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Governing Body
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PROSHIKA Management : How it
works
As a registered NGO the General Body of PROSHIKA Manobik
Unnayan Kendra also consists
of 28 members. The body is required to hold an Annual
General Meeting (AGM). The
general body is the highest authority in the hierarchy
of the organization. This general body
elects 9 (nine) members as governing body for 3 (three)
years to oversee the governance
of PROSHIKA. The nine (9) members of Governing Body
elects the Chairman, Vice-
Chairman and Treasure to see that all sectors of the
organization if functioning smoothly
and efficiently. The governing body holds a meeting 4
times every year to evaluate the
performance of programs and expenditure of the given
quarter, according to the approved
annual budget by the general body. The general body
approves the annual audit report,
appoints auditor and approves the yearly budget in the
(AGM).
The governing body appoints the Chief Executive Officer
of the organization to whom is
given the power and mandate to represent and maintain
all matters related to the
organization. The CEO guides and directs the overall
activities including administration and
finance with the support of other staff who are involved
in the implementation of programs,
projects, policies and procedures of the organization.
The Chief Executive also has to
maintain liaison, fund raising, obtaining necessary
approvals with donors, the government,
and all level of relevant local, national and
international bodies. The Chief Executive is also
the appointing and discharging authority for the
organization.
Professor M. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, PhD
Chairman
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M. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury is a Professor in the Department of Finance at the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, and currently serves as the Treasurer of the university. He is also the Executive Director of the Center for Microfinance and Development. With a distinguished academic career, Professor Chowdhury has served as a visiting scholar at numerous renowned institutions worldwide since 2000. Notably, he has held the position of Senior Fellow at both the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy and the Center for Global Engineering at the University of Toronto, Canada. He has also held visiting positions at the University of Stirling (UK), the Asian Development Bank (Philippines), the National University of Malaysia, and the National Central University (Taiwan).
Professor Chowdhury's educational background includes a B.Com (Hons) and an M.Com in Finance and Banking from the University of Dhaka, as well as a Ph.D. in Banking and Finance from the University of Stirling in the UK. His research interests span a wide range of topics, including microfinance, poverty alleviation, safety nets, gender, entrepreneurship, climate finance, payments for ecosystem services, corporate governance, and corporate social responsibility. He has received research funding from esteemed organizations such as the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), the South Asian Network for Development and Environmental Economics (SANDEE), the University of Stirling, the Royal Economic Society (UK), the Asian Scholarship Foundation (ASF), the Government of Japan, the Bureau of Business Research (BBR), the Partnership for Economic Policy (PEP), Grand Challenges Canada, the Microfinance Management Institute, and the Government of Taiwan. Professor Chowdhury has made noteworthy contributions to academia, with approximately 30 scholarly articles published in reputable national and international peer-reviewed journals.
Beyond his academic work, Professor Chowdhury has shared his expertise as a consultant with various national and international organizations, including the World Bank, CIDA, DFID, FAO, UNDP, PKSF, and the Government of Bangladesh. Actively engaged in multiple international professional bodies, he currently holds a council membership in the Development Studies Association (DSA) in the United Kingdom and serves as the Convener of the Asia-Pacific Region’s Global South Study Group within the DSA. With a strong commitment to academia, Professor Chowdhury has traveled extensively to over 70 countries, contributing to academic discourse and addressing globally relevant issues.
Mr. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has been elected as a “Chairman” of Governing Body of PROSHIKA at its 48th Annual General Meeting (AGM), following a restructuring of the Board.
Dr. Md. Shahid Uz Zaman
Vice-Chairman
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Dr. Md. Shahid Uz Zaman is a renowned development specialist and pioneering NGO leader in Bangladesh with nearly four decades of experience in human development, poverty alleviation, and climate resilience.
An alumnus of the Institute of Social Welfare and Research (ISWR), University of Dhaka, he earned his Bachelor (B.S.S., 1st Class 1st and Faculty First) and Master of Social Science (M.S.S., 1st Class 1st) in Social Welfare, followed by an M.Phil. (2003) and a Ph.D. (2010). As the Founder & Executive Director of ESDO since 1988, he has transformed it into a leading national NGO, empowering marginalized communities and pioneering strategies to mitigate seasonal poverty (monga) across 53 districts.
