integrated General & Vocational Education Salient Features of Integrated

implemented by the IGVE Component through its IGV General & Vocational Education
(Feeder) Schools is effective and attractive to the community Component
for its approach and features. UCEP believes that working
children should be allowed to work while they learn. It also . Learning while working
responds to the rights and needs of the target group without . 3.0 School hours per day
any discrimination. The schools run three shifts a day five
days a week. Each shift is of three hours. Working children
. Brief academic session (120
. Abridged national curriculum
are able to attend the schools on their less busy hours without school days)
hampering their normal earning and thus can continue to
support their families. The reports of external evaluators
. Basics of technical education
indicate that the standard of UCEP’s education is satisfactory included in curriculum from
.
and is ensuring quality education. These views of the external grade I-VIII
.
evaluators are supported by the excellent results of UCEP Schools in catchment areas
students in SSC (Vocational) held in the last two years. Social work support to the
.
children and family
.
With the expansion of UCEP programs, the number of IGV Linkage with the community
Schools increased from 43 in July 2008 to 48 in June 2009 Computer course in all grades
with consequent increase in the number of students enrolled from I-VIII.
as given in figure 1.
Figure 1: Enrolment Trend in Integrated General & Vocational (IGV) Schools
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The Integrated General & Vocational (IGV) Schools admits working children, children engaged in
hazardous work, physically challenged children and street children. The schools provide them education
in a child friendly environment without any bias towards colour, creed, religion or gender. The component
had an average enrolment of 28,360 students in each session of six months in its 48 IGV Schools during
the period of July’08 to June’09 (Table 1).
Table 1: Quantitative Progress and Achievements (IGV Schools)
Activities with Activities with

Targets Achievements Targets Achievements
(July 08 - Boy Girl Total (January 09 - Boy Girl Total Average
December 08) June 09)
13,596 13,760 27,356 29,201 14,602 14,762 29,364 28,360
27,004 students
students
enrolled in IGV
enrolled in IGV
Schools
Schools
424 380 804 255 street 445 313 758 781
242 street
children/
children/
children with
children with
mild
mild disabilities
disabilities
enrolled in each
enrolled in each
session
session
50% are girls Girl 50: Boy 50 50% are girls Girl 50: Boy 50 50:50
4,665 new 2,281 2,225 4,506 5270 new 2,665 2,719 5,384 4,945
students students
admitted admitted
Minimum 93.73 94.83 94.28 Minimum 94.36 95.23 94.80 94.54
attendance 90% attendance
90%
3.02 3 .07 3.05 Acceptable 3.19 2.99 3.09 3.07
Acceptable
dropout 5% dropout 5%
1,314 1,434 2,748 2716 students 1,395 1,393 2,788 5536

2,661 students (Total)
graduated from
graduated
Grade-V in each from Grade-V
session in each
session
1,148 1,228 2,376 2552 students 1,329 1,274 2,603 4979
2,352 students
graduated from graduated (Total)
Grade-VIII in from Grade-
each session VIII in each
session
During the reporting period an average total of 781 physically challenged children and street children were
enrolled in the integrated general & vocational education program which was 2.75% of the total enrolment
against the target of 1%.
In each session the average attendance of the students in IGV schools was 94.54% while the dropout was
only 3.07%. The girls to boys’ ratio stood at 50:50. During this period, a total of 5536 students completed
primary education (grade v) and another 4979 completed grade viii within 4.5 years of integrated general
& vocational education course (Table 1).
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Figure 2: Division wise Students Attendance and Dropout Rate in IGV Schools
2.2 Involve skilled teachers in participatory approach to teaching and learning

From its inception, the IGVE Component provided quality education to the target group with the help of
good teaching staff. Teacher/Staff development training is a regular practice in UCEP for ensuring the
quality of education. During the reporting period, UCEP arranged “participatory approach of teaching and
learning methods” training for the skill development of its teaching staff.
All IGV schools conduct coaching classes for class VIII students to prepare them for admission into
Technical Schools, SSC vocational courses under BTEB and SSC course under Bangladesh Open
University as study support program.
2.3 Develop and introduce updated curriculum

The Integrated General & Vocational Education component developed their curriculum in a condensed
form following the curriculum and textbooks of the National Curriculum and Textbooks Board (NCTB). It
has also developed a textbook on basics of technical education for the integrated education introduced in
the IGV schools. During the reporting period some changes were made in the syllabus considering the
needs of the children, employers and situation demands.
2.4 Introduce computer course

For preparing the students to adapt to the IT age of today UCEP has introduced computer literacy program
in all grades in its schools. Qualified IT teachers have been employed to teach computer to the students
according to the curriculum developed by UCEP.
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This painting of Tisha Akhter, a student of Class VII at UCEP- City Corporation School, Muhammadpur, Dhaka was awarded a prize in the
“International Child Art Competition” held in Tianjin, China in April 2009
3.0 Technical Education Component
Demand of skilled workforce is increasing day by day at home and abroad. A developing country like
Bangladesh needs to meet this demand for its sustainable development. The Technical Education
component of UCEP-Bangladesh is working to contribute to the sustainable development of the society
and the nation as a whole by creating skilled manpower through imparting of technical education to grade
VIII UCEP graduates. UCEP is now a model organization at home and abroad for eliminating child labour
and poverty through education and skills development training. Skills development training is provided to
the graduates of general schools to transform them into technically skilled human resources thus
increasing the availability of skilled manpower in the job market which is facing dire shortage of such
personnel. The progress achieved by the Technical Education Component in this regard is given below as
per the activities mentioned in the project document.
3.1. Continue offering marketable technical education

A total of 4,314 students got admitted into the 8 UCEP
Salient Features of Technical Education
Technical Schools during the period July 08 - June 09. The
average attendance of students in the schools was 96.62% . Training while working
while the dropout was only 2.32% per session. The girls to
. 4.2 hours per shift
boys ratio in technical schools stood at 38:62 during the
. 2 shifts a day
reporting period with a total of 3,958 students completing
. Emphasis on practical training
technical education (Table 2). Parents and guardians of
. Use of Job sheets and handouts
students and the community are appreciative of UCEP
. On the job training (OJT)
technical education as it brings meaningful changes in the
lives of the students and their families. . Curriculum review in consultation with
. Trades based on market needs
employers
. Provide Tk. 400 per month to every

student as work compensation
Figure 3: Enrolment Trend in Technical Schools.
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Figure 2: Division wise Students Attendance and Dropout Rate in IGV Schools
Activities with Achievement Activities with Achievement
Targets Targets Average/
(July 2008 - (January 2009 - Total
December 2008) Boy Girl Total June 2009) Boy Girl Total
4200 students 2,569 1,563 4,132 4200 students 2,789 1,707 4,496 4,314
enrolled in each enrolled in each
session session
2004 new students 1,199 847 2,046 2004new 1,393 912 2,305 2,175
admitted students
admitted
2000 students 1,110 733 1,843 2000 students 1,136 818 2,115 3,958
graduated graduated (Total)
(including SSC
Voc.)
Minimum 95.40 95.94 95.60 Minimum 97.90 97.21 97.64 96.62
attendance 95% attendance 95%
Acceptable Acceptable
dropout 3% 2.45 2.24 2.37 dropout 3% 2.22 2.34 2.27 2.32
UCEP has increased the number of technical schools by establishing two new technical schools one at
Sylhet, and the other at Gazipur during the reporting period. The Sylhet Technical School has been
functioning from July 2008 and Gazipur Technical School will start its operation from July 2009. The
average enrolment in the different technical schools is
portrayed in figure 4 below.
Figure 4: Enrolment in Technical Schools
The average attendance of the students in technical schools was 96.62% while the dropout was only
2.32%. The girls to boys ratio stood at 38:62. Attendance and dropout rate of technical schools during the
reporting period is shown in figure 5.
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Figure 5: Student attendance and dropout rate in percentage in Technical Schools
3.2. SSC vocational course

UCEP introduced SSC (Vocational) Course in UCEP Mirpur Technical School in January 2005.The result
of the first batch appearing in 2007 was very good as 59 students passed out of a total of 66 bringing the
success rate to 89% against the national average of 51%.
The second batch of SSC (Voc) students appearing from Dhaka, Chittagong and Khulna in March 2008
achieved an excellent result and among the best in the country, as 154 passed out of a total of 159
appeared. The pass rate was 97%, which was well above the national average of 62.88%.
The third batch of SSC (Voc) students appearing from Dhaka, Chittagong and Khulna in March 2009
achieved a very good result as 161 passed out of a total of 178 appeared. The pass rate being 90.45%
which was well above the national average of 70.90%. It may be mentioned here that the results achieved
in the SSC (Voc) examination is also indicative of the quality of education being imparted in the IGV and
Technical Schools of UCEP in spite of the 3 hours schooling for 4_ years upto grade VIII in the IGV
schools. The trade wise result of the students is given below.
It may be further mentioned here that the SSC (Vocational) Course was introduced in Rajshahi Technical
School in January 2009 and first batch will appear in 2011.
Table 3: Progress and Achievements of SSC Vocational Results (2009)

Trade Appeared Passing Grade Total Passing
Passed Rate
A+ A A- B
General Electrical Works 77 54 15 1 70 91.0%
General Mechanics 80 3 64 3 - 70 87.5%
Automotive 21 20 - 1 21 100.0%
Total 178 3 137 18 1 161 90.45%
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3.3. Higher Education Scheme (Continuing Technical education Program)
UCEP has taken up a new initiative in phase VI to provide financial support for higher education to its
SSC (Voc) graduates. During the reporting period, 88 out of the 161 SSC (Voc) graduates of the third batch
who were successful in SSC (Voc) exam held in 2009 were admitted in different polytechnic institutes for
Diploma Engineering Course. As per project document, UCEP is to provide financial support to the top 10
graduates of each UCEP technical school. The rest are now being supported by sponsorships from
individuals and foundations. The total number of UCEP graduates studying in Diploma Engineering
Courses at the moment is 127.
3.4. Revise and update curricula of technical education

Education brings benefits to both the society and the organization. It makes important contributions,
economically as well as socially. Technical School graduates to be able to contribute to the society have to
be well trained in the skills required by the society for which a study of the market demands is very
essential.
Trades of Technical Schools Market study and market need analysis is a

1. Auto Mechanics regular task of UCEP for determining suitable
2. Welding & Fabrication trades and curriculum for the technical schools.
3. Machinist Revising the syllabus and curricula for the
4. Plumbing and Pipe Fitting existing trades is an important task, which is
5. Electronic Technology carried out every year. The curricula of various
6. Industrial Electrical & Electronic Control trades is upgraded and enhanced to meet the job
7. Refrigeration and Air Conditioning market needs and demands.
8. Offset Printing Technology
9. Industrial Wood Working Experts of the Bangladesh Technical Education
10. Tailoring and Industrial Sewing Operation Board were consulted and a number of
11. Industrial Wool Knitting Operation discussion meetings were held with students,
12. Garments Finishing & Quality Control instructors, Employers and Field Service
13. Industrial Garments Machine Mechanics Officers, members of Employers Committee and
14. Textile Weaving Mechanics Advisory Councils during the period for
15. Textile Spinning Mechanics updating the curricula.
16. Textile Knitting Mechanics
UCEP Students at Class in Technical Schools
The teaching staff of the Technical Schools also developed teaching aids, job sheets and handouts in
accordance to the changes made in the syllabus and curriculum.
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This painting of Sumon Mia, a student of Class VI at UCEP- City Corporation School, Muhammadpur, Dhaka was awarded a prize in the
4.0 Employment and Field Services (EFS) Component
4.1 Support the graduates of technical schools to start their own business
enterprises or approach favourable employers for wage employment
The Employment and Field Services Component provides support to the UCEP technical school
graduates for gainful employment. The component carried out its promotional activities through an up
dated database of potential employers of different trades. The EFS team members maintain linkage
with the prospective employers through regular visits of industry and enterprises in Dhaka,
Chittagong, Khulna, Rajshahi, Sylhet and Barisal. They also collect the employers demand and ensure
the supply of skilled workers. The team encourages and motivates the employers for better wages for
their employees and emphasizes on gender issues. During the reporting period the activities
undertaken by the component are given below.
Sl Activities Number Location/ Division Remarks
01 Taking graduates to employers for 4984 Dhaka, Chittagong,

facing interview or placement. Khulna, Rajshahi,
Barisal
02 Replacement of workplaces of the 1023 Do

graduates placed earlier.
03 Organizing job hunting days 90 days Dhaka, Chittgong, 8,474 skilled

Khulna, Rajshahi technician
Barisal and Sylhet needed
04 Pre-employment guardian 16 16 1530 guardian
meetings attended
05 Employers committee 16 Dhaka, Chittgong,
meetings Khulna, Rajshahi
06 Entrepreneurship training 105 Dhaka, Chittgong, Duration: 3
imparted to UCEP graduates Khulna, Rajshahi, days
Barisal
07 Job counselling to UCEP 3815 Dhaka, Chittgong,
graduates Khulna, Rajshahi
Barisal and Sylhet
08 Follow-up of employed 4425 Dhaka, Chittgong,
graduates. Khulna, Rajshahi
Barisal
09 Employers Day / Job Fair 6 Dhaka, Chittgong,
Khulna, Rajshahi
Barisal
10 Job Market Survey 7 Dhaka, Chittgong, 625 Industries

Khulna, Rajshahi workshops,
Barisal and Sylhet factories were
contacted
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4.1.1 Marketing for employment
Marketing of UCEP graduates to employers is an important task of EFS component. This requires
making new contacts with employers, maintaining old contacts and having a data base of such contacts
with details. Widening of contacts with employers, means widening the employment scope of UCEP
graduates.
A wide-ranging job market survey was carried out for updating the lists of new and gender sensitive
employers. A chart of the employment from July’08 to June’09 is given in the Table 5 below.
Table 5: Employment of UCEP graduates.

