Background
BASCO-Foundation is a Non-profit, Non-political, Non-Governmental socio-economic development Organization (NGO) in Bangladesh. The organization established on January 07, 1999, by some dedicated social workers by the guidance of Dipak Kumar Roy (Honorary Founder) and registered from October 1999. It has been established 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 them in achieving socio-economic emancipation.
It facilitates the resources of hardcore poor especially the women to release their inherent potentials towards sustainable development through a holistic integrated approach. The organization has been implementing several development projects since 1999 by the Government of the People Republic of Bangladesh, National and International Donors, and Organizations.
Management of organization:
BASCO Foundation has been entrusted to an Executive Board member consisting of 07 (Seven) members and there are advisory boards consists of 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 the Executive Board. He/She will be liable to the Board.
Legal Status:
BASCO Foundation is registered from Government of Bangladesh under the following department :
(a) Department of Social Service.
(b) Microcredit Regulatory Authority (MRA).
(c) Joint Stock Companies and Firms, Bangladesh.
(d) NGO Affairs Bureau.
Networks :
- CSA for SUN (International network organized by BRAC)
- Oxfam (CSRL), Bangladesh.
- CDF (Credit and Development Forum)
- SUPPRO 5. BRAC
Geographical coverage Area:
| Sl.No. | District | Upazilla |
| 01 | Magura | Magura Sadar, Mahammadpur, Sreepur and Shalikha |
| 02 | Faridpur | Boalmari, Alfadangha and Madhukhali |
| 03 | Jhenaidhah | Jhenaidhah sadar, Sailokupa |
| 04 | Narail | Lohaghara |
Branch Offices :
BASCO Foundation operates its a program by 5 (five) branch offices.