Associate Member
For individuals who believe in the mission
BDT 1,200 / year
- Annual membership certificate
- CHRSD Annual Report (digital)
- Quarterly newsletter
- Priority access to CHRSD public events
- Listing in the Annual Report (optional)
Get involved · Membership
Become a member
Membership is more than financial support — it is a formal affiliation with an institution committed to evidence, accountability, and community-centred development. Members help shape CHRSD's future.
Why membership matters
More than a subscription
CHRSD is a membership organisation. Institutional Members attend our Annual General Meeting, vote on governance matters, and receive full financial accounts. This is accountability in both directions — we report to our members, and our members hold us to account.
All membership fees are unrestricted — they go directly into our programme funds, not into overhead or salaries. We publish a breakdown in our annual audited accounts.
54 Years as a membership organisation
120+ Current members
100% Of fees go to programmes
Membership tiers
Choose your level of involvement
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Institutional Member
For organisations aligned with our mandate
BDT 12,000 / year
- All Associate Member benefits
- Two named contacts on membership
- Invitation to Annual General Meeting with voting rights
- Organisational listing on CHRSD website
- Early access to research publications
- Annual impact briefing from the Executive Director
Patron
For champions of long-term systemic change
BDT 60,000 / year
- All Institutional Member benefits
- Named acknowledgement in Annual Report
- Annual private briefing with senior leadership
- Invitation to programme site visits
- Access to unpublished research datasets (where permissible)
- Customised impact report linked to patron funding
Frequently asked questions
Membership questions
How are membership fees used?
All membership income goes directly into CHRSD's programme funds, unrestricted. We do not use membership fees to cover senior salaries or overhead.
Is membership open to non-Bangladeshi individuals and organisations?
Yes. International members are welcome at all tiers. Fees can be paid in BDT or USD equivalent. Contact us for international payment arrangements.
What is the difference between a member and a donor?
Membership is a formal affiliation with CHRSD and includes governance participation rights (for Institutional Members and above). Donating is a financial contribution without formal membership status. You can do both.
Can my membership be tax-deductible?
CHRSD is registered as a non-profit organisation under the Societies Registration Act, 1860. Whether your membership fee is tax-deductible depends on your jurisdiction. Please consult your tax adviser.
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Enquire about membership
Send us an email with your preferred tier and we will send you a membership application form, direct payment details, and a copy of CHRSD's constitution.