On June 19, 2026, he was unanimously elected by the Governing Body as the Vice-Chairman of PROSHIKA for a three-year term, where he provides strategic guidance, institutional oversight, and policy formulation to strengthen the organization's core mission of human development and grassroots empowerment.
Recognized as an authority on sustainable development, Dr. Zaman collaborates closely with the Government of Bangladesh and international bodies, representing the nation at United Nations summits and global environmental forums.
His lifelong dedication to social justice and grassroots empowerment serves as an enduring inspiration to the global development community.
Mr. Md. Shahid Uz Zaman has been elected as a “Vice-Chairman” of Governing Body of Proshika at its 48th Annual General Meeting (AGM), following a restructuring of the Board.
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Md. Nurul Islam Tuhin
Vice-Chairman
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Mr. Nurul Islam (Tuhin) is a businessman and at present working at Samorita Hospital as a general manager. He is a only son of his father Ali Akand and mother Kancha Begum. He was born at Rajapur of Belkuchi thana in Sirajgonj district. At present, he resides in Dhaka. Mr. Islam bears a service delivery mentality through which he provides medical services to the people who need such help. As an attractive personality, Mr. Islam shows interest to be associated with people irrespective of class, creed and religion. He understands that to serve people one should not have discriminatory values and behavior. As an administrator, Mr. Islam possesses managerial attributes and problem solving capacity. He is skilled in analyzing social conditions and decision-making. Hence, Mr. Islam gained respect of people and popularity in his circle.
He is involved in various social and humanitarian activities. He was elected as an Executive Member of the previous Governing Body of PROSHIKA and at present he re-elected as a Vice-Chairman of PROSHIKA Governing Body.
Mr. Nurul Islam (Tuhin) has been elected as a “Vice-Chairman” of Governing Body of Proshika at its 48th Annual General Meeting (AGM), following a restructuring of the Board.
Rafiqa Aktar
Treasurer
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Ms. Rafiqua Akter is a well-known women activist and development practitioner in Bangladesh. She came from a highly regarded family of Comilla District. Ms. Akter possess a brilliant career as a development thinker, especially on women empowerment strategy. At one time, she was working with ‘Rangpur-Dinajpur Rural Services (RDRS) as “Project Administrator”. Ms. Rafiqua Akter has been graduated from Jahangirnagar University in Economics. Having practical and conceptual knowledge in women empowerment, Ms. Akter has written an article which is full of information regarding balancing process and strategies between man and women. The article bears tittle is “Creating a Balance between Men and Women”. As recognition of her conceptual capacity regarding women development this article was circulated in the Beijing Conference that held in 1995. Earlier considering her capacity and experience, she was elected as a member of PROSHIKA Governing Body. Upon reshuffling the structure of Governing body Ms. Rafiqua Akter has been elected as “Treasurer” in the Governing Body’s meeting no. 142.
Ms. Rafiqua Akter has been re-elected as a “Treasure” of Governing Body of Proshika at its 48th Annual General Meeting (AGM), following a restructuring of the Board.
Md. Abdul Khaleque Talukder
Member
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Mr. Talukder a son of parents Al-haj Hasen Ali Talukder and Jinnatunessa. He was born on 22 February 1951 at Mohammadpur in Dhaka district. Mr. Talukder has obtains his Master Degree in Mathematics at Jahangirnagar University. In personal life, he is a teacher and social worker and philanthropist. Mr. Talukder is a respected person in his community. He, as a senior person, usually advices to the youth to work for society and community development. People of his locality is being benefited from his advice and tries to keep social integration strong in order to maintain discipline and living a peaceful life. Many individuals, clubs, senior’s group approach to him for consultation when they face any troubles and difficulties. His social service commitments are remarkable as he performs all these neither without personal interest nor from any other intention.
Mr. Talukder has been re-elected as a “Member” of Governing Body of Proshika at its 48th Annual General Meeting (AGM), following a restructuring of the Board.
Renuka Biswas
Member
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Ms. Renuka Biswas is a social worker and an NGO leader. She is the head of Jagarani Sangstha working at Gopalgonj district. She is a daughter of Amendra Nath Biswas and Kanaklata Biswas. She was born at Chikunibari of Kotalipara upazila in Gopalganj district. Her National Identification No. is 3515171620918. Ms. Renuka is a dedicated social development worker and working for improving the socio-economic condition of the poor community. She is working in development field for a decade and become a well-known grassroots women leader in development sector. She is involved with many social organizations, clubs and associations in Gopalganj region. Ms. Renuka is a dynamic and capable leader. She has contact and linkage with different government agencies, departments, National and international NGOs. She possesses good managerial skills. As a social development leader, she has considerable analytical skills and capacity of decision making. Moreover, she has organizing capacity and organized several right-based movements in order to ensure social, political and legal aids of the poor people.
