Bangladesh Mahila Parishad (BMP) recently conducted a comprehensive online training session on ‘Report Writing Techniques,’ aimed at enhancing the report-writing skills of its district branches. The training, organized by the Publication Sub-Committee, took place on September 25 and October 2, 2024.
The first session, held on September 25, was led by Taskina Yasmin, a journalist and member of the Publication and Mass-Media Sub-Committee. She covered various aspects of report writing, including the types of organizational program reports and Mahila Samachar reports, techniques for gathering and presenting information, and the rules for editing reports. The session was moderated by Shima Moslem, Joint General Secretary of Bangladesh Mahila Parishad, who emphasized the importance of timely and well-crafted reports. Saraban Tahura, the Publication Secretary, welcomed participants and highlighted the training’s goal of improving the quality of reports on the organization’s programs.
A total of 69 individuals, including presidents, general secretaries, and secretaries from 21 district branches, attended the first session. The training aimed to provide personal experience and improve the quality of reports, ensuring that insights gained would be reflected in future Mahila Samachar reports.
The second session, held on October 2, was moderated by Dr. Fauzia Moslem, President of the Central Committee of Bangladesh Mahila Parishad. She reiterated the importance of adapting to changes in report writing to enhance organizational standards and efficiency. Taskina Yasmin continued her role as the trainer, focusing on the key aspects of report writing and their significance in creating Mahila Samachar and organizational reports.
Shima Moslem highlighted Mahila Samachar’s role as the organization’s spokesperson and a tool for promoting women’s movement activities. She stressed the need to improve the quality of these reports to better reflect the organization’s work. Saraban Tahura noted that the training would enable district branches to produce smarter and more reader-friendly reports.
The sessions saw participation from 124 individuals, from 53 districts including executives from 35 district branches. Participating teams were divided into two groups for training. The training sessions collectively aimed to institutionalize the organization by enhancing the report-writing capabilities of its members, ultimately contributing to the organization’s mission of advocating for women’s rights and empowerment.