Mr. Manzoor Hasan, OBE received his Bachelors Degree from the London School of Economics and was then called to the English Bar (Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn) & Bangladeshi Bar. He practiced civil and commercial law in England and Bangladesh. Mr. Hasan was the founding Executive Director of Transparency International Bangladesh (1996 to 2003) and then the Regional Director (Asia-Pacific) of Transparency International in Berlin. In 2004 Mr. Hasan joined BRAC, the largest NGO in the world, as its Deputy Executive Director. He then established BRAC Institute of Governance & Development (BIGD) within BRAC University. Mr. Hasan is presently the Executive Director of the South Asian Institute of Advanced Legal & Human Rights Studies, which is affiliated to BRAC University.

Professional work as s Fellow Cost & Management Accountant (FCMA) of The Institute of Cost & Management Accountants of Bangladesh (ICMAB), Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB), Chartered Secretary (CS) [2 levels completed out of 5 levels] of The Institute of Chartered Secretaries of Bangladesh (ICSB). He completed Master of Commerce (M.Com) in Accounting from Dhaka University and Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) from Dhaka University.

Carrier in Medical College Teacher. Last Post Held- Professor, Anaesthesiology, Dhaka Medical College. Present Attachment – Adviser, Square Hospital Dhaka. and Senior Consultant , BIRDEM Hospital. His social attachmens are President, Palliative Care Society , Bangladesh. Member, General Assembly, ActionAid, Bangladesh. Director, Afzalunnesa Foundation, Bangladesh.

R. I. Rowly is an IT entrepreneur and software developer with 29years of experience in the ICT sector. He is expert in business process analysis and reengineering, designing workflow based application architecture and implementation methodology. Experienced in enterprise management, strategic planning, and policy formulation. Mr. Rowly was a key team player in designing several Software Application Products. He co‐founded Computer Solution Ltd., the third company ever started in Bangladesh in the IT sector. The sector currently comprises more than twelve thousand companies. Since 1996, he has focused on the development of large scale Software Applications for industry application. In 1998 he co‐founded CSL Software Resources Ltd., now a market leader for ERP solutions in the Apparel Industries and Construction Sector. He is an industry leader and served as President of BASIS (Bangladesh Association of Software and Information Service) from 2008‐09.

Selected to lead and manage development projects that involves working at the community level, organizing, monitoring and evaluation practices. Extensive experience in the planning and management of community development programs, such areas as micro-credit, primary health care, counseling, education and literacy. Significant experience and expertise in delivery of training programs. strategic planning, organizational structure, financial management, program planning, proposal writing, and systems/ procedures. Over thirteen years experience in direct leadership position of a non- profit organtzation. There are proven records that the orgaruzational effectiveness and efficiency of programs and operations have increased. Initiated and implemented participatory approaches to strategic planning involving staffs and clients. Experience in the preparation of technical proposals for submission to government and private sources of funding. Development and implementation of workshop in fundraising team building, feasibility analysis, self-sufficiency of micro-credit programs etc.

Accomplished professional with over two decades of combined experience in research, teaching and project management; after ten years as a regular faculty at the Department of Anthropology, Jahangirnagar University, switched to the development field in which worked for eleven years in senior management positions in CARE and UNDP, managing diverse projects relating to community development, education, basic health services and local governance; since mid-2012, have been engaged in independent consultancies and research alongside part-time teaching at BRAC University.

Ph.D. Political and Social Inquiry, Monash University, Australia. Study Area: History, Women’s Studies, Politics. Research interests are: Women and Gender issues, Indigenous and Marginal/ Minority Peoples’ identity, culture and rights; Peace, Conflict and Development issues in South Asia and Southeast Asia. She published five Books and also a number of Articles published nationally & internationally.

Youth Representative at General Assembly and Executive Board, Action Aid Bangladesh. Conducting training sessions on Legal and Human rights issues at South Asian Institute for Advance Legal and Human Rights Studies (SAILS). Life time member of Dhaka University Film Society. Member of Philosophy Club (Songskriti Bikash Kendra).

