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Empowering Rural Bangladesh Since 1999

READO Organization Profile 2026
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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.

27+
Years of Service
5
Core Sectors
130+
Dedicated Staff

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.

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Governance & Rights

Advocating for justice, women's rights, and "Law over Mob" civic discourse.

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Education

Promoting literacy, vocational skills, and hazardous child labor eradication.

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Health

Primary health services, HIV/AIDS awareness, and reproductive health.

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Livelihood

Microfinance, modern agriculture, seed technology, and entrepreneurship.

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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)

Chairman
M Rafique Ahmed
Executive Director
Nasir Uddin Ahmed
Directors
Finance: Gulmaher Khanom Parvin
Dev & HR: Minhaz Samad Chowdhury
Health: Fatema Jannat
Agri: Abdul Malek

Key Partners & Donors

Govt of Bangladesh ADB CIDA DANIDA SDC Save the Children BRAC PROSHIKA

Contact READO

Dedicated to rural development and justice.

📍 House No. 52, Main Road, Block A, Shahjalal Uposhahar, Sylhet-3100

📞 +880 1711-280635

✉️ readobd.org@gmail.com

© 2026 Rural Economy and Agricultural Development Organization. All Rights Reserved.

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