July 2008-June 2009
Job seekers Achievements
Boy Girl Total Boy Girl Total %
2112 1315 3427 2043 1210 3253 95%
4.1.2 Employers committee meeting
Employers Committee Meetings organised by the EFS section is very important for obtaining feedback
about the quality of training as well as the performance of the graduates in workplaces.
The committees are usually formed on the basis of area and trade. Usually the meetings are held once in
six months. During the reporting period the EFS Component organized 16 employers’ committee
meetings in Dhaka, Chittagong, Khulna and Rajshahi. The issues discussed in the meetings were as
follows.
❖ Demand of skills in the job market

❖ Expansion of industrial sectors and creation of new market demand
❖ Fixation of Employees’ salary/wages
❖ Health, hygiene and safety of the workplace
❖ Turnover of UCEP graduates from jobs
❖ Rights of the employees, good governance and gender issues
❖ Employment of skilled girls in non-traditional jobs in mills and factories.
❖ Attitude and behaviour of employees
❖ Quality of skill training imparted to UCEP students.
❖ Suggestions for improvement of skills training in UCEP technical schools.
4.1.3 Job hunting days
The Employment and Field Services Component conducts job promotional activities by observing “Job
Hunting Days” on a regular basis. It is a process for searching potential employers and suitable job
vacancies. The EFS component carried out 90 job-hunting days involving Employment Support
Officers, Employment and Field Service Officers and the technical school graduates in Dhaka,
Chittagong Khulna, Rajshahi, Barisal and Sylhet. A total of 8474 job opportunities were identified
during the reporting period.
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4.1.4 Job market survey
Job market survey is an important means for exploring new employers and updating the employers' list. A
total of 625 employers were contacted during the reporting period. During the survey the demand for
UCEP technical graduates and profiles of the employers were explored. The survey revealed that the
demand for technicians for the Garments, Electrical and Electronics, Machinist & Fabrication trades had
increased.
4.1.5 Prepare profiles of job vacancies

The EFS component prepared profiles of 5572 vacancies in trades which are available at UCEP.
4.1.6 Prepare profile of potential gender sensitive employers

UCEP stresses on the issue of the human rights and good governance in workplaces. The EFS team
encourages and motivates the employers regarding the rights of employees and gender issues. Profiles of
185 potential gender sensitive employers were prepared during the period.
Table 6: Quantitative Achievements of EFS Component (July’08-June’09)
Particulars Target Achievements
Income raised within six months after employment

(all graduates) 80% 308%
Contact with new employers 100 765
Employers Committee meetings 16 16
Job hunting days 90 90
Potential gender sensitive employers listed 100 185
Prepare profile of job vacancies 4000 5572
Follow-up on profile of job vacancies 4000 4366
Mock Interview 3815 3815
4.2 Prepare children through mock interviews and job counselling

EFS component provides job counselling to the students of technical schools on job market, behavioural
aspects in workplaces, ways to search for jobs, disadvantages of frequent changes of job, writing CVs and
applications to employers. The students are also made aware about time management and how to behave
with employers. The component arranges mock interviews for the technical graduates as part of their
preparation for jobs. Mock interviews are very helpful in getting employment. A total of 3815 students
were prepared through mock tests and interviews during the reporting period.
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This painting of Nasima Akhter, a student of Class VI at UCEP- City Corporation School, Muhammadpur, Dhaka was awarded a prize in the
5.0 Overall Program Activities
UCEP believes that a child friendly environment is a vital pre-condition for ensuring quality education. It
ensures all possible facilities for grooming the children without any bias to gender, caste or creed. These
underprivileged children treat the school as their second home and expect motherly care and congenial
academic environment. Assessing the need of the children UCEP strengthened Children’s Councils in all
schools to inspire them and to help them in expressing their rights.
5.1 Strengthen Child Council activities in all schools for development of the
programs
UCEP Children’s Councils in each of the schools actively participated in all children related discussion
sessions, workshops, and seminars. It undertook initiatives to develop the school environment and quality
of education alongside promoting child rights within the community. The Councils conducted around 190
meetings to discuss issues related to child rights. The main activities of the children’s councils were the
following.
❖ Publication of news letter titled “Voice of the Children”

❖ Organizing birth registration and blood grouping campaign
❖ Provided feedback on syllabus/curriculum in curriculum review meetings
❖ Maintaining school library
❖ Participation in community meetings
❖ Advocating in favour of child rights
❖ Organizing motivational classes for irregular and problematic students
5.2 Strengthen performing art groups within UCEP

UCEP strengthened its cultural team providing musical instruments and opportunities in its schools.
Performing art groups of the divisions arranged more than 201 cultural programs, 25 street dramas and
focus group discussions (FGD) depicting Child Right issues and observed national/international events.
The print media and audience highly appreciated their performances.
5.3 Organize workshops/ consultative meetings/ community meetings involving

all stakeholders (GOs / NGOs, policy makers, industrialists, members of the
civil society and others)
Being a Child Rights Organization UCEP is aware of the importance of advocacy in the community
regarding the rights of the child. As a regular task of the divisions and schools, UCEP arranged 180
community meetings, 90 coordination meetings with community leaders for mass awareness on CRC and
human rights during the reporting period. Community leaders and guardians were encouraged to unite
towards implementation of the rights of education and other basic rights of the children.
5.4 Disseminate documented information of UCEP successes/lessons learned /

innovations to MoPME/ DSS / MoLE / BTEB / DTE
UCEP disseminates its information, facts, data and experiences to the representatives of GOs/NGOs/civil
societies through attendance in different seminars, workshops and conferences. The Ministry of Primary
and Mass Education (MoPME), the Directorate of Non-Formal Education and the Bangladesh Technical
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Education Board (BTEB) were very cooperative and helpful in this regard. High officials of GoB and
NGOs distinguished national and international guests frequently visit UCEP to know and learn about the
successes and achievements of the programs.
5.5 Mobilize community for implementation of child policy

UCEP undertook a number of activities to draw the attention of the civil society including the policy
makers, social think-tanks, politicians industrialists and a cross section of community people for
formulation of appropriate child policy so that all children, especially the underprivileged children could
enjoy equal rights irrespective of socio-economic conditions. Two of such activities are mentioned below.
Street Drama. All schools organized street dramas depicting child right issues and the role of civil
society in implementing CRC at different points of the metropolitan cities of Dhaka, Chittagong, Khulna,
Rajshahi, Sylhet and Barisal. The cultural troupes and art groups in all divisions drew appreciation for
their performance and created much enthusiasm in the community.
Community/Parents Meeting. UCEP schools organized 180 community and 123 parents
meetings to disseminate the various issues relating to the rights of the child. Parents and guardians
expressed their opinions and views regarding the progress of their children, future prospects, job
placement, danger of engagement of children in risky jobs and child and mother care. The meetings were
found to be very effective for maintaining high attendance and a positive attitude towards education of
girls.
5.6 Strengthen promotional activities to protect child rights in the society

Promotional activities are very important to educate and motivate the people regarding protection of child
rights and human rights. UCEP included human rights and good governances section to ensure good
governance in the organization. Quarterly magazines namely Kochikantha, Bonchito Saishob and Unmesh
were printed and published regularly from the divisions for building awareness regarding protection of
child rights.
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Cultural Activities of UCEP-Children in Different Divisions
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6.0 Human Resource Management Component
The HR component manages the Human Resource of the organization on the basis of the strategy and
requirements in line with the vision and mission of UCEP. It formulates HR policy plans for career
development of staff. It ensures fairness, transparency and equality in the selection of staff for the
organization. The component nurtures potential, promotes innovations, change and quality of staff. It also
helps in developing corporate culture through performance appraisal, capacity building, handling of
stresses and grievances and appreciation of the work of employees.
The major functions of HRM Component are as follows.
❖ Staff recruitment and selection

❖ Maintaining staff database
❖ Training need assessment of staff
❖ Design and development of training modules/manuals
❖ Conducting and arranging training for staff and teachers at home and abroad
The HRM Component carried out the following activities as per the project document during the reporting
period.
6.1. Provide training for professional development

Human Resource Management Component conducted and arranged in-house training, training at home
and abroad in accordance with the training needs assessment for professional development of the field
level and management staff. During the reporting period the HRM Component conducted training for 254
field staff on Teachers Basic Training, training on Teaching Mathematics and orientation on SME Credit
Program, UNCRC etc.
Teaching staff and head office staff were sent to other organizations for training as per need assessment
reports. Members of the senior management team were also sent abroad for training on ‘Integration of
Human Rights in Development Programs’ and ‘Financial Management Training and Good Governance’.
School Administrators, Employment and Field Services Officers and Program Officers were sent abroad
for training on NGO Management and Child Labor.
In-house training
During the reporting period 407 staff from head office, divisional offices and schools received trainings
from HRM component. Training modules were developed in the light of the training need assessment
reflecting the needs of the organization and the target group. The main objective of the training was to
develop professional and technical skills of the staff with special emphasis on better implementation of
project activities .The in-house training provided to UCEP staff and teachers are given below.
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No. of Participants Participants
Sl # Name of the Course (July 08 - June 09)
Target Achieved
Training on Effective 16 ASA, Teacher, Asst. Teacher,
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Social Work Instructor, Asst. Instructor
Instructors' Basic Skills 25 19 AUA, Instructor, Asst. Instructor
Training
Financial Management --- 24 Accountants from the partner
& Standard Procedure organization of UCEP LCS
Program
Advocacy for ensuring 48 48 Asst Advocacy & Advocacy
CRC through Social Officers from the partner
Mobilization organization of UCEP LCS
Program
Workshop on --- 15 Procurement officer & Store
Procurement Process & Assistant
Store Keeping
Orientation of --- 03 Procurement officer
Procurement officer
Orientation of Asst. --- 10 Asst. Instructor,
Instructor, Garments
Unit
Orientation on ME 15 11 APO, Account, Credit Officer
Credit program
UNCRC 30 24 PO, Asst. Teacher, Teacher,
Asst. Instructor, Instructor
Training on CRC with 48 44 All PNGO Staff of CRA Section
specific reference to Advocacy & Asst. Advocacy
LCS Program Officer
TNA Workshop on --- 16 Teachers
Teaching Mathematics
Training on Teaching 30 21 Asst. Teacher, Teacher
Mathematics
Teachers' Basic 90 89 Asst. Teacher, Asst. Instructor
Training
Review meeting on --- 04 Teachers
developing modules on
math training
Orientation Course for --- 16 NCC members of LCS Project
National Child Council Phase-I
(NCC) members
TOT on Teaching --- 18 Asst. teachers & Teachers
Mathematics
Orientation on 29 Div. Accountants from TS, FS,
Uniformity in Financial HO, Plan & SKT
activities & Accounting
Procedure of UCEP Bangladesh
Total 311 407
External training in country

