{"id":250,"date":"2012-01-01T19:00:28","date_gmt":"2012-01-01T19:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dpup.dpo-bangladesh.org\/?p=250"},"modified":"2026-09-13T01:08:21","modified_gmt":"2026-09-13T01:08:21","slug":"zikra-iffat-preety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dpup.dpo-bangladesh.org\/index.php\/2012\/01\/01\/zikra-iffat-preety\/","title":{"rendered":"Zikra Iffat Preety"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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: Communications and Public Relations Officer :
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Dristi Protibondhi Unnayan Parishad (DPUP Bangladesh)<\/strong>
Serving Since: January 1, 2012<\/strong><\/p>\n

Professional Profile<\/h2>\n

Zikra Iffat Preety<\/strong> has been serving as a Communications and Public Relations Officer<\/strong> at Dristi Protibondhi Unnayan Parishad (DPUP Bangladesh)<\/strong> since January 1, 2012<\/strong>. With more than 14 years of association with DPUP<\/strong>, she contributes to the organization’s communication, public relations, outreach, visibility, and stakeholder engagement activities.<\/p>\n

In her role, she supports DPUP in communicating its mission, programs, achievements, and development initiatives to communities, partners, government institutions, civil society organizations, donors, media, and the wider public. Her responsibilities are closely connected with strengthening the organization’s public image, maintaining effective communication, and promoting awareness of disability rights and inclusion.<\/p>\n

Her long-standing contribution supports DPUP’s broader objective of creating an inclusive society where persons with disabilities can enjoy equal rights, opportunities, dignity, independence, and meaningful participation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Key Areas of Responsibility<\/h2>\n
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    Communications and public relations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Organizational communications and outreach<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Development of public information and communication materials<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Promotion of DPUP programs, projects, and activities<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Stakeholder communication and coordination<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Supporting media and public engagement<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Community awareness and advocacy communications<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Supporting organizational visibility and public profile<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Documentation and dissemination of organizational activities<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Supporting communication with development partners and stakeholders<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Promoting disability rights and social inclusion through communication<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Supporting events, campaigns, meetings, workshops, and awareness programs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Communications and Public Relations<\/h2>\n

    As a Communications and Public Relations Officer, Zikra Iffat Preety plays an important role in connecting DPUP’s work with its stakeholders and the wider community.<\/p>\n

    Her work may include preparing and coordinating organizational communications, sharing information about projects and activities, supporting public awareness campaigns, maintaining professional relationships with stakeholders, and helping communicate DPUP’s development results and achievements.<\/p>\n

    Effective communication is particularly important for a disability-focused organization because it helps challenge stereotypes, increase awareness of disability rights, encourage participation, and promote a more inclusive understanding of disability within society.<\/p>\n

    Contribution to Disability Inclusion<\/h2>\n

    Through her communications and public relations responsibilities, Zikra contributes to DPUP’s efforts to increase visibility and understanding of issues affecting persons with disabilities.<\/p>\n

    Her professional contribution supports communication around areas such as:<\/p>\n

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      Disability rights and advocacy<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Inclusive education<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Economic empowerment and livelihoods<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    • \n

      Health and rehabilitation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    • \n

      Women and children with disabilities<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Community development<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Accessibility and social inclusion<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Climate and disaster resilience<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Capacity building and awareness<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Participation and empowerment of persons with disabilities<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Stakeholder Engagement<\/h2>\n

      A significant aspect of the Communications and Public Relations Officer’s role is maintaining effective communication with different groups connected to DPUP’s work.<\/p>\n

      These may include:<\/p>\n

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        Persons with disabilities and their representative organizations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Parents and families<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Local communities<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Government agencies<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Non-governmental organizations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Development partners<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Donors and funding organizations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Civil society organizations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Media and communication professionals<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Volunteers and community groups<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Corporate and private-sector partners<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Through effective stakeholder communication, she supports DPUP’s efforts to build partnerships and increase collaboration for disability-inclusive development.<\/p>\n

