At the very outset, I would like to extend my greetings to all the members of ADAB and others concerned. Needless to mention ADAB is the oldest and largest representational networking and coordinating body of NGOs existing since the independence of Bangladesh. Its members include grassroots to national-level NGOs from all over Bangladesh. The current membership of ADAB is 1061 NGOs. Very recently ADAB established District Committees in 61 districts out of 64 districts of Bangladesh. These District Committees represent ADAB in their respective district and perform the networking and coordination functions with the NGOs and the local administrations such as District, Upazila, and Union Parishad. It is important to mention that the dynamics of ADAB depend on the active participation of its members who are considered as the main driving force and lifeline of the organization. ADAB does not implement any activities directly on its own but through its member organizations. ADAB has dedicated its activities and services to the promotion of networking and coordination among its members, policy advocacy in favor of NGOs, promotion of human rights, and capacity building of the member organizations.
Mr. Abdul Matin
Chairperson, ADAB
The development activities of NGOs have been well recognized and known to all development partners since the independence of Bangladesh. Although the journey of NGOs commenced with relief and rehabilitation activities soon after the liberation war to rebuild the country within a short period of time the leaders of NGOs realized that sustainable development endeavors need to be undertaken with the active participation of the people for long-term development. Thereafter NGOs devoted their innovative ideas for poverty eradication programs such as awareness building, education, health services, and getting access to capital for income-generating activities through micro-credit. These activities were widely accepted by disadvantaged people, countries, and donor communities. Together with the Government, NGOs also can claim their dedicated services which marked Bangladesh as a middle-income developing country by UN agencies during the Golden Jubilee of our independence. It is true that the program innovated by NGOs fifty years back targeted the poorest of the poor and the disadvantaged, the same motto has been endorsed by the SDG’s goal of “leaving no one behind” which indicated that NGOs were correct in their approach right from the beginning of their journey.
In the end, I would like to thank each and every one who worked hard to prepare this annual report with their highest commitment and sincerity. Thanks to all the staff including the Director of ADAB for their utmost dedicated services to the organization which made ADAB visible at all levels. Thanks and gratitude go to the members of the Executive Committee for their commitment and contribution made by attending regular and special meetings and providing financial support and useful representation. Last but not least thanks, gratitude, and felicitous honor to all the members of ADAB for their time, contribution, ownership, and commitment towards the organization without which ADAB could not be visible, vibrant, and sustained.
Finally, I believe that with the cordial cooperation of ADAB, all enlisted members and other stakeholders will benefit in the upcoming days.
To Contact The Chairperson
His contact detail is given below:
Mobile
+88-017
Mailing Address
adabbd@gmail.com
Telephone
+88-02-9103335 or 48113883
Our Former Chairpersons
1974
ADAB is born
Association of Development Agencies in Bangladesh
