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Bangladesh Women’s Health Coalition (BWHC)

which was established in 1980, is the first organization in the country started working for establishing for Sexual and Reproductive Health Services and Rights (SRH&R) for the deprived and underprivileged women and adolescents. BWHC’s commitment brings positive changes in the quality of women's lives by making available reproductive and primary health services as well as other basic social services and rights. For Detail...

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BWHC Celebrated the International Day of Older Person (IDOP) 2024

Seventy-five years ago, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration on Human Rights, a monumental document in the history of human rights. Written by representatives from around the world with different legal, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds, it is the first document articulating the fundamental human rights that are meant to be universally...

BWHC participated the Asia Pacific Regional Conference in Bali, Indonesia

BWHC Executive Director Mr. Sharif Mostafa Helal participated in the “Asia-Pacific Regional conference on Population Ageing” held from 11 – 14 September 2024, Bali, Indonesia. The Conference was jointly organized by the Ministry of National Development Planning of Indonesia (BAPPENAS), UNFPA, and HelpAge International the Bali Nusa Dua Convention Center (BNDCC), Indonesia. Approximately 300...

BWHC holds its Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2023

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2023 was held on 17 February 2024 at the BWHC Head Office Conference room at 11:00 am. The meeting was chaired & facilitated by Ms. Nasimun Ara Huq, the Honorable Chairperson of the BWHC Executive Committee and the general members participated in agenda-wise discussions. Mr. Sharif Mostafa Helal, Executive...

BWHC Celebrated the International Day of Older Person (IDOP) 2023

Seventy-five years ago, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration on Human Rights, a monumental document in the history of human rights. Written by representatives from around the world with different legal, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds, it is the first document articulating the fundamental human rights that are meant to be universally...

The Executive Committee sat it’s second meeting in 2023

After the first meeting held May 2023, the 7th (Seventh) meeting of the BWHC Executive Committee (2021 – 2023) was held on the 25th September 2023 at BWHC’s Conference room at 11:00 am. The BWHC honorable Chairperson Ms. Nasimun Ara Huq, chaired the meeting. Along with the Vice-Chairperson Ms. Jahanara Sadeque, the Treasurer Ms....

The Executive Committee sat it’s first meeting in 2023

After the Annual General Meeting 2022 held in January 2023, the 6th (Sixth) meeting of the BWHC Executive Committee (2021 – 2023) was held on the 06th of May 2023 at BWHC’s Conference room at 11:30 am. The BWHC honorable Chairperson Ms. Nasimun Ara Huq, chaired the meeting. Along with the Vice-Chairperson Ms. Jahanara...

Board Members were on a mission to BWHC Narayangonj Center

A two-member team of the BWHC Executive Committee consisting of Ms. Jahanara Sadeque, Vice-Chairperson along with Ms. Rayhana Begum, Member of the Executive Committee of BWHC Society visited the programs and activities of BWHC Narayangonj center on the 25 February 2023 as part of their regular monitoring activity. During the mission, the team physically...

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Service Delivery Center/Clinics

BWHC - Narayanganj
14/3, New Chasara,
Hazi Abdur Rahman Sarak
P.O: Narayangonj Sadar-1400
City Corporation-Narayangonj Sadar
District: Narayangonj
Contact Person:
Dr. Sabikun Nahar,
Center In-charge
Cell: 01989100400 01868992923

BWHC- Lohagara
(Temporarily activities withdrawn)
Contact Person:
Paramedic
24/7 Hotline
Cell: 01989100400

BWHC- Shaghata
Vill: Putimari,
Post: Khamar Dhonaruha
Upazilla: Shaghata
District: Gaibandha-5761
Cell: 01729270023, 01798908563
Contact Person :
Most. Monira Akter
Paramedic
Cell: 01729270023, 01798908563

BWHC – Sylhet
Block - B, Road - 14
Upashahor, Sylhet
Tel : 01726659836
Cell: 01729270024
Email: s.naharsylhet2017@gmail.com
Contact Person :
Ms. Shamsun Naher
Center In-charge

BWHC - Zokiganj
Vill : Aatgram,
P.O.: Aatgram
Upazilla: Zokiganj
Dist : Sylhet – 3191
Contact Person :
Maleka Bahar
Cell: 01729269969

BWHC - Jatrabari
House # 687, Khan Villa Nurbag,
East Dholai Par,
Jatrabari, Dhaka-1204
Cell: 01729270003, 01915657736
Email: bwhcjatrabari@yahoo.com
Contact Person :
Ms. Bebi Rani Bairagi
Center In-charge

BWHC - Chittagong
Allahwala Bhaban
Chowdhuryhat, Hathazari (Under Janata Bank)
District: Chittagong
Contact Person :
Ms. Lucky Datta
Center In-charge
Cell: 01729270019, 01911711731 Email: luckydatta2017@gmail.com

BWHC – Moulovibazar
Munshibazar (Petrol Pump Area)
Kamalgonj, Moulovibazar
Contact Person :
Happy Begum
Center In-Charge
Cell: 01729269974

