Leadership with Purpose. Service with Responsibility.
At SWASTIKA FOUNDATION BANGLADESH, leadership is not simply about holding a position. It is about accepting responsibility, serving people with integrity and working together to transform the Foundation’s mission into meaningful action.
Our leadership and team bring together individuals committed to humanitarian service, social development, education, community empowerment and responsible organizational management.
Through collective leadership, defined responsibilities and accountable decision-making, we work to ensure that the Foundation remains focused on its purpose and responsive to the communities it serves.
Our Leadership Philosophy
We believe strong organizations are built through shared responsibility, ethical leadership, cooperation and accountability.
Our leaders are expected to:
- Place the mission and interests of the Foundation above personal interests
- Act with integrity, fairness and responsibility
- Support transparent and accountable decision-making
- Encourage teamwork and constructive participation
- Maintain proper oversight of programs and resources
- Promote respect, compassion and service
- Strengthen relationships with communities, members and partners
- Ensure that activities remain consistent with the Foundation’s constitution, objectives and values
Our Governance Leadership
The organizational leadership of SWASTIKA FOUNDATION BANGLADESH is structured through three principal councils:
Supreme Council
The Supreme Council provides the Foundation’s highest level of policy direction and organizational oversight.
It plays a central role in safeguarding the Foundation’s purpose, governance framework and long-term direction while providing oversight of major organizational and policy decisions.
The Council helps ensure that the Foundation continues to operate in accordance with its constitution, established principles and public-welfare objectives.
Advisory Council
The Advisory Council provides guidance and recommendations in support of the Foundation’s development and activities.
Its role is to contribute experience, knowledge and constructive advice that can strengthen planning, programs and organizational development.
The Advisory Council supports the Foundation by helping leadership consider broader perspectives when addressing opportunities, challenges and long-term priorities.
Executive Council
The Executive Council is responsible for the operational leadership and day-to-day management of the Foundation.
Working within the policies and direction of the Foundation’s governance structure, the Executive Council coordinates programs, administration, organizational activities and implementation of approved plans.
The Executive Council is constituted for a defined term and is accountable for carrying out its responsibilities in accordance with the Foundation’s constitutional framework.
Executive Council Structure
The Executive Council consists of 11 members, with responsibilities distributed across the following positions:
President
Provides overall leadership to the Executive Council, guides implementation of organizational plans, presides over meetings and supports coordination across the Foundation.
Vice President
Supports the President in carrying out leadership responsibilities and assumes appropriate responsibilities when the President is unavailable.
General Secretary
Coordinates the Foundation’s administrative and organizational activities, supports implementation of decisions, manages official communication and helps maintain meeting and organizational records.
Joint General Secretary
Supports the General Secretary and assists with administrative coordination, communication and other responsibilities assigned by the Executive Council.
Treasurer
Supports financial planning, budgeting, financial record keeping and responsible management of the Foundation’s funds and financial activities.
Joint Treasurer
Assists the Treasurer with financial administration and performs designated financial responsibilities when required.
Organizing Secretary
Supports organizational development, membership engagement and coordination of programs, activities and organizational initiatives.
Office Secretary
Supports office administration, documentation, records and other administrative responsibilities of the Foundation.
Publicity Secretary
Supports public communication, awareness, outreach, media relations and dissemination of information concerning the Foundation’s programs and activities.
Executive Members
Two Executive Members support the work of the Council and contribute to programs, decisions and responsibilities assigned by the Executive Council.
Working as One Team
Leadership alone cannot create lasting change.
Our work depends on the combined contribution of members, volunteers, professionals, community representatives, supporters and partners who share our commitment to serving society.
We encourage a culture in which people contribute their knowledge, skills, experience and time toward common humanitarian and development goals.
From planning a community initiative to responding to humanitarian needs, every contribution has value.
Leadership Through Accountability
We believe organizational trust must be supported by responsible governance.
Our leadership seeks to maintain:
Clear responsibilities
Defined roles help ensure that decisions and activities are properly coordinated.
Collective decision-making
Important organizational matters are addressed through appropriate consultation and governance procedures.
Financial responsibility
Resources are expected to be managed carefully and used to advance the Foundation’s approved objectives.
Documentation and oversight
Meetings, decisions, activities and financial matters should be appropriately documented and reviewed.
Mission-focused leadership
Leadership decisions should consistently serve the Foundation’s humanitarian and public-welfare purposes.
Our Team Culture
We seek to build a team culture based on:
Integrity
Doing what is responsible and ethical.
Respect
Recognizing the dignity, experience and contribution of others.
Collaboration
Working together across roles, backgrounds and areas of expertise.
Compassion
Keeping people and communities at the center of our work.
Professionalism
Carrying out responsibilities with care, discipline and accountability.
Innovation
Remaining open to new ideas and better ways of creating social impact.
Service
Remembering that our ultimate purpose is to serve society.
Meet Our Leadership
This section of the website may feature approved profiles of our current leadership and team members.
Each profile can include:
Photo
Name
Official Position
Professional Background
Area of Expertise
Brief Biography
Role within the Foundation
For privacy and security, only information approved for public disclosure should be published.
Together for Greater Impact
The strength of SWASTIKA FOUNDATION BANGLADESH comes from people who are willing to contribute their time, knowledge and energy toward a shared purpose.
Our leadership provides direction, but our impact is created collectively.
We lead with responsibility, serve with compassion and work together to create lasting positive change.