Giving Now Magazine

12/07/2026

✨ Driving Global Inclusion & Generosity: A Vision for the Future 🌍

​We are thrilled to share a milestone moment as GivingNow Magazine—Bangladesh's premier monthly publication by ODIR—continues to amplify its footprint on the global stage.
​Recently, our Founding Managing Editor, Shakil Azad Monon, connected with our esteemed Advisors, Mr. Abdus Sattar Dulal and Mr. Kemal Reza, to chart the next chapter of our journey.

​Here is how we are redefining the global disability, lifestyle, and generosity movement:

​📖 Celebrating 3rd Anniversary: We officially marked our 3rd year with the release of our Special Print Edition, a testament to our commitment to impactful storytelling and inclusion.

​🤝 A Hub for Global Leaders & Thinkers: With powerful article contributions from international humanitarian organizations alongside national and international NGO leaders, GivingNow has truly become a trusted global platform. Our thriving global community now proudly spans international readers, authors, human rights defenders, renowned university professors, researchers, inclusion experts, leading disability sector professionals, special educators, and our brilliant editorial team.

​🚀 The Next Horizon: Moving forward, we are expanding our editorial scope, upgrading our digital (E-version) accessibility, and enhancing our design aesthetics to meet global benchmarks.

​💼 Sustainable Impact: Through collaborative networks, strategic CSR partnerships, and global sponsorships, we are fueling the future of this movement to ensure zero barriers for all.
​We extend our deepest gratitude to our advisors, our incredible contributors, and our global community for walking this path with us. Together, we are taking Bangladesh's message of inclusion to the world! 🌟

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30/06/2026

🎉 Celebrating 3 years of impact! GivingNow Magazine
– 3rd Anniversary Special Edition (Volume 4, Issue 6, June 2026) is now LIVE! 🎉
For three incredible years, GivingNow has been Bangladesh's leading voice for disability rights, radical inclusion, and human dignity. To mark this milestone, we bring you a stellar 3rd Anniversary Special Edition packed with global perspectives and powerful stories of change!

True to our commitment, this edition is fully accessible for persons with disabilities, including the visually impaired, delivering an inclusive reading experience across every single page.

✨Inside This Milestone Issue:

Cover Feature (Pages 12-13): Champions as Catalysts at Global Stage – Abdus Sattar Dulal's inspiring change-making mission at the United Nations.

Exclusive Interview (Pages 20-21): An insightful conversation with Dr. Sumit Paul.

GivingTuesday Special (Pages 32-33): Uniting 115 Nations* – Reflections on the next horizon of the global generosity movement.

Special Messages: Inspiring third-anniversary testimonials from global and local change-makers.

📖 Read the Special Edition Now:
🔗 Flipbook Link: https://tinyurl.com/GivingNow-Vol4-Issue6-June2026

🔗 Google Drive Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BAc5KftbG-ffZTsVBC0v67Qp6mRQaqd7/view?usp=drivesdk


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🎉 গৌরবময় ৩য় বর্ষপূর্তি! প্রকাশ পেল GivingNow Magazine এর বিশেষ সংখ্যা – ভলিউম ৪, ইস্যু ৬ (জুন ২০২৬)!
🎉 সফলতার ৩ বছর পেরিয়ে ‘গিভিংনাউ’ ম্যাগাজিন পদার্পণ করেছে ৪র্থ বছরে। বাংলাদেশে প্রতিবন্ধী ব্যক্তিদের অধিকার রক্ষা, অন্তর্ভুক্তিমূলক সমাজ গঠন এবং মানবিক মর্যাদার অগ্রযাত্রাকে তুলে ধরতে এই মাইলফলক মুহূর্তে আমরা নিয়ে এসেছি একটি বিশেষ ৩য় বর্ষপূর্তি স্পেশাল এডিশন!