Donor partners and other NGOs sometimes offer training free of cost. UCEP nominates personnel for
such in-country training. The training provided to UCEP staff in other organizations within the
country is given in the table below.
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Name of the Course No. of Participants Level of Participants
July 08- June 09
SDC Outcome Workshop 01 PO-RM
Stakeholder Meeting 01 PO-HRGG
Reflection & Exchange Workshop with
Danida HRGG Partners on Gender
Equality 02 PO-HRGG, DPO-TRG
Child labor Thematic Partners meeting 02 PO, HRGG, EFS
Seminar on Human Resources 07 Div. Cord, DTS-I, IT

Development in ICT for Digital Centre-In- charge, DTS-
Bangladesh I, KTS, CTS-I, II, RTS, STS
Panel Discussion on Mainstreaming

Education for Children with Disabilities 01 DPO Trg.
Accounts & Financial Management 02 APO (ME)
National Training Session in the field

of Vocational & Technical Training 01 UA
Accounts & Financial Management 01 APO (ME)
Workshop on Competency Base

Training Program 01 UA (Automobile)
Workshop on Developing Handbook on

Positive Discipline 01 DPO (Trg)
Basic Photography 01 DPO Comm.
Gender Training Workshop 01 PO-HRGG
Workshop on quality Education & CRC 01 PO-HRGG
Micro Credit Management 01 APO (SME)
Basic training on UNCRC 01 MO, DPO, APO
A Child Of One's Own 01 PO, HRGG
Participatory Monitoring & Impact

Evaluation of Development Programs. 01 DPO-RD
Total 31
Training abroad
Staff of UCEP undergo training abroad under scholarship programs provided by the Government,
Development Partners, and from the budget allocated for training to meet the special requirements of
UCEP. The staff also travel abroad to attend meetings and seminars on invitation from donor organizations
or world bodies. The details of the overseas training and study tours and attendance in meetings are given
below.
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Table: 9 (Abroad Training)
Training Details Staff Attended Level of Participants
Institutional Development Training (India). 14 Div. Coordinator, PO, SA, UA, DPO, APO
Div. Accountant, Secretary to D (Prog./CA)
Conference on Decent work (Norway) 01 Executive Director
Strategic Development Approaches for Sustaining 06 Director (Prog/CA), Manager (IGVE, ARM
Community Based Project (Philippines) HRM, FA)
Up gradation of Education System (India) 02 UA, SA
Training on Instructional Skill 06 PO, Div-Coordinator, UA, AUA,
Development (Nepal) Instructor
School Management & Leadership (India) 08 SA, ASA, Teacher
School Management & Leadership 12 PO, Div-Coordinator, SA, ASA, APO

(India) Teacher, Prog. Asstt.
Total 49
7.0 Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Credit Component

The SME credit Component looks after the SME/ME credit program that was incorporated in the
Mainstream Program from July 2007 to support the self employment of UCEP graduates who have gained
experience through wage employment and are over 18 years of age. The funding for the credit facilities are
provided by PKSF under its terms and conditions. This program opened up new opportunities for the
disadvantaged children to start their own enterprises which can also provide wage employment to fresh
graduates of UCEP. The gain is hence two fold. One, it creates vacancies the new entrepreneurs create by
quitting their wage employment and two, it creates job opportunities for wage employment of fresh
graduates in the new enterprises. This program is also a very good example of partnership between an
NGO and a financial institution both of which are working for the elimination of child labour and social
upliftment of the poor. The status of the SME/ME Credit program is shown in table 10 below.
Table - 10 Present Status of SME Credit Program as on Jun 09
Total Member 503
Borrowers 381
Number of Loan 905
Total Savings 961, 529
Loan disbursed (cumulative) 42,365,000
Loan outstanding 10,186,466
Rate of Recovery (RR) % 96.65
Service Charge Earned 4,418,194
Average loan size 47,000
Average loan outstanding 24,000
Capital allocation PKSF 5,200,000
Welfare Trust 5,000,000
Service Charge 4,418,194
Total 14,618,194
Loan repayment PKSF 520,000
Total capital 14,098,194
Working Area Dhaka - 1 (DTS-1, DFSD-1), Dhaka - 2(DTS-2, DFSD-2),
Khulna, Rajshahi and Chittagong
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17th Consortium Meeting 16 February 2009
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8.0 Administration and Resource Mobilization Component
The Administration and Resource Mobilization Component of UCEP carries out its activities with an objective
to strengthen the resource mobilization and to search for ways and means to make the best and rational use of
available resources. The Component is also assigned to perform the activities of general administration of
UCEP-Bangladesh. The various activities that are performed by the component are given below.
8.1 Administrative services control
❖ Performing all the administrative works and services for the different components and sections of UCEP
❖ Supervising the periodical maintenance of UCEP vehicles, following up their repairs and monitoring
fuel consumption of vehicles
❖ Supervising the works of UCEP support staff
❖ Following up the component's requests for stationary, printed materials and stamps
8.2 General register control
❖ Receiving all incoming and outgoing letters and correspondents of UCEP
❖ Ensuring the distributions of letters to the addressees inside and outside the UCEP
❖ Keeping letters, documentations and formalities
8.3 Building construction and maintenance
❖ Performing all the construction, development works and maintenance of UCEP establishments at
different divisions
❖ Renovating works of UCEP infrastructures
❖ Supervising the construction works and following up the architectural design and layout of new
construction
8.4 Undertake resource mobilizing activities
The Resource Mobilization activities under the ARM Component are taken up with a view to gradually
achieve sustainability of the programs. Some of the Resource Mobilization activities that are taken up are
given below.
❖ Sponsorships and fund raising
❖ Personal contact with local philanthropists for donation
❖ Invitation to local philanthropists to visit UCEP programs
❖ Sponsorship for students from sponsors at home and abroad
❖ Organize different events for fund raising
8.5 Income generating projects
Under the close supervision of ARM component UCEP has been operating the following income-
generating projects.
❖ UCEP Printing Press
❖ UCEP Automobile Servicing Centre
❖ UCEP IT Centre
8.6 Income generation through Annual Painting Exhibition

UCEP organized a painting competition amongst all its students in the reporting period. The selected paintings
from the competition were displayed in an exhibition at the premises of UCEP Head Office at Mirpur. The
paintings were judged by the renowned artist Professor Shishir Bhattacharjee of Dhaka University.
The paintings were sponsored by individuals or corporate bodies for printing of their greeting cards,
visiting cards, desk calendars etc.
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8.7 Construction of UCEP-Cheyne Tower
UCEP is constructing a six-storied multipurpose complex in a prime spot at 115, Segunbagicha, Dhaka.
UCEP intends to rent out each of the floors to reputed Private Banks, Multinational Companies,
International NGOs and National/Govt./Private organizations. This endeavor is a part of generating funds
for the programs.
Research and Development (RD) Section

Research and Development (RD) section, an essential organ of UCEP, was introduced as a separate section
in the year 2007. This section usually undertakes action research, short-term evaluation studies, impact
studies, baseline survey, labor market survey, feasibility study and so on. The findings of UCEP research
help to achieve programs objectives through modifying and improving the program strategies and
identifying new programmatic issues. Others also find UCEP research useful for policy and academic
purposes. The RD section also undertakes research in collaboration with different research
institutions/universities.
Quality and process monitoring of UCEP programs including developing tools, collecting and analyzing
data and submitting to the management regularly for decision making is also the responsibility of the RD
Section.
As a part of e-Governance, the RD section is also responsible for maintaining information flow through
WAN based management information system (MIS) including analyzing and presenting information to the
management as required. This section monitors the total network and Internet services and provides
technical supports of hardware and software applications to all divisions. Organizational Information and
Communication Technology (ICT) requirement analysis is also controlled by the RD section.
RD maintains network with renowned and reputed national and international research organizations and
agencies in a communicative and consultative manner with a view to share updated and innovative ideas
beyond the traditional dimensions of research.
Human Rights and Good Governance (HRGG)

The Human Rights and Good Governance section works under the direct supervision and guidance of the
Executive Director. The section is mainly responsible for monitoring and ensuring human rights and good
governance at all operational levels of UCEP. The section also covers:
- The practice of human rights and good governance inside the organization.
- Women empowerment.
- Raising Voice against discriminations, abuse and exploitation
The HRGG section of UCEP-Bangladesh has been working to ensure all the major requirements of good
governance like participation, consensus orientation, accountability, transparency, responsiveness,
effectiveness and efficiency, equity and inclusiveness and the rule of law. Besides, the HRGG section
works to promote gender equality in accordance with the approved UCEP Gender Policy throughout its
programs. Some of the main tasks of the HRGG section are the following.
- Gender mainstreaming
- Increasing women's participation and representation
- Gender integration into interventions and services
- Gender integration into training activities
- Regular monitoring of gender mainstreaming issues and evaluates them for improvement
- Child Rights and Human Rights in UCEP Schools and Offices.
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Child Rights & Advocacy (CRA) Section
The first phase of 'Let Children Speak – (LCS)' was a 3 - year special project of UCEP funded by
Manusher Jonno Foundation (MJF) which was implemented in 8 districts through 16 partner NGOs
(PNGOs) up to May 2007. Based on the success, UCEP - Bangladesh incorporated Child Rights &
Advocacy (CRA) in its mainstream program from phase VI creating a separate section with a view to
continue and expand the activities of 'Let Children Speak (LCS)' program all over Bangladesh.
Accordingly, in early 2008 the program was started with the name Let Children Speak, phase - II with 24
partner NGOs in 10 districts. The list of the partner NGOs is given below.
Child Rights & Advocacy Program
Division District Partner NGO

Development Initiative for Social Advancement (DISA)
Gazipur
ARAM Foundation
Dhaka Shonirvar Nari Kallyan Sangstha (SNKS)
Sherpur Social Development Organization (SEDO)
Centre for Advancement Program (CAP)
Maitree Palli Unnayan Sangathan (MPUS)
Sirajgonj
Foundation for Human Development (FHD)
Rajshahi
RISDA Bangladesh
Kurigram
KIRARA NO KAI
Agrodut Foundation
Bagerhat
Gono Milan Foundation (GMF)
Shusamaj Foundation
Khulna
Satkhira Manob Kallyan Sangstha (MKS)
Association for Advancement & Development (AAD)
Bright Bangladesh Forum (BBF)
Cox's Bazar
Joint Advancement for National Technical Assistance (JANATA)
Chittagong
Organization for the Poor Community Advancement (OPCA)
Rangamati
Rangamati Development Associates (RDA)
Reliant Women Development Organization (RWDO)
Sylhet Sylhet Srimangol Foundation
Rural and Urban Poor's Partner for Social Advancement (RUPSHA)
Swadesh Unnayan Kendra (SUK)
Barisal Barisal Shanti Uddyog Trust (SUT)

