Non-profit · Non-political · Non-communal voluntary organisation Constituted under the Societies Registration Act, 1860
Organisation profile

Key facts

  • Full nameBangladesh Private Sector Skills Development Foundation
  • Short nameBPSSD Foundation
  • NatureNon-profit, non-political, voluntary, non-communal
  • Legal frameworkSocieties Registration Act, 1860
  • Area of operationThroughout Bangladesh — 8 divisions, 64 districts
  • Head office[Full address of the head office], Bangladesh
  • Financial year1 July to 30 June
  • Governing bodyExecutive Committee of 9 members, 2-year tenure
  • MembershipFounder, General, Life and Honorary

Four operating principles

Set by the preamble and enforced through the constitution.

  • 1 Transparency — decisions and accounts open to members
  • 2 Accountability — annual report and independent audit
  • 3 Good governance — elected committee, fixed tenure, quorum
  • 4 Public welfare — income spent only on declared objectives
Restriction: the Foundation does not engage in political activity, commercial profit-making, or any activity contrary to prevailing law.
Scope

Where the Foundation works

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Institutions

Registered and recognised private sector skills development and TVET institutions, training centres and related organisations across the country.

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People

Trainers, assessors, training managers and the human resources who deliver skills training in Bangladesh.

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Communities

Youth, women, persons with disabilities, marginalised groups and unemployed people seeking employment and self-employment.

Registration, approval & affiliation

RJSC Registrar of Joint Stock Companies & Firms Societies Registration Act, 1860
NSDA National Skills Development Authority Coordination & standards
BTEB Bangladesh Technical Education Board Certification & curriculum
NGOAB NGO Affairs Bureau Where foreign donation applies
MoLE Ministry of Labour & Employment Sector engagement