READO: Empowering Rural Transformation
Empowering Rural
Transformation
Building a just, democratic, and poverty-free society in northeastern Bangladesh through sustainable grassroots development.
Visionary Leadership
The institutional growth of READO mirrors the dedication of its founder, Nasir Uddin Ahmed. With over 35 years of experience spanning government coordination and grassroots mobilization, his leadership has steered READO from a local volunteer group to a nationally recognized NGO.
Nasir Uddin Ahmed
Executive Director
- MSS (Management), Dhaka Univ.
- Ex-District Coordinator, BNFE
- 35+ Years Experience
Government Service & Foundation
Served as District Coordinator for the Bureau of Non-Formal Education, gaining critical insight into rural education gaps.
Establishment of READO
Founded on July 1, 1999, in Sylhet. Registered with the Department of Social Services (Syl-682) in 2000.
Institutional Expansion
Secured NGO Affairs Bureau registration (2003) and Dept. of Youth Development registration (2008), enabling international funding eligibility.
Strategic Impact
Managing multi-million BDT projects (OSCEP, VWB) with partners like World Bank, UNICEF, and WFP.
Current Program Analytics
READO is currently implementing high-stakes interventions in Education and Livelihood security. The data below visualizes the scale of funding and beneficiary outreach for our flagship 2021-2025 programs.
Program Investment Value (BDT)
Comparing the financial scope of the "Out-of-School Children Education Program" against the "Vulnerable Women Benefit Program".
Beneficiary Distribution
Breakdown of individuals reached: OSCEP Children, VWB Women, and the Financial Inclusion target for street children.
Historical Achievements
Core Strategic Pillars
Our multi-sectoral framework addresses the root causes of poverty through six interconnected areas of intervention.
Good Governance
Promoting accountability, civic rights, and local justice to ensure institutional transparency.
Education
OSCEP and Non-Formal Education initiatives targeting drop-outs and street children.
Women's Empowerment
VWB programs focusing on economic resilience, food security, and rights for women.
Livelihood
Agriculture-based economic support, food security, and market access for farmers.
WASH
Installing sanitary infrastructure and promoting hygiene education in remote villages.
Health & Nutrition
Maternal health support, HIV/AIDS prevention, and nutritional counseling.

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