Our Team

Najrana Sobnom

Accounts Officer

Najrana Sobnom

Accounts Officer

Najrana Sobnom has professional auditing skills and experiences with international and national financial institutions, banks, manufacturing companies and NGOs as well. She accomplished her CACC from Islam Aftab Kamrul & Chartered Accountants under ICAB. Prior to join with Badabon Sangho, she worked with Chartered Accounts firm as audit supervisor. Sobnom is responsible for record keeping and accounts management of number of projects.

Ozifa Kahtun

Senior Programme Officer (Women Farmers' Cooperatives)

Ozifa Kahtun

Senior Programme Officer (Women Farmers' Cooperatives)

Ms. Ozifa is a local women activist based at Bagerhat and responsible for women farmers cooperatives. Her responsibility includes team management, coordinating stakeholders, field visits, facilitation of cooperatives meetings and documentation. Women’s action for climate justice and women’s farmers rights programme were managed by her. She has previous working experience with World Vision Bangladesh, and has completed her BSS under National University in Social Science.

Naima Jahan

Programme Officer (Girls Empowerment)

Naima Jahan

Programme Officer (Girls Empowerment)

Naima is the one of the volunteers who worked with Badabon Sangho at the beginning of the group. She worked as a Young Researcher under Feminist Participatory Action Research (FPAR) with Badabon Sangho. Then she left the job for a family emergency. In Oct 2023, she returned to Badabon Sangho as Programme Officer and will be responsible for the Girls Empowerment Programme. She will work in two upazilas Bagerhat and Fakirhat and will transfer feminist leadership skills to the girls team. She is currently facilitating a Girls Football team for combating violence against women and girls.

Laila Khatoon

Programme Manager

Laila Khatoon

Programme Manager

Ms. Laila is responsible for field programme implementation and stakeholders’ coordination. Facilitating capacity building activities with women groups, and women federation are main responsibility. These capacity building supports include training, coaching, mentoring and workshop for group members and their leaders. She was the youth volunteer of British Council led Active Citizenship programme. She did her Masters in Social Science. She is working with Badabon Sangho since 2019.

Goutom Kumar Saha

Programme Manager

Goutom Kumar Saha

Programme Manager

Mr. Goutom is responsible for women’s economic rights programme, has strong field experience on income generating activities, how to involve members in sharecropping and organic farming as well. Prior to join with Badabon Sangho he worked with non-profit sectors i.e. CODEC and was involved in programme management. He did his Bachelor degree in commerce.

Nasima Khatun

Accounts Officer

Nasima Khatun

Accounts Officer

Ms. Nasima Khatun has long working experiences in accounts section for NGOs, almost eight (8) years. Prior to join with Badabon Sangho, she worked with DRRA, ASF and Women’s Rights Organisation (WRO). She is responsible for record keeping and accounts management for number of large projects. She has completed Masters in Accounting from National University.

Md. Anisur Rahman

Programme Associate (Land Rights)

Md. Anisur Rahman

Programme Associate (Land Rights)

Deeply engaged, clear thoroughgoing, analytical and human rights activists Mr. Ansiur is the only trusted lawyer for women landowners in locality. Anisur is a Programme Associate, responsible for helping group members to explain and claim landowners. He is responsible for educating women landowners in a methodical ways, which assist them to claim their land and water-bodies.

Lipi Rahman

Executive Director

Lipi Rahman

Executive Director

Ms. Lipi Rahman is one of our founding members, General Secretary of Executive Committee of Badabon Sangho since 2015. She is one of the prominent women rights activists and acumen fellows. She has strong capacity in team management, communication, networking and advocacy. Lipi did masters degree in Political Science from University of Dhaka. She has experiences of working with vulnerable women and reputation in the community.

Md. Ahsan

Programme Officer (IT)

Md. Ahsan

Programme Officer (IT)

Md. Ahsan was the youth volunteer who received training on GIS-ODK and data collection and also engaged in the climate resilience cities programme for last one year. He has doing masters and working with Badabon Sangho particularly facilitating youth groups in the Mongla port city. He is facilitating meeting with informal communities to bring out needs and constraints and feed into the plan.