A qualified CA, I have 5 years comprehensive experience (4 years experience in audit firm KPMG and 1 year in ACI Godrej) in areas such as financial statement preparation, financial analysis, budget preparation, financial management and cost accounting. Currently directing a team of 16 in the accounts and finance department (including head office and factory finance), I am proactively working to produce and lead exceptional performance within the team and to creatively resolve problems that arise within the organization.

Founding member, Paanta Rickshaw – a platform to connect volunteers with opportunities to help the less fortunate, developed upon the citywide response to the “Paanta Rickshaw” campaign offering relief to rickshaw-pullers on Bengali New Years in 2016. Facilitator, BYLC Teaching team – Art and Practice of Leadership programs and Youth Leadership Bootcamps – 2016. Teacher’s Assistant, Sher-e-Bangla Government Primary School – taught English and Math to underperforming students in grade one and two – 2014.Representative, Teach For All’s Mobilizing Public-Private Sector Stakeholders Conference – 2014 & 2015. Member, The Honourable Society of Grays Inn (U.K.) – 2012 – 2014. Alumni, Goodenough College (U.K.) – 2013. Bangladesh Representative, Commonwealth Alliance for Young Entrepreneurs Summit – 2016.

Have gathered the following core expertise depending on my last 25 years working experience in various fields namely: i) Human resource capacity building, ii) M&E, iii) Fund raising, iv) Financial Risk management v) project management, vi) Advocacy and Social Mobilization, vii) Community Development and participation.viii). CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility. Ix) Net Working X) Women and Child Rights.

Fellow Member (FCS) of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries of Bangladesh (ICSB).(Immediate past Sr. Vice President, ICSB). Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Management (PGDFM) from the Bangladesh. Graduation (Hons. in Accounting) from University of Dhaka in 1981. Post-Graduation in Accounting from University of Dhaka in 1982.

Haoa Begum has been working on building communities resilience as a community activist in the Lalua Union of Patuakhali District. She is the President of Lalua Union Gono Gobeshona Dal (GGD) and Lalua Krishok Moitree (Farmer’s Alliance). She lives in the Pasurbunia Village of Lalua union which is about 10 KM from the Bay of Bengal and separated from Ramnabad Channel by the embankment under 47/5 polder. This embankment has been reconstructed 3 times since 1967 to 2008 and then 3 times since 2005 till date. To note here, Lalua is one of the most vulnerable communities of south coast of Bangladesh and observes multidimensional inwards and outwards displacement and migration throughout the year due to extensive river erosion.

President of Upzilla Tribal Federation. She works tirelessly for women empowerment, tribal societies welfare and women rights in Bangladesh. She has taken training on Women leadership and empowerment, Public community management and execution, Federation Management and execution. She got awarded - "NASRIN MEMORIAL AWARD-2012" from Actionaid Bangladesh.

18 years of development experience both at national and international level with national and international NGOs and UN, such as Plan, UNICEF, Save the Children, ActionAid, Room to Read, Sector specializations in diverse issues including human rights and governance, child protection, education, climate and disaster, underpinned by gender, inclusion and rights. About 11 years in senior and mid management position at both program, and operational level, 13‐year technical expertise in program management including strategic & operational leadership, program advisory and guidance, program quality and results‐based management/MEAL, reporting, documentation, knowledge management, social and participatory research. Experience also includes strategic planning, civil society networking/partnership, advocacy, resource mobilization; management leadership, team management and change management, international development, technical assistance, capacity development. Familiarity with Southeast and South Asia. Deep understanding and critical analysis of development.

A highly motivated and qualified development professional wishing to pursue a carrier in an environment that enable me to carry my management, partnership and capacity building strategic planning, integrated development communications and advocacy to develop and scale-up innovation, people-cantered and community based development approaches for the poor, socially excluded and vulnerable people especially women and children.

Awarded the "National Environment Award 2011" in the category of conservation of the environment for contribution of Halda river environment and creating mass awareness among the people by the Government of Bangladesh, Ministry of Environment.Awarded the "National Digital Innovation Award" 2011 in a category of e-Culture & Heritage for developing a website on Halda river and conserving the river successfully through using ICT tools first time in Bangladesh. The “National Digital Innovation Award 2011” is the top award in the field of ICT for Development in Bangladesh. It is organized by Ministry of Science and ICT and Access to Information Program at Prime Minister’s Office jointly.

