Stakeholders from civil society, the private sector, and political leadership called for stronger collaboration with CSOs to rebuild a more inclusive Bangladesh at a national consultation on October 19, 2024. Organized by the CSO Alliance, with IID serving as its Secretariat, the event highlighted the vital role of civil society organizations in addressing the nation’s...
On September 7, 2024, the CSO Alliance convened a meeting at the BRAC Centre with members of its Steering and Advisory Committees. The meeting focused on organizing a national dialogue that would involve government agencies, civil society organizations, development partners, private sector stakeholders, Bangladeshi academics, and youth representatives. The primary goal is to establish a...
CSOs urge a renewed focus on adaptability and strategic partnerships to address Bangladesh’s evolving socio-political landscape. They emphasized the need for stronger advocacy for transparent governance, the promotion of inclusive economic development, and the development of resilient community networks that actively engage youth to define the path towards Bangladesh 2.0. On Saturday, September 7, 2024, a...
On August 24, 2024, Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus, Chief Advisor of the Interim Government, organized an important discussion meeting to address Bangladesh’s ongoing flood crisis. The meeting took place at the State Guest House, Jamuna, Dhaka, with leaders from 44 active NGOs involved in flood relief efforts present. Notable attendees included Rasheda K. Choudhury, Convenor...
The improvement in trust and cooperation between the government and civil society organizations (CSOs) over time is evident and it is necessary to further strengthen this. It is imperative for CSOs to become a greater driving force to bring together government and business stakeholders for more effective collaboration and sustainable outcomes, as emphasized in the...
On October 19, 2023, the Swedish Embassy in Dhaka hosted a meeting to learn about the initiatives of the CSO Alliance and the contributions of its member organizations to Bangladesh’s development. The meeting was attended by the Swedish Ambassador, the heads of Swedish Development Cooperation and Danish Development Cooperation, along with leaders from the CSO...
On Sunday, August 6, 2023, a pivotal meeting took place between the CSO Alliance and the National Board of Revenue (NBR) at the office of the NBR Chairman. The meeting, held at 12:00 PM in the NBR Chairman's conference room, aimed to address concerns regarding the harassment of NGOs working diligently across national and grassroots...
On 19th June 2023, the CSO Alliance organized a meeting at the Prime Minister’s Office to discuss the new Income Tax Act 2023. A delegation led by CSO Alliance Convener, Rasheda K. Choudhury attended the meeting along with the Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, Md. Tofazzel Hossain Miah, chaired the session on behalf of...
The newly passed Income Tax Act 2023 has significant implications for various sectors, including NGOs, microfinance institutions, and private schools and universities, as it categorizes these entities as “companies,” placing them under corporate tax regulations.In response to the law’s provisions, representatives from the CSO Alliance held discussions with several Members of Parliament before the bill...