About Hridoya Bangladesh
Hridoya means “heart”. Our heart is in every classroom where a talented child is fighting to stay.
Who we are
Hridoya Bangladesh is a non-profit organization founded in 2007. We provide scholarships to brilliant and financially challenged students so they can continue their education.
We support over 100 students a year through activities like working with schools for autistic children and slum kids, supporting SSC and HSC students, and more.
Officially registered in the state of California as a non-profit and charitable organization in July 2007. By-laws adopted on October 5, 2007.
To provide monetary assistance to financially challenged individuals of Bangladesh who have shown excellent academic potential, so they can continue their education.
“Education can be the main weapon for these underprivileged people to succeed in their lives.”
A new platform
Many of us are Bangladeshis living abroad, yet we still feel the urge to do something worthy for our country and to help our people as much as we can. Sometimes, though, it is not easy to take part in the projects we want to be involved in. Our goal is to make that easier by building a community where everyone shares similar views and serves Bangladesh in various ways.
We are mainly promoting education among the underprivileged people in Bangladesh. We believe that with a little support from all of us, they can flourish their talents and develop their full potential.
Make a difference
If you would like to contribute to any of our projects, visit our programs page. You can also start a new project with us. For more information, send an email to info@hridoyabangladesh.com
Raise your voice
Please send your ideas, comments and suggestions to us. We would love to hear them.
Our promise to donors
- Every member is a volunteer.
- 100% of contributions go to education.
- Operating costs stay under 1%.
- Donations made in the USA are eligible for tax exemption.
Registered charity
Hridoya Bangladesh is a California public charity with 501(c) status. Registration No. CT0179092 · Tax ID 26-1088675.
Current committee · 2026–2027
Our volunteer board in the USA and our team in Bangladesh.
Past committees
Committee 2024–2025
| Name | Position | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Masum Serazi | President | Jan 2024 – Dec 2025 |
| Ahsan Habib (Palash) | Secretary | Jan 2024 – Dec 2025 |
| Ahsan Kabeer (Palash) | Treasurer | Jan 2024 – Dec 2025 |
| Mostofa Ali Patwary | Board of Directors | Jan 2024 – Dec 2025 |
| Zulfiqer Sekender | Board of Directors | Jan 2024 – Dec 2025 |
Committee 2022–2023
| Name | Position | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Samia Islam | President | Jan 2022 – Dec 2023 |
| Masum Serazi | Secretary | Jan 2022 – Dec 2023 |
| Ahsan Kabeer (Palash) | Treasurer | Jan 2022 – Dec 2023 |
| Ahsan Habib (Palash) | Board of Directors | Jan 2022 – Dec 2023 |
| Nusrat Rahman | Board of Directors | Jan 2022 – Dec 2023 |
| Mainul Islam | Public Relations | Jan 2022 – Dec 2023 |
Committee 2016–2017
| Name | Position | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mostofa Ali Patwary | President | Jan 2016 – Dec 2017 |
| Mohammad Shahed Sorower | Secretary | Jan 2016 – Dec 2017 |
| Ahsan Kabeer (Palash) | Treasurer | Jan 2016 – Dec 2017 |
| Zulfiqer Sekender | Board of Directors | Jan 2016 – Dec 2017 |
| Ahsan Habib (Palash) | Board of Directors | Jan 2016 – Dec 2017 |
| Syeed Ibn Faiz | Public Relations | Jan 2016 – Dec 2017 |
| Asraful Alom | Public Relations | Jan 2016 – Dec 2017 |
Committee 2014–2015
| Name | Position | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Biplob Debnath | President | Jan 2014 – Dec 2015 |
| Zalia Shams | Secretary | Jan 2014 – Dec 2015 |
| Mohammad Shahed Sorower | Treasurer | Jan 2014 – Dec 2015 |
| Zulfiqer Sekender | Board of Directors | Jan 2014 – Dec 2015 |
| Munsia Ahmed (Miti) | Board of Directors | Jan 2014 – Dec 2015 |
