Program Archive

The Chittagong Hill Tracts Rural Development Project (CHTRDP-I),  implemented by Trinamul Unnayan Sangstha (TUS) with support from the Asian Development Bank and the Government of Bangladesh,  focused on poverty reduction and infrastructure development across five Upazilas in Khagrachari District.  The project enhanced community access to education, safe water, and sanitation while strengthening livelihoods through small-scale economic infrastructure and participatory planning.  It laid the foundation for sustainable community-led development initiatives in the CHT region.

The Second Chittagong Hill Tracts Rural Development Project (CHTRDP-II), implemented by Trinamul Unnayan Sangstha (TUS) in partnership with the Asian Development Bank and the Government of Bangladesh,  aimed to enhance the quality of life in the Chittagong Hill Tracts through improved rural infrastructure and sustainable natural resource management.  The project emphasized participatory planning, capacity building, and community-driven development initiatives, ensuring long-term resilience, poverty reduction, and improved access to basic services across Khagrachari District.

The Community Action on Natural Resource Management for Decent Living (CANDL-1) project, implemented by TUS with support from MJF and FCDO,  aimed to improve livelihoods by promoting sustainable natural resource management and local entrepreneurship in Khagrachari Sadar and Panchari Upazilas.  By enhancing community capacity, restoring ecological balance, and expanding market linkages,  the project empowered marginalized populations — particularly women and youth — to achieve more resilient and dignified livelihoods.