Association For Sanitation And Economic Development (ASED)
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Objective
To raise the voice of the children against all sorts of abuse, exploitation and discrimination affecting their lives.
Goal
To contribute to the elimination of all forms of abuse, exploitation and discrimination affecting children's
lives in Bangladesh.
Purpose
The rights of the disadvantaged children will be promoted and protected in 10 districts through active
participation of the children and community.
Development Objectives of the Program
Child rights promotion, protection and good governance enhanced in Bangladesh.
Major Objectives
❖ To raise voice of the children regarding their rights.
❖ To build capacity of the children to development leadership qualities.
❖ To build capacity of the partner organizations dealing with child right issues.
❖ To establish data banks/information center in 10 districts to collect and analyse data/information on
child right issues with regard to disadvantaged children specially working children.
❖ To make networking framework between partner NGOs and stakeholders at local level.
❖ To create parents, community leaders, employers and local government organizations aware on CRC
and encourage them to allow the children to exercise their rights.
❖ To assist partner NGOs to incorporate CRC in their development programs.
Stakeholders
Direct Stakeholder: Disadvantaged children especially working children in the targeted area are the
primary direct stakeholders of the program.
Indirect Stakeholder: Partners/guardian of the targeted children and the community and employer of the
targeted areas are the primary indirect stakeholders of the program.
Secondary Direct Stakeholder: Development Partners, UCEP - Bangladesh and 20 partner organizations in
10 districts are the secondary direct stakeholders while all of them are directly involved with the project to
achieve the program outputs.
Secondary Indirect Stakeholder: Civil society such as community key persons, local government
institutions, political leaders, social workers, local administration, teachers, religious leaders, Go/NGO and
media are the secondary indirect stakeholders of the program.
Achievements
The achievements of the child advocates of the LCS program during the reporting period are given in
the table below.
Issue Addressed Number
1. Children motivated to attend schools 1,517
2. Child brought out from hazardous child labour 2,067
3. Early marriage prevented 375
4. Child trafficking prevented 236
5. People made aware of child rights and human rights 2,80,000
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Her Royal Highness Princes Alexandra zu Sayn-Wittgensten of
Denmark visited UCEP Mirpur Technical School on 24 February 2009
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Communications Section
The Communications Section works under the Directorate of Corporate Affairs. The Section is primarily
responsible for networking while the major activities include:
. Linkages with GO, NGOs, INGOs and the media.
. Advocate UCEP Programs at the community and national levels through the electronic and print media
. Organize and publish printed materials of UCEP.
at home and abroad.
. Arrange and cover all important visits and study tours of different organizations and individuals from
home and abroad.
UCEP gives priority to strengthening its network and ensuring wide publicity of its activities to promote
understanding and acceptance of the Programs in all walks of the society and influence the policy-making
mechanisms. During this period, UCEP maintained excellent working relations with different national and
international networking bodies. Visits by the foreign and local dignitaries increased manifold during the
reporting period which is an indicator of increasing interest in the UCEP model of education and also a
testimony to its success in contributing to the society. The print and the electronic media were aware of
the impact of the UCEP Programs and extended full support to UCEP.
Events and Visits at UCEP
Events
Participation in the 20th National Junior Boxing competition. Three students of UCEP-Basher Adda
School, Rajshahi Feeder Schools Division (RFSD) participated in the 20th National Junior Boxing
competition organized by Bangladesh Amateur Boxing Federation from 10-14 July 2008 at the National
Boxing Stadium, Dhaka. Md. Rakib Sheikh (class V) won the silver medal while Md. Ramjan Ali (class
VI) and Md. Abdul Kuddus (class VII) won bronze medals.
Blood Donation Program. UCEP-Bangladesh and Bangladesh Thallaseamia Hospital (BTH) jointly
organized a daylong blood donation program on 17 July 2008 at UCEP Cheyne Hall. A total of 18 bags of
blood has been collected from the teachers, staffs and instructors. The blood collected by BTH is used for
the treatment of critical Thallaseamia patients most of whom are children.
Scholarship Examination. Seven students of UCEP-A.K. Khan School, Kalurghat, Chittagong Feeder
School Division (CFSD), appeared in the scholarship examination organized by the Bangladesh Teachers’
Association (BTA), Chittagong in December 2007. Out of them two students (Ayesha Akhter, class vi and
Skilful Islam, class v) obtained scholarships in grade-B and were awarded certificates and prizebond of
Tk. 200 each on August 22, 2008.
22nd Death Anniversary of L. A. Cheyne Observed. All IGV and Technical Schools observed the 22nd
Death Anniversary of its founder Lindsay Allan Cheyne on 15th September 2008 with due solemnity. As a
mark of respect, students and staff members of UCEP IGV and Technical schools placed floral wreaths at
his grave at Narinda cemetery.
Annual Painting Exhibition. The Annual painting Exhibition-2008 was held at UCEP Head Office
premises from 20 August to 30 September 2008. Selected paintings from all the general and technical
school divisions of UCEP were displayed in the exhibition.
Essay competition on "Abuse of Girls and our responsibility to protect them”. Mr. Al-Amin, and
Monir Hossain students of class V and VIII respectively of UCEP Tamiz Uddin School, Dhalpur Dhaka
won the first prize in essay competition titled 'Abuse of Girls and our responsibility to protect them'
under group ‘A’ and 'B' respectively. The competition was organized by the National Female Child
Advocacy Forum (NFCA) on 30 September 2008 in observance of ‘Female Child Day’.
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Launching of UCEP Lottery 2008. Special Assistant to the Chief Advisor of the Caretaker Government,
Brigadier General (Retd.) M. A. Malek formally launched UCEP Lottery - 2008 on 05 Oct 08 at the Press
Club at 1000 hrs. Renowned child specialist Prof. Dr. M. R Khan, Chairperson of UCEP BoG Mr. A.G.M.
Shamsul Kamal, Immediate Past Chairperson Mr. M. Sirajul Islam, Vice Chairperson Lt. Col.
Hesamuddin, psc (Retd.), members of UCEP Board of Governors Professor M. Hafizul Islam, Mr. H. T.
Imam and UCEP Association member Mr. J. L. Bhowmik were present in the program.
Inaugural ceremony of UCEP Hafiz Mazumdar Sylhet Technical School. Inaugural ceremony of
UCEP Hafiz Mazumdar Sylhet Technical School was held on 19 Oct 08. Her Excellency Dr. Dora Rapold,
the Ambassador of Switzerland to Bangladesh was the chief guest. Ambassador of Norway Ms. Ingeborg
Stofring, Former Minister Mr. AMA Muhith, members of UCEP Association and UCEP BoG, and the
elites of Sylhet attended the ceremony.
Child Rights Week 2008. Chittagong Feeder Schools Division organized a colorful rally in observance of
Child Rights Week 2008 followed by submission of a memorandum to the Divisional Commissioner,
Chittagong regarding different issues of child rights on 20 October 2008. The other Feeder School
Divisions observed the week by organizing cultural programs, drawing competitions, craft shows etc
Meeting of the Employers Committee of Dhaka. Employers committee of Dhaka held a meeting on 27
Oct 08 at Dhaka Technical School–I. About sixty five employers including the Chairperson of Employers
Committee of UCEP-Plan Project attended the meeting. The representative of Sino Bangla a packing
company committed to take about 300 graduates of any trade from UCEP. Some of the employers also met
the consultants for the Strategic Plan for UCEP programs who were then present in the UCEP Head Office.
Art competition. Ayesha Khatun, student of UCEP-Momena Bokhsh School, Rajshahi Feeder Schools
Division(RFSD) participated in an Art competition organized by Agroduth Protibondhi Sanghsta at Shaheb
Bazar, Rajshahi on 15.10.08 and won the second prize.
Art competition. Twelve students of UCEP- Khulna Feeder Schools Division (KFSD) participated in an
Art competition arranged by Bangladesh Shishu Academy, Khulna on 17.10.08. Sharmin Akter a student
of class VII of UCEP Sonadanga School won the third prize in the competition.
Participation of Physically Challenged UCEP Students. Eleven physically challenged students of
Chittagong Feeder Schools Division (CFSD) participated in the fourth Chittagong Divisional Sports at
M.A. Aziz Stadium on 23.10.08 organized by the Chittagong Society for the Disabled (CSD). UCEP
students won 3 first prizes, 4 second prizes and 4 third prizes.
Launching Ceremony of the Baseline Survey Report of Let Children Speak Phase-II. The launching
ceremony of the baseline survey report of ‘Let Children Speak’ phase - II Program of Child Rights &
Advocacy Section was held in Gazipur (Tongi), Sherpur, Sirajganj, Kurigram, Satkhira and Bagerhat on
01, 04, 06, 08, 12 and 13 Nov 08 respectively. Advocate Azmat Ullah Khan Mayor, Tongi Pourashava
attended the function as Chief Guest at Tongi, Ms. Kamrun Nahar, DC Sherpur, Mr. Ashraf Ali DC
Sirajganj, Mr. Mahbubur Rahman DC Kurigram, Mr. Mizanur Rahman DC Satkhira and Mr. Aporoop
Chowdhury DC Bagerhat were present in the respective functions as chief guests. The baseline survey was
carried out by an external consultant and was focused to find out the issues for implementation of the LCS
project. The LCS project is being implemented in 10 districts through 24 NGOs.
National Conference. The Executive Director attended a National Conference on the findings of a recent
survey on ‘Present and Future demand for Industry Skills’ organized by ILO on 13 Nov 08. The
conference was followed by an interactive discussion on specific Training Needs Analysis (TNA) for
different enterprises that would help design a range of workplace training programs focusing ‘on the job
learning’ and productivity which was the main task of TVET reform project of ILO. The development
partners and a good number of NGOs attended the conference.
Foundation Laying Ceremony of UCEP - BMET Hotel Management and Catering Institute. The
foundation laying ceremony of UCEP-BMET Hotel Management and Catering Institute, Alampur, Sylhet
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was held on 25 Nov 08. The Honorable Advisor, Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare &
Overseas Employment Mr. Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury was the chief guest. Representatives of the British
High Commission led by Mr. Neil Angell, Director General of BMET Mr. Md. Abdul Malek and elites
from Sylhet which included Mr. Kabir Chowdhury, the Vice Chancellor of the Metropolitan University
Sylhet were present during the ceremony. The Chairperson UCEP BoG Mr. A.G.M. Shamsul Kamal and
Vice-Chairperson UCEP BoG Lt. Col. Hesamuddin Ahmed, psc (Retd.) were also present on the occasion.
UCEP Employers' Day- 2008. Employment and field services component of UCEP Dhaka unit organized
Employers' Day-2008 on 27 November at Cheyne Hall. Dr. Abdullhel Bari, Chairman, Ananda Group and
Mr. A. Z. M Azizur Rahman, General Manager, Dhaka Export Processing Zone (EPZ) were present as the
Chief Guest and Special Guest respectively on the occasion.
20th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of UCEP Association. The 20th annual general meeting of UCEP
Association was held on 4 December 2008 at the Head Office of UCEP Bangladesh. Dr. Ubaidur Rob and
Ms. Parveen Mahmud FCA were elected as the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson respectively of the
Board of Governors of UCEP-Bangladesh for the period of Jan 09-Dec 10. The other 5 members of the
new Board were Professor M. Hafizul Islam, Mr. C. M Murshed, Mr. Chaklader Mansurul Alam, Mr.
Jitendra Lal Bhowmik and Dr. Mehtab Khanam.
Cultural Squad. The Cultural Squad of Dhaka Feeder Schools Division-II performed cultural programs
(solo songs, group songs, dances etc.) at the auditorium of Muktijhudha Museum on 14 December 2008
organized by Muktijhudha Museum.
March Past & Display. Rajshahi Feeder Schools Division (RFSD) took part in the events of March-past &
Display in observance of the National Victory Day organized by the Rajshahi District Administration at the local
stadium on 16 December 2008. UCEP students won the 1st and 2nd prize in the above events respectively.
Mother Teresa Research Council Gold Medal. Mother Teresa Research Council Gold Medal was
awarded to the Executive Director Brig. Gen. Aftab Uddin Ahmad (Retd.) in a ceremony held on 17 Dec
08. The chief guest of the occasion was Justice Habibur Rahman Khan the Chairman of the Truth
Commission while the Chairperson of the UCEP Board of Governors Mr. A.G.M. Shamsul Kamal was one
of the special guests in the ceremony. The event was telecast in the TV Channels, ATN, BTV, Channel – I,
My TV and Bangla Vision.
Banglavision's program on UCEP Children. Satellite TV channel Bangla Vision telecast an
entertainment program for school children titled ØØFm TJPxr mJKyPr" on children of UCEP-Ismail School,
Shah Ali Bagh, Dhaka from 27 to 30 January 2009 and on 01.02.09. The program was designed with
cultural events, extra curricular activities of the students and an interview with the ED.
SSC Voc Program Launched in Rajshahi Technical School (RTS). SSC Voc Program was started in
Rajshahi Technical School (RTS) with 60 students in General Mechanics and General Electric trades from
Jan 09 after obtaining affiliation with BTEB. This was the 4th Technical School of UCEP under the
affiliation of Bangladesh Technical Education Board (BTEB) where SSC Voc program is being conducted.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between I-K Foundation, VAB_NJ, D-Net, UCEP and
CSDC to establish a Computer Learning Centre (CLC) in A.K. Khan -UCEP Technical School,
Chittagong. A MoU was signed between IK-Foundation, VAB_NJ, D Net, UCEP and CSDC for
establishing a CLC in AK Khan UCEP Technical School on 05 Feb 2009. As per the agreement four
computers were donated to the IT centre along with a multimedia projector. D-Net provided training to
two UCEP Instructors for training on IT program. The curriculum for the training was developed by D-Net
and integrated with the IT Curriculum of UCEP technical school.
17th UCEP Donor Consortium Meeting. The 17th Meeting of UCEP Donor Consortium was held on 16
February 2009 at UCEP Head Office, Dhaka. Representatives of Department for International
Development (DFID), The Royal Danish Embassy (DANIDA), Swiss Agency for Development and
Cooperation (SDC) and Save the Children Sweden-Denmark (SCSD), The 1st Secretary of Royal
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Netherlands Embassy Mr. Theo Oltheten and Members of UCEP Board of Governors and UCEP RDC
were present in the meeting. The meeting was also attended by representatives from all tiers and levels of
UCEP staff and teachers. The meeting was chaired by Ms. Barbara Payne, of DFID the chair of UCEP
Donor Consortium.
Prize Distribution Ceremony of UCEP Lottery 2008. The prize distribution ceremony of UCEP-
Lottery-2008 was held in the UCEP-Head Office, Mirpur, Dhaka on 1 March 2009. Dr. Ubaidur Rob,
Chairperson, UCEP-Board of Governors was present as the chief guest. Mr. M. Sirajul Islam, Chairperson,
RDC, Mr. A.G.M. Shamsul Kamal, Immediate Past Chairperson and Prof. M. Hafizul Islam, Member,
UCEP BoG were present during the ceremony.
Mr. Nure Alam, ticket no T 0203846, Mr. Nazrul Islam Khan, ticket no. L 0123232 and Mr. Abu Taiyab
Kalam, ticket no. N 0523104 won the 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize respectively.
Advisory Council Meeting in Rajshahi. Advisory Council Meeting in Rajshahi was held on 02 March
2009. After the meeting, members of Advisory Council visited all the IGVE and Technical Schools in
Rajshahi. They expressed appreciation of the UCEP programs.
Inauguration of DTS-II. His Excellency Mr Einar H Jensen, the Ambassador of Denmark to Bangladesh
inaugurated the newly constructed UCEP-Jatrabari Technical School (DTS-II) Complex at Matuail,
Jatrabari, Dhaka on 18 March 2009. In the inauguration ceremony, Director ILO Ms Boonpala, UCEP
Board and Association Members, and representatives of UCEP Donor Consortium were present. It may be
mentioned here that DTS-II was started on a small scale in July 2006 at Jurain on a rented building and it
was shifted to its newly constructed building on 01 March 2009.
UCEP-Plan Project Job Fair-2009. UCEP-Plan Project organized a “JOB FAIR” at the premises of
UCEP Head Office Mirpur on 23 March 2009. The objective of the fair was to promote job placement of
its graduates. Mr. Kamran T. Rahman President Bangladesh Employers’ Federation was present on the
occasion as the Chief Guest. A good number of Employers from different organizations were present on
the occasion. At the end of the session all the participants visited the stalls of different trades and talked
with graduates and expressed interest to appoint UCEP graduates.
Blood Donation Program. UCEP-Bangladesh and Bangladesh Thallaseamia Hospital (BTH) jointly
organized a daylong blood donation program on 20 April 2009 at UCEP Cheyne Hall. A total number of 35
bags of blood were collected. UCEP staff from different schools and Head office donated their blood.
Collected blood will be used for the treatment of critical thallaseamia patients most of whom are children.
UCEP participation in the Education Fair organized by the CAMPE at Dhaka Residential Model
School & College Campus. Mr. Rashed Khan Menon, Hon’ble Member of Parliament, formally
inaugurated the fair on 24 April 2009 as part of the celebration of Global Action Week-2009. UCEP set up
a stall where teaching and training materials of IGVE and Technical schools were displayed. UCEP model
of education for the working children was highly appreciated.
Art Competition. Tisha Akter (class viii), Nasima Akter (class vi) and Md. Sumon Mia (class vi) of
UCEP-City Corporation School, Mohammadpur, DFSD-1 were awarded certificates (as a recognition of
good creative painting) from the 5th international Children's Cultural and Art Festival Competition held on
April 2009 at TIANJIN, China.
Drawing Competition. Md. Afzal Hossain, student of class-II of UCEP Mirpur School Dhaka won the 1st
prize in the drawing competition in observance of “World Environment Day” organized by the Ministry of
Environment on 5 May 2009.
Dental Camp. A dental camp was held at UCEP Mirpur Shah Ali Bag School organized by the Rotary
Club Dhanmondi on 15 May 2009. 72 students got free treatment and medicines.
Advisory Council Meeting Held in Khulna. An Advisory Council Meeting of Khulna Technical School
was held on 20 May 2009 at the conference room of KTS. The major issues discussed in the meeting were
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employment of KTS graduates, health service for students in collaboration with govt. or private
hospital/clinic and incorporation of new trades in UCEP Technical School.
Workshop on 20-Years Strategic Plan of UCEP programs at Cheyne Hall. A workshop on the response
to the 1st draft of the consultants for the 20 year strategic plan of UCEP program was held on 26 May
2009 at the UCEP Head Office. The workshop was attended by the management at Head Office and the
Divisional Coordinators from the field. Prior to the holding of this workshop feedback from the field level
was obtained from the divisions and compiled for discussion in the workshop.
Coordination Meeting between Advisory Council and Employers Committees at Rajshahi. A
Coordination Meeting between the Advisory Council and Employers’ Committees (there are two
Employers’ Committee for the Rajshahi Division: one in Rajshahi city and the other in Bogra) was held in
Rajshahi on 10 Jun 09. Most of the members of the Advisory Council, Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the
Employers’ Committees, Divisional Coordinators of RTS and RFSD were present in the meeting. Manager
EFS and Manager TE attended the meeting from UCEP Head Office. The meeting was presided over by
Mr. A N M Saleh, Chairman of Advisory Council. Members of the Advisory Council and Employers
Committees shared their views and gave feedback/suggestions regarding qualitative improvement of
UCEP programs.
AGM of UCEP Cooperative Society. Annual General Meeting of UCEP Multipurpose Cooperative
Society Ltd. was held on 20 June 2009 at 3.00pm in the Cheyne Hall at UCEP Head Office.
Visits
Visit of Danish Photographers. A 3 member team of Danish Embassy, Dhaka led by Ms. Mahal
Aminuzzaman, Senior Program Officer (Human Rights and Good Governance) visited UCEP programs on
24th July, 2008. The other two members Mr. Stephen Hayes and Ms. Signe Damakjaer were photographers
of the Danish media. The team visited Shah-Ali Bagh School and Dhaka Technical School–I (DTS-I).
They talked to the students and took photographs.
Visit of World Bank Team. A 4 member team of World Bank, Dhaka visited Mirpur Technical School on
01 September 2008. They exchanged their views with the children and asked them about their family
backgrounds, working places, their feelings for UCEP and plans about their future. They praised UCEP for
its role in helping the poor working children towards attaining self-reliance.
Visit of SDC Team. Ms. Jackline Smith and Ms. Tahsinah Ahmed from SDC visited SKT Technical
School, DTS-I and Shah Ali bagh Feeder School on 30 Oct 08. They talked with the teaching staff and
students of SKT Technical School. In DTS-I, they visited most of the trades and observed a guardian
meeting in progress. They expressed their appreciation of the programs of UCEP.
National Skills Development Council of Bangladesh Better Business Forum (BBBF) visits UCEP. A
team from the National Skills Development Council of Bangladesh Better Business Forum visited Dhaka
Technical School – I (DTS-I) on 10 Nov 08. The team was led by the Past Chairperson, UCEP BoG Mr.
Salahuddin Kasem Khan and included Mrs. Laila Kabir. The team appreciated the UCEP programs.
Visit of ILO Team. A 4 member team led by Mr. Paul Comyn, TVET Policy, System and Management
Advisor of ILO visited Mirpur Technical School (DTS-I) on 2 December 2008. Mr. Ross Hatton,
International Advisor and Mr. M. Muhiuzzaman, Program Officer, TVET Reform Project were also with
the team. The team went around the school and saw the academic activities of the students. They
exchanged views with the children and asked them about their family backgrounds, working places, their
feelings for UCEP and their plans for future. They praised UCEP for its role in helping the poor working
children towards attaining self-reliance.
Members of Rotary Club and Inner Wheel Club of Gulshan visit UCEP. A ten member team led by
Dr. K.M. Maqsudur Rahman PHF, President of Rotary Club of Gulshan and Ms. Ferdousi Rahman,
President of Inner Wheel Club of Gulshan with seven other lady members of the club visited UCEP
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Programs on 04 January 2009. During the visit the Chairperson UCEP BoG Dr. Ubaidur Rob, the
Immediate Past Chairperson Mr. A. G. M. Shamsul Kamal and Resource Development Committee
Chairman Mr. M Sirajul Islam were also present. The visitors went around the school to see the academic
activities of the students of the technical school. They exchanged views with the children and asked them
about their family backgrounds, working places, their feelings for UCEP and their plans about their future.
They praised UCEP for its role in helping the poor working children towards attaining self-reliance. After
the visit, Rotary Club Gulshan donated Tk. 25,000/- and the Inner Wheel Club donated Tk. 31,000/- for
sponsorship of students in the IGV schools.
Visits of team from UNICEF, Italy. A 7-member team from UNICEF visited DTS-I on 11 May 2009. The
team was headed by Ms Paola Bianchi, President of UNICEF, Cosenza, Italy. The team visited most of the
workshops of DTS-I.
The State Minister, Ministry Primary and Mass Education visits SKT. Mr Motahar Hossain M.P, the
Honorable State Minister, Ministry of Primary and Mass Education visited UCEP-SKT Technical School
on 28 May 2009 at Fatullah. During his visit, the Project Director of ROSC Project, Director of SKT, and
Deputy Commissioner of Narayangonj were present.
The Honorable State Minister talked with the students during his visit and asked about their training and
future hopes. The Honorable State Minister expressed his appreciation of the program.
Donation and visit of Team from Trafigura, Singapore. A 3-member team headed by Mr Thomas
O’Brien, Director of Trafigura Pte Ltd, Singapore visited UCEP and DTS-I on 16 Jun 09 and handed over
a cheque of Singapore Dollar 42,418 (equivalent to approximate amount of about BDT 20.13 lac) for the
underprivileged children of UCEP. Mr. M. Sirajul Islam, Chairperson of UCEP RDC and Prof. Hafizul
Islam, Member of UCEP BoG were present on the occasion.
Visits of Team from SCSD Norway. A team from Save the Children Norway visited DTS - I on 04 June
2009. The team went around the various trades and saw the training being imparted.
Visits of ILO Team. A Team from ILO visited UCEP Head Office on 21 June 2009. They went around
DTS-I and talked to the students and teachers.
Director, Dept of Social Service visits UCEP Kashimpur School. Mr. Habibur Rahman, Director
(Institution), the Department of Social Services, Agargoan visited UCEP Kashimpur land on 01 Jul 09
accompanied with Mr. Shanker Saha, Upazila Social Service Officer, Kaligonj. Mr Subodh Mondal, DC,
Gazipur Technical School (GTS) was present and they came to see the physical status of the Kashimpur
land of UCEP.
Visit of SIEMENS Officials. Mr. Eric Klein, Vice President of Asia Region of Seimens Bangladesh along
with 3 staff members visited UCEP-Mirpur Technical School and UCEP-Haji Sikandar Ali School, Badda
on 19 January 2009.
Queensland Bar Council Member. A three-member team of Queensland Bar Council, Australia headed
by Barrister Ms. Raelene Webb QC visited DTS-I and Shah Ali Bagh Feeder School on 21 Jan 09. The
other two members of the team were Ms Bronwyn Spriger Magistrate and Mr Michael Hoser.
Visit of UNICEF Officials. A team of UNICEF Officials led by Mr. Nabendra Dahal, Chief of Education
Section, UNICEF Bangladesh visited UCEP Programs on 1 February 2009. Mr. Golam Kibria, Education
Officer, UNICEF was also with the team as a member and went around the various trades of the Mirpur
Technical School.
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Visit of SCSD Team. A team of seven members from SCSD headed by Elen Wallberg visited DTS-I on 05
February 2009.
British High Commission Team visits UCEP. Mr. Kevin Ringham, Director of Trade and Investment,
British High Commission and his team visited Mirpur Technical School (DTS–I) on 24 Feb 09. They
appreciated the activities of UCEP.
UNICEF Team visits UCEP. A three member team from UNICEF led by Dr. Jane Cullen visited Mirpur
Technical School (DTS) on 23 Feb 2009. Ms. Nahid Jabeen and Mr. Janet Raynor were also with the team.
The team saw the academic activities of the students of the technical school and exchanged views with the
children and asked them about their family backgrounds, working places, their feelings for UCEP and their
plans about their future. They praised UCEP for its role in helping the poor working children towards
attaining self-reliance.
Princess Alexandra of Denmark visits UCEP. Her Royal Highness Princess Alexandra Zu Sayn-
Wittgensten of the Royal Kingdom of Denmark visited UCEP-Mirpur Technical School on 24 February
2009. The Vice Chairperson of the UCEP Board of Governors Ms. Parveen Mahmud FCA welcomed the
Royal Guest to the school and was taken around the school. She visited the different trades of the technical
school and talked with the students. The Princess was very appreciative of the UCEP programs and
expressed that UCEP was doing good work for the development of the country.
His Excellency the Ambassador of Denmark Einar H. Jensen and the Counselor of the Embassy of
Denmark Mr. Jacob Dal Winter were present during her visit.
Mr. Alec Barnard, Consultant, Systain Consulting Honkong visits UCEP. Mr. Alec Barnard
Consultant, Systain Consulting Honkong visited Mirpur Technical School (DTS-I) on 03 March 2009. He
works for the German buyers who have manufacturing partners in Bangladesh. He was looking for some
scope to sponsor the education of the working children in the garment factories of the suppliers. He was
highly impressed with UCEP programs.
Visit of UNESCO, UNICEF, ILO, BNFE, DAM Representatives. UNESCO Dhaka and UNESCO
Bangkok organized a Regional Workshop on Capacity Building on Non-Formal Education in Dhaka from
30 March to 03 April 2009. Participants from 09 countries took part in the workshop. As a part of the
workshop, a team of 13 participants from Pakistan, China, Philippine, Thailand and Bangladesh visited
DTS-I on 31 March 2009. The team visited and talked with the students and instructors. The team
expressed their appreciation of the UCEP program.
Visit of the Executive Manager & National Director of Plan Japan. Mr. Gabriel Kazuo Tsurumi,
Executive Manager & National Director of Plan Japan visited UCEP-Plan Technical School, City Polli on
31 March 2009. During his visit, Mr Maksudur Rahman, Advisor (FES –Family Economic Support) of
Plan Bangladesh, and Mr FM Shamsul Alam, Program Unit Manager, Dhaka South Program Unit, Plan
Bangladesh were present. Mr Gabriel expressed his appreciation of the program.
1st Secretary (Development) and Education Adviser of CIDA visits UCEP. The 1st Secretary
(Development) of Canadian High Commission Mr. Joseph Sebhatu and Mr. Ali Md. Shahiduzzaman,
Education Adviser, CIDA (Canada) visited UCEP on 05 April 2009. The visit was a follow up of the
invitation to CIDA to join the UCEP Donor Consortium. The two
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The two member team were briefed on UCEP programs and were shown around Mirpur Technical School
(DTS – I).
European Commission Team visits UCEP. A 4-member team of European Commission headed by
Sevilla Leowinata visited UCEP HO and DTS-I on 11 Jun 09. They were highly appreciative of the
expansion of UCEP and the work it was doing for transforming the underprivileged group of the society
into productive human resources.
The State Secretary of Norway visits BTS. Mr Hakon Gulbrandsen, the State Secretary (Development)
of Norway visited Barisal Technical School (BTS) on 20 April 2009 along with Ms Ingebjorg Stofring, the
Norwegian Ambassador to Bangladesh and other high officials of Norway government. The Executive
Director, Director Programs and Manager (TE) of UCEP were present on the occasion.
The State Secretary was very happy to see the UCEP programs. He met some former students who had
started their own enterprises through the SME Credit program and also saw their products.
Visit of Director General of SDC to RTS. Mr. Martin W. Dahinden, Director General of SDC and Ms
Dora Rapold, Ambassador of Switzerland to Bangladesh, and Ms Jaquiline Schimid, Program Manager for
Bangladesh, SDC, visited Rajshahi Technical School (RTS) on 27 April 2009.
The team visited the workshops and talked with the students. The team also talked with some self-
employed graduates who had taken loans from UCEP SME Credit program. The DG and the Ambassador
were very happy to see the success and visible transformation of UCEP graduates.
Media Coverage
The print and electronic media gave good coverage of UCEP activities during the reporting period. Some
of the important coverage are mentioned below.
Inauguration of Jatrabari Technical School (DTS–II). The Daily Star, The News Today and Dainik
JaiJaiDin published the News on the formal Inauguration of UCEP-Jatrabari Technical School (DTS–II)
on 19 Mar 09. The news was also telecast by Satellite TV Channel-1, ATN Bangla and Channel-i.
Job Fair 2009 of UCEP Plan Project. Dainik JaiJaiDin published the News on UCEP–Plan Project Job
Fair–2009.
17th UCEP Donor Consortium Meeting. The News Today, The Bangladesh Observer, The Independent,
The Banglabazar Potrika, The Daily Amar Desh, The Daily JaiJaiDin, and The Daily Jugantor published
news on the 17th Meeting of UCEP Donor Consortium meeting.
Visit of Her Excellency Princess Alexandra, the Royal Kingdom of Denmark. The Daily Star, The
Independent and The Financial Express published the News on the visit of H. E. Princess Alexandra, the
Royal Kingdom of Denmark at UCEP-Mirpur Technical School on 24 February 2009.
Satellite TV Channel-1, Banglavision and ATN Bangla telecast news and the program footage and ABC
Radio also broadcast news on the visit.
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UCEP Lottery-2008. National Bengali Daily-"Shomokal, Jai Jai Din, Ittefaq, Prothom Alo, Naya
Diganta, Inquilab published a Press Release about the opening of UCEP-Lottery on their 6 October 2008
issues. ABC Radio broadcast the news on the prize distribution ceremony of UCEP-Lottery-2008 on the
evening of that day.
Print and Electronic Media Coverage on The draw of UCEP lottery 2008. The JaijaiDin, The
Bhorer Kagoj, The Janakhantha, The Daily Star, Amader Shomoy, The Bangladesh shomoy, The Noya
Diganta, The Daily Ittefak, The Destiny and The Prothom Alo published the news on the draw of UCEP
lottery 2008 on 01 January 2009.
Foundation Laying Ceremony of UCEP-BMET Hotel Management & Catering Institute at