| Mostofa Ali Patwary | Public Relations | Jan 2014 – Dec 2015 |
| Mohammed Ali Shumon | Public Relations | Jan 2014 – Dec 2015 |
Committee 2012–2013
| Name | Position | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ahsan Habib (Palash) | President | Jul 2011 – Dec 2013 |
| Sabrina Saud Syed | Secretary | Jul 2011 – Dec 2013 |
| Mohammad Shahed Sorower | Treasurer | Jul 2011 – Dec 2013 |
| Ahsan Kabeer (Palash) | Board of Directors | Jul 2011 – Dec 2013 |
| Asfak Hossain | Board of Directors | Jul 2011 – Dec 2013 |
| Samia Islam (Simi) | Public Relations | Jul 2011 – Dec 2013 |
| Sadia Afroz (Sheetal) | Public Relations | Jul 2011 – Dec 2012 |
| Fariba Khan | Public Relations | Jan 2012 – Dec 2013 |
Committee 2010–2011
| Name | Position | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ahsan Habib (Palash) | President | Jul 2010 – Jun 2011 |
| Mohammad Shahed Sorower | Secretary | Jul 2010 – Jun 2011 |
| Ahsan Kabeer (Palash) | Treasurer | Jul 2010 – Jun 2011 |
| Nazmun Nahar | Board of Directors | Jul 2010 – Jun 2011 |
| Asfak Hossain | Board of Directors | Jul 2010 – Jun 2011 |
| Shams Zaman (Rony) | Public Relations | Jul 2010 – Jun 2011 |
| Mohammad Saidur Rahman | Public Relations | Jul 2010 – Jun 2011 |
Committee 2009–2010
| Name | Position | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Nazmun Nahar | President | Jul 2009 – Jun 2010 |
| Mohammad Shahed Sorower | Secretary | Jul 2009 – Jun 2010 |
| Ahsan Kabeer (Palash) | Treasurer | Jul 2009 – Jun 2010 |
| Farhad Hussain | Board of Directors | Jul 2009 – Jun 2010 |
| Asfak Hossain | Board of Directors | Jul 2009 – Jun 2010 |
| Azharul Islam | Public Relations | Jul 2009 – Jun 2010 |
| Mohammad Saidur Rahman | Public Relations | Jul 2009 – Jun 2010 |
Committee 2008–2009
| Name | Position | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Atonu Rabbani | President | Jul 2008 – Jun 2009 |
| Mohammad Shahed Sorower | Secretary | Jul 2008 – Jun 2009 |
| Ahsan Kabeer (Palash) | Treasurer | Jul 2008 – Jun 2009 |
| Nazmun Nahar | Board of Directors | Jul 2008 – Jun 2009 |
| Nazmul Hasan | Board of Directors | Jul 2008 – Jun 2009 |
| Abdullah Al Mahmud (Satej) | Public Relations | Jul 2008 – Jun 2009 |
| Shaila Pervin | Public Relations | Jul 2008 – Jun 2009 |
Committee 2007–2008
| Name | Position | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ahsan Habib (Palash) | President | Jul 2007 – Jun 2008 |
| Biplob Debnath | Secretary | Jul 2007 – Jun 2008 |
| Ahsan Kabeer (Palash) | Treasurer | Jul 2007 – Jun 2008 |
| Farhad Hussain | Board of Directors | Jul 2007 – Jun 2008 |
| Nadia Shams (Shaoly) | Board of Directors | Jul 2007 – Jun 2008 |
| Ahsan Habib (Palash) | Board of Directors | Jul 2007 – Jun 2008 |
| Mohammad Shahed Sorower | Public Relations | Jul 2007 – Jun 2008 |
| Shameem Ahmed | Public Relations | Jul 2007 – Jun 2008 |
Bangladesh team
Committee 2014–2015
| Name | Position | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Nazmun Nahar | Chairman | Jan 2014 – Dec 2015 |
| Yusuf Sarwar | Vice-Chairman | Jan 2014 – Dec 2015 |
| Nadia Shams | General Secretary | Jan 2014 – Dec 2015 |
| Annur Rahman | Treasurer | Jan 2014 – Dec 2015 |
| Sagorika Das | Executive Member | Jan 2014 – Dec 2015 |
| Md. Ali Hayder | Executive Member | Jan 2014 – Dec 2015 |
| Mst. Masuma Khatun | Executive Member | Jan 2014 – Dec 2015 |
Ad-hoc team members 2008–2013
| Name | Position | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Annur Rahman | Local Coordinator | Jan 2008 – Dec 2013 |
| Md. Shazzad Hossain | Local Coordinator | Jan 2008 – Dec 2013 |
| Partha Barua | Local Coordinator | Jan 2008 – Dec 2010 |
| Md. Ali Hayder | Local Coordinator | Jan 2008 – Dec 2013 |
| Shakib Sorower | Local Coordinator | Jan 2008 – Dec 2010 |
| Masuma Khatun | Local Coordinator | Jan 2011 – Dec 2013 |
| Md. Masum Kabir | Local Coordinator | Jan 2009 – Dec 2013 |
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