Faruque Ahmed elected as chairperson of RDRS Board of Trustees

RDRS Bangladesh, a development and humanitarian organisation, has announced Mr Faruque Ahmed as the new chairperson of its Board of Trustees.

Mr Ahmed's election took place during the 66th meeting of the board, and his three-year tenure is set to commence on Saturday (April 27, 2024), according to a media statement.

With a master's degree in Economics from Dhaka University and another master's in Health Sciences from Johns Hopkins University, USA, Mr Ahmed brings extensive experience in the development sector. Previously, he was the Executive Director of BRAC International and worked at the World Bank office in Dhaka.

Mr Ahmed was a board member of the vaccine alliance, GAVI, in Geneva and worked in various committees of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Bank.

Currently, Mr Ahmed is a board member of the Social Marketing Company (SMC) Enterprise and an active member of the Bangladesh Health Watch working group. He has been a member of the RDRS Board of Trustees since March 16, 2020, and his continued commitment to the organisation's mission underscores his passion for development.