We are deeply saddened by the recent passing of Abdul Baten, husband of our long-term treasurer Hosne Ara Baten. Mr. Baten was a good friend to Samhati and provided many hours of voluntary accounting services for our organization. He prepared our financial statements in compliance with the requirements of the International Monetary Fund’s Civic Program, of which Samhati was a grantee from 2007-2011. Samhati gratefully acknowledges the contributions of both Hosne Ara Baten and Abdul Baten.

The Baten family has asked friends and family to make donations to Samhati in honor of Abdul Baten in lieu of sending flowers.
Donations are tax-deductible and checks should be made out to Samhati (with “in honor of Abdul Baten” in the memo line) and mailed to:
Samhati
8602 Aqueduct Road
Potomac, MD 20854, USA

Donations in honor of Abdul Baten can also be made by PayPal or credit card through our website. The funds will be used to help impoverished women and children in Bangladesh. Samhati has no office or paid staff in the US, and approximately 97% of your donations are spent on the needy in Bangladesh.

Samhati expresses condolences to our valued former treasurer Hosne Ara Baten and to the whole family.

Washington, DC
February 6, 2018