28/01/2026
Inauguration of the Mini Water Network at Saint Martin’s Island
On 25 January 2026, the Mini Water Network was officially inaugurated at Majherpara, Ward-4, Saint Martin’s Island through a joyful and participatory community ceremony.
The event was graced by Mr. Fayzul Islam, Chairman of 6 No. Union Parishad, as the Chief Guest. Mr. Zahidul Mamun, WASH Specialist, and Ms. Shajeda Begum, WASH Officer from UNICEF, attended as Special Guests. The program was chaired by Mr. Toriqul Islam, Director – Programme Operation, NGO Forum for Public Health.
The ceremony brought together members of the Water Network Advisory Committee and a large number of enthusiastic community beneficiaries, making the event lively and meaningful.
Speakers shared how the community previously struggled with severe water scarcity and relied on a single unsafe water source. They highly appreciated the UNICEF-supported intervention and emphasized the importance of replicating similar initiatives in other wards of Saint Martin’s Island.
During the event, Ms. Shajeda Begum interacted directly with community members to understand the remarkable transformation from the pre-intervention situation to the current improved condition. Mr. Zahidul Mamun highlighted the importance of long-term sustainability, while Mr. Toriqul Islam encouraged responsible water use, proper maintenance of the system, and limiting water use to drinking and cooking purposes.
At the conclusion of the program, community members expressed heartfelt gratitude to NGO Forum for Public Health and UNICEF. The Chief Guest, along with the special guests, advisory committee members, and community representatives, visited the water network site, where the Chairman unveiled the plaque by removing the red cloth and officially declared the Mini Water Network inaugurated. This intervention now provides safe, chlorinated drinking water to 54 households (297 people); protecting health and reducing water-related risks in one of the most hard-to-reach and vulnerable communities.
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