13th AGM of ActionAid International Bangladesh Society held

The 13th annual general meeting of ActionAid International Bangladesh Society (AAIBS) was held in Dhaka in hybrid mode on Wednesday (14 May), in presence of both Executive Board and General Assembly members participating from various parts of the country and abroad.

Two individuals -- Farhadur Reza and Raisa Gias -- were elected members to the Executive Board and nine others -- Nurun Nahar Mozumdar, Suraya Akter, Rexona Khatun, Nipa Akter, Anwara Begum, Rambhojon Kairy, Jannatul Mouwa, Nurul Alam Masud, and Fariha Sultana Aumi – to the General Assembly at the meeting.

The General Assembly members approved the annual audit report 2024 at the AGM. In addition to reviewing the major activities and achievements of the past year, the session included discussions on the upcoming and future activities of the organisation.

Ibrahim Khalil Al-Zayad, Chairperson of ActionAid International Bangladesh Society, welcomed the new members. He said each of the members now holds an integral role within the organisation.

He expressed confidence that the new board members would further advance ActionAid’s mission, vision, and values, and strengthen the society’s governance through their expertise and commitment.

Farah Kabir, Country Director of ActionAid Bangladesh and ex-officio Secretary of AAIBS, expressed her gratitude to the Executive and General Assembly members for their contributions to strengthening internal governance and accountability.

She stated that AAIBS has succeeded in building an inclusive and democratic model by bringing together grassroots representatives, youth and experienced individuals within its leadership.

The meeting was also attended by special guests, Belinda Morrissey, the Executive Board Member of AAIBS and Chair of ActionAid Australia, and Kristina Stefanova, Board Director of ActionAid Australia.