দৃষ্টি প্রতিবন্ধীসহ সকল প্রতিবন্ধী ব্যক্তিদের জন্য এই সংখ্যাটি সম্পূর্ণ এক্সেসিবল (Accessible) করে তৈরি করা হয়েছে, যা আন্তর্জাতিক মানের অন্তর্ভুক্তিমূলক কনটেন্টের মাধ্যমে সকল পাঠককে দেবে এক অনন্য অভিজ্ঞতা।

✨এই বিশেষ সংখ্যার মূল আকর্ষণসমূহ:
কভার স্টোরি (পৃষ্ঠা ১২-১৩): গ্লোবাল স্টেজে বাংলাদেশের গর্ব—জাতিসংঘে আব্দুস সাত্তার দুলাল-এর বিশেষ মিশন ও অধিকার আদায়ের গল্প।

এক্সক্লুসিভ সাক্ষাৎকার (পৃষ্ঠা ২০-২১): ড. সুমিত পাল-এর সাথে এক বিশেষ ও অনুপ্রেরণামূলক কথোপকথন।

গিভিংটিউসডে স্পেশাল (পৃষ্ঠা ৩২-৩৩): বিশ্বজুড়ে ১১৫টি দেশের উদারতা ও মানবিকতার এক অনন্য মেলবন্ধন এবং আগামী দিনের ভাবনা।

বিশেষ শুভেচ্ছা বার্তা: দেশী-বিদেশী বরেণ্য ব্যক্তিত্ব ও বিশেষজ্ঞদের ৩য় বর্ষপূর্তির শুভেচ্ছা ও মূল্যায়ন।
📖 ৩য় বর্ষপূর্তির বিশেষ সংখ্যাটি এখনই পড়ুন:
🔗 ফ্লিপবুক লিংক: https://tinyurl.com/GivingNow-Vol4-Issue6-June2026

🔗 গুগল ড্রাইভ লিংক: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BAc5KftbG-ffZTsVBC0v67Qp6mRQaqd7/view?usp=drivesdk

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26/06/2026

"Accessibility is a fundamental right, not a privilege. At Giving Now Magazine, we believe in equal rights for all. Remember: Nothing about us without us! Let’s build an inclusive world. 🌍✨"

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Abdus Sattar Dulal
University of Dhaka




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18/06/2026

🌟 Celebrating 3rd Anniversary: Stepping into the 4th Year of Inclusion & Empowerment! 🌟

Giving Now Magazine is thrilled to announce a monumental milestone—we are celebrating our 3rd Founding Anniversary and proudly stepping into our fourth year of publication! 🌍✨

Since June 2023, as Bangladesh’s leading disability and lifestyle magazine (a monthly publication by ODIR), we have been on a relentless mission to amplify the voices of marginalized communities, advocate for disability rights, and foster a global culture of generosity.

🎉 Announcing Our Special Anniversary Issue (June 2026)
To commemorate this beautiful journey, we are launching a Special Anniversary Issue* this June! 📑✨

This exclusive edition brings together powerful insights, reflections, and messages from renowned national and international personalities—including policymakers, academics, researchers, and disability rights advocates.

What’s Inside?

✨ Inspiring stories of resilience and social transformation.

🧠 Expert research and innovative ideas on accessibility.

🤝 Global perspectives powered by the movement.
Together, we are shifting perceptions, influencing policies, and building a world where every individual is valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

🎯 Our Core Driving Force
Our Mission: To advocate for the rights of persons with disabilities and promote social responsibility through impactful storytelling and research.

Our Vision: To stand as a leading international platform that transforms public perception and inspires radical inclusion across Bangladesh and beyond.

Thank you to our incredible readers, contributors, and partners for being the backbone of this journey. Let’s keep moving forward—because Generosity Gives. ❤️

🌐 Explore More: https://givingnow.odirbd.org
📧 Connect with Us:* [email protected]



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GivingTuesday
ODIR Bangladesh

03/06/2026

✨ GivingNow Magazine – Volume 4, Issue 5 (May 2026) is now published! ✨

This edition is fully accessible for persons with disabilities, including the visually impaired.
With engaging features and inclusive content across all pages, it promises to delight every reader.

📖 Read now:
🔗 Flipbook: https://tinyurl.com/GNM-Vol-4-Issue-5-May2026

🔗 Google Drive: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Dr73TyJmMebN1r_AtmwsD7b3LIYL_8Jn/view?usp=drivesdk

✨ GivingNow Magazine – ভলিউম ৪, ইস্যু ৫ (মে '২০২৬) প্রকাশিত হলো! ✨

দৃষ্টি প্রতিবন্ধীসহ সকল প্রতিবন্ধী ব্যক্তিদের জন্য সম্পূর্ণ এক্সেসিবল এডিশন।
অন্তর্ভুক্তিমূলক কনটেন্ট ও আকর্ষণীয় সব ফিচার পাঠকদের জন্য এক অনন্য অভিজ্ঞতা তৈরি করবে।

📖 এখনই পড়ুন:
🔗 ফ্লিপবুক: https://tinyurl.com/GNM-Vol-4-Issue-5-May2026

🔗 গুগল ড্রাইভ: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Dr73TyJmMebN1r_AtmwsD7b3LIYL_8Jn/view?usp=drivesdk

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24/05/2026

🌐 Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) 2026
📍 BIDA Auditorium, Agargaon, Dhaka | 21 May 2026

“Accessibility is not charity — it is a fundamental human right.”