        Public Awareness and Advocacy<\/h2>\n

        Communication is an important component of disability rights advocacy. Zikra’s role contributes to communicating messages that promote:<\/p>\n

        Equality \u2022 Inclusion \u2022 Accessibility \u2022 Dignity \u2022 Participation \u2022 Empowerment \u2022 Independence<\/strong><\/p>\n

        By supporting awareness and advocacy communications, her work helps communicate the importance of ensuring that persons with disabilities are recognized as equal members of society and active participants in development.<\/p>\n

        Organizational Visibility<\/h2>\n

        Zikra also contributes to strengthening DPUP’s organizational visibility by supporting the presentation and communication of its activities, achievements, projects, events, and community-level initiatives.<\/p>\n

        This includes supporting the preparation and dissemination of information that can help development partners, stakeholders, communities, and the public better understand DPUP’s work and impact.<\/p>\n

        Long-Term Association with DPUP<\/h2>\n

        Zikra Iffat Preety has been associated with DPUP since January 1, 2012<\/strong>. Her more than 14 years of service<\/strong> represents significant institutional experience and continuity within the organization.<\/p>\n

        Her long-term involvement in communications and public relations contributes to DPUP’s ability to maintain consistent organizational messaging, stakeholder relationships, public awareness, and visibility.<\/p>\n

        About DPUP Bangladesh<\/h2>\n

        Dristi Protibondhi Unnayan Parishad (DPUP Bangladesh)<\/strong> is a national disability-focused organization working since 2002<\/strong> to promote the rights, inclusion, empowerment, and socio-economic development of persons with disabilities in Bangladesh.<\/p>\n

        DPUP’s major areas of work include:<\/p>\n

          \n
        1. \n

          Disability Rights Advocacy<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

        2. \n

          Inclusive Education and Skills Development<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

        3. \n

          Livelihood and Economic Empowerment<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

        4. \n

          Health, Rehabilitation and Assistive Services<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

        5. \n

          Women, Children and Community Development<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

        6. \n

          Climate Action and Disaster Resilience<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          The organization works with persons with disabilities, families, communities, government institutions, development partners, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders to promote an inclusive and equitable society.<\/p>\n

          Staff Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
          Information<\/th>\nDetails<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
          Name<\/strong><\/td>\nZikra Iffat Preety<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Designation<\/strong><\/td>\nCommunications and Public Relations Officer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Organization<\/strong><\/td>\nDristi Protibondhi Unnayan Parishad (DPUP Bangladesh)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Date of Joining<\/strong><\/td>\nJanuary 1, 2012<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Length of Service<\/strong><\/td>\n14+ years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Professional Area<\/strong><\/td>\nCommunications, Public Relations & Outreach<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Sector<\/strong><\/td>\nDisability Rights, Inclusion & Community Development<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

          Short Description<\/h3>\n
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          Zikra Iffat Preety<\/strong> has been serving as Communications and Public Relations Officer at Dristi Protibondhi Unnayan Parishad (DPUP Bangladesh) since January 1, 2012<\/strong>. With more than 14 years of experience with the organization, she contributes to communications, public relations, stakeholder engagement, advocacy, awareness, organizational visibility, and outreach. Her work supports DPUP’s efforts to promote disability rights, social inclusion, equal opportunities, dignity, empowerment, and meaningful participation of persons with disabilities in Bangladesh.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

