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Chattogram Regional Consultation Emphasizes Accountability, Local Priorities and Inclusive Civic Action

The civil society organizations must urgently strengthen transparency, rebuild public trust, and reconnect with local communities—this was the clear call that emerged from the Chattogram regional consultation held on 18 August 2025. Organized by the CSO Alliance in collaboration with YPSA, the consultation brought together leaders from government, civil society, academia, the private sector, and

Sylhet Regional Consultation Calls for Inclusive, Accountable and People-Centred Civic Organizations

The CSO Alliance, in collaboration with the Institute of Development Affairs (IDEA), held its third regional consultation in Sylhet on 21 July 2025, titled “What Kind of Civic Organization Do We Want?”. The meeting brought together a wide range of participants to discuss how civic organizations can become more transparent, accountable, and closely connected to

Jashore Dialogue Highlights Reforms Needed to Build Trust in Citizen Organizations

The Civil Society Organization (CSO) Alliance hosted its second regional consultation in Jashore under the theme “কেমন নাগরিক সংগঠন চাই?” (“What Kind of Citizen Organizations Do We Want?”). The dialogue aimed to restore public trust, strengthen accountability, and make CSOs more people-centered in order to reflect citizens’ needs and aspirations. Co-organized with the Rural Reconstruction

Rajshahi Regional Dialogue Charts Vision for Inclusive and Accountable Civil Society

The CSO Alliance hosted the first regional consultation in Rajshahi on 17 May 2025, bringing together multi-sector stakeholders to envision the future of citizen organizations in Bangladesh. The dialogue focused on strengthening transparency, inclusivity, and citizen participation to build more responsive and accountable civil society organizations. Held at Novo Theatre, Rajshahi, and co-organized with Asroy,

Call for Stronger Collaboration with CSOs in Rebuilding a New Bangladesh

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

CSO Alliance Holds Meeting to Plan National Dialogue for Strategic Framework Development

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 Stress Advocacy for Transparent Governance, Inclusive Development, and Resilient Community Networks Through Youth Involvement

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,

Collaborative Efforts by NGOs and Government to Tackle Bangladesh’s Ongoing Flood Crisis: Interim Government’s Initiative

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

CSOs to Lead the Charge in Fostering Collaborative Efforts Between Government and Business stakeholders for Sustainable Outcomes

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