Village Kumerdugi, P.O. Babur Hat, P.S. Chandpur Sadar, Chandpur, Bangladesh
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Who we are

Empowering rural Bangladesh since 1997

BIRD works at the grassroots to improve quality of life through access to finance, shelter, education, health & WASH, sustainable livelihoods, climate resilience, and rights-based social research. Our work spans regional and countrywide operations across Bangladesh.

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Upazilas • 10 Branches
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Our Mission

Advance UN-aligned social development through programs, research, and outreach at local and national levels—facilitating community development and disseminating knowledge on UN programs.

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Our Vision

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Our History

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What guides us

Values & Principles

Honesty
Transparency & Accountability
Participation & Solidarity
Creativity & Innovation
Gender Sensitivity
Cost Efficiency
Coordination & Networking
Prioritizing Quality
Legal Status

Registrations & Licenses

Governance

Executive, General & Management

Executive Committee

9 members (Chairman, Treasurer, General Secretary & others), elected for 3-year terms.

  • Policy & oversight
  • Approves plans & budgets
  • Ensures transparency & accountability

General Body

17 members from diverse backgrounds.

  • Appoints auditors
  • Approves annual report & budget
  • Elects the Executive Committee

Management

Executive Director leads day-to-day operations with division heads and a skilled HR team.

  • 10 branches across 7 upazilas
  • 100+ trained staff
  • Training & research capacity
Milestones

History & Achievements

1997

Journey began; research institution founded; launched multi-disciplinary activities & microcredit and SME training in Chandpur.

2000

Introduced ICT activities through BIRDTECH.

2003

Received World Bank MGF and Asia Foundation grants.

2004

Registered with the NGO Affairs Bureau (License 1928).

2016

Mother Teresa Gold Award for rural social development.

2019

Dr. Muhammad Shahidullah Gold Award; Rabindranath Tagore Award nomination for humanitarian contribution.

2022

Special Housing Fund for Hilsa fishers’ houses via Bangladesh Bank.

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