          : Communications and Public Relations Officer : Dristi Protibondhi Unnayan Parishad (DPUP Bangladesh)Serving Since: January 1, 2012 Professional Profile Zikra Iffat Preety has been serving as a Communications and Public Relations Officer at Dristi Protibondhi Unnayan Parishad (DPUP Bangladesh) since January 1, 2012. With more than 14 years of association with DPUP, she contributes to the organization’s communication, public relations, outreach, visibility, and stakeholder engagement activities. In her role, she supports DPUP in communicating its mission, programs, achievements, and development initiatives to communities, partners, government institutions, civil society organizations, donors, media, and the wider public. Her responsibilities are closely connected with strengthening the organization’s public image, maintaining effective communication, and promoting awareness of disability rights and inclusion. Her long-standing contribution supports DPUP’s broader objective of creating an inclusive society where persons with disabilities can enjoy equal rights, opportunities, dignity, independence, and meaningful participation. Key Areas of Responsibility Communications and public relations Organizational communications and outreach Development of public information and communication materials Promotion of DPUP programs, projects, and activities Stakeholder communication and coordination Supporting media and public engagement Community awareness and advocacy communications Supporting organizational visibility and public profile Documentation and dissemination of organizational activities Supporting communication with development partners and stakeholders Promoting disability rights and social inclusion through communication Supporting events, campaigns, meetings, workshops, and awareness programs Communications and Public Relations As a Communications and Public Relations Officer, Zikra Iffat Preety plays an important role in connecting DPUP’s work with its stakeholders and the wider community. Her work may include preparing and coordinating organizational communications, sharing information about projects and activities, supporting public awareness campaigns, maintaining professional relationships with stakeholders, and helping communicate DPUP’s development results and achievements. Effective communication is particularly important for a disability-focused organization because it helps challenge stereotypes, increase awareness of disability rights, encourage participation, and promote a more inclusive understanding of disability within society. Contribution to Disability Inclusion Through her communications and public relations responsibilities, Zikra contributes to DPUP’s efforts to increase visibility and understanding of issues affecting persons with disabilities. Her professional contribution supports communication around areas such as: Disability rights and advocacy Inclusive education Economic empowerment and livelihoods Health and rehabilitation Women and children with disabilities Community development Accessibility and social inclusion Climate and disaster resilience Capacity building and awareness Participation and empowerment of persons with disabilities Stakeholder Engagement A significant aspect of the Communications and Public Relations Officer’s role is maintaining effective communication with different groups connected to DPUP’s work. These may include: Persons with disabilities and their representative organizations Parents and families Local communities Government agencies Non-governmental organizations Development partners Donors and funding organizations Civil society organizations Media and communication professionals Volunteers and community groups Corporate and private-sector partners Through effective stakeholder communication, she supports DPUP’s efforts to build partnerships and increase collaboration for disability-inclusive development. Public Awareness and Advocacy Communication is an important component of disability rights advocacy. Zikra’s role contributes to communicating messages that promote: Equality \u2022 Inclusion \u2022 Accessibility \u2022 Dignity \u2022 Participation \u2022 Empowerment \u2022 Independence By supporting awareness and advocacy communications, her work helps communicate the importance of ensuring that persons with disabilities are recognized as equal members of society and active participants in development. Organizational Visibility Zikra also contributes to strengthening DPUP’s organizational visibility by supporting the presentation and communication of its activities, achievements, projects, events, and community-level initiatives. This includes supporting the preparation and dissemination of information that can help development partners, stakeholders, communities, and the public better understand DPUP’s work and impact. Long-Term Association with DPUP Zikra Iffat Preety has been associated with DPUP since January 1, 2012. Her more than 14 years of service represents significant institutional experience and continuity within the organization. Her long-term involvement in communications and public relations contributes to DPUP’s ability to maintain consistent organizational messaging, stakeholder relationships, public awareness, and visibility. About DPUP Bangladesh Dristi Protibondhi Unnayan Parishad (DPUP Bangladesh) is a national disability-focused organization working since 2002 to promote the rights, inclusion, empowerment, and socio-economic development of persons with disabilities in Bangladesh. DPUP’s major areas of work include: Disability Rights Advocacy Inclusive Education and Skills Development Livelihood and Economic Empowerment Health, Rehabilitation and Assistive Services Women, Children and Community Development Climate Action and Disaster Resilience The organization works with persons with disabilities, families, communities, government institutions, development partners, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders to promote an inclusive and equitable society. 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