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Governance Level

The governing body of CDDF comprising the General Council, Executive Committee, and Advisory Council.

General Council

21 Members

The supreme governing body of CDDF, comprising 21 renowned women rights activists responsible for overall policy and direction.

Mofassel Alam Maruf
Mofassel Alam Maruf

Chairperson

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Mofassel Alam Maruf

Chairperson

Renowned women rights activist and community leader with extensive experience in social development.

21 yrs experience MBA in Development Studies, BRAC University Since Jun 2006
Rahela Khatun
Rahela Khatun

Vice Chairperson

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Rahela Khatun

Vice Chairperson

Renowned women rights activist and community leader with extensive experience in social development.

15 yrs experience M.Sc. in Social Work, Dhaka University Since Jan 2020
Nasrin Akter
Nasrin Akter

Secretary General

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Nasrin Akter

Secretary General

Renowned women rights activist and community leader with extensive experience in social development.

18 yrs experience LLB, Bangladesh National University Since Aug 2007
Sumaiya Islam
Sumaiya Islam

Joint Secretary

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Sumaiya Islam

Joint Secretary

Renowned women rights activist and community leader with extensive experience in social development.

22 yrs experience MSS in Political Science, Jahangirnagar University Since May 2014
Rokeya Perveen
Rokeya Perveen

Treasurer

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Rokeya Perveen

Treasurer

Renowned women rights activist and community leader with extensive experience in social development.

11 yrs experience MBA, North South University Since Sep 2019
Halima Khatun
Halima Khatun

Member

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Halima Khatun

Member

Renowned women rights activist and community leader with extensive experience in social development.

27 yrs experience M.A. in Economics, Dhaka University Since Jan 2018
Shahanara Begum
Shahanara Begum

Member

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Shahanara Begum

Member

Renowned women rights activist and community leader with extensive experience in social development.

17 yrs experience MSS in Public Administration, Chittagong University Since Aug 2019
Morjina Begum
Morjina Begum

Member

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Morjina Begum

Member

Renowned women rights activist and community leader with extensive experience in social development.

25 yrs experience Ph.D. in Gender Studies, Dhaka University Since Jan 2018
Razia Sultana
Razia Sultana

Member

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Razia Sultana

Member

Renowned women rights activist and community leader with extensive experience in social development.

8 yrs experience B.Sc. in Public Health, BRAC University Since Aug 2011
Laily Begum
Laily Begum

Member

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Laily Begum

Member

Renowned women rights activist and community leader with extensive experience in social development.

19 yrs experience M.A. in Development Studies, Independent University Since Dec 2006
Kohinoor Akter
Kohinoor Akter

Member

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Kohinoor Akter

Member

Renowned women rights activist and community leader with extensive experience in social development.

25 yrs experience LLM, Dhaka University Since May 2013
Moriom Akter
Moriom Akter

Member

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Moriom Akter

Member

Renowned women rights activist and community leader with extensive experience in social development.

10 yrs experience M.Sc. in Environmental Science, Rajshahi University Since Jul 2012
Taslima Begum
Taslima Begum

Member

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Taslima Begum

Member

Renowned women rights activist and community leader with extensive experience in social development.

26 yrs experience MBA in Finance, East West University Since Jul 2006
Shamima Nasrin
Shamima Nasrin

Member

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Shamima Nasrin

Member

Renowned women rights activist and community leader with extensive experience in social development.

21 yrs experience MSS in Sociology, Jahangirnagar University Since Sep 2019
Bilkis Begum
Bilkis Begum

Member

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Bilkis Begum

Member

Renowned women rights activist and community leader with extensive experience in social development.

16 yrs experience M.A. in NGO Management, BRAC University Since Nov 2015
Nurjahan Begum
Nurjahan Begum

Member

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Nurjahan Begum

Member

Renowned women rights activist and community leader with extensive experience in social development.

24 yrs experience MBA in Development Studies, BRAC University Since Jan 2018
Afroja Khatun
Afroja Khatun

Member

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Afroja Khatun

Member

Renowned women rights activist and community leader with extensive experience in social development.

15 yrs experience M.Sc. in Social Work, Dhaka University Since Feb 2019
Shirin Akter
Shirin Akter

Member

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Shirin Akter

Member

Renowned women rights activist and community leader with extensive experience in social development.

13 yrs experience LLB, Bangladesh National University Since Nov 2007
Hasina Begum
Hasina Begum

Member

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Hasina Begum

Member

Renowned women rights activist and community leader with extensive experience in social development.

5 yrs experience MSS in Political Science, Jahangirnagar University Since Nov 2020
Amena Khatun
Amena Khatun

Member

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Amena Khatun

Member

Renowned women rights activist and community leader with extensive experience in social development.

21 yrs experience MBA, North South University Since Nov 2007
Monowara Begum
Monowara Begum

Member

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Monowara Begum

Member

Renowned women rights activist and community leader with extensive experience in social development.

14 yrs experience M.A. in Economics, Dhaka University Since Jan 2014

Executive Committee

7 Members

The 7-member Executive Committee oversees organizational management and is accountable to the General Council.

Rashida Khanam
Rashida Khanam

President

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Rashida Khanam

President

Leading CDDF with vision and dedication since 2018.

27 yrs experience MSS in Public Administration, Chittagong University Since Aug 2007
Ferdousi Begum
Ferdousi Begum

Vice President

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Ferdousi Begum

Vice President

Advocate for women empowerment and child rights.

13 yrs experience Ph.D. in Gender Studies, Dhaka University Since Aug 2020
Shirina Akter
Shirina Akter

General Secretary

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Shirina Akter

General Secretary

Overseeing organizational governance and strategic planning.

24 yrs experience B.Sc. in Public Health, BRAC University Since Oct 2007
Mahmuda Khatun
Mahmuda Khatun

Joint Secretary

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Mahmuda Khatun

Joint Secretary

Coordinating inter-departmental activities and stakeholder relations.

14 yrs experience M.A. in Development Studies, Independent University Since Jul 2013
Selina Begum
Selina Begum

Treasurer

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Selina Begum

Treasurer

Managing financial oversight and budget planning.

6 yrs experience LLM, Dhaka University Since Aug 2009
Anwara Islam
Anwara Islam

Member

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Anwara Islam

Member

Working on community development and social welfare.

23 yrs experience M.Sc. in Environmental Science, Rajshahi University Since Oct 2014
Nargis Parvin
Nargis Parvin

Member

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Nargis Parvin

Member

Focused on education and health programs for marginalized communities.

8 yrs experience MBA in Finance, East West University Since Nov 2011

Advisory Council

3 Members

Distinguished experts and advisors providing strategic guidance and technical oversight to the organization.

Prof. Dr. Aminul Islam
Prof. Dr. Aminul Islam

Senior Advisor

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Prof. Dr. Aminul Islam

Senior Advisor

Renowned academic and development researcher with 30+ years of experience.

7 yrs experience MSS in Sociology, Jahangirnagar University Since Apr 2019
Dr. Shamsun Nahar
Dr. Shamsun Nahar

Advisor – Health

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Dr. Shamsun Nahar

Advisor – Health

Leading public health expert specializing in maternal and child health.

24 yrs experience M.A. in NGO Management, BRAC University Since Mar 2018
Advocate Kamruzzaman
Advocate Kamruzzaman

Advisor – Legal Affairs

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Advocate Kamruzzaman

Advisor – Legal Affairs

Senior legal counsel with expertise in NGO governance and human rights law.

25 yrs experience MBA in Development Studies, BRAC University Since Jul 2006