Founder of JAAGO Foundation, JAAGO School and Youth Development Program also known as Volunteer for Bangladesh. Fellow: Transatlantic Forum on Migration and Integration (TFMI) Annual Conference, 2011. British Council Global Strategy Making Meeting held in UK in 2012. Group Leader for Mosaic International Summit 2015. CSC Leaders- 2016, UK and Singapore. Achievements like UNESCO King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa Award for the Use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in Education, 2016. Selected as Asia 21 Young Leaders by Asia Society also many more.

He is an analytical, bilingual lawyer with an interest in developing my legal career in traditional legal practice. Have solid background in litigation's, mediation and arbitration matters. I possess excellent research ability, fluent in writing and spoken English, and very much competent in executive presentation. Strive to achieve multiple tasks within a specific time frame. Major practice areas are Civil law, Criminal law, Property law, Contract Laws, Banking Laws, Patent and Intellectual Property Laws, Real Estate Laws, Commercial and Corporate laws, Family law, Constitutional practice, Administrative law, Labour and Employment laws, Customs, Admiralty, Energy, Environment & Constriction, Information & Communication Technology (ICT), Arbitration and conveyancing.

Ensure manage the overall operations of BNKS and ensure quality satisfaction of all stakeholders’ needs and attainment of organizational objectives based on its vision, mission and core values. Participated with the Executive Committee in developing a vision and strategic plan to guide the organization, Develop an operational plan which incorporates goals and objectives that work towards the strategic direction of the organization. Also draft policies for the approval of the organization and prepare procedures to implement the organizational policies; review existing policies on an annual basis and recommend changes to the Board as appropriate.

She completed Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) 1972 from Dhaka University in 1st class and Bachelor of Arts (BA) 1970 from Dhaka University in 2nd class. Some of her voluntary work experiences like Founder secretary of Bangladesh Mohila Parishad, Netrakona District-branch from 1972 to 1978 also serving as secretary for Jatiya Mohila Sangstha, Netrakona branch from 1979 to 84. Her involvement in different ( National and International ) network like General board member of Polli Karmo Shohayak Foundation (PKSF) 1998-2008 and member of International food security net work (IFSN).

Teacher (Asst. Teacher) at Rebeka Habib Girls High School. Also President of "Shurid Shomabesh Committee" (national newspaper 'Daily Shomokal') gaibandha district branch and vice-president of "Paribarik Shohingshota Protirodh Commitee" gaibandha sadar upzilla. Member of CIVIL SOCIETY FORUM, Image Plus, SKS Foundation gaibandha district branch.

Farah Kabir has been working in the field of development and research for over 2 decades. She has research experience and a host of publications especially on Women in Politics and Gender & Climate to her credit. At present, she is working as the Country Director of ActionAid Bangladesh since June 2007. She won the "Nawab Ali Chowdhury National Award 2012" for her significant contribution in women's empowerment in Bangladesh. Farah has worked with British Council for close to ten years both in Bangladesh and UK. She is an active member of many professional societies namely UCEP General Assembly; Board of Trustees for Zero Tolerance, Scotland; Climate Action Network, South Asia and many other notable organizations. Over the past decade, she has built “Happy Home”, a safe home for 150 girls. Her leadership and determination led ActionAid to win the UN Sasakawa Award for disaster risk reduction and the Momentum for Change 2013

With a background in law, Muktasree is an award winning journalist , rights activist and researcher and  Founder and Executive Director of Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) based organisation, Supporting People and Rebuilding Communities- SPaRC . SPaRC's work focuses on improving both traditional and formal justice systems in Bangladesh to ensure justice for women and girls. She is a Core Group Member of the longstanding organisation, SANGAT, A Feminist Network. She is also working with several international organisations as consultant and researcher. Her researches has been published internationally including Minority Rights Groups International, London and Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact etc .  She worked as a journalist with leading Bangladeshi English newspapers covering human rights issues and International Crimes Tribunal, Bangladesh. Her works mainly focus minority’s rights but not limited to religious or ethnic minorities. In her words – whoever are in the lower level of “power ladder” are the minorities . She has been working in the area of women’s rights , LGBTQI and indigenous peoples rights for more than 15 years. Among her achievements are being Bangladesh’s first indigenous woman to win the UNICEF Meena Media Award and becoming a fellow of the UN OHCHR Fellowship Programme, Acumen Fellowship Bangladesh Programme and Swedish Institute, Sweden.