Sylhet. Dainik Shabuj Sylhet, Uttar-Purbo, Dainik Manchittra, Shamol Sylhet, Dainik Sylheter Dak,
Dainik Jugvery, Dainik Sylhet Bani and Dainik Jalalabad and all the leading local newspapers of Sylhet
published pre news and post news for the Foundation Laying Ceremony of UCEP-BMET Hotel
Management & Catering Institute at Sylhet on 25 November 2008 and 26 Nov 08 respectively. The news
was also covered by the national dailies, The Daily Star, News Today, JaiJaiDin, Naya Diganto and Amar
Desh.
Satellite TV Channel-i and ATN telecast the footage on the Foundation Laying Ceremony of UCEP-BMET
Hotel Management & Catering Institute on 25 November 2008.
Inauguration of the Sylhet Technical School. The news of inauguration of the Sylhet Technical School
was published in the national dallies, The Daily Star, The Bangladesh Observer, The News Today and The
Daily JaiJaiDin.
Satellite TV channels Bangladesh Television (BTV), Channel-i, Bangla Vision and NTV telecast news
reports on Inauguration of UCEP-Hafiz Mazumdar Sylhet Technical School on 19 October 2008 in the
evening news.
UCEP student’s success in the SSC Vocational 2008. Leading daily newspapers The Daily Prothom
Alo published a special news report on 7 July 2008 on UCEP student’s success in the SSC Vocational
examination of 2008.
New Standardized Design of IGV and Technical School
UCEP IGV School UCEP Technical School
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Special Projects
Many donor agencies have played a significant role in the post-war development of Bangladesh. The
issues that have attracted attention during this period include technical assistance, community
development, humanitarian assistance, human development, sustainable development, participation, and
good governance. In many ways, this list simply reflects changing paradigms of development over the
years. However, these changes can have profound direct impacts on the way in which recipient
governments and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) function, and thereby indirectly affect the well-
being of poor urban children.
Donor agencies were interested to work with UCEP for its effective model of Human Resource
Development. Over the years UCEP has implemented a number of special projects outside its mainstream
educational programs. The objectives and missions of these projects contribute to the achievement of the
goal of UCEP. During the reporting period, UCEP implemented two projects. One of the projects is the
Vocational Training program, funded by PLAN-Bangladesh and the other is the “Extended SKT Program
for Skills Development” of the Directorate of Primary Education, Government of Bangladesh funded by
SDC and World Bank. A brief on these special projects is given below.
UCEP-Plan Technical Schools