BWHC – Habigonj
Ranigaon Bazar
Chunarughat,
Habigonj, Sylhet
Contact Person :
Mst. Amena Begum Shiuly
Center In-Charge Cell: 01729269970

BWHC – Sunamgonj
Vill: Rahmatbagh
P.O: Chatak-3080
Upazilla: Chatak
Dist : Sunamgonj
Cell: 01729269973
Contact Person :
Ms. Monika Rani Paul
Center In-Charge

BWHC – Meherpur
Nilkuthi Road,
Amjhupi Bazar,
Meherpur-7100.
(Temporarily activities withdrawn)
Contact Person:
Paramedic
24/7 Hotline
Cell: 01989100400

BWHC - Tangail
Biswas Betka, Atpukurpar
Dhaka Tangail Road
Tangail-1900
(Temporarily activities withdrawn)
Contact Person :
24 Hours Available
Cell : 01989100400

BWHC – Palash
BWHC Palash,
WAPDA Road
Upazilla: Palash
Dist: Narsingdi – 1613
(Temporarily activities withdrawn)
Contact Person :
24 Hours Available
Cell : 01989100400

BWHC DIC - Jamalpur
Contact Person :
Md. Jahirul Haque
DIC Manager
Cell: 01718143169

BWHC DIC- Baniasanta, Khulna
Sheuly Khan’s House, Dacope
Baniasanta, Khulna
Cell: + 88 01632552283
Email: bwhcdic.khulna@gmail.com
Contact Person :
Mr. Nizamul Islam
DIC Manager

BWHC- Bhasantek Hub
(Temporarily activities withdrawn)
Contact Person:
Paramedic
24/7 Hotline
Cell: 01989100400

BWHC- Karail Hub
(Temporarily activities withdrawn)
Contact Person:
Paramedic
24/7 Hotline
Cell: 01989100400

BWHC DIC- Tangail
Kandapara Tangail
Cell: +8801887701177
Email: bwhcdic.tangail@gmail.com
Contact Person :
Mr. Md Shakhawat Hossain
DIC Manager

Testimonials

Executive Committee

Ms. Jahanara Sadeque

Ms. Jahanara Sadeque is an Master of Social Science (MSS) from University of Dhaka and was a development worker and worked for more than 30 years in development field. Apart from BWHC, she is actively involved with many other development organizations in the country.

Mr. Kazi Ali Reza

Mr. Kazi Ali Reza is a political scientist, studied in Political Science, University of Dhaka; he is the former Head of Agency, UN Information Center (UNIC); he is author of several books including United Nations and Bangladesh: Building a Better World. Mr. Reza is currently, the CEO, Center for Ethics Education

Ms. Qumrun Nahar

Ms. Qumrun Nahar is a Development Worker graduated from University of Dhaka. She has 25+ years of experiences in development field including Pathfinder International, Swiss Development Cooperation, Marie Stops, LGED, BWHC and others. She is expert in conducting researches focusing to slums of urban areas particularly, Dhaka city.

MS. RAYHANA BEGUM

Ms. Rayhana Begum is an M. Sc. from University of Dhaka and is a Consultant Physician of Homeopathy Medicine where she is very much interested to do actual social work. Earlier, she was basically, a Development Worker and served so many NGOs including BWHC.

Prof. Dr. Rowshan Ara Begum

Prof. Dr. Rowshan Ara Begum is an MBBS and FCPS. She is a Professor of Gynecology & Obstetric. Currently, she is an Honorary Professor & Departmental Head of Holy Family Red Crescent Medical College and Hospital. Beside the BWHC, she is involved with OGSB and Mahila Parishad.

Ms. Maleka Begum

Ms. Maleka Begum is an M.Sc. with B.Sc. honors in Psychology from University of Dhaka. She is a Development Worker with 34+ years of experiences in development field particularly, in BWHC. She has expertise in reproductive health and was trained in Australia, Malaysia, and India. She was awarded by both the Govt. and NGOs as Best Performer in several years both in service and also after her retirement.

Ms. Munima Sultana

Ms. Munima Sultana is a Journalist with 30+ years of experiences currently, working as Special Correspondent of The Financial Express. She studied Mass Communication and Journalism in University of Dhaka and have professional trainings at home and abroad. Her focused area/s are socio-economic issues including energy, woman and child development, ICT, climate change, health and environment where gender is her priority area of writing. She also worked as foreign correspondent of Bangladesh for a Japanese magazine for women titled “Asian Breeze”.

Sharif Mostafa Helal

Sharif Mostafa Helal is the Executive Director and Ex-officio Member Secretary of Executive Committee.

Reports.

Annual Reports

Annual Report 1990 - 2021

Audit Reports

Audit Reports for the years of 2013 - 2020 have been attached for your information and references.

Miscellaneous Report

BWHC successfully, completed the implementation of Fistula Patients Recovery & Rehabilitation Project which was funded by UNFPA through DGHS on 31 December 2016. It came to an end after long 10-years of project implementation staring from 2006.