Thousands of NGOs in the country have been part of the thriving development sector since independence Syed Zakir Hossain/Dhaka TribuneThe CSO Alliance made its debut through a virtual event on TuesdayA new alliance has been formed to unite non-governmental organizations (NGO) and civil society groups in Bangladesh. Chief guest Dr Gowher Rizvi, international affairs adviser to the prime minister, said: “NGOs have immense contributions to the development of Bangladesh. “Formation of a greater platform by bringing the development organizations and civil society groups together is a positive initiative, indeed. The services given by development organizations are a big strength for Bangladesh,” said eminent economist Prof Wahid Uddin Mahmud. He further said the government has to act proactively to enable development organizations to operate with freedom, while maintaining accountability and commitment.

Source: Dhaka Tribune December 22, 2020 18:00 UTC