Bangladesh reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive digital transformation during the observance of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) 2026 held at the BIDA Auditorium in Agargaon, Dhaka.

The programme was organized by Aspire to Innovate (a2i), with collaboration from Friendship and Sightsavers, bringing together government officials, disability rights advocates, accessibility experts, innovators, development partners, and representatives from disability-focused organisations.

Honourable Minister of Posts, Telecommunications & Information Technology and Ministry of Science & Technology, Mr. Fakir Mahbub Anam, MP, emphasized that ensuring equal digital access for persons with disabilities remains one of the Government’s highest priorities. He highlighted the importance of designing accessible websites, mobile applications, and digital services based on the rights, needs, abilities, and diversity of all citizens.

Special Guest Ms. Farzana Sharmin, MP, State Minister of the Ministry of Social Welfare, stated that the government will continue supporting innovative and accessible digital initiatives to ensure universal accessibility for all.

The programme was chaired by Mr. Kazi Anwar Hossain, Secretary of the ICT Division. Welcome remarks were delivered by Mr. Md. Abdur Rafiq, Additional Secretary and Project Director of a2i. Valuable insights were also shared by the National Consultant of Accessibility Mr. Vashkar Bhattacharya, Ms. Ayesha Tasin Khan, Head of Inclusive Citizen Sector at Friendship, and Ms. Amrita Rejina Rozario, Country Director of Sightsavers Bangladesh.

The event featured important discussions on:
• Digital Accessibility & Inclusive Technology
• Accessible Websites & Mobile Applications
• Equal Participation in Digital Services
• Innovation for Disability Inclusion
• Technology, Human Dignity & Social Justice

Distinguished guests also included Ms. Valerie Ann Taylor, OBE, Founder of CRP, alongside representatives from government institutions, civil society organisations, innovators, and disability rights networks.

As an invited disability-focused organisation, the Organization for Disabled Improvement and Rights (ODIR) was honoured to participate in this important national initiative. The discussions and commitments presented at GAAD 2026 strongly inspire and encourage ODIR’s ongoing efforts to make both the ODIR Bangladesh digital platforms and the monthly publication Giving Now Magazine fully accessible, inclusive, and disability-friendly for all readers and users.

ODIR believes that accessible information, communication, and digital participation are essential for building an inclusive Bangladesh where no one is left behind.

Together, let us create a future where technology empowers everyone equally.

01/05/2026

✨ GivingNow Magazine – Volume 4, Issue 4 (April 2026) is now published! ✨

This edition is fully accessible for persons with disabilities, including the visually impaired.
With engaging features and inclusive content across all pages, it promises to delight every reader.

📖 Read now:
🔗 Flipbook: https://tinyurl.com/GivingNow-Vol4-Issue4-April26

🔗 Google Drive: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ROH_WOCIVuBll-p93EYD2W6GXbHdmb8s/view?usp=drivesdk

✨ GivingNow Magazine – ভলিউম ৪, ইস্যু ৪ (এপ্রিল ২০২৬) প্রকাশিত হলো! ✨

দৃষ্টি প্রতিবন্ধীসহ সকল প্রতিবন্ধী ব্যক্তিদের জন্য সম্পূর্ণ এক্সেসিবল এডিশন।
অন্তর্ভুক্তিমূলক কনটেন্ট ও আকর্ষণীয় সব ফিচার পাঠকদের জন্য এক অনন্য অভিজ্ঞতা তৈরি করবে।

📖 এখনই পড়ুন:
🔗 ফ্লিপবুক: https://tinyurl.com/GivingNow-Vol4-Issue4-April26

🔗 গুগল ড্রাইভ: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ROH_WOCIVuBll-p93EYD2W6GXbHdmb8s/view?usp=drivesdk

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