The CSO Alliance is the top-level coalition of various Civil Society Platforms and its independent civil society organisations (CSOs) in Bangladesh. Established to amplify the collective voice and impact of CSOs, the Alliance is dedicated to forwarding a robust and dynamic civil society capable of driving meaningful social change. It excels in advocacy, capacity building, and strategic networking, navigating complex policy environments to support CSO-friendly policies and promoting a unified voice. The Alliance also strengthens its members by analysing funding landscapes, engaging strategically with stakeholders and development partners, and offering specialised training programs. Beyond national activities, it actively participates in global networks, advocating for the rights and interests of communities on international platforms.
CSO Alliance serves as an umbrella organization in Bangladesh, uniting various non-governmental organizations (NGOs), civil society organization (CSO) platforms, social enterprises, and think tanks/research institutions. Its objective is to coordinate and represent the entire NGO sector in discussions, facilitate constructive engagement, and negotiate with the government, development partners the private sector, media, and other relevant stakeholders.
🧤Coordinate and represent the overall NGO sector in discussion, constructive engage- ment and negotiation with the government, donor, private sectors, media and any other stakeholder.
🧤Enhance collaboration and collective action of NGOs and CSOs on national development issues and in large scale disasters and national crises such as COVID 19
🧤Advocate on issues of common interest of all NGOs in Bangladesh including advocacy on reactivation of the Government-NGO Consultative Council (GNCC) and
🧤Strengthen the sector and support members to adapt to changes in the external environment.
🧤Unified voice of all NGO and CSOs – The Alliance will work as a united voice of all NGOs and CSOs irrespective of size, origin and areas of work.
🧤Serving national interest and people of Bangladesh particularly the most vulnerable – all members of the alliance commit to serve national interest and interest of the most disadvantaged people of the country.
🧤Independence and autonomy of members – The Alliance and its members respect the indepen- dence and sovereignty of the member networks and individual organizations.
🧤Solidarity- All members of the Alliance commit to standing in solidarity with its members and actors of broader civil society.
🧤Trust and mutual respect – All members of the Alliance will have trust on their fellow members and respect each other.
🧤Gender-sensitivity and respect for other diversities – the Alliance and its members will strictly uphold gender-sensitivity and promote equality of all other forms and types of diversity, especially ethnicity, religion, disabilities and other markers of identity.
🧤Transparency and mutual Accountability – The Alliance and its members will ensure that all of our work is transparent, and we are accountable to each other and to those its members seek to
🧤Respecting Constitution and laws of Bangladesh – The Alliance and its members respect the Constitution and laws of Bangladesh.
🧤Non-partisan – the Alliance and its members will not engage in any partisan political activities .
🧤Humanitarian Principles and human rights laws – all members of the Alliance commit to upholding humanitarian principles and human rights Laws.
🧤Inclusive and democratic – The Alliance will be inclusive and democratic in its decision making and operation. Member’s different strengths and financial weight will not affect equity in leadership and decision making within the Alliance. assist and to those who provide the resources.
🧤Collaboration for greater impact – Alliance and its members commit to working with government and other stakeholders to complement the efforts of national development and avoid duplication.
Advocate on issues of common interest of all NGOs in Bangladesh including advocacy on reactivation of the Government-NGO Consultative Council (GNCC)
Strengthen the sector and support members to adapt to changes in the external environment.
The Alliance will work as a united voice of all NGOs and CSOs irrespective of size, origin and areas of work.
all members of the alliance commit to serve national interest and interest of the most disadvantaged people of the country.
The Alliance and its members respect the indepen- dence and sovereignty of the member networks and individual organizations.
All members of the Alliance commit to standing in solidarity with its members and actors of broader civil society.
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All members of the Alliance will have trust on their fellow members and respect each other.
the Alliance and its members will strictly uphold gender-sensitivity and promote equality of all other forms and types of diversity, especially ethnicity, religion, disabilities and other markers of identity.
The Alliance and its members will ensure that all of our work is transparent, and we are accountable to each other and to those its members seek
The Alliance and its members respect the Constitution and laws of Bangladesh.
the Alliance and its members will not engage in any partisan political activities .
all members of the Alliance commit to upholding humanitarian principles and human rights Laws.
 The Alliance will be inclusive and democratic in its decision making and operation. Member’s different strengths and financial weight will not affect equity in leadership and decision making within the Alliance. assist and to those who provide the resources.
