Background:
BASCO Foundation is a Non-profit, Non-political, Non-Governmental Socio-economic development Non-Government Organization (NGO) in Bangladesh. The organization established on January 07, 1999 by some dedicated social workers by the guidance of Dipak Kumar Roy, Founder and firstly registered from October 1999. It has been established for concerning the basic problems of the rural people especially the Children, distressed women and indigenous community. Who are the victims of illiteracy, ill health, unemployment, oppression, civic inertia & environmental hazards? It launched development programs aiming to assist to them in achieving socio-economic emancipation. It is also a animal welfare foundation.
It facilitates the resources of hard core poor specially the women to release their inherent potentials towards sustainable development through holistic integrated approach. The organization has been implementing several development projects since 1999 by Government of the People Republic of Bangladesh, National and International Donor and Organizations.
Management of organization:
BASCO Foundation has been entrusted to an Executive Board members consisting with 07 (Seven) members and there are advisory board consists with 05 (five) members who are the dedicated person in the society. Executive Director appointed by Executive Board and executes all projects by the guidance of Executive Board. Executive Director (ED) is CEO in the organization. He/She always will be liable to the Executive Board.
Legal Status:
BASCO Foundation is registered from the following authority and department:
- Department of Social Service, Government of Bangladesh.
- NGO Affairs Bureau, Government of Bangladesh.
- Microcredit Regulatory Authority (MRA), Government of Bangladesh.
- Joint Stock Companies and Firms, Government of Bangladesh.
Geographical coverage Area:
BASCO works in 09 (nine) Branches offices.
| Sl.No. | District | Branch office | Working Area (Upazila) |
| 01 | Magura Sadar | Magura Sadar, Sreepur, Salikha, Madhulkali | |
| 02 | Kanutia Bazar | Mahammadpur | |
| 03 | Magura | Nahata Bazar | Mahammadpur, Magura Sadar |
| 04 | Faridpur | Boalmari | Boalmari, Alfadangha, Madhukhali |
| 05 | Saltha | Faridpur, Saltha, Nagorkandha,Charvadrason | |
| 06 | Jhenaidhah | Langholbadh | Jhenaidhah Sadar, Sailokupa, Pangsha Rajbari |
| 07 | Sariotpur | Zajira | Sariotpur Sadar, Zajira |
| 08. | Jashore | Sarshah | Sarshah, Jashore Sadar, Monirampur |
| 09. | Gopalgonj | Tunghipara | Gopalgonj,Tunghipara, Chitolmari Bagerhat, Rupsha Khulna. |
Staffs :
| Name of Program | Male | Female | Total |
| Microcredit | 09 | 03 | 12 |
| Child education | 12 | 05 | 17 |
| Others | 01 | 02 | 03 |
| Total : | 22 | 10 | 32 |
| School Teacher and Volunteers | 02 | 400 | 402 |
| Grand Total : | 24 | 410 | 434 |