The 14th Annual General Meeting of ActionAid International Bangladesh Society (AAIBS) was held in Dhaka in hybrid mode on Wednesday (24June),in presence of both Executive Board and General Assembly members participating from various parts of the country and beyond.
Suraya Akter, Country Manager of suPPPort, was elected as a member of the Executive Board, while Dr Samiya Selim, Professor at University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB), was elected to the General Assembly.
The General Assembly members approved the Annual Audit Report 2025 during the AGM. In addition to reviewing the major activities and achievements of the past year, AAIBS members discussed theupcoming activities and governance priorities of the organisation.
Newly elected members were welcomed by the Chairperson of ActionAid International Bangladesh Society, Ibrahim Khalil Al-Zayad, who notedthat each of them now holds an integral role within the organisation. He expressed confidence that the new board members would further advance ActionAid’s mission, vision, and values, and strengthen the organisation’s governance through their expertise and commitment.
Farah Kabir, Country Director of ActionAid Bangladesh and Ex-Officio Secretary of AAIBS, expressed her gratitude to the Executive and General Assembly members for their contributions to strengthening internal governance and accountability. She stated that AAIBS has succeeded in building an inclusive and democratic model by bringing together grassroots representatives, youth and experienced individuals within its governance.
The meeting was also attended by special guests, Belinda Morrissey the Executive Board Member of AAIBSand Chair of ActionAid Australia.