About
Civic Bangladesh: Pioneering Freedom, Dignity, and Justice
As a trailblazing force in the nonprofit and non-partisan landscape of Bangladesh, Civic Bangladesh stands proudly as the country’s pioneer in championing the core pillars of Freedom, Dignity, and Justice.
Established in 2005, registered as a Trust in 2006, and officially registered with the NGO Affairs Bureau (NGOAB) of the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) under registration number 2677 on February 23, 2012, the organization has dedicated over two decades to shaping a society where every individual lives with uncompromised rights and self-worth. Civic Bangladesh actively works to safeguard freedoms of association, expression, and assembly, foster human dignity within institutional frameworks, and mobilize equitable access to justice and equal protection under the law.
Explore our foundational blueprint for democratic governance, civic empowerment, and sustainable social transformation below:
Vision
Civic Bangladesh envisions effective democratic governance in the country.
Mission
Civic Bangladesh promotes democracy through civic education and engagement.
Objectives
The objectives of the organization are:
- To create a culture of dignity in the economic, social and political institutions of the country;
- To mobilize social resistance against the violation of dignity, the evils of rankism, and the abuse of power associated with ranks;
- To enhance civic power to exercise freedoms of choice, association, assembly and expression;
- To develop an informed, alert and vibrant civil society, and consolidate democracy;
- To help develop transparent and accountable governance at the central and local levels; and
- To promote and protect equal access to human rights and justice.
Strategies
The strategies of the organization are:
- To build community-based civic organizations, develop leadership and enhance institutional capacity;
- To develop civic knowledge and awareness among the people organized into different interactive forums;
- To build the capacity of the organized women and men and enable them to be productive, confident, strong and dynamic;
- To develop civic infrastructure and institutions including networks, alliance and coalitions at the grassroots, local and global levels;
- To network with the grassroots, local and global actors, agencies and institutions;
- To pilot action research projects for innovation, replication and extension to improve the life of people;
- To develop, or collaborate or take part in developing models for sustainable prospertiy of the communities, and fulfillment of inter-generation transformational change needs; and
- To conduct research, policy research, campaign, mobilization and advocacy activities.
Continuing the Legacy of Empowerment and Sustainable Change
By uniting grassroots communities, fostering visionary leadership, and driving evidence-based advocacy, Civic Bangladesh continues to chart the course toward a truly free, fair, and dignitarian society. Through unwavering dedication to democratic resilience, transparency, and human rights, the organization remains at the forefront of inspiring generational change and securing justice for all.
As we look toward the future, Civic Bangladesh remains deeply committed to expanding its horizons—deepening its impact at the community level while forging powerful alliances locally and globally. By continuously innovating through action research, bridging governance gaps, and empowering citizens with the knowledge and tools they need to hold institutions accountable, we are building a resilient foundation where democracy thrives from the ground up. Together with our partners, stakeholders, and the vibrant civil society we help nurture, we stride forward in our mission to ensure that freedom, dignity, and justice are not merely ideals, but everyday realities for every citizen of Bangladesh.