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Advisory Board

Independent advisers who provide strategic guidance across CHRSD's environmental, educational, and social development programmes.

Strategic oversight

The CHRSD Advisory Board comprises six independent experts drawn from environmental science, public administration, development economics, law, technology, and international development. Members serve in a voluntary, advisory capacity and are not employed by CHRSD. The board meets twice annually and provides strategic guidance on programme design, risk management, and organisational governance.

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Advisory board members

2026–2027 Board composition

Chair

Professor Dr. Abdul Karim Chowdhury

Chairman, Advisory Member

<p>A leading voice in climate adaptation policy with over 35 years of academic and advisory experience. Former adviser to the Ministry of Environment, Forest &amp; Climate Change. Expertise: Climate Policy, Environmental Governance, South Asian Development.</p>

Mrs. Akhi Rahaman

Mrs. Akhi Rahaman

Advisory Board Member

Mr. Khondker Moinul Ahsan

Advisory Board Member

<p>Technology strategist and digital transformation leader whose firm is CHRSD's strategic consortium partner for the NSADMP and SDAMSMP digital programmes. Expertise: GIS Technology, Digital Governance, Remote Sensing.</p><p><br>&nbsp;</p>

How the board operates

Twice-annual plenary

Full board convenes every June and December to review programme performance, financial health, and strategic direction.

Independent advisory only

Board members serve in a purely advisory, unpaid capacity. They hold no executive authority and are not employed by CHRSD.

Conflicts of interest

Members declare conflicts annually and recuse themselves from any discussion where a conflict of interest arises.

Board secretariat

The Executive Director's office manages board papers, minutes, and follow-up actions. Minutes are filed with NGO Affairs Bureau annually.