Alliance and its members commit to working with government and other stakeholders to complement the efforts of national development and avoid duplication.
Advocate on issues of common interest of all NGOs in Bangladesh including advocacy on reactivation of the Government-NGO Consultative Council (GNCC)
Strengthen the sector and support members to adapt to changes in the external environment.
The Alliance will work as a united voice of all NGOs and CSOs irrespective of size, origin and areas of work.
all members of the alliance commit to serve national interest and interest of the most disadvantaged people of the country.
The Alliance and its members respect the indepen- dence and sovereignty of the member networks and individual organizations.
All members of the Alliance commit to standing in solidarity with its members and actors of broader civil society.
All members of the Alliance will have trust on their fellow members and respect each other.
the Alliance and its members will strictly uphold gender-sensitivity and promote equality of all other forms and types of diversity, especially ethnicity, religion, disabilities and other markers of identity.
The Alliance and its members will ensure that all of our work is transparent, and we are accountable to each other and to those its members seek
The Alliance and its members respect the Constitution and laws of Bangladesh.
the Alliance and its members will not engage in any partisan political activities .
all members of the Alliance commit to upholding humanitarian principles and human rights Laws.
 The Alliance will be inclusive and democratic in its decision making and operation. Member’s different strengths and financial weight will not affect equity in leadership and decision making within the Alliance. assist and to those who provide the resources.
Alliance and its members commit to working with government and other stakeholders to complement the efforts of national development and avoid duplication.
🧤Unified voice of all NGO and CSOs – The Alliance will work as a united voice of all NGOs and CSOs irrespective of size, origin and areas of work.
🧤Serving national interest and people of Bangladesh particularly the most vulnerable – all members of the alliance commit to serve national interest and interest of the most disadvantaged people of the country.
🧤Independence and autonomy of members – The Alliance and its members respect the indepen- dence and sovereignty of the member networks and individual organizations.
🧤Solidarity- All members of the Alliance commit to standing in solidarity with its members and actors of broader civil society.
🧤Trust and mutual respect – All members of the Alliance will have trust on their fellow members and respect each other.
🧤Gender-sensitivity and respect for other diversities – the Alliance and its members will strictly uphold gender-sensitivity and promote equality of all other forms and types of diversity, especially ethnicity, religion, disabilities and other markers of identity.
🧤Transparency and mutual Accountability – The Alliance and its members will ensure that all of our work is transparent, and we are accountable to each other and to those its members seek to
🧤Respecting Constitution and laws of Bangladesh – The Alliance and its members respect the Constitution and laws of Bangladesh.
🧤Non-partisan – the Alliance and its members will not engage in any partisan political activities .
🧤Humanitarian Principles and human rights laws – all members of the Alliance commit to upholding humanitarian principles and human rights Laws.
🧤Inclusive and democratic – The Alliance will be inclusive and democratic in its decision making and operation. Member’s different strengths and financial weight will not affect equity in leadership and decision making within the Alliance. assist and to those who provide the resources.
🧤Collaboration for greater impact – Alliance and its members commit to working with government and other stakeholders to complement the efforts of national development and avoid duplication.
Advocate on issues of common interest of all NGOs in Bangladesh including advocacy on reactivation of the Government-NGO Consultative Council (GNCC)
Strengthen the sector and support members to adapt to changes in the external environment.
Convener, CSO Alliance
Coordinator, CSO Alliance Secretariate
Co-convenor, Executive Committee, Director of BLAST
Co-convenor, Executive Committee, Executive Director of BRAC, Bangladesh
Member, Executive Committee,
Senior Advisor (Finance & Accounts), SAJIDA Foundation.
Member, Executive Committee, Executive Director, CAMPE
Member, Executive Committee, Manusher Jonno Foundation
Member, Executive Committee, Country Director, WaterAid Bangladesh
Member, Executive Committee, Former Country Director, Helen Keller International
Member, Executive Committee,
Senior Director, Advocacy, Innovation and MEAL, BRAC
Member, Executive Committee,
CEO, IID
Convener, CSO Alliance &
Executive Director, CAMPE
Executive Director,
Manusher Jonno Foundation
Executive Director,
Center for Policy Dialogue
Executive Director,
Dushtha Shasthya Kendra