Lamia Khatun

Centre Manager

Lamia Khatun

Centre Manager

Ms. Lamia Khatun is one of center manager, responsible for women group mobilisation and courtyard meeting facilitation. She is studying bachelor degree, and have presence in local community. She has strong capacity of public awareness, networking and stakeholders mobilisation.

Surya Akter

District Coordinator

Surya Akter

District Coordinator

Ms. Surya Akter has completed her LLB from National University. She is responsible for communicating with the women and girl’s violence survivors, police, lawyers, doctors and supporting with the legal procedures. Previously she has worked with Udayon Bangladesh, Sheba Manab Kallyan Kendra, Concord Entertainment Group, etc. She is based at Rampal office and have frequent contact with Bagerhat Bar Association.

Asma Ul Husna

Accounts Associate

Asma Ul Husna

Accounts Associate

Assisting the programme team with accounts and record keeping, logistics, admin management, office management and human resources management are Asma’s key responsibilities. She is also responsible for field office stock maintenance. She is doing honours in accounting under National University.

Mahmuda Ridee

Programme Support Manager

Mahmuda Ridee

Programme Support Manager

Prior to joining Badabon Sangho, Ms. Ridee worked with national and international organizations such as United Purpose. She holds a Master's degree in Economics under the University of Dhaka and a Postgraduate Diploma in HRM from the Bangladesh Institute of Management (BIM). She is certified and trained in Sustainability Management. She is responsible for providing overall programme support, including human resources management, procurement, and administration. Her key strength lies in assessing team members' performance, guiding them in capacity development, and following up on their progress.

Jyoti Kispotta

Programme Officer (Indigenous and Dalit Women’s Rights)

Jyoti Kispotta

Programme Officer (Indigenous and Dalit Women’s Rights)

Jyoti Kispotta working with Badabon Sangho since 2023, is responsible for the Indigenous and Dalit Women’s Rights Programme. She is born and brought in the indigenous communities and experienced with different kinds of discrimination, hate speech, stigma and marginalization. She is from the Oron community, one of the marginalized indigenous communities in the northwest region of Bangladesh. Jyoti completed her Master’s in Arts (Philosophy) under National University and volunteering with social and cultural platform. She is committed and engaged with the feminist movement at national and regional level.

Arifa Khatun

Centre Manager

Arifa Khatun

Centre Manager

Arifa working with women groups on the issue of women’s economic development. By the way of the field works, she gained extensive skill to mobilize, organize and transfer knowhow to women. She born and brought up in the local communities.

Shila Rani

Program Associate

Shila Rani

Program Associate

Shila has strong experiences in the development sectors for the last ten years. Joined with the team with her extensive skill and expertise – mobilisation, organisation building and facilitation. Being a member of caste-based society, she is working with groups on the issue of racial justice.

Mamun Ur Rashid

Coordinator

Mamun Ur Rashid

Coordinator

Mamun Ur Rashid has long experience on overall Bangladesh land administration. At the ground level, he facilitating number of tools and methods in order to promote participation of the women landowners in the land administration. He did Masters in Political Science under University of Dhaka. Mr. Mamun is extremely focus and field oriented development activist. He born and brought up in the community and reputation.

MD Tanvir Mollah

Procurement and Logistics Associate

MD Tanvir Mollah

Procurement and Logistics Associate

Assisting programme team with logistics, office management and human resources management are Tanvir’s key responsibilities. He is assisting programme team in procurement and event management according to the policies and compliances. Prior to joining with Badabon, he worked with national and international NGOs and corporates like Global One, CNRS.

Indrojit Das

Programme Associate

Indrojit Das

Programme Associate

Prior to join with Badabon Sangho, Indrojit was volunteering with youth groups especially blood donation, tree plantation and sports arrangement. He has strong experiences of working with youth groups. He has joined as Programme Associate and managing the youth groups and dalit rights programme at ground level.

Shafrul Alam

Programme Officer (Agriculture)

Shafrul Alam

Programme Officer (Agriculture)

Shafrul is a environmental activist based at Rampal. Prior to this, he has worked with World Vision Bangladesh and BRAC, and has completed his post-graduate from National University. He is responsible for mobilizing the community, communicating with Union Council and land offices, organizing meetings and helping group members with the landownership documentation.