Mst Saleha Begum (aka Saleha Chachi) is one of the long-standing members of the AAIBS General Assembly. She has contributed to great length for the community and societal change especially in the field of Right to Education. She has been an inspiration not only in the country but also beyond. Saleha Chachi is a grassroots educationist of Char Montaz. She lost her husband in the tornado of 1970 and struggled to make her way with four children. Char Mantaz was such a place where people did not know what the power is that comes from education. There was only one school operated by only one teacher. It was 1985 when SAP Bangladesh, a partner of AAB, started working in Char Montaz. Saleha Chachi was the first woman in Char Montaz who had been a member of a group of women made by SAP- BD. She herself joined Adult Literacy Centre and made some other women join there. She made people of the village understand that a school can pave the way to be developed for their village. With her own money and effort though she was not well-off, Chachi started running a school in 1987. Nurun Nahar, a student of the adult education centre, took responsibility of 30 students as a teacher there. Eventually, the school started running in full swing with four teachers and a number of students. Saleha Chachi faced many challenges while running the school. Establishing the school in a Khas land was the major one. Along with other women she managed to dig a pond for water supply and afterwards they started fish culture for generating fund for the school. The school, however. remained stopped for ten years for financial problem. AAB started working in Char Montaz in 2001 in partnership with SAP-BD. Saleha Chachi again tried her best to get a support for her school to make her dream come true. In 2002 SAP and AAB started sharing the responsibility of her school. In 2010, she met the Education Minister of Government of Bangladesh in a programme organised by AAB. There she claimed registration of eight formal schools established by communities in Char Montaz and other adjacent areas. In 2011, all these eight schools got temporary registration and now are waiting for full registration. As recognition of her works Saleha Chachi received Chand Sultana Literacy Award 2009. In 2012, Saleha Chachi was elected as a Member of the General Assembly of ActionAid International Bangladesh Society (AAIBS). She was elected as an interim Member of the Executive Board during 2017. In 2020, the Executive Board proposed, and the General Assembly adopted a motion during the Annual General Meeting that Mst Saleha Begum is made a life-long Member of the AAIBSGeneral Assembly as a recognition for her contributions.

Maimuna Ahmad is an educator and social entrepreneur. She founded Teach For Bangladesh (TFB) in February 2012 with a vision to mobilize a generation of leaders working to end disparity in the Bangladeshi education system. She was inspired by her own experience witnessing disparity as a child growing up in Dhaka, and later as a mathematics teacher in a public high school in inner-city Washington D.C. through Teach For America. Maimuna holds a BA in International Relations from Mount Holyoke College and an MA in Teaching from American University. Maimuna's work has been recognized both within Bangladesh and beyond. She was selected for the prestigious Ananya Shirsho Dosh award by Ananya magazine, naming her as one of ten exceptional women making an impact in Bangladesh, alongside Bangladeshi trailblazers like the first female Speaker of Parliament and the first female Deputy Governor of Bangladesh Bank. Maimuna's alma mater Mount Holyoke College has also honored her with the Mary Lyon award which is bestowed upon young alumnae who demonstrate exceptional promise or sustained achievement in her life, profession, or community, and whose work embodies the humane values which Mount Holyoke founder Mary Lyon exemplified in her life.

Moiz Iqbal is a Director at KHAN Ayub, Chartered Accountants. He has experience in audit, taxation and consulting services for various types of clients under category of manufacturing, marketing, FMCG, NGOs etc. Mr. Iqbal has a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Applied Accounting from Oxford Brookes University (UK). He qualified as a Chartered Certified Accountant from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) in 2013 and as a Chartered Accountant from The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB) in 2017. He is also the member of Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada). Mr. Iqbal is also a member of the Faculty of LCBS Dhaka Ltd. (ACCA Approved Tuition provider) and The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB). He is also registered at Oxford Brookes University (UK) as Research & Analysis Project Mentor and is providing mentorship services since 2015. Mr. Iqbal also works as consultant and financial advisor for different companies, sole traders and partnership businesses.