Sister Organizations and Associate Activities of BONDHU

 Bashori - A Nazrul Centre is a sister organization of the Bangladesh Bondhu Foundation (BONDHU). Together, BONDHU and Bashori collaborate to address environmental issues, raise awareness, and promote humanistic values in the community.

As humanity crosses the threshold of the 21st century, conflicts continue to plague societies worldwide, including Bangladesh. Exploitation, deprivation, and injustice persist, undermining the very essence of humanity. In these upset times, visionary thinkers dream of a world founded on true equality. Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam devoted his life and work to realizing such a utopian vision through his literature and music.  

To inspire a deeper understanding of Nazrul's ideals and to foster an egalitarian society, it is essential to engage and motivate the public with Nazrul consciousness. The establishment of Bashori is a significant step toward this noble goal.  

Kazi Nazrul Islam, Bangladesh's national poet, deeply embedded his country's essence, people, and natural beauty within his literary creations. His works echoed themes of rebellion, humanism, love, nature's magnificence, equality, and secular principles. Nazrul, a passionate advocate for universal humanity, held a profound admiration for the natural beauty of Mother Bengal. The Bangladesh Bondhu Foundation embarked on a pioneering mission to establish Kabi Nazrul Park in Jadavpur village, Sakhipur Upazila, Tangail District. This visionary initiative aims to ignite public interest in Nazrul's literary heritage while raising awareness of his reverence for nature, environmental conservation, and ideals.

Dr. Engr. Khalequzzaman, the Program Manager of the Bangladesh Bondhu Foundation (BONDHU) and President of Bashori - A Nazrul Center, conceived this park as a unique thematic space to encapsulate Nazrul's profound literary contributions. Starting its operations in 2022, the park spans around 9.5 acres, featuring a gallery meticulously showcasing Nazrul's literary works, delving into his contemplations on literature, nature, and the environment. The park also endeavors to cultivate over two hundred plant varieties mentioned in Nazrul's writings, encompassing a diverse range of flora like roses, lilies, jasmine, and many others. The meticulous plan includes nurturing approximately 120 varieties of roses and 50 varieties of China Rose gardens, along with creating water bodies to accommodate aquatic plants.

The ultimate goal is for the park to serve as a remarkable tribute to Nazrul's literary legacy, providing an exceptional space to study his works amidst nature's embrace. It aspires to be a recreational haven and a sanctuary for diverse wildlife, fostering an environment conducive to the flourishing of birds, butterflies, and other fauna.

The BONDHU Training Centre, a sister concern of the Bangladesh Bondhu Foundation (BONDHU), was inaugurated in January 2020 by officials from the Foundation's head office. Located in Khakjana, Tangail District, this center plays a pivotal role in equipping recruits for various projects initiated by BONDHU.

The establishment of the training center reflects BONDHU’s commitment to fostering skill development and enhancing the capabilities of its workforce. For instance, recruits involved in the Bondhu Chula Project undergo an intensive five-day training program designed to provide them with the essential knowledge and skills needed for their roles. In addition, the Agricultural Project Officers (APO) and Assistant Agricultural Project Officers (AAPOs) engaged in the Climate-Friendly Agriculture Projects benefit from a comprehensive six-day training course. This training is tailored to address the unique challenges and requirements of sustainable agriculture practices.

Bondhu Foundry was established to manufacture components for Bondhu Chula and Energy-saving stoves, producing various metal parts for partners and entrepreneurs.

The journey began in December 2017 with the inauguration of the first Bondhu Foundry in Ramirhat, Shahjahanpur, Bogura, led by Dr. Engr. Khalequzzaman, Program Manager, and Dr. Animesh Kumar Sarker, CEO of the Bangladesh Bondhu Foundation (BONDHU). Currently, this foundry employs 15 staff and 110 workers, along with 7 laborers in the workshop.

Later that same year, a second foundry was established in Majhira, Shahjahanpur, Bogura, which currently employs 11 staff and 60 laborers.