Aminul Islam

Accounts Officer

Aminul Islam

Accounts Officer

Aminul is responsible for assisting admin and accounts with specific tasks. He is responsible for leave and salaries register, asset register, stock and inventory management, and event management. He is motivated and engaged team members to assist programme team in procurement and event management according to the policies and compliances. Prior to joining with Badabon Sangho, he worked with private corporate in accounts.

Sk. Sakib kabir

Admin & Accounts Associates

Sk. Sakib kabir

Admin & Accounts Associates

Sakib has professional communication skill to conduct with rural people. He used to work with vulnerable climate change. He worked with EDUCO Bangladesh in a project called 'Grow Green to Protect the Planet' implement by SDS. His vision is to make planet inhabitant for children, Adolescent & Youth. He is studying BBS pass Course in Shariatpur govt. College.

Chumki Mondal

Centre Manager

Chumki Mondal

Centre Manager

Chumki Mondal working as Centre Manager and responsible for Jalmalia Centre, Rampal. She joined Badabon Sangho in 2023. She is currently responsible for organising women in groups, delivering skill training to groups’ members, linking them with income generation activities and supporting members to access social safety net schemes. She has strong knowledge and understanding of the contextual challenges that girls and young women face within climate change affected areas.

Rumana Islam

Center Manager

Rumana Islam

Center Manager

Rumana Islam is Center Manager in Keraniganj, Dhaka. working for women migrant workers. She provides different kinds of information to women migrant workers. She has strong capacity of public awareness and networking. She completed HSC from Dhaka Business Management College.

Santosh Kumar Das

Accounts Officer

Santosh Kumar Das

Accounts Officer

Santosh Kumar Das has firsthand experiences of project’s accounts and admin management. He is responsible for reimbursing all local bills and payments. Prior to join with us he worked with PARITTRAN. He completed Masters in Accounting from National University.

Jesmin Sultana

Manager - Accounts & Finance

Jesmin Sultana

Manager - Accounts & Finance

Jesmin Sultana has long working experiences in accounts section for NGOs & cooperative office, almost nineteen (19) years. Prior to join with Badabon Sangho, she worked with Cityscape, Nari Maitree, Gono Unnayon Prochesta, TORI Society, Daffodil Electronic Company, Sakura Textile & Finishing. She is responsible for all accounts maintenance. She completed Masters in Finance & Banking from Bangladesh Open University. She also completed Chartered Accountancy in Auditing from The Institute of Chartered Accounts of Bangladesh.

Nowrin Akter

Centre Manager

Nowrin Akter

Centre Manager

Nowrin Akter is one of Centre Manager, she is responsible for women groups mobilization, courtyard meeting facilitation, team and office management. She has previous working experience with Dutch Bangla Bank. She completed Masters under National University in Political Science.

Tanjila Khatun

Young Researcher (Climate Justice)

Tanjila Khatun

Young Researcher (Climate Justice)

A devoted and local volunteer Tanjila Khatun has been working for Badabon Sangho since 2017. Recently, she has been appointed at this organization as a Young Researcher. She is the leader of the women groups under Feminist Participatory Action Research supported by APWLD. Tanjila has strong leadership capacity to mobilize women and girls in affected areas and validate local needs and priorities. She did her masters in Political Science.

Rikta Parvin

Centre Manager

Rikta Parvin

Centre Manager

Rikta Parvin is one of Centre Manager, she is responsible for women groups mobilization, courtyard meeting facilitation, team and office management. She has previous working experiences with BRAC, CODEC and World Vision. She completed Masters under National University in Political Science.

S.M Ehsan Morshed

Liaison Officer

S.M Ehsan Morshed

Liaison Officer

S.M Ehsan Morshed is a liaison officer, he has strong communications skills. He builds and maintains mutually beneficial relationships, facilitates, communications and coordinates activities among the field offices. Prior to join with us he worked with Shushilan. He did Bachelors of Arts.

Mita Khatun

Centre Manager

Mita Khatun

Centre Manager

Mita Khatun is one of Centre Manager, she is responsible for women groups mobilization, courtyard meeting facilitation, team and office management. She completed her MBA from B.L College Khulna.

