About Bangladeshi Global Diaspora Council

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The Bangladeshi Global Diaspora Council is another ground breaking mechanism geared towards the facilitation of a more effective engagement between Bangladesh and the Diaspora. The Council will be established in January 2023. The concept of the Bangladeshi Global Diaspora Council evolved out of discussions with the existing Diaspora Advisory Board members and other stakeholders, including the Economic Growth Council, who agreed that there needed to be an expansion of the engagement within the Diaspora to include new and emerging regions where Bangladeshi reside. The Council will be an advisory and consultative body that will create pathways for increased engagement with the Bangladeshi Diaspora.

The Bangladeshi Global Diaspora Council (BDGDC) will be the successor body to the Diaspora Advisory Board which comprises members from only the traditional Diaspora destinations (United States of America, United Kingdom, Canada, Europe, Asia and the Pacific, Middle East, Latin America, Europe and the, Africa). It is a more inclusive and expansive Diaspora engagement mechanism and will serve as a major tool for Diaspora outreach across the world.

The Bangladeshi Global Diaspora Council (BDGDC) evolved out of discussions with a wide range of stakeholders, as well as the current Diaspora Advisory Board Members, who have long acknowledged the need for further expansion and inclusiveness of the engagement processes within and across the Diaspora.

The Council will serve as an advisory and consultative body which can explore pathways for increased engagement and partnership with the Diaspora on matters of interest to both the Diaspora and Bangladesh.

The Council will serve as an advisory and consultative body which can explore pathways for increased engagement and partnership with the Diaspora on matters of interest to both the Diaspora and Bangladesh.

Membership of the Council will consist of ……Bangladesh (……. elected and …… appointed) drawn from
United States of America, United Kingdom, Canada, Europe, Asia and the Pacific, Middle East, Latin America, Europe and the, Africa. The Council will also include individuals drawn from the Diaspora and Bangladeshi with expertise in the following sectors: Education; Health and Wellness; Arts, Sports and Culture; Citizen Security; Development Issues; Faith-based Community and Commerce.

TThe Council will meet once per quarter, including via video conference. Additional meetings may be convened, as deemed necessary.

Are members of the Council compensated?

Members of the Council (whether elected or appointed) will serve on a voluntary basis and are therefore not compensated

Is the Council an arm of the Government of Bangladesh?

The Bangladeshi Global Diaspora Council is not an arm of the Government of Bangladesh. Members serve in the capacity of members of the Diaspora. Views expressed by Council Members therefore, are not deemed to be representative of the views of the Government.

OUR PROGRAMS

Youth Leadership:
We develop young people’s Leadership Skills so they have the confidence and authority to make a real difference in their lives and organizations they work.
Volunteer Programs:
From leading campaigns to boosting local entrepreneurship to teaching digital literacy, we offer a range of volunteer opportunities for making a difference.
Entrepreneurship:
Entrepreneurial skills training for Women and Youth, is one of the 8 program elements for us at Bangladeshi Diaspora Council.
Social Integration:
Bangladeshi Diaspora Council Promotes peaceful co-existence among communities in different countries in Bangladesh.

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