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Core Pillars:


A: The Visionary Founder: Emphasize the role of Father R.W. Timm, a Catholic priest, scientist, and humanitarian who dedicated his life to Bangladesh’s development, indigenous rights, and post-war reconstruction. He served as CCHRB’s president for three consecutive terms (1987–1993)

  • B: The Core Mission: Introduce their primary directive: protecting "Human Rights for All". The alliance monitors violations, builds local awareness, and empowers marginalized communities.
  • C: A Vast Network: Highlight its evolution from a small coalition of 20–25 pioneering organizations (including Caritas, ASA, and BRAC) into a massive network. Today, it connects around 300 national and local NGOs and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) across Bangladesh. 
  • D: Key Operations: Mention their active engagement in critical democratic processes, such as grassroots human rights training, advocacy, and election observation.
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     Executive Committee List

    Bangladedsh Manobadhikar Somonnoy Porishad-Bamasop

    Coordinating Council for Human Rights in Bangladesh-CCHRB

    List of Executive Committee 2025-2027

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    Post

    Name & address

    1.    

    Chairperson

    Babul Kumar Adhikary

    Program Adviser

    Gram Unnoyon Songstha-GUS, Panchagorh

    Phone: 01711357331

    Email. adhikarybabul@yahoo.com

    2.    

    Member Secretary

    Adv Muhammed Shamsuddin

    Phone: 01718421203

    Email. Dir.cchrb@gmail.com

    3.    

    Vice Chairperson

    Mizanur Rahman,Executive Director,

    AISEDUP, Jhenaidah

    Phone: 017-6242455

    Email. aisedup@gmail.com

    4.    

    Vice Chairperson

    Md Mahbubul Haque.Executive Director,

    Village Integrated Development Association-VIDA,

    Phone-01711459907

    Email. vidad92@gmail.com

    5.    

    Vice Chairperson

    Khairuzzaman Kamal. Secretary General  

    Bangladesh Manobadhikar Sangbadik Forum-BMSF

    Phone: 01711820783

    Email. bmsf@dhaka.net

    6.    

    Vice Chairperson

    Sk. Mohammed Yousuf

    Executive Director

    ASED, Mymensing

    Phone: 01711335477

    Email. asedtaccollege@gmail.com

    7.    

    Vice Chairperson

    Jesmin Prema

    Chairperson, SKUS, Dhaka

    Phone: 01712750071

    Email. skus.dhalka@gmail.com

    8.    

    Treasurer

     

    Dr. Asma Banu

    Executive Director

    Shapla Somaj Unnoyon Sonstha-SUS, Dhaka

    Phone: 01798765190

    Email. shapla.banu@hotmail.com

    9.    

    Executive Member

    Quazi Shamsul Alam

    Chairperson

    Bikolpo Unnoyon Sonstha-BUK, Barishal

    Phone: 01711549307

    Email.. buk.barisal@gmail.com

    10. 

    Executive Member

    Md. Osman Ghoni

    Program Adviser,

    Human Rights Lawyers Society-HRLS,

    Dhaka.  Phone:  01726393042Em. sg.hrlsbd@gmail.com

    11. 

    Executive Member

    Abul Kashem

    Executive Director

    HELP Cox Bazar

    Phone: 01819024945

    Email. helpcox.org@gmail.com

    12. 

    Executive Member

    Ashek E Elahi

    Executive Director,

    Progoti, Satkhira.

    Phone: 01718405066

    Email ashekeelahi56@gamil.com

    13. 

    Executive Member

    Jashimuddin Jahangir

    Executive Director, Organization for Social Advancement-OSA, Narshingdhi

    Phone: 01715300786

    Email. jashim_nar@yahoo.com

    14. 

    Executive Member

    Md. Abdul Haye

    Executive Director, Adarsha Polly Unnaoyon Sanstha-APUS, Jamalpur

    Phone: 01714357585

    Email. abdulhay10@gmail.com

    15. 

    Executive Member

    Somita Begum Meera

    Executive Director, Reliant Women Development Organization-RWDO, Sylhet

    Phone: 01711572889.

    Email. info.rwdo.sylhet@gmail.com

    16. 

    Executive Member

    Jashim Uddin Chashi

    Executive Director

    Seva Manobik Unnoyon Kendra-SMUK, Cumilla

    Phone: 01711329492

    Email. chashi.comilla@gmail.com

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    List of the Leaders since 1987



    Period

    Chairperson

    General Secretary/

    Member Secretary

    Treasurer

    1987-89

    Fr R W Timm, CSC

    Shafiqul Haq Chowdhury

    Abdul Majid Mallik

     

    CARITAS/CJP

    ASA

    CARITAS

    1989-91

    Fr R W Timm, CSC

    Shafiqul Haq Chowdhury

    Alo D' Rozario

     

    CJP

    ASA

    CARITAS

    1991-93

    Fr R W Timm, CSC

    Shafiqul Haq Chowdhury

    Alo D' Rozario

     

    CJP

    ASA

    CARITAS

    1993-94

    Br D' Souza, CSC

    Adv Md Abdul Matin

    S Babar

     

    BICPAJ

    BSEHR

    BAM International

    1994-95

    Br D' Souza, CSC

    Adv Muhammed Shamsuddin

    S Babar

     