Plan-Bangladesh is working with UCEP as a Partner for many years. They support UCEP for
implementing 2 technical schools at Dhaka, one in Bowniabandh (6 trades) and the other in City Palli (3
trades). The duration of the training each trade is one year and curriculum, syllabus and academic calendar
is the same same as that of UCEP mainstream programs. The attendance rate was found to be 94.92%
while the dropout rate was 0.7%. A total of 328 students graduated from the two schools during the period
as given below.
Table: 11 Achievements of UCEP Plan Technical School, Bawniabandh and City Palli
July-December 2008 January-June 2009 Total/

Performance Indicators Average
Target Achievement Target Achievement
Students Enrolment (No.) 360 335 360 361 696 (Total)
Students Attendance Rate (%) 95.00 95.13 95.00 94.72 94.92
Students Dropout Rate (%) 3.00 0.99 3% 0.41 0.70
Students Graduation 348 328 - - 328 (Total)
The other special program of UCEP-Bangladesh is the “Extended SKT Program for Skills Development”
of the Directorate of Primary Education, Government of Bangladesh. The UCEP - SKT Technical School
is situated at Fatullah, Narayangonj. A total 194 students were enrolled and the average attendance rate
was 92.75% while the average dropout was 2.46% as shown in the table below.
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UCEP-SKT Technical School
Table 12 Achievements of UCEP SKT Technical School, Fatullah, Narayangonj
July-December 2008 January-June 2009 Total/
Performance Indicators
Target Achievement Target Achievement Average
Students Enrolment (No.) 124 108 124 118 194 (Total)
Students' attendance Rate (%) 95% 93.08% 95% 92.42 92.75
Students Dropout Rate (%) 5% 4.63% 5% 0.3% 2.46%
Students Graduation 78 76 - - 76 (Total)
Figure: 7 Student’s enrolments, graduation, attendance and

dropout of special project Technical Schools
UCEP Development Partners

UCEP programs is presently supported by a consortium of Development Partners composed of DFID,
DNIDA, SDC and SCSD. UCEP deeply recognizes and appreciates all past and present Development
Partners for their advice, guidance and support for the programs.
Partners in the UCEP Mainstream Programs
(Phase VI)
❖ Department for International