Fariha Jesmin

Senior Programme Officer

Fariha Jesmin

Senior Programme Officer

Fariha Jesmin is a committed and dedicated activist, experienced in the women's rights movement. She has expertise on marginalized community mobilization, programme implementation, and monitoring. Facilitating capacity building activities with women’s land rights groups, federation members are her regular responsibilities. Prior to joining us, she worked with Bangladesh Nari Sramik Kendra (BNSK). She has completed her Masters in Human Resource Development and Industrial Relations under Jahangirnagar University.

Purabi Chowdhury

Senior Programme Officer (Advocacy & Campaign)

Purabi Chowdhury

Senior Programme Officer (Advocacy & Campaign)

Purabi Chowdhury is responsible for communicating with the survivors, police, lawyers, doctors and supporting with the legal procedures. Previously she has worked with Centre for Mass Education in science (CMES). She is based at Dhaka office and have frequent contact with Bar Association. She has compelted her Masters in Botany Under National University.

Md. Abdul Alim

Accounts Officer

Md. Abdul Alim

Accounts Officer

Md. Abdul Alim has firsthand experiences of project’s accounts and admin management. He is responsible for reimbursing all local bills and payments of programme team members. Prior to join with us he worked with ARA, BTS, SoDESH etc. He has completed Masters in Economics from National University.

Sk. Sharif Uddin Ahmed

Project Officer

Sk. Sharif Uddin Ahmed

Project Officer

Sk. Sharif Uddin Ahmed joined Badabon Sangho as Project Officer in September2023. Prior to joining us, he worked for JJS, Shushilan, CODEC. His responsibilities are to build community resilience towards Climate Change consequences and making evidence for policy advocacy. He has completed his MA under National University.

Popy Akter

Project coordinator

Popy Akter

Project coordinator

Popy Akter joined with Badabon Sangho as Project Coordinator of Community based Resilience, Women’s Empowerment and Action (CREA) project located in Mongla, Bagerhat. She has a total of 10 plus years of working experiences with international and national NGOs i.e., Islamic Relief, Nabolok, Bangladesh Association for Social Advancement (BASA), Population Services and Training center (PSTC), Helen Keller International, Habitat for Humanity and CODEC. She has expertise in the field of women empowerment and economic justice, water and sanitation, SRHR, gender and climate change programme implementation. Popy is responsible for project management including implementation, team management, communication, reporting, movement building and advocacy. She completed her Masters in Political Science.

Abdullah Abu Jaed

Assistant Engineer (Civil)

Abdullah Abu Jaed

Assistant Engineer (Civil)

Abdullah Abu Jaed is an Assistant Engineer, responsible for executing the Training Centre construction. Prior to being appointed by Badabon, he has proved his expertise while working for Dom-Inno developments ltd, Shikor holdings ltd, KM International, Dhaly Construction ltd, M/S Sheikh Osman Ali Construction. His Diploma in Civil Engineering was completed from Dhaka Polytechnic Institute. Jaed is a hardworking, transparent and openminded person who is committed to his duty.

Hosneara

Field Facilitator

Hosneara

Field Facilitator

Hosneara is one of our field facilitators, joined with Badabon Sangho in April 2023. She has a total 10 years working experience with NGOs. She is expert in community mobilisation, groups education by facilitation courtyard sessions, coaching and accessing to the public and private services. Hosneara worked in the field of climate change, good governance, health and education. Her responsibilities include group formation, members’ capacity building, training delivery and communication with public and private actors. She has completed her masters in philosophy.

S.M. Imrul Hasan

Monitoring Officer

S.M. Imrul Hasan

Monitoring Officer

S.M. Imrul Hasan is responsible for field program implementation, community mobilization, local government sector linkage, income generating activities, loan & training. He prior to join with us, he worked at Shatkhira Unnoyan Sangostha(SUS). He did his MSC in Zoology from Gov't B.L College Khulna.

Santo Mistry

Field Facilitator

Santo Mistry

Field Facilitator

Santo Mistry has been connected Badabon Sangho as a field facilitator from May 2023. He superintends for community mobilization, group formation and climate resilience building activities. Santo's base is in Mongla and was born and brought up in the same community. Santo is gifted with amazing expertise in photography, singing and boat riding which enables him to work with the community. He has a Master degree in Accounting from National University.