    BICPAJ

    IDR

    BAM International

    1995-98

    Fr. R W Timm

    Akram Hossain Chowdhury

    Abu Nyeem

     

    CJP

    BIHR

    Mousumi

    1998-99

    Akram Hossain Chowdhury

     Muhammed Hilal Uddin

    Sharif A Kafi

     

    BIHR

    Independent activist

    BDPC

    1999-00

    Akram Hossain Chowdhury

    Muhammed Hilal Uddin

    Md. Osman Ghoni

     

    BIHR

    Independent activist

    Sampritee

    2000-02

    A H M Nouman

    Muhammed Hilal Uddin

    Md. Enamul Haq

     

    DORP

    Independent activist

    ASA

    2002-03

    Md. Enamul Haq

    Adv Muhammed Shamsuddin

    Adv Muhammed Shamsuddin

     

    ASA

    IDR

    IDR

    2003-04

    Nasreen Sultana

    Anwarul Azim

    Adv Muhammed Shamsuddin

     

    JSKS

    Independent activist

    IDR

    2004-06

    A H M Nouman

    Adv Muhammed Shamsuddin

    Adv Elina Jubaidy

     

    DORP

    IDR

    BRAC

    2006-09

    A H M Nouman

    Adv Muhammed Shamsuddin

    Jyoty F Gomez

     

    DORP

    IDR

    CARITAS

    2009-10

    Binoy K Mollik

    Adv Muhammed Shamsuddin

    Md. Mahbubul Haque

     

    Rights Jashore

    IDR

    VIDA

    2011

    Binoy K Mollik

    Sk. Arif Ahmed

    Md. Mahbubul Haque

     

    Rights Jashore

    Eco Society

    VIDA

    2011-13

    A H M Nouman

    Sk. Arif Ahmed

    Sk. Arif Ahmed

     

    DORP

    Eco Society

    Eco Society

    2013-17

    A H M Nouman

     (vaccant)

    Dr. Asma Banu

     

    DORP

     

    SSUS

    2017-22

    Prof Dr Nazmul A Kalimullah

      (vaccant)

    Babul Kr Adhikary

     

    JANIPOP

     

    GUS

    2023-25

    Babul Kr Adhikary

    Adv Muhammed Shamsuddin

    Adv A K M Abul Kashem

     

    GUS

    HRLS

    BLAO

    2025-27

    Babul Kr Adhikary

    Adv Muhammed Shamsuddin

    Dr. Asma Banu

     

    GUS

    HRLS

    SSUS

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    Vision & Mission

    Establish a peaceful democratic society where human rights & dignity fully regarded by ensuring social justice.


    Objectives

    Network building for ensuring human rights

    Strengthen capacity of the alliance members

    Strengthening Defenders Group

    Advocacy campaign

    Establish social peace & harmony

    Strengthen democratic norms & practice in the political arena  

    Building Mass Awareness

     Fact finding & Research

     Information dissemination & Publication

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    Governance & Management


    Governance system of Bamasop is categorized as professionals & experts, who  are actively engaged -

     

    1.General Body-GB

    The general body comprised with the official representatives of the alliance members. The number of the General Member is not limited. Awarding membership is an ongoing process, any non government organization registered under with any appropriate authority can be a member at any time. After completion of the application process and upon approval by Executive Committee an organization became a member of the General Body. The GB members have to pay yearly subscription  to remain  active under the network. The GB can sit as necessary but once a year mandatory for final approval of annual accounts & activities report. They have the right to vote on any matter placed before the any meeting and the Executive Committee is elected by the General Body for a term of two years.

     

    2. Advisory Committee-AC

    The General Body in its meeting nominate maximum five individuals to constitute an advisory committee for a term of five years also have the right to co opt any person to fill any post when a position is lying vacant .Any member of the Advisory Committee can join in any meeting like EC or GB individually or can sit together separately to advice the EC in writing through the Director.

     

    3. Executive Committee-EC

    A 15 members Executive Committee elected by the General Body for a term of two years constituted with President, 5 Vice Presidents, 1 Treasurer & 8 Executive Members.  As per the memorandum the Director act as Member Secretary of the EC. He is responsible for all of this acts & deeds to the Bamasop Executive Committee. The EC is the supreme decision making body of the organization. Asper the memorandum a standard democratic process of election to be followed periodically for formation of EC.

     

    4. Professional Team:

    The professional team is engaged for implementing all of its plan & activities. The Director is the team leader of all the professionals. The present Team leader is  well experienced human rights activist who started his  human rights career in 1988,He is supported by professional staff & volunteers is responsible for implementation of all programs, activities, administration, coordination and communication, he is the custodian of the assets & documents of Bamasop. The expert human rights activists form the  EC members are volunteering their service with various capacity in implementing human rights program and in  policy management. Project based experienced professional are recruited as & when necessary through a recruitment & procurement committee.

     

    5. Sub-Committees:

    The Sub -Committees are formed as and when necessarily required. Sub Committees is constituted with minimum 3 members one from EC the others from the GB to assist the Executive Committee & Sr. Professional Team members  on administration, procurement, Program. Finance & Internal Audit sub Committee is formed headed by Treasurer .The sub committees working by advising & guiding asper policy as & when needed to the EC & Director.  

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