Development (DFID)
❖ The Royal Danish Embassy (DANIDA)
❖ Swiss Agency for Development and
Cooperation (SDC)
❖ Save the Children Sweden-Denmark
(SCSD)
Partners for Special Projects

❖ Plan Bangladesh
❖ Directorate of Primary Education, Government of Bangladesh funded by World Bank and SDC
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From the Album
Three UCEP students were awarded certificates in the 5th A Blood Donation Program was organized at UCEP Head Office
International Children's Art Competition held in April 2009 at on 20 April 2009.
TIANZIN, China.
A Delegaton from TRAFIGURA Ltd. a Trade Organization of Singapore visited UCEP

Mirpur Technical School on 16 June 2009 and donated funds for the Underprivileged
Children of UCEP-Bangladesh.
Winners of the UCEP-Lottery 2008 with UCEP Association Mr. Eric Klein Vice President Siemens Asia,Australia region
Members on 1 March 2009 visited UCEP Hazi Sekender Ali School on 19 January 2009
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From the Album
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina awarded Md.Afzal Hossain,student Justice Habibur Rahman handed over "The Mother Teresa Gold
of class-II of UCEP Mirpur School the 1st prize of the drawing Medal 2008" to the Executive Director of UCEP at a Ceremony on
competition organized by the Ministry of Environment in 17 December,2008.
observance of the “World Environment Day” on 05 May 2009.
A 13 member team from Pakistan, Thailand, China, Philippine and UCEP students at Annual Painting Exhibition 2008
Bangladesh visited UCEP Mirpur Technical School on 31 March
2009.
Employers at UCEP-Plan Job Fair 2009 A team from Save the Children Sweden Denmark visited UCEP
Mirpur Technical School on 05 February 2009.
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Underprivileged Children's Educational Program (UCEP) - Bangladesh Annex E
Receipts and Payments Statement for the year ended 30 November 2008
Amount (Taka)
Dhaka Dhaka Chittagong Khulna Rajshahi Barisal Sylhet Dhaka Chittagong Khulna Dhaka Rajshahi
Feeder Feeder Feeder Feeder Feeder Feeder Feeder Technical Technical Technical Technical Technical
School School School School School School School School School School School School
Particulars Head Office Division I Division II Division Division Division Division Division Division I Division I Division Division II Division
A Opening balance
Cash in hand 14,119 473 4,179 2,528 423 1,509 3,717 4,361 5 4,898 2,816
Cash at Bank 72,881,479 182,280 57,473 197,906 1,675,157 1,228,756 279,646 33,787 723,264 534,556 158,676 111,664 329,974
Sub-total (A) 72,895,598 182,753 61,652 200,434 1,675,580 1,228,756 281,115 33,787 726,981 538,917 158,681 116,562 332,790
FUNDS INFLOW
B. Fund receipts - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Donations 469,196,831 - - - - - - - - - - - -
Sub-total (B) 469,196,831 - - - - - - - - - - - -
C. Other receipts
Current account - 38,769,300 35,924,572 41,247,965 27,992,161 19,904,544 9,691,362 10,363,739 41,796,132 15,097,346 17,958,525 15,488,235 9,748,918
Sundry receipts 32,037,996 614,682 703,352 778,718 1,166,316 336,660 103,277 84,181 534,244 429,385 518,305 245,756 303,305
Sub-total (C) 32,037,996 39,383,982 36,627,924 42,026,683 29,158,477 20,241,204 9,794,639 10,447,920 42,330,376 15,526,731 18,476,830 15,733,991 10,052,223
I. Total Generation of Found (A+B+C) 574,130,425 39,566,735 36,689,576 42,227,117 30,834,057 21,469,960 10,075,794 10,481,707 43,057,357 16,065,648 18,635,511 15,850,553 10,358,013
FUNDS OUTFLOW
D. Operational expenditures
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Salaries and emoluments (Program) 7,026,949 891,311 616,313 185,577 3,346,923 1,418,545 142,850 3,949,281 9,253,807 184,446 4,894,101 175,779 4,352,650
Salaries and emoluments (admin) 33,718,129 - - - - - - - - - - - -
Educational and social expenses 520,948 3,856,745 2,647,650 1,753,507 2,450,636 2,617,793 300,410 815,705 10,562,900 2,770974 5,318,208 4,627,591 3,266,783
Office expenses 6,352,183 416,048 386,848 521,043 364,558 216,986 211,194 374,065 1,490,744 275,657 420,444 419,548 318,175
Property and building maintenance 1,739,059 2,038,100 1,117,754 1,089,638 1,061,139 733,226 700,133 1,063,113 3,148,213 1,102,989 1,189,158 699,955 697,042
Training expenses 7,910,017 - - - 7,740 - - - - 8,409 10,070 1,305 -
Development expenses 1,398,023 - 240 - 33,538 - 10,772 - - - - 30,372 26,497
Monitoring, research and evaluation 67,380 - - - - - - - - - - - -
Sub-total (D) 58,732,724 7,202,204 4,768,805 3,549,763 7,264,534 4,986,550 1,365,359 6,202,164 24,455,664 4,342,475 11,831,981 5,954,550 8,661,147
E. Capital expenses
Library books 280 - - - - - - - - - - - -
School furniture - 1,664,715 33,904 14,050 1,334,050 315,416 322,006 288,965 111,180 - - 143,910 -
Office furniture 790,329 207,400 - - 6,800 70,517 218,353 102,637 - - - 275,900 -
Store furniture - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Teaching and training equipment - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Training tools 8,590,978 - - - 13,525 - - - - - - - 13,370
Building - - 33,500 123,985 5,279 3,404 28,650
Land - - 37,945,243 719,594 419,124 116,990 - - - - -
Sub-total (E) 9,381,587 1,872,115 67,404 38,083,278 1,359,654 805,528 851,887 537,242 111,180 - - 419,810 13,370
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UCEP Association Members
Maj Gen Amjad Khan Chowdhury (Retd.) Barrister Abul Mansur
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Barrister
Supreme Court of Bangladesh
PRAN Group of Companies
M # 018
M # 002
Prof. M. Hafizul Islam Mr. Chowdhury Manzur Murshed

Former Ambassador, GoB
Institute of Social Welfare & Research Former Country Director, Bangladesh International Executive
University of Dhaka Services Corporation, Stanford, Connecticut, USA
M # 019
M # 003
Mrs. Niloufer Mahmood Mr. Salahuddin Kasem Khan

Former Teaching Administrator & Consultant Trustee Secretary, A. K. Khan Foundation &
Managing Director, A. K. Khan & Company Ltd.
SOS Kinderdorft International in Bangladesh
M # 021
M # 008
Professor M. Anwarul Haq Khan Majlis Dr. Mohammad Alauddin

Former Director Former Country Representative
Pathfinder International
BANBEIS
M # 022
M # 010
Prof. Dr. K. M. Mohsin Mr. Chaklader Mansurul Alam FCA

Former Managing Director, Industrial Promotion &
Former Member, University Grants Development Corporation (IPDC)
Commission of Bangladesh Chairman, Kapita Holdings Ltd.
M # 011 M # 024
Mr. Ferdouse Khan Mrs. Zeba Rasheed Chowdhury

Former Additional Secretary Chairman, Rasheed Enterprises Ltd.
M # 025
Ministry of Education, Government of Bangladesh
M # 012
Mr. M. Sirajul Islam Mr. A. G. M. Shamsul Kamal

Former MD, Reckitt & Colman Bangladesh Ltd.
Former MP, Past Governor Lions International Chittagong Stock Exchange Ltd. &
Managing Director, Bakul Group Central Depository Bangladesh Ltd.
M # 014 M # 026
Col. Mujib Ur Rahman Khan (Retd.) Lt. Col. Hesamuddin Ahmed, psc (Retd.)
Managing Director, Al Kashif Group Former Secretary
Government of Bangladesh
Former Principal Jhenaidah and Fouzderhat Cadet Colleges
M # 028
M # 017
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UCEP Association Members
Dr. Sufia Ahmed Ms. Parveen Mahmud FCA
National Professor Deputy Managing Director
University of Dhaka Palli Karma Sahayak Foundation (PKSF)
M # 032 M # 042
Mr. A. Matin Chowdhury Mr. Jitendra Lal Bhowmik

Managing Director Past Governor, Lions International
Malek Spinning Mills Ltd. Managing Director, Shatarupa Group
M # 033 M # 043
Mr. Iftekharul Alam Dr. Mehtab Khanam

Chairman & Managing Director Professor, Dept. of Psychology
Omnichem Limited University of Dhaka
M # 035 M # 044
Mr. A. Q. Siddiqui Mr. Hafiz Ahmed Mazumdar

Chairman, Bangladesh Commerce Bank Ltd. Member of Parliament
Country Representative, Habib Bank AG Zurich Chairman, Pubali Bank Ltd., Brindabon Tea Estate Rupantar
Ltd., Bichitra Garments ltd.
M # 036
M # 045
Mr. M. Mokammel Haque Ms. Laila Rahman Kabir

Former Secretary to the Govt of Bangladesh, Managing Director
Chairman, Kabi Mozammel Haque Foundation Kedarpur Tea Company Limited.
M # 037 M # 046
Mrs. Husniara Huq

Former Associate Professor, Dept. of English Ms. Rafia Chowdhury
University of Dhaka M # 047
M # 039
Mr. Ubaidur Rob Ph. D. Mr. Mikhail I. Islam

Country Director Managing Director
Population Council Bangladesh I-K Foundation
M # 040 M # 048
Mr. Hossain Toufique Imam

Adviser to the Prime Minister
Govt. of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh
Former Cabinet Secretary to Govt. of Bangladesh
Chairman, Parthmark Associates Limited.
M # 041
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Board of Governors 2009-10
Mr. Ubaidur Rob Ph.D

Chairperson
Ms. Parveen Mahmud FCA Professor M. Hafizul Islam

Vice-Chairperson Member
Mr. C. M. Murshed Mr. Chaklader Mansurul Alam FCA

Member Member
Mr. Jitendra Lal Bhowmik Dr. Mehtab Khanam

Member Member
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UCEP Senior Management Team
Brig.Gen. Aftab Uddin Ahmad (Retd.)

Executive Director
S.A. Saleh Ahsan Mr. M. Mohiuzzaman Mr. Md. Badrul Munir

Director (Corporate Affairs) Director (Programs) Manager (FA)
Mr. E.H. Khan Majles Mr. M. Motaher Ali Mian Mr. M. Mohsin Ali
Manager (IGVE) Manager (ARM) Manager (HRM)
Engr. Mohd. Abdul Mannan Mr. Mohd. Habibur Rahman Mr. K. M Saleheen
Manager (TE) Manager (EFS) Manager (SME Credit)
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Acknowledgement
UCEP Acknowledges with gratitude the generous contribution made by the following persons and
organizations during the year 2008-2009.
Mr. A. Matin Chowdhury Mr. Salahuddin Kashem Khan

Past Chairperson Past Chairperson
UCEP BoG UCEP-BoG
Ms. Parveen Mahmood FCA Mr. Masudur Rahman

Vice-Chairperson, UCEP BoG Expatriate
Justic Amirul Islam Mr. Dan O’ Gorman

Supreme Court, Dhaka Barrister-At- Law
Brisbane Q 4000, Australia
Mr. Hafiz Ahmed Mazumdar
Member of Parliament Rtn. Dr. K.M.Maksudur Rahman PHF
Chairman, Pubali Bank Ltd., Brindabon Tea President, Rotary Club of Gulshan
Estate R.I.Disrtict-3280, Bangladesh
Rupantar Ltd., Bichitra Garments ltd.
Member of Parliamen Rtn PP Brig. Gen. A H M A Momen (Retd)
DOHS Mohakhali, Dhaka
Rtn PP Maj. Gen. K.M.Abdul Wahed
(Retd) Rtn. Masudur Rahman RFSM
DOHS Mohakhali, Dhaka Rotary Club of Gulshan
Rtn PP Brig. Gen. Enayet Hussain (Retd) Ms. Rosy Ahmed

DOHS Baridhara, Dhaka Inner Wheel Club,Gulshan Dhaka
Mrs. Ferdousi Rahman Mirza Golam Hossain

