Bangladesh NGO Sector

From NGO Handbook

A Glimpse into the Bangladeshi NGO Sectory: A Brief History

Mehreen Hossain

Bangladesh has relied on non-governmental organizations (NGOs) since its inception in 1971 as a means to elevate the welfare of its citizens (Sobhan 1). The NGO sector initially developed in response to much-needed relief and rehabilitation efforts after the nation’s War for Independence and natural disasters. Since then, the NGO sector has grown and become the “champions of ‘sustainable development’” (Davis 1).


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