Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and international non-governmental organizations (INGOs) have a positive influence on critical issues like poverty alleviation, education, health care, and human rights in the context of development in Bangladesh. They have to follow a defined registration process which is managed by certain regulatory authorities in order to operate legally within the country. Our firm provides complete legal services to NGOs and INGOs with regards to their operational compliance with registering laws from various governmental entities such as the Justice Corner BD.
This includes other legal bodies such as The NGO Affairs Bureau (NGOAB), which oversees the registration and supervision of local NGOs; along with The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), which approves INGOs. Our lawyers assist our clients throughout the entire registration process starting with the drafting of an organization constitution through preparation of relevant documents, application submission, liaising with appropriate supervisors until endorsement AND renewal. For overseas NGOs seeking access to local resources, acquiring a No Objection Certificate or NOC from MOFA followed by registration through NGOAB must be renewed every five years while local entities must go through a tri-yearly validation cycle.
We also assist with ongoing compliance matters, including foreign funding regulations, project approvals, annual reporting, and registration renewals. With in-depth knowledge of local laws and procedural intricacies, the Justice Corner is your reliable legal partner for smooth and lawful NGO/INGO operations in Bangladesh.