READO
Rural Economy & Agricultural Development Org
Empowering Rural Bangladesh Since 1999
READO is a non-political, volunteer-based NGO operating primarily in the Sylhet district. With a vision to establish a justice-based, poverty-free society, READO has evolved from a grassroots initiative into a structured development powerhouse focusing on gender equality, human rights, and sustainable livelihoods.
Organizational Capacity
READO operates with a lean core team supported by a robust network of temporary project staff and dedicated volunteers. This structure allows for flexibility in scaling operations based on project demands while maintaining a commitment to volunteerism.
- Strong Project-Based Workforce
- Significant Volunteer Engagement
- Gender Diverse Teams
Workforce Composition (Total: 132)
Source: READO 2026 Profile
Core Operational Pillars
READO tailors its interventions to local needs across five strategic areas, aiming for holistic rural development.
Governance & Rights
Advocating for justice, women's rights, and "Law over Mob" civic discourse.
Education
Promoting literacy, vocational skills, and hazardous child labor eradication.
Health
Primary health services, HIV/AIDS awareness, and reproductive health.
Livelihood
Microfinance, modern agriculture, seed technology, and entrepreneurship.
WASH
Safe drinking water access, arsenic mitigation, and hygiene promotion.
Key Program Impact Analysis
Quantitative breakdown of beneficiaries across major implemented projects.
Beneficiary Reach by Project
A comparison of individuals trained or supported across specific interventions. The PLCEHD-2 project stands out as a major educational initiative, while women's entrepreneurship remains a core focus.
Education & Skill Development Distribution
Breakdown of educational initiatives showing the heavy emphasis on vocational trade skills (PLCEHD-2) and the critical work in rehabilitating hazardous child laborers.
Spotlight: Livelihood Training & Agriculture
READO empowers rural economies through targeted training. This chart highlights the number of individuals trained in critical income-generating activities, from safe migration to modern seed production.
Our Journey of Evolution
1999
Founded on July 1st by social workers in Sylhet as a grassroots initiative.
2000
Formalized structure. Registered with Department of Social Services (Syl-682).
2003
Registered with NGO Affairs Bureau (No. 1886), enabling broader scope.
2008
Registered with Department of Youth Development, enhancing youth programs.
2026 & Beyond
Focus on "Law Over Mob" justice initiatives and sustainable expansion in Sylhet & Moulvibazar.
Leadership (2025-2028)
Dev & HR: Minhaz Samad Chowdhury
Health: Fatema Jannat
Agri: Abdul Malek
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