Maksuda Akter

Programme Coordination Associate

Maksuda Akter

Programme Coordination Associate

Maksuda Akter is one of our programme coordination associates, has united with Badabon Sangho in March 2023. She is a bright and high spirited young lady who is responsible for the coordination of human resources departmental work, program related work, program budget and organizational budget. Her employment history is with Styleops. Maksuda has an MBA degree in Human Resources Management from Sonargaon University. She is highly organized, self-motivated, and proficient with computers. This female was brilliant in both educational and sports fields during her student life.

Tarmin Sultana

Programme Organiser (Women Federation and Leadership)

Tarmin Sultana

Programme Organiser (Women Federation and Leadership)

Tarmin Sultana one of the committed Programme Organiser (Women Federation and Leadership) who joined us in 2022 as a volunteer. Then she was promoted as Organiser particularly responsible for feminist leadership development activities. She facilitates women federation meetings, learning-sharing workshops, climate groups’ sessions, and coordinating with public officials in Rampal. She is experienced with group mobilization and feminist leadership building.

Aleya Akter Rabeya

Centre Manager

Aleya Akter Rabeya

Centre Manager

Aleya Akter Rabeya working as Centre Manager and responsible for the Mongla centre. She joined Badabon Sangho in 2022 as a volunteer. She is currently responsible for organising women in groups, delivering skill training to groups’ members, linking them with income generation activities and supporting members to access social safety net schemes. She has strong knowledge and understanding of the contextual challenges that girls and young women face.

Ipsita Islam

Programme Officer (Women Farmers’ Rights)

Ipsita Islam

Programme Officer (Women Farmers’ Rights)

Ipsita Islam working with Badabon Sangho as Programme Officer (Women Farmers’ Rights) since 2023. She did her masters in arts (English) under Eastern University, Dhaka. Ipsita is responsible for agriculture programme including implement, quality management, studies, module preparation, monitoring and reporting. She is strong in communication with stakeholders, meeting with women farmers’ cooperatives, advocating for women’s farmers’ recognition, social safety net cards and subsidies etc.

Lipica Rani Saha

Centre Manager

Lipica Rani Saha

Centre Manager

Lipica Rani Saha working as Centre Manager and responsible for Lakhpur Centre. She joined Badabon Sangho in 2023 as a volunteer. She is currently responsible for organising women in groups, delivering skill training to groups’ members, linking them with income generation activities and supporting members to access social safety net schemes. She has strong knowledge and understanding of the contextual challenges that girls and young women face.

Khairunesa

Admin Associate

Khairunesa

Admin Associate

Khairunesa working as Admin Associate in the Bagerhat regional office, joined Baabon Sangho in 2023. She did her Masters in Social Science under National University. She is currently responsible for group members’ enrollment management, documenting and maintaining stock and inventory and assisting centre managers in documentation. Khairunesa is good in communication and coordination with team members and reporting on deadlines.

Munni Akter

Centre Manager

Munni Akter

Centre Manager

Munni Akter working as Centre Manager and responsible for Batiaghata Centre. She joined Badabon Sangho in 2023. She is currently responsible for organising women in groups, delivering skill training to groups’ members, linking them with income generation activities and supporting members to access social safety net schemes. She has strong knowledge and understanding of the contextual challenges that girls and young women face within climate change affected areas.

Nazma Akter

Centre Manager

Nazma Akter

Centre Manager

Nazma Akter working as Centre Manager and responsible for Kachua Centre. She joined Badabon Sangho in 2023. She is currently responsible for organising women in groups, delivering skill training to groups’ members, linking them with income generation activities and supporting members to access social safety net schemes. She has strong knowledge and understanding of the contextual challenges that girls and young women face within climate change affected areas.

Nazmira Jui

Centre Manager

Nazmira Jui

Centre Manager

Nazmira Jui working as Centre Manager and responsible for Boudomari, Mongla Centre. She joined Badabon Sangho in 2024. She is currently responsible for organising women in groups, delivering skill training to groups’ members, linking them with income generation activities and supporting members to access social safety net schemes. She has strong knowledge and understanding of the contextual challenges that women fisher-folk face within climate change affected areas.

