The Community based organisations (CBOs-within the working area of Gender and Social Justice Program) celebrated the International Women day on 8 March 2015. They celebrated this day as collective initiative at union as well as district level where 2345 female and 1021 male participated. The celebration was held through rally, discussion, cultural event and sports etc.

‘Empowering Women Empowering Humanity: Picture it ‘was the slogan for this day. In Netrokona Manobadhikan Nari Somaj (MNS) member Kohinur akter (for contribution in politics) and Dulena akter (for contribution in human rights) were awarded as `Aporajita‘. It was recognition by local NGOs towards the women who are working for the advancement of ‘women rights’ in their areas.