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

Institutions

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

People

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

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