Elizabeth Baskey

Centre Manager

Elizabeth Baskey

Centre Manager

Elizabeth Baskey working as Centre Manager and responsible for Patnitola Centre. She joined Badabon Sangho in 2023. She is currently responsible for organising indigenous women in groups, delivering skill training to groups’ members, linking them with income generation activities and supporting members to access social safety net schemes. Elizabeth is from indigenous groups and works for them in a groups-based approach. She has strong knowledge and understanding of the contextual challenges that indigenous women face in northwest region.

Md. Jakaria,

Accounts Associate

Md. Jakaria,

Accounts Associate

Md. Jakaria, working with Badabon Sangho as Accounts Associate since 2023. He is hardworking, analytical and quick learner. He did his MBA in Finance under Northern University. Jakaria is responsible for accounting activities including record keeping, cash and bank payment, procurement, preparation of vouchers and bills and monthly report preparation.

Mafruha Benjir

Admin Associate

Mafruha Benjir

Admin Associate

Mafruha Benjir working with Badabon Sangho as Admin Associate since 2024. He did her masters in arts (Islamic History & Culture) under National University. Mafruha is responsible for procurement, stock management, event management, office contract, team members’ leave and attendance, checking team movements and travel, support team members for attending seminars and workshops within country and out of country, approval of the advances, communicating with govt. officials, and contracting with researchers and consultants, etc. She is hardworking and committed team members.

Md. Moniruzzaman

Monitoring Officer

Md. Moniruzzaman

Monitoring Officer

Md. Moniruzzaman, working with Badabon Sangho as Monitoring Officer since 2023. He is hardworking, analytical and quick learner. He is responsible for field monitoring, communicating with groups members, coordinating with stakeholders and accelerate the programme implementation. Prior to joining with Badabon Sangho, he worked with number of non-government organizations.

Kaniz Fatima Tamanna

Programme Officer (Combat Gender-based Violence)

Kaniz Fatima Tamanna

Programme Officer (Combat Gender-based Violence)

Kaniz Fatima Tamanna working with Badabon Sangho as Programme Officer (Combat Gender-based Violence) since 2023. She born and brought up in the local community. She did her masters in social sciences under National University. She has strong experiences on local context. Tamanna is responsible for combat violence against women and girls including confront girls’ child marriage. She is communicating with stakeholders, meeting with groups’ members and documenting reports and monitoring the budget expenditures.

Abu Boni Ikram

Programme Officer

Abu Boni Ikram

Programme Officer

Abu Boni Ikram working with Badabon Sangho as Programme Officer since 2023. He did her masters in arts (Islamic History & Culture) under Dhaka University. Ikram born and brought up from the climate change affected communities, particularly at the belt of the Bay of Bengal. Ikram is responsible for climate change affect survey programme that is implementing with the vulnerable households. He is coordinating loss and damage programme in Mongla region. Communicating with stakeholders, facilitating collective actions and accessing the public services for marginalized women and girls- are the main purpose of the position.

Nusrat Azmi

Programme Officer (Women’s Actions for Climate Justice)

Nusrat Azmi

Programme Officer (Women’s Actions for Climate Justice)

Nusrat Azmi working with Badabon Sangho as Programme Officer (Women’s Actions for Climate Justice) since 2023. Communicating with women groups’ and federation leaders, facilitating studies, research, developing training modules, implementation quality management, monitoring and reporting- are the main roles of Azmi. She did volunteering with Badabon Sangho prior to join with the position. She did her Masters in Sociology under National University and worked for several numbers of research and studies.

Afrinar Rahman

Programme Officer (Women’s Workers Rights Programme and Handicrafts)

Afrinar Rahman

Programme Officer (Women’s Workers Rights Programme and Handicrafts)

Afrinar Rahman working with Badabon Sangho as Programme Officer (Women’s Workers Rights Programme and Handicrafts) since 2024. He did her Masters of Sciences under Rajshahi University. Afrin is responsible for implementing programme with returnee migrant workers, garments workers and informal workers by developing programme, implementing quality activities, conducting research and studies, developing module, monitoring field activities and reporting to donors, etc. Afrin is hard working, committed and responsive towards group members and their women workers leaders.

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