President, Inner Wheel Club of Gulshan Senior Manager
Nestle Bangladesh Ltd
Mr. Eric Michel Klein
Vice President CD S AA Mr. Alec Barnard
Siemens AG Consultant, Systain Consulting
Gulshan, Dhaka
Dr.Mohammad Anwarul Huque
Mirpur, Dhaka Ms. Elora Alim
73 Lake Drive Road, Uttara, Dhaka
Mr. Abdul AlimTalukder
Sub Register (Rted) Ms. Payer Dilruba
73 Lake Drive Road 343 East Kazipara
Uttara, Dhaka Mirpur, Dhaka-1216
Mr. Shawkat Kamal Md. Abdul Jalil

343 East Kazipara, Mirpur Joint Director, Bangladesh Bank
Dhaka-1216
Mr.Md. Mofizul Isalm
Ms. Pear Dilruba Happy Halida Rice Agency
343 East Kazipara, Mirpur Killarmore, Lalbagh, Dhaka
Dhaka-1216
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Mr. Haji Abdul Qiyoum Ms.Nazma Akter
Killarmore, Lalbagh, Dhaka Mirpur, Dhaka
Mr. Tapash Karmakar Mrs. Brend Luetkenhoener

Uttara, Dhaka, Marc-Peter Bormann Siemens Bangladesh Ltd
Siemens Bangladesh Ltd
Mrs. Ilora Amin
Mr. Mohsin Ali Uttara, Dhaka
District Register
Mirpur, Dhaka Md. Kamal Uddin
Pahartoli, Chittagong
Mr. Zahirul Islam
Khulshi,Chittagong Mr. Quari Mahmud Imam
Lalkhan Bazar
Haji Babul Huque Chittagong
Double Moring, Chittagong
Mohammad Nazrul Islam
Mr. Mozammal Hoque Bhuyan Green Road, Dhaka
Amin Jute Mills, Chittagong
Mr. Golam Hafiz Nasim
Ms. Sultana Alam 48 Bongobondhu Avenue, Dhaka
Dhanmondhi, Dhaka
Mr. Mostafa Kamal
Mr. P.A.M.Sahidullah Palash BUET Teachers Quarter, Dhaka
Puranapolton, Dhaka
Haji Siddiqur Rahman
Ln. Dewan Nasirul Huque Santinagar, Dhaka
Regional Chairperson
LIONS Clubs International Ms. Jaheda Kashem
DIST-315B1 Rayer Bazar, Dhaka
Mr. Md. Elias Mr. Arun Mitra

Panchlaish, Chittagong S.S.Khaled Road
Chittagong
Md. Abdul Karim
Mirpur, Dhaka Mr. Md. Gias Uddin
Mirpur, Dhaka-1216
Mr. Karimue Samad Chowdhory
LU3 ING, Luton U.K. Mr. Golam Mostafa
MD, Hakkani Plup & Paper Mills Ltd.
Mrs. Moli Akter D.T.Road, Pahartoli, Chittagong
Mirpur, Dhaka
M. D. Mustafizur Rahman
Mr. Md. Amanat 71, D. I. T. Plot
Reazuddin Bazar, Chittagong Gandaria, Dhaka-1204
Mr. Kalyan Mitra Baua Advocate Wahida Idris Iqbal

Dulalabad, Chittagong South Khulshi, Chittagong
Ms. Iffatara Begum Ms. Shajia Afroze

Azimpur, Dhaka Siemens Bangladesh Ltd
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Mr.Md. Hossain Mr. Md. Jamal Uddin Shikdar
Killarmore, Lalbagh, Dhaka Agrabad
Chittacong
Mr. Nurul Absar
Deputy Manager, Abul Khair Group Mr. Wohab Khalil
Chittagong West Mirpur
Dhaka
Mr. Nizam-Ul-Islam
MAWA House, Kilgoan, Dhaka Inner Wheel Club, Metropolitan
Inner Wheel Club, Dhaka North East Inner Wheel Club, Midtown
Inner Wheel Club, Dhaka West Inner Wheel Club, Buriganga
Inner Wheel Club, Uttara DHL Bangladesh
A.K. Khan Foundation Nestle Bangladesh Limited
Pubali Bank Ltd AB Bank Ltd.
Siemens Bangladesh Ltd. Dutch-Bangla Bank Ltd
Primer Bank Ltd
Rotary Club of Gulshan
A team from Rotary Club of Gulshan visited UCEP Mirpur Technical School
on 04 January 2009
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Success Stories
Tanzia's Dream turned into reality

Tanzia Rahman, a girl from a very poor family of Banaripara,
Barisal used to dream to be able to go to school, study and
become self reliant. She wanted to help her poor family. But it
was all her day dreaming. The situation worsened when her father
became jobless and their home was destroyed by river erosion.
Finding no other way, her father had to migrate to Dhaka with his
family leaving behind fond memories of his village home with a
hope to earn a livelihood.
Tanzia was very eager to study in school but her father's income
was not sufficient to fulfill the immediate needs of the family
leave alone the educational expenses of his children. Her
neighbours one day told her father about UCEP Schools. The next
day, Tanzia's father went to UCEP Ismail School, Shah Ali Bag,
Dhaka with Tanzia. They talked to the teachers and were satisfied.
Thereafter Tanzia was enrolled and she started her new life. It was
in the year 1999. She completed class VIII from the school
successfully and in 2003 got admitted into UCEP Dhaka
Technical School in Electronics Trade. In December, 2004 Tanzia
completed her technical training. Subsequently, with the help of
UCEP's Employment and Field Services Component, she got a
job in Nippon TV Company with a monthly salary of BDT 2000.
After two years she got an offer from the renowned organization
'Grameen Shakti'. Now Tanzia is working in 'Grameen Shakti'
with a salary of BDT 4500 apart from other fringe benefits.
Tanzia is now living with her parents in a better house and leading
a decent life. She is grateful to UCEP for being able to make her
dream turn into reality.
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Success Stories
Enam represents a great melioration

Enam, a poor boy of a day labourer from Sonagazi, Feni had to face the
realities of life since birth. It was impossible on the part of his father to
maintain his family of eight members. As a result, they often had to
pass days in starvation. Finding no other way, his father migrated to
Chittagong city with the whole family and started to pull a rickshaw for
livelihood. Since his earning was not enough to feed the family, Enam
being the eldest child started selling nuts in the streets to help his father
maintain the family.
One day, Enam's father heard about UCEP schools from his
neighbours. He then with the help of a UCEP school teacher, got Enam
admitted into Pahartali UCEP Integrated General and Vocational
School in 2002. He completed class VIII successfully from the school
and in 2006 got admitted into UCEP A K Khan Technical School in
Electronics Trade. Subsequently, in 2007 UCEP's Employment and
Field Services Component arranged a job for him in Citex Limited as
an Assistant Electrician with a monthly salary of BDT 2700. This was
a tremendous boost to his poor family. His job was confirmed after one
year. Presently due to his efficiency and good work, his monthly salary
stands at BDT 7000.
Enam is now maintaining the whole family and bearing the educational
expenses of his younger brothers and sisters. He has made a tin-shed
house and purchased furniture and household goods. He now dreams to
be a good electrician and to start his own business where many people
would be employed.
Enam says, "UCEP programs gave me an opportunity to change my

life. It gave me the strength to fight against poverty and overcome all
odds. I am very grateful to UCEP- Bangladesh."
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Success Stories
UCEP's 'LCS Program': Magic Lamp

for Jahangir
He has seen a ray of hope in the darkness of his life. He is
Jahangir- a boy of nine years from a remote village in the district
of Sherpur. His life has been changed miraculously with the
advocacy of the child advocates of UCEP's 'Let Children
Speak(LCS)' Program. Jahangir's life was like thousands of
Bangladeshi children living under the burden of poverty. His life
became even worse when his father abandoned the family and
his mother had to take the burden of maintaining the family. She
took the job of a day labourer in a rice mill. But her earning was
not enough to feed Jahangir and his three year old sister. Finding
no other alternative, his mother forced Jahangir to start begging
in the streets to save the family from starvation.
One day, Riﬁqul Islam, a child advocate of LCS program saw
Jahangir begging in the streets. The scene touched the child
advocate and he wanted to change Jahangir's condition. In the
weekly meeting of the Child Advocates of the UCEP 'LCS
Program', this case was brought up by Riﬁqul and they decided
to turn him away from begging and admit him in some school.
All the child advocates of LCS program visited Jahangir's place,
discussed with his mother and the local community regarding the
plight of Jahangir and his future. They suggested that instead of
Jahangir begging in streets, his mother could make paper
packets and sell it to the shopkeepers while Jahangir could sell
nuts. Jahangir's mother liked the idea. But the problem was the
initial requirement of money to start the businesses. The
Children of the 'LCS Program' came forward to solve the
problem by contributing a portion of their conveyance
allowances.
Jahangir's mother started to make paper packets and sell them to
different sweetmeat shops in the town while Jahangir started to
sell nuts and got admitted into a primary school. He now works
half of the day and the next half he goes to school.
With the help of UCEP's 'Let Children Speak' program
Jahangir's life has turned brighter with a new hope for the future.
He is a proud boy now.
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Annual Report

July 2008-June 2009

Underprivileged Children’s Educational Programs

Annual Report July 2008 - June 2009

UCEP Association Members 83

Ubaidur Rob Ph.D.

Mr. M. R. Siddiqi Rear Admiral Sultan Ahmad (Retd.)

Mr. Aziz-ul-Huq Mr. M. Nurul Haq

Prof. Dr. S. H. K. Esufzai Mr. Sulaiman Chaudhury

Since 1988 UCEP programs have been

. Introduction of computers in IGV schools.

The other vital component of UCEP is the

Since inception in 1972, a total of over

All the millions of them.

Brig. Gen. Aftab Uddin Ahmad (Retd.)

July 2007 July 2008

Number of Schools/Training Centres

Number of Students Enrolled

Gender Ratio (Girl: Boy)

Rate of Placement in Jobs (% of graduates or Job seekers)

Integrated General and Vocational Education (IGVE) Component

Technical Education (TE) Component

Employment and Field Services (EFS) Component

Other Program Activities

❖ Mobilize the community for implementation of Child Rights Policy.

Human Resources Management (HRM) Component

❖ Recruitment and Selection of Staff

Finance and Accounts Component

Small and Medium Enterprises (SME)/Micro Enterprise (ME) Credit

The main activities of SME Component are:

Administration and Resource Mobilization (ARM) Component

❖ All administrative works

Research and Development (RD) Section

Human Rights and Good Governance (HRGG) Section

Child Rights and Advocacy (CRA) Section

An early marriage was prevented by

A four year old child was recovered

Inauguration of UCEP- Jatrabari Technical School (DTS-II)

2.1 Admit underprivileged children for integrated general and vocational

UCEP Integrated General & Vocational Education Salient Features of Integrated

Figure 1: Enrolment Trend in Integrated General & Vocational (IGV) Schools

Table 1: Quantitative Progress and Achievements (IGV Schools)

Activities with Activities with

1,314 1,434 2,748 2716 students 1,395 1,393 2,788 5536

2.2 Involve skilled teachers in participatory approach to teaching and learning

2.3 Develop and introduce updated curriculum

2.4 Introduce computer course

3.1. Continue offering marketable technical education

. Provide Tk. 400 per month to every

Figure 3: Enrolment Trend in Technical Schools.

Figure 4: Enrolment in Technical Schools

3.2. SSC vocational course

Table 3: Progress and Achievements of SSC Vocational Results (2009)

3.4. Revise and update curricula of technical education

Trades of Technical Schools Market study and market need analysis is a

UCEP Students at Class in Technical Schools

Sl Activities Number Location/ Division Remarks

01 Taking graduates to employers for 4984 Dhaka, Chittagong,

02 Replacement of workplaces of the 1023 Do

03 Organizing job hunting days 90 days Dhaka, Chittgong, 8,474 skilled

10 Job Market Survey 7 Dhaka, Chittgong, 625 Industries

Table 5: Employment of UCEP graduates.

Boy Girl Total Boy Girl Total %