About IRDC
A registered non-profit development organisation working in rural Bangladesh since 1998.
Who we are
Integrated Rural Development Center (IRDC) is a non-governmental, non-political and non-profit voluntary social development organisation, founded in 1998 and based in Savar, Dhaka. It works across 7 districts of Bangladesh in health, water and sanitation, environmental sustainability, women’s empowerment, disability inclusion and rural livelihoods.
IRDC is registered with the NGO Affairs Bureau under the Prime Minister’s Office and with the Social Service Directorate. Since 2010 it has engaged with 35+ international conferences and forums.
- Registration
- NGO Affairs Bureau No. 2121Prime Minister’s Office
- Registration
- Social Service Directorate No. 329/2000
- Established
- 1998
- Operational reach
- 7 districtsSavar, Kushtia, Manikganj, Rajshahi, Tangail, Sirajganj, Pabna
History
Milestones
- 1998IRDC foundedEstablished in Savar, Dhaka, to serve rural communities.
- 2000Registered with the Social Service DirectorateRegistration No. 329/2000.
- 2010First recorded international engagementResearch paper on adolescent reproductive health presented at the 1st Asian Population Association Conference, New Delhi.
- 2013Founding participant, Asia Development AllianceFirst regional meeting, Bangkok.
- 2018Asian Development Bank climate forum6th Asia-Pacific Climate Change Adaptation Forum, Manila.
- 202410th World Water ForumCertificate of participation, World Water Council, Bali.
- 202613th Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable DevelopmentUN ESCAP, Bangkok.
Footprint
Where we work
IRDC delivers programmes across 7 districts of Bangladesh, from its registered office in Savar, Dhaka.
- 01Savar
- 02Kushtia
- 03Manikganj
- 04Rajshahi
- 05Tangail
- 06Sirajganj
- 07Pabna
Governance
Structure and accountability
General Committee
The governing body, chaired by Golam Rasul Arman.
Executive Committee
Seven members elected for three years; meets quarterly and is responsible for overall management.
General administration
Led by the Executive Director, who implements programmes and is accountable to the Committee.
Affiliations
Networks and memberships
International
- International Union for the Scientific Study of Population (IUSSP)Paris, France
- International Association for Volunteer Efforts (IAVE)Washington DC, USA
- NGO Coalition for the International Criminal Court (NCICC)New York, USA
- Asian Harm Reduction Network (AHRN)Chiang Mai, Thailand
- Asia Development Alliance (ADA)South Korea
- Asian Population Association (APA)Thailand
- Asia Democracy Network (ADN)Thailand
- NGO Forum on ADBManila, Philippines
- FORUM-ASIABangkok, Thailand
- Fresh Water Action NetworkLondon, UK
- People's Health Movement
National
- Voluntary Health Services Society (VHSS)
- National Health Rights Movement
- Bangladesh ECD Network
- Gono Shakkhorota Ovijan
- Manobadhikar Shamannay Parishad
- Brotee Samotat Network
Programme support
Supporters
- The Mulchand & Parpati Thadhani Foundation (MPTF)United States
- Supported IRDC’s Child with Disabilities (CWD) programme.