Ms. Renuka Biswas has been re-elected as a “Member” of Governing Body of Proshika at its 48th Annual General Meeting (AGM), following a restructuring of the Board.
Mr. Advin Barun Banerjee
Member
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Mr. Advin Barun Banerjee is a highly accomplished development practitioner and social entrepreneur with over three decades of experience in microfinance, poverty alleviation, and sustainable community development.
An alumnus of Rajshahi University (B.Sc., 1973) with advanced diplomas from Canada and the Netherlands, he is the Founder and Executive Director of Pidim Foundation (established in 1995), successfully integrating microfinance with healthcare, education, and disaster relief. He also serves as the Vice-Chairman of the Christian Commission for Development in Bangladesh (CCDB).
He has recently joined the organization as a new Member of the Executive Body, bringing extensive governance expertise and strategic insights to support institutional growth and community empowerment.
A respected voice in the development sector on financial inclusion and grassroots empowerment, his enduring dedication to social justice continues to drive impactful socio-economic transformation across Bangladesh.
Banerjee has been elected as a “Member” of Governing Body of Proshika at its 48th Annual General Meeting (AGM), following a restructuring of the Board.
Md. Saleh Bin Shams
Member
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Md. Saleh Bin Sums serves as the Executive Director & Secretary of Padakhep Manabik Unnayan Kendra, a leading national development organization in Bangladesh dedicated to improving the socio-economic conditions of disadvantaged and vulnerable communities across the country. He is a distinguished development professional and the cornerstone of Padakhep’s operational leadership. With a career spanning over 38 years, he has been instrumental in transforming the organization from a localized initiative into a national force for social change.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts in Philosophy from the University of Dhaka, followed by a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Stamford University of Bangladesh. This unique blend of Philosophical insight and modern management principles has defined his long-standing tenure as the Executive Director. Under his leadership, the organization has undertaken significant digital transformation and technological enhancements to strengthen operational efficiency and impact.
In his executive leadership role, Md. Saleh Bin Sums oversees the organization’s daily operations and strategic implementation, ensuring that Padakhep’s mission to transform developmental challenges into sustainable opportunities is realized effectively. He acts as the chief executive of the organization and the secretary to the Board, contributing to both governance and management functions.
He guided major organizational advancements and deep appreciation for the dedication of the internal workforce, the support of development partners, government agencies, and international collaborators. He emphasized that collective unity and a shared vision remain the cornerstone of Padakhep’s success. He continues to foster a culture of transparency and innovation, driving the organization toward its vision of a poverty-free, equitable society built on sustainable and inclusive growth.
Md. Saleh Bin Sums strategic vision, commitment to inclusive development, and collaborative leadership continue to reinforce Padakhep’s role as a key contributor to sustainable development in Bangladesh.
Mr. Saleh Bin Sums has been elected as a “Member” of Governing Body of Proshika at its 48th Annual General Meeting (AGM), following a restructuring of the Board.
Mifta Naim Huda
Member
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Mr. Mifta Naim Huda is a dynamic development specialist and corporate-turned-NGO leader with extensive expertise in financial inclusion, rural development, and strategic management.
An alumnus of executive leadership programs in Dubai and China, with prior senior leadership experience at prominent corporate giants like Bata Bangladesh and Agora Rahimafrooz, he currently serves as the Executive Director of the Centre for Development Innovation and Practices (CDIP), modernizing microfinance and sustainable development frameworks.
He has recently joined the organization as a new Member of the Executive Body, leveraging his unique blend of corporate acumen and grassroots insights to contribute to high-level policy formulation and structural growth.
A frequent speaker at regional networks like the South Asia Micro-Entrepreneurs Network (SAMN), his forward-thinking leadership remains instrumental in driving socio-economic transformation across Bangladesh.
Mr. Naim has been elected as a “Member” of Governing Body of Proshika at its 48th Annual General Meeting (AGM), following a restructuring of the Board.
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